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Who Pays The Tax On A Sarasota Mobile Home Sale?
When selling a mobile home in Sarasota, who pays the tax?

When we work with mobile home Buyers and Sellers in Sarasota, they oftentimes have many questions and concerns about how the closing is done when selling a mobile home on leased land.

Have you been curious as to who pays the tax on a mobile home that’s sold on leased land?

Wondering who the tax is paid to and for how much?

We have learned that providing a thorough explanation to both the Buyers and Sellers about who pays what tax and when before the closing of a mobile home on leased land helps tremendously once the home is ready to be sold.

Mobile homes on leased land are taxed in the state of Florida as personal property. This is the same way a boat or a vehicle is taxed. The reason for this is, is that the Buyer of this mobile home is just buying the home and renting the land underneath.

If the Buyer were to buy the home and the land that sits on it, then the home would be viewed as real estate and not as a traditional personal property transaction.

In the following example we’ll go over, I’ll assume that the transaction of the mobile home on leased land is being handled by a licensed, bonded, and insured mobile home broker within the state of Florida, such as we, at the Mobile Home Dealer.

One of the huge advantages of working with a licensed mobile home broker is that one of our requirements by the state is to ensure proper transfer of title from the Seller to the Buyer.

With this understanding, the tax on a mobile home on leased land is paid by the Buyer of the mobile home to the broker at the time of closing.

This tax payment is then paid by the broker to the state of Florida on behalf of the buyer.

When the mobile home is purchased in Sarasota County, the tax will be assessed at 7% of the total purchase price; 6% is paid to the state of Florida and 1% is a Sarasota County tax.

When buying a mobile home on leased land in Sarasota County, all Buyers need to consider the 7% sales tax when making an offer on the mobile home.

Attention Buyers!

Do Not Forget This!

The last thing anyone wants to do is to agree to a purchase price of a mobile home only for you not to be able to afford the tax when you go to close on a home!

That will cause a major problem when trying to move into the home that you have been dreaming about!

The lack of a real estate tax for mobile homes is just one of many reasons why people are moving into mobile homes in the Sarasota Florida area, especially during the holiday seasons. Aside from affordability, simplicity, and great neighborhood, the country offers great places, events, and activities for out-of-state visitors. If you are planning to visit Sarasota this holiday season, add the following to your list.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Located in The Thompson Parkway, the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium presents a variety of exhibitions that include fascinating marine animals such as turtles, eels, and otters. There is even a dedicated shark tank that contains more than 100,000 gallons of water.

Although the cost of the entrance is relatively high, most guests find that they have good value for money, considering everything to see and do.

Myakka River State Park

Composed of a variety of unique habitats such as meadows, lakes, rivers, and wetlands, the Myakka River State Park extends over almost 60 square miles. It offers visitors a variety of activities that will bring them closer and more familiar with the natural world.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Located on South Palm Avenue, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens opened to the public more than four decades ago and include thousands of species of plants and flowers in various cultivated gardens and greenhouses.

For those who travel with children, the gardens of butterflies and tropical jungle are the usual favorites. There are even caves, rope bridges, and incredible ponds of oriental theme colored fish that are worth exploring.

The gardens are an oasis of serenity and natural beauty in a city otherwise, so consider passing when it has been filled with the most commercial tourist attractions in the area.

Florida Maritime Museum

With more coasts than almost any other state, it is not surprising that Florida has such a rich maritime history.

Located on four acres in the historic city of Cortez, the Florida Maritime Museum is in an old school that was originally built more than 100 years ago.

The exhibitions and objects of interest of the museum focus mainly on commercial fishing and maritime transport and include an interesting combination of ship records, photographs, first-hand stories, and a variety of nautical equipment.

The museum also includes a research library that is one of the largest of its kind. Most guests dedicate between one and two hours to the facilities.

There are really a lot of great places to visit and fun things to do in Sarasota Florida and these are all possible if you have a mobile home sitting nearby!

This is Mark Kaiser with a Mobile Home Dealer and we help mobile home buyers and sellers get to a better place in life.

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September 21, 2023
What Are The Most Sought After Mobile Homes In 55+ Communities?
What are the most sought-after mobile homes available in the Sarasota area in 55-plus communities?

We at, The Mobile Home Dealer, work in age-qualified communities within the Sarasota region daily.

When it comes to senior living options, mobile homes, and RVs are options that represent a wide range of seniors. Mobile home parks and RV parks offer small lots and community space that is maintained by the park.

What is a 55+ Community?

A mobile home park is much like a condominium or homeowners association where the common spaces are maintained by the park owners and staff and where tenants have a small lot that they care for.

