Stephen Dutcher- Realtor

There's a tax law that can freeze part of your sale price before you ever see a dime. 💵

Most sellers have never heard of FIRPTA, and that's exactly the problem. It only applies in specific situations, but when it does, it catches people off guard at the worst possible time, right at the closing table.

Having the right agent means knowing which deals trigger it, how to plan around it, and how to protect your bottom line instead of finding out too late. This is the kind of detail that separates a smooth closing from a stressful one, whether you're buying or selling in Stuart, Sewall's Point, or anywhere on the Treasure Coast.

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Your first home doesn’t have to be forever.

Sometimes the smartest move is buying the home that works for where you are right now, while keeping an eye on where you want to go next.

Real estate can be a stepping stone. The house you buy today may be what helps make the dream home possible tomorrow.

That isn’t settling. It’s thinking a few moves ahead.

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You say "list"...I say "How fast can I get there?" 😂

Selling starts with knowing the value of your home. Comment "VALUE" for a free home valuation! 🏡

Listing a home is not the same as marketing it. 🏡

Anyone can put a sign in the yard and wait. Prospecting is different. It means putting the thinking cap on before the first showing - who is the right buyer for this exact home, and where do I find them.

A waterfront property does not sell the same way as a family home near the schools. The buyer is different, the motivation is different, and the way you reach them has to be different too. That is the part of the job that happens before anyone ever walks through the door.

Do you think prospecting is important in real estate? Drop your opinion in the comments! 💬

Turns out the diagnosis was 220 feet of river frontage and zero bridges between you and the ocean. 😂🌊

In all seriousness - if you have been feeling "off" lately, there is a real chance the cure is a point lot in Rocky Point where the St. Lucie River meets the Intracoastal.

This one comes with a private dock, three boat lifts, and a fully remodeled pool home with 4 bedrooms, each with their own en-suite. One even has its own private entrance - great for guests, in-laws, or anyone who needs their own space!

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An appraisal is not a formality. It is only as good as the person doing it. 🏡

Every home sale involves an appraisal at some point - that part is not optional. But there is a difference between someone who shows up, runs the numbers, and leaves, and someone who actually understands the market they are appraising.

I have seen deals get delayed, renegotiated, or fall apart entirely because the number came back wrong - not because the home was overpriced, but because the appraiser did not know the area, the comps, or what makes a property like it valuable.

If you are buying or selling waterfront property in Stuart, Sewall's Point, or anywhere on the Treasure Coast, who is doing the appraisal matters just as much as the appraisal itself!

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