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We all know that making improvements to your home can increase its value and add to its price at resale. However, knowing which types of improvements get the best return is important. This article will discuss the seven home improvements that will get you the most bang for your buck.

1. The Kitchen Remodel. When selling your home, the kitchen is a critical room. This is the best place to put your home improvement budget. An outdated kitchen with 15-year-old appliances could be a non-starter for many prospective buyers. HGTV says that you can anticipate recouping anywhere from 60% to 120% of your investment on a kitchen remodel. But the remodel should be within limits because you don’t want your kitchen to be head and shoulders above the rest of…

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Artist’s Rendering of Saltaire Exterior located in Downtown St. Pete

Rendered Image of New Luxury High Rise Condo Tower, Saltaire

In these unprecedented days of social distancing, we recognize the importance of home and community. Home has become our solace, and our neighborhoods are our only place for walks and outdoor play. On social media and in conversations with clients and friends, I’ve heard great appreciation for our community. Perhaps in our busy lives, we have taken St. Petersburg for granted.

Being able to take a leisurely walk along the seven miles of lushly landscaped waterfront has become a perfect way to handle the stress of the pandemic and to clear your head. Little could our forefathers envision as they designed the spacious city layout how impactful it…

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  We love virtual open houses  

To better protect our clients, associates, and community, Smith & Associates Real Estate has moved to fully digital showings. Please join us for a virtual open house event, Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm on Zoom. The event will also be streamed on our Facebook page LIVE!

We invite you to take a tour of some of Smith & Associates Real Estate’s finest properties from the comfort and safety of your own home. After the live event, take a peek at our associates' Facebook pages to see additional live streams or videos.

When Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm

Where

Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86084427951

Smith & Associates Real Estate’s Facebook Page: facebook.com/SmithAndAssociatesRE  

View The List Of Virtually Open Homes

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We love virtual open houses To better protect our clients, associates, and community, Smith & Associates Real Estate has moved to fully digital showings to better serve our customers. Please join us for a virtual open house event, Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm on Zoom. The event will also be streamed on our Facebook page LIVE! We invite you to take a tour of some of Smith & Associates Real Estate's finest properties from the comfort and safety of your own home. When Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm Where Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86084427951 Smith & Associates Real Estate's Facebook Page: facebook.com/SmithAndAssociatesRE View The List Of Virtually Open Homes

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Adwerx | Smith & Associates Real Estate

 The program ensures that Associates receive a comprehensive digital advertising campaign for themselves, and every one of their listings.

TAMPA BAY, FL, May 14, 2020 - Rooted in the Tampa Bay Area, Smith & Associates Real Estate has been serving local home buyers and sellers since 1969. With annual sales of $1.5 billion and over 2,600 transactions per year, Smith has the highest per-agent productivity in Tampa Bay. Continuing with their track record of showcasing their top producers, the firm is investing in personalized and company branded digital advertising services with Adwerx, including automated online ads for all new listings and the use of retargeting technology.

Digital ads for new listings launch as soon as a property is publicly…

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Mayfair International Realty Logo Nick Churton, based at Smith & Associates Real Estates' London Office, Mayfair International Realty, offers his thoughts on the efforts being made to keep buyers and sellers on the move.

Throughout the lockdown, agents and brokers have been working remotely. The past few weeks have been frantic. First, there were all the home sales, which had to be pushed past the finishing post. Even in lockdown, we have been able to do this within responsible guidelines. Then there are the deals that were only just tied up when the lockdown began. It is astonishing how many buyers and sellers have been keen to keep to their plans - even though they might have to add weeks and even months to transaction times.

But now we are also busy working with those who are…

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