When a park is deemed to be a senior mobile home park (55-year-old+), they have rules about the minimum age of the people who live there. Most parks offer senior living for people aged 55 and older and do not permit those who are younger to live there.

The park and its amenities are designed and geared toward seniors and may have noise and usage restrictions. As restrictive as that sounds, these parks create an environment that is senior-friendly and designed to enhance the quality of life for those who live in the park.

When we are working with Sellers who are looking to have us sell their mobile home quickly, we are always asked, “Hey, what type of home sells the fastest?”

We have learned that it always comes back to the same answer, two-bed, two-bath, double-wide mobile homes are the types of homes Buyers are looking to find in the area, but the answer doesn’t just stop there.

We also need to go in to see how these two-bed, two-bath homes are positioned in the age-qualified market for them to sell quickly.

Both the Buyer and the Seller realized that the homes being sold are often, not brand new homes.

Many homes in the market within the Sarasota area, especially in the age-qualified parks, are models from the 1970s and the 1980s. Here the Buyer realizes that there may be some common wear and tear on the home, as it is not a brand-new mobile home.

We believe that most Buyers expect some dings and scratches within the home, but the main thing they are looking for is if the home is currently habitable in its current state. Is it clean? And is it safe?

By habitable, I am referring to is the home livable as it sits currently, are the bigger repairs are already done, or do they need to be worked on right after the buyer buys the home.

Does the air conditioner work without any issues? Is there any evidence of any water damage? Does the roof look good and in solid shape? Are the floors solid with very few, if any, soft spots? And are the appliances that come with the home in proper working condition?

Most Buyers want the ability to buy the home, unload their suitcase, and immediately begin enjoying their new home without the requirement of a large repair bill in the immediate future.

The home does not need to be professionally cleaned when it comes up for sale, but it does need to be picked up and straightened. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so it is important to put your best foot forward when you put your home up for sale.

The home does need to be safe right away. If there are any issues with the electrical or plumbing, make sure those are either fixed prior to having the home listed or at the very least tell your licensed mobile home broker that you are aware of the issues that exist, so the Buyer is informed prior to the purchase of your home.

Why Seniors are Looking to Move into 55+ Communities?

Senior living mobile home parks are often affordable alternatives to living in a single-family home. Most mobile homeowners pay rent on their space and own the mobile home. The rent is called “lot rent”. That means they pay low monthly rent and can live in a larger home. Mobile homes come in single, double, and triple wide widths. They can be one bedroom or larger. Most lots are small offering enough space for the mobile home and a small yard.

Another benefit is that the community is organized around the needs of seniors. People here can enjoy the park’s amenities without having to compete with those amenities with kids and families.

The park’s amenities are designed around senior needs and they provide an opportunity to socialize with people in the same age range.

There are many benefits of living in a senior mobile home park. If you are traveling in your RV, senior mobile home parks often have spaces that allow you to park your RV for months on end. They make great destinations for Snowbirds and other seniors who escape the harsher weather in one area of the world and take up temporary residence in another.

The Mobile Home Dealer are licensed mobile home brokers in Sarasota Florida and the surrounding areas. We provide professional buy and/or sell assistance to our clients. If you have any questions, please contact us by clicking this link. You may also visit our Facebook Page and send us a message.

This is Mark Kaiser with The Mobile Home Dealer, and we help mobile home buyers and sellers get to a better place in life.

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September 21, 2023
How Does The Mobile Home Dealer Sell Sarasota Mobile Homes?
When I was asked the other day by a Seller how we sell Sarasota mobile homes fast, I felt like the answer I gave them came as a surprise.

I believe they expected me to come out with some rabbit-out-of-a-hat answer, or some dynamic explanation about what we do and how we do it.

The truth is I did not give that to them simply because……. it doesn’t exist!

We, at The Mobile Home Dealer, believe that to sell a mobile home in Sarasota quickly, we need to be on the same page with the Seller on both the price of the home and the amount of exposure needed for the home to sell quickly.

Why should you sell your home with help from The Mobile Home Dealer?

Worrying about such a complicated process that requires many procedures is something that you may not want to happen.

Therefore, we are giving you several reasons why you should seek assistance from The Mobile Home Dealer when selling your mobile home.

Greater exposure to interested buyers

The Mobile Home Dealer works as a bridge between buyers and sellers so you can be sure that your property will be offered to a large number of possible candidates to acquire it.

Years of experience in the mobile home sector

We have proven years of experience assisting our clients with excellent customer service and satisfaction ratings. It is then correct to think that you will be supported by experts who will give you the best advice to highlight the best attributes of your mobile home, as well as to provide personalized advice on unforeseen issues.

