Articles by Raden Payas: Author at The Mobile Home Dealer

https://youtube.com/watch?v=B4Oj2tez2n8 How did mobile homes sell throughout Sarasota County during the year 2020? Mobile homes in Sarasota County saw robust sales in 2020 despite economic uncertainties. The allure of affordable housing and flexible living arrangements drove demand, buoyed by low interest rates and a desire for homeownership amidst the pandemic. Sarasota County's coastal location and amenities attracted buyers seeking a balance between affordability and lifestyle. Mobile homes emerged as viable options for retirees and young families alike, offering budget-friendly housing solutions. Throughout the year, the market witnessed consistent sales, underscoring the enduring appeal of mobile homes in Sarasota County amid evolving economic conditions. Did COVID-19 have an effect...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-KLyao8pJEw Homeowners face an uphill battle keeping pests off their property. According to the National Pest Management Association, bugs, rodents, and unwanted creatures of all kinds can wreak havoc in the home. Just consider these statistics: – Termites cause over $5 billion in property damage every year. – 6% of pest control professionals have battled a bed bug infestation in the past year. – As many as 30% of all homes have had a rodent problem at some point. Do pest treatments for mobile homes include termite inspections all the time? This is a question we were presented with just last week and we feel it would be a good idea to review this for all Sarasota mobile home Buyers. We had a Buyer who purchased a mobile home from a Seller, who kept up on their...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=HpDMvTJDpm0 Before you continue reading this article, if you are buying or planning to buy a mobile home in the Greater Sarasota Florida area, you must understand that mobile homes here are considered personal property, therefore, they are not taxed as real estate property. Most of the mobile homes here are sitting on leased land owned by mobile parks. So, it is important to understand that when buying a mobile home, you must obtain park approval first before you can move to a mobile home. Lot rents are paid to the park owners and not to the seller. In this article, we will explain how difficult it will be if the lot rent of the mobile home you just purchased has not been paid on time. What happens if the Seller of a mobile home does not pay the lot rent, and...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=EZo8wIt_64Q Welcome back to the third installment of “What Is My Sarasota Mobile Home Worth?” Before we discuss today’s topic, let’s briefly review what we have covered over the past few weeks so we are all on the same page. Two weeks ago, we discussed the pros and cons of selling your mobile home fully furnished. Here, we discussed that even though the mobile home will often sell faster when fully furnished, it does not necessarily mean that it will sell for any more money once the house gets to the closing table. Last week, we discussed the importance of keeping up with your air conditioning service, regardless of if it is a window unit or central air conditioning system that cools your home. We further discussed that the cost of a new air conditioning...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=YB77h4DaN7A How do you prepare a Sarasota mobile home for sale? Sellers ask us all the time what they need to do in order to get their mobile homes ready for sale. We find that many times Sellers don’t exactly know what to do in order for their home to show well for photos, videos, and actual in-person showings. So without further delay, let’s go through just a few of them. Choose an agent, determine the correct sale price, and organize your home: when it comes to selling your home, a lot of work happens behind the scene before the “Sale” sign appears. If it is the first time you sell a house, the process and all its initial steps can be a surprise. While you can bring a mobile home agent to take care of the details, you and your family are still responsible...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ufsckrvGnq0 What does “The Season” mean regarding mobile homes in Sarasota, Florida? Does “The Season” even exist? If it does, when is that time? We hear all the time that many mobile home Sellers around the Sarasota area will hold onto their homes and look to sell them during the season. What does this even mean? Well, when one hears the season it is specifically referring to the snowbird season, which is loosely defined as the months of December, January, February, and March as this is the time of year when the most out-of-state visitors come to the state of Florida to enjoy great weather and beautiful beaches. Many mobile homeowners, around the Sarasota area, use their mobile homes as their second home that they use during this time and, oftentimes, will...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nl7VW2b4u5g We get asked all the time whether or not Sellers should try and put their homes up for sale around the holidays. Do Sarasota Mobile Homes Sell During The Holidays? We got asked a lot of this question. Oftentimes, many Sellers feel that having a home for sale during a holiday, whether it be July 4th or Christmas time is a fruitless task and one that will bring on more stress than what it’s even worth. With all the excitement and planning that has to do with a Holiday, do they want to have a home for sale? Even if they do have it for sale, will the additional stress of keeping a home ready for showings even be worth it? Are home Buyers even looking to purchase homes during particular holidays? Or is there a better chance to have a Buyer come forth on...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=hxyY_cvQWyk What banks loan on mobile homes that are located on leased land in Sarasota, Florida? Is it even possible to obtain financing for a mobile home when you are buying the home, but not the land as well? We were recently confronted with a Buyer who was interested in several of our listings. This buyer had gotten park approval from several local parks in the Sarasota area and was looking to purchase a mobile home using traditional financing instead of making a cash purchase. After working with the Buyer for several days, showing them nearly a dozen properties, we finally were able to narrow them down to the one they wanted! I decided to contact the loan officer within the lending institution that the buyer was using to see what I could do on my end to...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjKwxFq9qXw What Should Sarasota Mobile Home Owners Do In Bad Weather Let's discuss and find out about this very important topic. Hey Guys! Today’s question for our blog was sent to us through one of our Facebook friends, Aretta Burkhead. She asked, “Mark, could you please cover some of the dos and don’ts of mobile homes in bad weather?” Sure, Aretta, I’d be happy to do so. Thanks a lot for the question. Now guys, just so you know, if you are interested in having us cover a particular topic any time, just connect with us through our website at sellmobilehome.com, or through our Facebook as Aretta did, and just give us a holler, let us know what you want us to discuss. We’d be more than happy to do so. When discussing things to deal with mobile homes and...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22r_36nV980 What are mobile home titles and what needs to be done with them when buying or selling a home in Sarasota? Are you looking to buy a home but don’t know what role a title plays in the purchase transaction? Are you looking to sell a mobile home but are not sure what you are supposed to do with your title when it comes time to sell the home? This is understandable as many times when we get asked these questions they are asked by mobile home buyers or sellers who only sell or buy a few mobile homes their entire life. Mobile homes on lease land are taxed in Florida as personal property, not real estate. As such, these personal property homes have a title that shows proof of ownership and not a deed like traditional real estate has. You may be...