Caitlin Walp - Realtor
Real Estate | Coldwell Banker
Florida native š“
Helping out-of-state buyers buy smart in FL
Curb appeal ⢠resale ⢠long-term value
šTampa Bay & beyond
This is why you canāt rely on Zillow tax estimates š
Florida resets taxes at purchase, so your payment could look VERY different than the current ownerās.
Message me ā800Kā and Iāll break down your numbers (taxes, insurance, + monthly).
I put together just 20 of your 115 five-star reviews⦠and it really shows what youāve built. Iām so proud of you. This is what happens when you operate with real standards and care.
Whatās even more exciting is what weāre building together, offering homeowners a true curb appeal solution that actually adds value. Weāre not just doing jobs, weāre helping people create better homes and better outcomes. So grateful for you and this.
Under $300k + NO flood zone in Florida is still possible⦠you just need to know where to look. š
Message me ā300Kā and Iāll send you whatās available right now.
Most homeowners focus on the insideā¦
but buyers decide in the first 8 seconds š
You donāt need a full renovation to increase your homeās value.
Start here:
āļø Update house numbers
āļø Pressure wash
āļø Paint your front door
Small changes = BIG return when itās time to sell.
And the best part? These are things you can do this weekend.
If youāre even thinking about selling, Iāll show you exactly whatās worth doing (and whatās not) for your specific home.
Comment āCURBā or DM me and Iāll break it down for you.
Two homes. Same price.
$2K vs $8K a year.
Thatās Florida.
Insurance isnāt based on price itās flood zone, roof age, and wind mitigation.
Message me āFLā and Iāll break down real numbers for your price range.
Day 3: how property taxes actually work in Florida
Yes, taxes reset when you buy.
But if itās your primary residence, Homestead lowers your taxable value and caps future increases at 3% per year.
Thatās why two neighbors with similar homes can have completely different tax bills.
Day 2 of moving to Florida: property taxes reset š
If youāre buying from out of state, this is something Zillow does NOT show youā¦
When a home sells, the property taxes reset based on the new purchase price ā not what the current owner is paying.
So that ā$2,800/yearā you see online?
It could jump to $6,000+ depending on what you pay.
And if the seller has a homestead exemption, youāre definitely not inheriting that.
This is one of the biggest surprises for buyers moving here.
Message me āTAXESā and Iāll run the real numbers for any home youāre looking at.
Zillow doesnāt always show what youāll actually pay
These are estimated numbers š
Message me and Iāll help you break down the real numbers for your situation
St. Pete / Tampa area
Everyone wants Florida⦠until this doubles their payment.
Itās not the home price.
Itās the flood zone.
Same house. Same price.
šø Completely different monthly cost.
Before you move:
Type the address ā check the flood zone.
Zone X vs AE/X500 = big difference.
Most buyers donāt know this⦠now you do.
Most people moving to Florida focus on the houseā¦
but the school zone matters just as much š
These are 3 A-rated schools families are specifically searching for in Pinellas County ā¬ļø
If youāre relocating and want to be in the right area from the start, I got you.
Message me āSCHOOLSā and Iāll send you homes near them š
Same budget⦠completely different options depending on where you look š
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