Photos and videos

For a mobile home to be captivating from an online platform, professional photographs taken from the correct angles are much needed to attract interested buyers. Given our experience, we know which are the most flattering sides and angles of your mobile home to shoot.

We will help close the sale of the mobile home

After using our skills to contact that ideal buyer, we are also the ones in charge of bringing the transaction to fruition. So you can have the peace of mind to leave this process from beginning to end in good hands.

Support in process

The Mobile Home Dealer will also assist and advise you on what documents are needed, tax payments, and how to process them. In some cases, we are the ones who process the payment of the sales tax to the state and the county.

While you can do without these services and do it on your own, you will also agree that a process as important and complicated as the sale of a mobile home is more comfortable, fast, and safe with the support of true experts like The Mobile Home Dealer.

Therefore, if you want to sell your mobile home but at the same time, you do not want to stress yourself during the process, it is best to approach The Mobile Home Dealer.

One of the biggest problems we see daily with properties that aren’t selling is not the home or the park where the home is located. It is the price that the Seller is looking to sell the home at.

Many times the price tag the Seller has come to is based on what they feel it is worth or what they have personally invested into the property and not what the market says the home is worth.

Believe me, I understand that this can be confusing and many times a frustrating experience!

Being educated on what the market says your home is worth and pricing it according to market conditions, is the first step to getting a mobile home sold quickly.

Having maximum amounts of exposure for your home to sell is just as important, in my opinion, as where your home is priced.

Maximum exposure for your home to sell is not just putting the sign in the front yard and telling the park manager you are interested in selling your home.

Now, both of these actions, they’re a good start, but they just aren’t enough in this day and age of COVID-19 to get the right amount of exposure for your home to sell fast.

Remember, the more eyes on your home, the more chances you have to get in front of someone who wants to make an offer and purchase your home.

We, at The Mobile Home Dealer, believe strongly in having the Buyer present as if they are physically in the home when viewing it. Photos are great, but a quality video walk-through and virtual tour are essential to providing the Buyer the feeling that they are walking around the home.

Remember, provide an experience to the Buyer, not just a slide show.

Providing this experience to Buyers helps them become more attached to the home, which leads to more showings faster than if there were just a set of photos.

Marketing locally, that’s important. But, what we have found, is getting the property exposure outside of the Sarasota area is the best recipe for results in a short period which is what we focus on!

Mobile home dealers in Sarasota typically sell pre-owned and new mobile homes in the area. They typically have an extensive selection of mobile homes that are available for purchase. The dealer will assess the customer’s needs and provide them with suitable options to choose from. The mobile home dealer will also be able to provide detailed information about the mobile homes that are available, such as features, specifications, and prices. Once the customer has chosen a mobile home, the dealer will work with them to finalize the purchase, including financing and any necessary documentation.

The Mobile Home Dealer are licensed mobile home brokers in Sarasota Florida and the surrounding areas. We provide professional buy and/or sell assistance to our clients. If you have any questions, please contact us by clicking this link. You may also visit our Facebook Page and send us a message.

This is Mark Kaiser with the Mobile Home Dealer, and we help mobile home Buyers and Sellers get to a better place in life.

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September 21, 2023
Are You Having Problems Selling Your Sarasota Mobile Home?
Are you having problems selling your Sarasota mobile home?

I have clients come to me all of the time telling me, “Mark, I can’t get my home sold!”

Anytime I hear this, I feel for them because I, too, know what it feels like to do something monumental like selling a home only for that to be constantly put on hold.

It’s so frustrating. It’s as if you’re running a race in quicksand!

Many times, sellers are trying to sell their homes themselves, which, although it isn’t a bad way of going about getting a home sold, just is not as financially efficient as hiring a qualified licensed mobile home broker who does this daily.

What I have seen over and over is when homes are not selling, it’s not due to the home itself, the park the home is located in, or anything that has to do with the community or the area of town.

The common issues as to why a mobile home is not selling usually boil down to two things:

#1 Exposure To Your Home

The main issue I see all the time is this: When trying to sell a mobile home, especially in Sarasota County, the seller must be able to get the most eyes on their home in as short a time frame as possible.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this requires a different type of effort than simply putting a sign in the front yard or letting the park manager know you are interested in selling your home. Leveraging networking, social media, and out-of-state exposure are just a few of the ways that we can sell homes quickly for our clients.

#2. Sellers Fixation On Price

I have personally bought and sold several homes and I know the feeling of wanting to get every dollar you can from the sale of your home. Heck, this is one of the main aspects we focus on The Mobile Home Dealer is getting the most money for your home.

The key here is to know that many buyers are looking for a deal. Although I can fully empathize with each seller’s desire to get all of the money back they spent on the home in the sale, sadly, this is not always the case.

