After many years of waiting for permits and approvals, the Lee County Department of Natural Resources has finally begun restoration and maintenance dredging of Blind Pass, Wulfert Channel, and portions of Roosevelt Channel. Approximately 127,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the pass and interior waters to restore a flushing connection to the Gulf of Mexico.
 
At a cost of $3.2 million dollars, this important grant funded environmental restoration project will restore tidal flows, improve water quality, improve habitats, and supplement storm protection for the coastal waters of both Sanibel and Captiva.  It is anticipated that the project will also increase fisheries habitat, including sea grass beds, by improving water clarity. 
 
As part of the restoration, the City of Sanibel intends to install a connection between Dinkins Bayou and Clam Bayou under SanCap Road. This connection will alleviate inundated mangrove habitats within Clam Bayou.

This month will be dedicated to the Home Seller. And there are plenty of them out there. So how do you compete and sell you home, when others are not...? Believe it or not, home are still selling, but in today's market the name of the game is PRICE and condition. Price it right, which does not mean give it away, and it will still sell. The following hints should get you started. Of course, you can always call us anytime and we will help you, but these are some of the things we would recommend from our experience as Realtors, a certified land planner and home stager, along with Rob's 20 years-plus in the construction industry.

 

5 Things to Do Before You Sell 
 
1.  Get estimates from a reliable repairperson on items that need to be replaced soon, such as a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs. Or better yet, replace them. A small cost now will brings in thousands on the sale price.
 
2.  Have a termite inspection to certify to buyers that the property is clean.
 
3.  Get a pre-sale home inspection so you'll be able to make repairs so buyers will have no concerns and will follow through on a contract.
 
4.  Gather warranties and guarantees on the A/C unit, roof, windows, home appliances, and other items that will remain with the house. Also assemble surveys, elevation certificates, blueprints, etc.
 
5.  Complete a homeowner's disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don't omit areas of concern, however minor, that might create liability for you after the sale. When in doubt, disclose, disclose, disclose.

 

Tips on How to Price Your Home

Consider comparables. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently? How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, location, and amenities?

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

We hope you enjoyed reading another issue of the SanCap One Source Realty News. If you have any ideas or comments about what you would like to see in future issues, please drop us a line...we would love to hear from you.

 

Remember, whether you are buying or selling in Sanibel, Captiva, or points beyond, we are here to help you in any way we can...we're just a call away.