RE/MAX Beaches Blog: May 2020

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

April 2020 | Condo & Home Market Highlights

While sales were down for April, we're still seeing activity along the Emerald Coast!

Even though much of the country was starting to shut down in April, real estate sales never came to a standstill. Whether it's investors adding to their real estate portfolio, snowbirds and retirees deciding to make living in paradise full time, or families making the big move to become Florida residents – we're here to assist people in making the move to own a piece of paradise. If you feel it would be a better move to list and sell your property – we're here to help with that too!

Check out the area sales highlights for April:

The highest-priced condo sold within the areas of Okaloosa Island, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:

Lucian

Alys Beach | 30A East

$1,495,000

2 Bed | 2 Bath

1,218 Square Feet

The highest-priced home sold within the areas of Okaloosa Island, Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A was:

52 Mako Drive

Seagrove Beach | 30A East

$6,950,000

9 Bed | 8.5 Bath

6,906 Square Feet

We're keeping a close eye on the market activity this year and we're continuing to stay prepared for the busy spring and summer seasons. We love staying in touch to keep our clients prepared and on top of the emerald coast real estate market, especially with the ever-changing world situation. This is a great time to perform some due diligence regarding purchasing property. Keeping on top of the market will ensure that you don't miss any deals. We are getting a new influx of inventory daily and there are some great opportunities to take advantage of. The daily hot sheet has new listings hitting the market every day, so contact us to sign up for updates and let us keep you informed! If you feel unsure about your current real estate holdings, we're here to help guide you to make the best decision for you. We're here for you!

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Just Sold | 913 Sara Drive | Shalimar, FL

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Half Bath | 5,148 Square Feet | Selling Price: $937,500

We're so happy we could assist our life-long friend and loyal client in selling his lovely waterfront home in Shalimar. Over the years we have represented him when buying and selling investment properties, raw land, and single-family homes. This home was a much-loved residence, but it was simply time to downsize. It has been a real honor to represent him!

Gorgeous waterfront home located on the Bayou in Shalimar Plantation! Private setting surrounded by mature landscaping, with 107 feet of waterfront, private dock, boat lift, pool, and wonderful views! The home's finishes provide both comfort and elegance. The living room has a fireplace, built-in cabinets, and natural light. The secondary living area overlooks the pool and backyard and is just off the spacious kitchen for spectacular entertaining. The master suite on the first floor features waterfront views and access to the delightful back porch. The master bath has a double vanity, separate tiled shower, jacuzzi tub, and walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms and two full baths can be found on the second level along with a gathering room and balcony. A wonderful family home!

This was a beautiful home to shoot and market. With stunning waterfront and awesome features throughout the property, we made the most of these aspects and featured them in our marketing plan. Check out the various ways we marketed the property to reach potential buyers.

In addition to professional photography, we produced a video tour of the unit and community to send to potential buyers.

We sent mobile-friendly email flyers to our database of investors and agents that linked to both the property website and video tour for ease of access in learning more about the unit and surrounding area. The property was also featured on Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com, as well the internationally renowned Remax.com.