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Should You Buy A Double Wide Or Single Wide Mobile Home In Sarasota Florida?
Are you planning to buy a mobile home but can’t decide what to buy? If you are new to mobile homes and are considering living in the Sarasota Florida area, continue reading.

When looking to purchase your new Sarasota Florida mobile home one needs to decide if they should buy a single-wide or double-wide mobile home.

Buying a mobile home whether used or new requires a lot of time, effort, and headaches sometimes! The market is full of a wide range of mobile homes one can find interesting to buy! There are specific factors to guide you of course! Your budget is the primary one perhaps, as well as the size of your family.

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If you are a lover of mobile homes you might find difficulty in choosing a single or double-wide mobile home for your family or perhaps even triple-wide! Let’s discuss single-wide vs double-wide homes and understand how they can be compared! Single wide vs double wide mobile homes, which is better to buy?

Both home sizes provide both pros and cons but before you decide which size you prefer you should know the difference between the two mobile homes so that you are able to make the best decision you can when purchasing in the Sarasota Florida area.

A single-wide mobile home, also known as a “single” is a singular-section mobile home without an adjoining section from the factor. Generally speaking, these homes are going to be 12 feet wide and can vary in length from 30 feet to as long as 54 feet long. To calculate the square footage of the home a Buyer needs to multiply the length of the home by the width of the home to get a good idea of exactly how large the property is.

Most single-wide mobile homes will either be one or two bedrooms and usually one full bathroom.

These homes will have a straight hallway that runs the majority of the home where off to one side will be the bathroom and additional bedroom. On one end of the home will be the master, or only, bedroom and on the other end the home will open up into the kitchen and living area.

A double-wide mobile home, also known as simply a “double” is a multi-section mobile home with the exact same side on either side of the home. These sides are then banded together in the middle of the home in order to create a doublewide mobile home. Generally speaking, doublewide mobile homes will be 24 feet wide and can range in length from 32 feet long to as long as 60 + feet. Much like the single-wide, the double-wide will be calculated the same way for square footage by multiplying the total width by the total length of the property.

Most doublewide mobile homes will have two or three bedrooms and one and a half to two full bathrooms.

Doublewide mobile homes usually have a more open floor plan with the hallway going to the bedrooms and bathrooms in the middle of the home. The kitchen is usually larger than a single-wide as is the living room, both of these rooms are usually on opposite sides of the home providing the property with a much more spacious floor plan.

As one can quickly see, a doublewide is exactly what it sounds like in that it is double the size of a single-wide mobile home providing more space and a more open floor plan.

With additional space does come additional costs that every Buyer should be conscious of.

In the state of Florida, when buying a double-wide mobile home, one will have to pay for two titles and two registrations when registering the home whereas with a single wide the Buyer only pays for one. This expense will be twice the cost for the doublewide as compared to if the Buyer had a single-wide home.

Electricity will generally be more expensive in a doublewide mobile home as well since it is taking twice the power to operate the home as opposed to a single wide.

Lastly, some mobile home parks in the Sarasota Florida area will have higher lot rent for a doublewide mobile home as opposed to the lot rent associated with a single-wide mobile home.

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Pros and Cons of single-wide and double-wide mobile homes

Single-wide Pros
- Less expensive
- Lower taxes
- Quick construction and set-up (for new manufactured homes)
- Low maintenance costs
- Easy to move (for new mobile homes 20 years old and younger)
Singe-wide cons
- Smaller and limited floor space
- Harder to sell
- Limited design and upgrades
Pros for double-wide
- More floor space
- Easier to sell
- Flexibility in a floor plan
- Design flexibility
Cons of double-wide
- More expensive
- Higher taxes
- Longer construction/installment period
- Expensive to set up
- Expensive to move
When looking to buy a mobile home throughout the Sarasota Florida area there are plenty of doublewides and single-wide mobile homes to choose from, knowing the cost difference, as well as the size difference, is a good place to start when shopping for your new mobile home.!

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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January 30, 2024
Where Are The Best Sarasota Mobile Home Deals?
Has the time arrived when you are looking at moving down to the Sunshine State, either full-time or to get out of the snowy winters? Do you live out of state and are concerned about if the mobile home will be sold before you can make it down to see it in person?

With how fast the real estate market is selling right now one needs to be focused on moving as quickly as they can if and when they find the mobile home that meets their needs throughout the greater Sarasota Florida area.

Where is the best place to find Sarasota mobile homes for sale?

Have you been looking to purchase a mobile home in Sarasota, but can’t seem to find exactly what you’re looking for?

Where have you been looking for these homes? Have you been driving through some of your favorite mobile home parks looking for the for sale signs? Maybe looking online at some of the popular mobile home listing sites for a home. Scrolling through your favorite social media channels, hoping to find a home that catches your eye and is a good deal.?

