The Meadows FL

02/20/2026

Confusing Commissions

There’s been a lot of confusion lately about real estate commissions — especially about who pays the buyer’s agent. Should the seller offer compensation, or should the buyer pay their agent directly? The smart move for sellers is simple: offer a clear, fixed commission to the buyer’s agent — typically at least 2.5%. Why? Because compensation drives showings. When a seller offers a strong, upfront commission, buyer’s agents know they will be paid fairly for bringing a ready, qualified buyer....

There’s been a lot of confusion lately about real estate commissions — especially about who pays the buyer’s agent. Should the seller offer compensation, or should the buyer pay their agent directl…

11/05/2025

How long should it take to sell a home? Does the passage of time cause the home to look unattractive and stale? Is there any advantage to it taking longer to sell a home? Should it be priced perfectly and sold in a week to get the best price? Right now I am selling one of my own homes and asking myself these questions....

How long should it take to sell a home? Does the passage of time cause the home to look unattractive and stale? Is there any advantage to it taking longer to sell a home? Should it be priced perfec…

03/06/2025

Here are a couple homes currently for sale in the Meadows for 615 and 649

12/27/2024

After representing hundreds of home sellers, I inevitably encounter thousands of the wrong buyers. They are the type of people that make their money by taking advantage of others. They have no guilt or shame in running off with another person's life savings. They have no remorse about dragging the seller through 6 months of mud. Then they cancel the deal at the last minute....

After representing hundreds of home sellers, I inevitably encounter thousands of the wrong buyers. They are the type of people that make their money by taking advantage of others. They have no guil…

12/07/2024

Watch the attached video to help you understand the challenges and solutions for selling a home in a declining market. www.primesarasota.com/posts

http://primesarasota.com/2024/12/07/how-to-sell-a-home-in-a-declining-market/

Watch the attached video to help you understand the challenges and solutions for selling a home in a declining market. www.primesarasota.com/posts Selling a home in a declining market with Dan Nova…

11/13/2024

This post is about an interesting business model which specializes in buying peoples homes at far below market value. This business uses a smear campaign to prevent homeowners from consulting a professional home sales representative.

“We Buy Houses for Fast Cash.” “Selling Your Home Fast Just Got Easy” calling Prime Time Real Estate to sell their home Prime Time Real Estate of Florida secured a buyer for…

11/02/2024

In Sarasota real estate sales involving rental properties, landlords face challenges when tenants are still occupying the home. While some sellers opt to sell with tenants in place, tenant cooperation for showings is often problematic. Ultimately, it is generally preferable for homes to be vacant before selling, or incentivizing tenant cooperation may be necessary....

In Sarasota real estate sales involving rental properties, landlords face challenges when tenants are still occupying the home. While some sellers opt to sell with tenants in place, tenant cooperat…

11/01/2024

Here is a list of the homes for sale in The-Meadows-Florida. Call 941-323-8685 for showings.

View 94 homes for sale in The Meadows, FL at a median listing home price of $358,950. See pricing and listing details of The Meadows real estate for sale.

10/25/2024

Estate Planning Class coming Soon

Rescheduled from a previous date Patrick Smith, Attorney at Law and National Radio Host discusses how to protect your assets and what legal actions to take now before its too late. With changing laws and various options, its best to be informed of the pros and cons in Estate Planning and the best op...

10/25/2024

Halloween Party coming up

It’s the Annual MCA Halloween Party. Come, Eat, Drink and be Scary for a spooktacular night of fun. Dinner buffet from Mission BBQ. You’d be ghoulish to let the holiday pass without dancing to the DJ’s spins while enjoying the frightening holiday costumes and a laugh or two. Menu Corn Bread Sl...

10/25/2024

Check out our current events page

Activities, Events & Meetings Playing in Our Own Backyard The Meadows is an active community where its residents enjoy an enriched social life full of a variety of activities for all ages to engage,have fun, meet new friends and create bonding relationships. One of the unique aspects of The Meadows....