Understanding what money was spent on the home during your ownership of it and how this translates to dollars when selling your home are key aspects of the appropriate pricing of your mobile home. This is another aspect that we at The Mobile Home Dealer focus on when working with a seller. We help the seller price their home for sale to get the most attention in the shortest period at a higher dollar amount.

The next time you are wondering why your mobile home is not selling, I suggest analyzing the two points we discussed today and considering working with a qualified, licensed mobile home broker who could help you sell your home in the time frame you want.

Several changes have happened since we first published this article, and we thought it is only better to provide you with updates since Covid is becoming less of a concern.

The market condition has changed since last year, and if you are selling your mobile home now, the following tips can help you increase your chances of getting a buyer.

A successful mobile home sale doesn’t just happen – a seller needs to prepare their home to attract interested customers.

Remember, marketing and advertising is the most critical part of selling your mobile home. Remember that the majority of buyers are coming from different parts of the United States and if your mobile home has limited exposure online, they might not be able to discover it.

Although an agent can help you with this, the owner must make an extra effort if you want a successful sale in a short period. Good-quality photos with great angles can always attract the attention of people who are looking to buy.

If you sell your mobile home through an agent like The Mobile Home Dealer, we will guide you through the paperwork. For those owners who are selling their properties directly (For sale By Owner), make sure to understand and know the important mobile home paperwork you’ll need to prepare.

Finally, make sure that your home is clean, smells good, and looks ready to accommodate new tenants. This means that everything is ready to be packed just in case you find a new owner. Once you decide to sell your home, declutter inside and outside your mobile home.

Selling a mobile home can be stressful and requires extra time whether on repairs or in the processing of documents, prior knowledge is needed if you are aiming to sell your mobile home fast. A successful mobile home sale relies mostly on the seller’s preparation of both the house and the papers.

Selling a mobile home in Sarasota can be a difficult task. There are many factors to consider when selling a home, such as location, condition of the property, and current market conditions. However, with a little bit of planning and research, selling a mobile home in Sarasota can be a successful venture. When selling a mobile home in Sarasota, the first step is to determine the property’s value. This can be done by appraising the property or by comparing it to similar properties in the area. Once the property’s value has been determined, the next step is to find a buyer. There are many ways to find potential buyers for a mobile home, such as online listings, classified ads, or real estate agents. Once a potential buyer has been found, it is essential to negotiate a fair sales price for both parties. When negotiating, it is important to keep in mind the costs of repairs or renovations that may be necessary before the sale is final. Once a sales price has been agreed upon, it is important to have all the required documentation in order before signing any contract. This includes a purchase agreement, title insurance policy, and any other paperwork required by state law.

The Mobile Home Dealer are licensed mobile home broker in Sarasota Florida and the surrounding areas. We provide professional buy and sell assistance to our clients. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by clicking this link. You may also visit our Facebook Page and send us a message.

My name is Mark Kaiser, and we at The Mobile Home Dealer help mobile home buyers and sellers achieve better lives.

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September 21, 2023
Why Live In A Sarasota Resident Owned Mobile Home Park?
Have you ever wondered, what are the advantages of living in a resident-owned mobile home park in Sarasota?

Are you curious as to what the differences are between a resident-owned mobile home park and a traditional park?

I understand this gets pretty confusing if you’re not familiar with it!

Are you ready to get those questions answered?

Let’s begin!

When looking at buying a mobile home you will first need to determine if you would like to buy the home and the land that the home sits on, or if you are okay with buying the home and renting that land.

There are pros and cons to each decision here.

A Resident Owned Community (ROC) mobile home park, is a park owned and managed by a non-profit corporation formed by the homeowners. It is also called Cooperative, or in short, Co-op. Each member of the Co-op is part owner of the park and the land where each house sits. There are many benefits of living inside an ROC park compared to those owned by a single person, family, or company.

A resident-owned mobile home park is a housing community in which the residents own and manage the park. This type of community is also known as a cooperative or a manufactured home community. In most cases, the residents of the park elect a board of directors to oversee the management of the property. The board is responsible for setting and enforcing rules, maintaining common areas, and ensuring that the property is well-kept. Residents typically pay monthly fees to cover the costs of these services.

If you are looking to buy the home and the land, then you will be living in what is called a co-op mobile home park, which is resident-owned. Within these parks, you do not have lot rent each month since you own the land the home sits on, but will still have a monthly HOA payment that will cover the cost of the upkeep of the common areas and the amenities the park offers. The main positive about going this route is that since you own the ground, you can benefit from the land appreciation, just like a regular stick-and-brick home. Now, the downside of buying both the home and the land is that the initial costs will be much more expensive than that of a land-rented home. Many times it is about three to four times higher.

