As the Market Turns

We all make them, or have made them.  .   .  It seems December 31st of the year is the perfect time to determine where we want to be in the following year.  Whether it is your intent to buy or sell a property in 2008, doesn't matter.  What matters is making the commitment, then following through. 

There are a lot of emotional issues when it comes to selling or buying a home.  There are also a lot of tasks to ensure that you've covered all the requirements for selling and that you've seen all the homes that meet your criteria if you're buying.  The MLS is a powerful tool for selling your home, but is it enough?  The World Wide web has many tools for buying and selling, but some of these sites do not protect your personal information.

Some FSBO sites sell information to Real Estate sales associates whom they charge a fee to in turn provide your personal information.  These sites also sell buyer information to sellers as they retrieve their information.  Another practice is to send your email address to spammers who will, in turn, fill your email box with unwanted solicitations.

It is important that you, as a consumer, know if a site may sell your personal information.  Check the site and ensure there is a disclaimer that states they will not sell or give your information to others.  If no such disclaimer is on the site, contact the webmaster or site coordinator and ensure your personal information is safe. 

Make your New Years Resolution and get your home ready to sell or start looking for your perfect home.  Be careful when signing on to websites to ensure your personal information isn't being passed around the net.  Of course, if you're looking to sell or buy in Palm Coast, my door is open and my phone is never too busy!  Email or call me if you would like more information on protecting your personal information when online!