If you’re looking to not spend as much money on your initial purchase, then looking at a traditional mobile home park where you buy the home and then rent the land will be a better option for you. In this scenario, you will be paying a monthly fee to the park for renting the land, this payment is called lot rent. This lot rent will help cover the cost of the upkeep of all the public areas, amenities, lawn mowing, and oftentimes additional utilities for your home, such as water, sewer, and trash pickup. Expect lot rent to increase by 3% to 5% per year. The con of buying in a traditional mobile home park when you don’t own the land is that you will not benefit from the land appreciation when you go to sell your home.

When looking at which option to go with, I have learned it is up to the buyer and how long they plan to live in that home.

If they are looking to own the home for several years, then spending more on the front end to buy the land and the home may be a good idea as over time that monthly lot rent can add up fast. On the other side, if this is a few-year adventure, or if the buyer is not sure how buying a mobile home in Sarasota will work for them, then buying at a traditional park may be a better way to go as the initial buy-in is far less.

Having said that, a ROC mobile home park has many advantages over a traditional park. This includes but is not limited to.
- Control of monthly lot rent, community repairs, and improvements;
- Lifetime security against unfair eviction;
- Liability protection (Members are not personally liable for association loans.), and a strong sense of community.
- Everyone has a say in the way the ROC is run, and major decisions are made by the democratic vote. Members elect a board of directors, which appoints committees to carry out various tasks and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Why ROC is different?

In a commercially owned mobile home park, the owner controls the lot rent and the residents cannot do anything about it when the owner decides to increase the lot rent based on factors outlined in the prospectus. The owner also has control over the condition of the community – including roads, water, electricity, waste-water systems, and landscaping.

Each time the park is sold to a new owner, the rent is likely to increase. With the ever-increasing lot rent, the theory is that, if you don’t agree with how the park is managed, or if you can’t afford the lot rent, you are free to move your house somewhere else. This is a problem for many homeowners though as aside from the massive cost of moving, it also becomes difficult to find land to where you can transfer your house.

When looking at purchasing a mobile home in the Sarasota area, it is important to know what type of park you are looking at before shopping within it. Knowing if that park is a co-op resident-owned park or a traditional park will help you greatly in knowing exactly what you were looking at when viewing the mobile home for sale.

This is Mark Kaiser with The Mobile Home Dealer and we help mobile home buyers and sellers get to a better place in life.

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September 21, 2023
Is Using A Mobile Home Broker To Sell Your Mobile Home In Sarasota Needed?
Does it even matter if you have a licensed mobile home broker who helps sell your home for you in Sarasota?

Couldn’t you just have anyone who said they could sell your home, sell your home?

If you had someone who is not licensed to help sell your mobile home, wouldn’t you save a ton of money by working with them?

These are some of the questions I am asked on a regular basis when explaining The Mobile Home Dealer’s services to sellers who are wanting to sell their mobile homes.

Selling your home is a big event in your life, and I feel you need someone you can rely on who will make sure that everything in the process is done correctly and to the letter of the law. I understand it may be tempting to try and have someone who is not licensed help sell your mobile home for you.

Now, these individuals, the ones who aren’t licensed, may call you through your For Sale by Owner signs, or they might be friends of someone who lives in the park who says they can help.

I have some advice for you if you’re looking to have one of these non-licensed individuals help sell your mobile home for you,

DON’T DO THAT, OKAY?

Here’s why.

Although I am sure these folks mean well when the individual is not licensed, they have not gone through the stringent background check that the state of Florida requires you to pass in order to even submit your license application.

Part of this process is the taking and passing of a state-mandated examination that goes over everything that has to do with the closing of a mobile home sale. If the home is not closed properly, and accurate taxes and fees are not paid to the state, then the sale might not be viewed as valid.

What this means is that even though you thought you sold your home, you didn’t.

Having a licensed mobile home broker sell your home, does come with a cost.

But when all options are weighed, would you rather pay a licensed professional to sell your home, ensuring that the home is sold correctly with all taxes and fees paid so that you can move on with your life? Or would you rather try and save a few dollars, not even knowing if your home is really sold?

When the time comes for you to sell your home, I would highly suggest you ask whomever you are looking to have to sell your home if they are licensed and ask them for a copy of their Florida state license as proof of this.

What is For Sale by Owner?

For Sale By Owner means itself. A property is being offered to sell by its owner without the help of a third party like an agent or broker. How convenient can it be to sell a property through an advisor? The first thing one thinks of is the commissions and the money that one could save oneself without it, but if we place all the factors in a balance, it is worth rethinking the situation. We propose a list of 5 advantages and disadvantages that we recommend taking into account when making a decision as important as this.

Advantages of For Sale By Owner
- You will have greater profits since the commissions that would correspond to the agent can be saved (without considering the value of your time in the entire sales process)
- You can do things in your way, for example: publish your sale announcement wherever you want and whatever you want (but if you do not review it frequently, you will not find out that there are people interested in your property)
- You will have the opportunity to work at your pace, without coordinating activities with third parties (anyway, that could make some potential clients lose).
- You will be in charge of selling only one property, so you will have more time than an agent who has other properties to sell.
- You can establish your own game rule (but not necessarily your rules are accepted by the potential buyer. Probably a professional broker could establish a balance point and get the sale to be made).
Disadvantages of For Sale By Owner
- Selling a mobile home demands a lot of time and dedication. In addition to your daily activities, to achieve the sale, you will have to deal with all parts of the sales process.
- Licensed mobile home agents such as The Mobile Home Dealer have multiple tools (contact networks, website, experience, market trajectory, etc.) that will allow you to find potential buyers.
- The mobile home agent has sales strategies, useful and necessary to close a sale.
- You can also provide advice. Negotiate and write contracts that you do not know.
- If something in the operation goes wrong, you will always have a responsible firm to claim and demand a guarantee. If you were scammed by an individual, you would have no one to claim. And the cases of fraud are increasingly numerous. Do not put your mobile home at risk.
- If you do not work with an agent, you will have to take care of the cumbersome process of paperwork, fees, payments, etc.
Although the sign method is a good, basic strategy that may have worked in the past, it should not be relied on now or in the future.

With the market changing due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, we are seeing more and more buyers buying mobile homes, sight unseen, through viewing the home solely online. The method for buyers finding homes online varies but it is safe to say that there are considerably fewer people driving around and calling for sale by owner signs right now.

With that being said, buyers like everyone else are more focused on their safety now than ever before, this caution translates to the buying of a mobile home as well.

This is Mark Kaiser with the Mobile Home Dealer, and we are licensed, bonded, and insured mobile home brokers with the state of Florida.

Should you have any questions about the advantages of using a licensed mobile home broker for the sale of your home, we would be happy to help answer them for you right away.

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September 21, 2023
How Long Are FSBO Mobile Homes Taking To Sell In Sarasota?
Are you trying to sell your mobile home in Sarasota yourself and are curious if the time that it’s taking to sell is normal?

Are you wondering about the selling market and how COVID-19 is affecting the buyers wanting to buy your home?

I understand your questions and realize that these are oftentimes concerns that many sellers have when beginning the journey of selling their mobile home, especially right now.

It is no secret that we are in a very unique and trying time when referring to COVID-19. As such, sellers need to be aware of how to best navigate the waters during all of this to get the most money for their home in the shortest amount of time.

We at the Mobile Home Dealer help sellers who have tried to sell their homes themselves with very little success and have been able to get them exactly where they want to go much faster.

Many times these sellers have not sold a mobile home before and are often confused about the process needing to be completed to get the most eyes on their home as fast as possible.

It is very common we see sellers putting out a for sale by owner sign outside of their home and are hoping that someone will eventually call, look at their home, set up a time to view it, and make an offer that the seller is willing to accept.

This is essentially where the marketing for the sale of their home begins and………… ends.

What is For Sale by Owner and what are its Pros and Cons?

Advantages of For Sale By Owner
1. You will have greater profits since the commissions that would correspond to the agent can be saved (without considering the value of your time in the entire sales process)
2. You can do things in your way, for example: publish your sale announcement wherever you want and whatever you want (but if you do not review it frequently, you will not find out that there are people interested in your property)
3. You will have the opportunity to work at your pace, without coordinating activities with third parties (anyway, that could make some potential clients lose).
4. You will be in charge of selling only one property, so you will have more time than an agent who has other properties to sell.
5. You can establish your own game rule (but not necessarily your rules are accepted by the potential buyer. Probably a professional broker could establish a balance point and get the sale to be made).
Disadvantages of For Sale By Owner
1. Selling a mobile home demands a lot of time and dedication. In addition to your daily activities, to achieve the sale, you will have to deal with all parts of the sales process.
2. Licensed mobile home agents such as The Mobile Home Dealer have multiple tools (contact networks, website, experience, market trajectory, etc.) that will allow you to find potential buyers.
3. The mobile home agent has sales strategies, useful and necessary to close a sale.
4. You can also provide advice. Negotiate and write contracts that you do not know.
5. If something in the operation goes wrong, you will always have a responsible firm to claim and demand a guarantee. If you were scammed by an individual, you would have no one to claim. And the cases of fraud are increasingly numerous. Do not put your mobile home at risk.
6. If you do not work with an agent, you will have to take care of the cumbersome process of paperwork, fees, payments, etc.
Although the sign method is a good, basic strategy that may have worked in the past, it should not be relied on now or in the future.

With the market changing due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, we are seeing more and more buyers buying mobile homes, sight unseen, through viewing the home solely online. The method for buyers finding homes online varies but it is safe to say that there are considerably fewer people driving around and calling for sale by owner signs right now.

With that being said, buyers like everyone else are more focused on their safety now than ever before, this caution translates to the buying of a mobile home as well.

Fewer buyers driving around looking for signs equals fewer eyes on your home.

Currently, we are seeing an uptick in how long it is taking sellers to sell their homes themselves. Right now it is taking eight to nine months for a seller to sell their home themselves. This amount of time is assuming the seller continues to keep the home up for sale the entire time and doesn’t get flustered and take the home totally off the market.

Eight to nine months of hoping the home sells on its own without any help from a professional brokerage firm is a long time, especially with each month that passes by, the seller has to pay lot rent, utilities, upkeep on the home, and taxes.

Not only is this a financial strain but it’s also an emotional one as well having to constantly put your life on hold in a hope that some buyer will eventually come by to see your home for sale.

I believe if you are looking to sell your home quickly and for the most money possible, you will want to look at working with a mobile home brokerage firm that specializes in selling homes fast for top dollar, especially during these unique times of COVID-19.

This is Mark Kaiser and we at the Mobile Home Dealer are happy to help you guide you through the process of selling your mobile home today.

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September 21, 2023
How Much Does It Cost To Sell Your Mobile Home Yourself In Sarasota?
When I was working through all my new leads this week, I made over 150 calls to mobile home sellers looking to sell their mobile homes themselves.

I found it very interesting, during all of these conversations, why sellers want to sell their homes themselves and how….. expensive it is to do that!

My team and I found these homes for sale by seeing the sellers’ For Sale By Owner signs in their front yards.

All of the 150 people I spoke with are trying to sell their homes themselves without the help of a licensed mobile home broker, such as the Mobile Home Dealer. The homes I called on are located in either Bradenton, Sarasota, or Venice, Florida.

During my conversations with all of these sellers, I found that essentially the sellers really had two concerns when working with a brokerage firm.

The first is the seller felt that they could do a broker’s job and marketing showing and giving their home enough exposure to sell, regardless of if they live in the state of Florida or not. The second concern the sellers had was the commission with the brokerage firm and how that amount of money would actually cost them more if they went to sell their home on their own. Most sellers were utilizing just their For Sale By Owner signs in their yards, with no paid advertising of any kind and no marketing to out-of-state buyers whatsoever.

All of the sellers I spoke to were hoping someone would drive by, see their sign, and make an offer that they were willing to accept for the sale of their home. Here at The Mobile Home Dealer, we do market locally, but our main focus is finding out-of-state buyers who are ready to move to Florida for the winter or for full-time living.

We do not wait for the buyer to find us. No. We find the buyer and bring them to the seller.

The seller’s next concern was the issue of cost and they felt a brokerage firm such as The Mobile Home Dealer would charge them more than what it would cost them to sell their home themselves.

Now, although I can appreciate the seller’s desire to save money, the numbers I will discuss with you next show that’s not a valid concern.

In Bradenton Florida, the mobile home park lot rent average is $513 per month. Bradenton sellers are averaging six months of listing their homes themselves without any assistance. Today on average, Bradenton sellers have spent $3,078 in trying to sell their homes themselves.

For Sarasota, mobile home park lot rent averages $837.33 per month. Sarasota sellers are averaging five months of their home being on the market without any assistance. Sarasota sellers have spent on average $4,186 in trying to sell their homes on their own.

Lastly, in Venice, mobile home park lot rent averages over $940 per month. Venice sellers’ homes have been on the market for over months without any selling assistance from a broker. Venice sellers are spending over $7,500 to date selling their homes themselves without the assistance of a mobile home broker.

To recap, when a seller is looking to sell their homes on their own, they are, on average, paying the following amounts to do so:

Bradenton $3,078, Sarasota $4,186, Venice over $7,500.

As trusted professionals who understand the market and the closing process, brokers are valuable partners to have when selling your mobile home.

Having said that, here are some of the advantages of hiring a brokerage firm like The Mobile Home Dealer when selling your mobile home.

Get significant exposure to your mobile home to unique and qualified buyers. Mobile home brokers like The Mobile Home Dealer use a number of marketing strategies both online and traditional to introduce your mobile home to the pool of qualified buyers. Exposure is the most important part of marketing your mobile home and without this, your mobile home may accumulate monthly lot rent payments without seeing a single buyer.

Another advantage is, that with a broker, there is someone to vet and filter buyers on your behalf. Doing it on your own without a broker, you could end up working with unqualified buyers who could waste your precious time and sabotage your chances of selling your mobile home.

A professional broker can obtain the highest possible price for your mobile home. There is a big difference between a buyer who is brought by the broker to your listing and a buyer who just appeared from nowhere. When a broker brings a buyer, he is ready to buy if he likes the mobile home. But if you are selling it by yourself, you could end up assisting people who just want to look around and are not real buyers.

I believe when you are looking to sell your mobile home and keep both costs and time down, you may want to look at a brokerage firm such as The Mobile Home Dealer that specializes in selling mobile homes on leased land to list your home for sale.

The Mobile Home Dealer are licensed mobile home broker in Sarasota Florida and the surrounding areas. We provide professional buy and/or sell assistance to our clients. If you have any questions, please contact us by clicking this link. You may also visit our Facebook Page and send us a message.

This is Mark Kaiser with The Mobile Home Dealer. Our goal is to work with you in getting your mobile home sold quickly so you can begin living your best life, now.

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September 21, 2023
What Is The Best Option To Sell Your Mobile Home In Sarasota?
Selling your mobile home in Sarasota can be a smooth and profitable experience with the right approach. Understanding your options will help you make an informed decision and get the best price in the shortest time.

Selling Your Mobile Home By Owner: Pros and Cons

Some sellers choose the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) method. This means handling everything on your own, from listing the home to negotiating with buyers.

Advantages of FSBO:

No agent commissions, keeping more money in your pocket.
Full control over the selling process, including pricing and marketing.
You can decide where and how to list your home.

Disadvantages of FSBO:

Time-consuming and requires constant effort.
Handling paperwork, contracts, and legal aspects alone.
Showing the home to strangers, answering calls, and scheduling visits.
No guarantee of finding a qualified buyer quickly.

Selling To A Mobile Home Park

Many sellers assume the mobile home park will buy their home. However, most parks focus on collecting lot rent rather than purchasing homes.

Challenges of Selling To A Park:

Parks rarely purchase homes from current residents.
Offers, if any, may be below market value.
Selling to a park does not guarantee a fast transaction.

If your goal is to sell your mobile home in Sarasota for the highest price, this option is often not the best.

Working With A Licensed Mobile Home Broker

Using a professional mobile home broker like The Mobile Home Dealer takes the stress out of selling. A broker handles marketing, showings, negotiations, and paperwork, ensuring a smooth transaction.

Benefits of Using a Mobile Home Broker:

Extensive marketing, including online listings and social media promotion.
No need to handle calls, showings, or negotiations.
Access to a network of qualified buyers, reducing selling time.
Expert handling of paperwork and contracts.

How The Mobile Home Dealer Helps You Sell Faster

We market your home on all major listing platforms.
Our team manages all buyer inquiries and home showings.
We work with qualified cash buyers, often selling before listing.
No upfront costs—we only get paid when your home sells.

Steps To Sell Your Mobile Home In Sarasota

Choose Your Selling Method – FSBO, park sale, or broker.
Prepare Your Home – Clean, declutter, and make small repairs.
Price It Right – A broker can help determine the best market price.
List and Market – Use online platforms and social media for visibility.
Negotiate and Close – Handle paperwork and finalize the sale.

Selling your mobile home in Sarasota does not have to be complicated. Working with a trusted broker like The Mobile Home Dealer can help you sell quickly and for the best price.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take to sell a mobile home in Sarasota?
It depends on the method used, but using a broker can lead to a sale in days or weeks.

2. Do I need to pay upfront fees to work with a broker?
No, The Mobile Home Dealer only gets paid when your home sells.

3. Can I sell my mobile home while still paying lot rent?
Yes, but lot rent must be paid until the sale is finalized.

4. Will a mobile home park buy my home?
Most parks do not buy homes from residents, as they focus on collecting lot rent.

5. Can I sell my home without making repairs?
Yes, but making small improvements can increase its value.

6. How do I determine the right price for my home?
A broker can help assess market value and suggest a competitive price.

7. Do I need to be present for showings?
Not if you use a broker—they handle all buyer interactions.

8. How do I attract more buyers?
Marketing on multiple platforms and using a broker’s network helps.

9. Can I sell my home if it is in a 55+ community?
Yes, but the buyer must meet the park’s age and residency requirements.

10. What documents do I need to sell my mobile home?
You’ll need the title, bill of sale, and possibly park approval.

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September 21, 2023