Some of those?

None of those?

Mobile homes are not always advertised the same way as real estate is.

Whether this is the first mobile home you are buying or you have bought and sold several mobile homes it is important to know the basics of what to look for in your next purchase.

Buying a mobile home is an excellent way to become a homeowner without having to pay the high cost of a traditional house. But there is much to consider before buying a home in this style. The following information will help you determine the requirements to buy a mobile home and if it is the right investment for you.

This is for the simple fact that if the mobile home that is being sold is within a mobile home park that has leased land, then it is viewed as personal property. This differs from if you are buying a mobile home with the land attached, as this then qualifies the home as real property, better known as real estate.

Many mobile homes that are for sale are advertised through the channels we just discussed earlier but many of the best deals are not advertised through traditional methods.

So why is there such a mystery here?

Many licensed mobile home brokers have what are called pocket listings that they have for sale. These listings are for homes that have either not come on the market yet, or the seller is not ready to move at the exact moment if their home is sold. As such many of these listings are not made public but are kept in the broker’s “pocket”.

Mobile home in Sarasota Florida for sale

Some of these listings are kept for days, weeks, or even months at a time by the Broker just waiting for them to be marketed!

The home is usually under contract to be listed with a broker at this time, but the seller needs to get their affairs in order prior to the broker looking to market the home for sale.

This is where you come in!

Reach out to the licensed mobile home brokers in your area and ask them what pocket listings they have for sale that have not yet hit the market. Ask to see these homes, or at least get the address and name of the park the home is in and drive by to check it out and see if you like it.

Always give the broker that you were speaking with your contact info when asking for this insider information. Let the broker know exactly what you are looking for. The price range you want to stay within and the time frame for which you are looking to buy.

Once a broker has all of this information, they will be able to add you to their special buyer list and you will then be able to gain access to homes before they even hit the market.

If you are looking at buying at the lowest price point you usually will want to look at buying in a mobile home park where you own the home and are leasing the land, however, the monthly payment will be the highest.

If you are looking for a lower monthly payment but a higher buy-in price then you will want to look at buying a mobile home in a park where you own the mobile home and the land.

Lastly, if you want to buy real estate and don’t want to purchase a single-family home or condo then buying a mobile home with land in the country will be your best option.

If you can’t buy a traditional house, a mobile home is always a good option to consider. Depending on the size of your family and how much you can pay, you can opt for a single, double, or triple-wide mobile home.

When looking to buy a mobile home, it will help you to network with all of your local mobile home brokers who work in the area so that you are on their buyer’s list of people who are looking to move forward with the purchase of a mobile home.

The Mobile Home Dealers 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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January 29, 2024
Are Sarasota Area Mobile Homes Rising In Price?
In the early 2000s, Americans lost interest in the compact form of housing like mobile homes. From 2010, sales of mobile homes remained low, however, in 2018, Bloomberg reported that mobile homes were making noise.

In just 4 years since the Bloomberg report, sales of mobile homes have skyrocketed faster than single-family regular homes, as more and more Americans seek affordable dwellings.

Mobile homes are America’s biggest source of affordable housing, however, the rising prices due to increasing demands and investors’ activity are turning buyers away.

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Although mobile home sales slowed in 2020, likely due to the Coronavirus pandemic, shipments of manufactured homes bounced back in 2021 and 2022. In fact, the year 2022 sold the most mobile homes since 2006 according to the data provided by Stacker.

The prices of new mobile homes are outpacing the prices of new single-family conventional homes. Mobile homes are becoming more expensive than traditional single-family homes, especially between 2020 and 2021. Although much of this can be attributed to the pandemic, the increasing cost of construction materials for conventional homes played a big role in the mobile home’s high demand eventually pushing the price up.

Lot rent prices are following suit. It’s not just mobile home prices that are going up. The cost of renting a lot where the mobile home sits are also increasing not only in Florida but in the whole country. The Midwest has recorded the highest lot rent increase according to the data while the average nationwide lot increase was 4.4%. This trend is likely to continue together with the increasing price of mobile homes.

It is no surprise, we are currently in the middle of a real estate boom!

Everywhere you look the cost of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes are rising to record highs at previously unthinkable speeds!

This dramatic rise in prices has led most single-family home sellers who are looking to sell their homes to wait until they see a slowdown in prices as each and every month their homes continue to skyrocket in value.

One may speculate and say that the rise in home prices will continue so long as interest rates remain low, others will say that the rise in prices will stay the same until the inventory of homes that are on the market catches up on the demand. Yet, still, others have stated that the rise in home prices is the new normal, meaning, that home prices will continue to go higher and higher as time goes on and the cost of a particular home today will be far less than what it will be down the road regardless of interest rates.

While no one has a clear crystal ball, one thing is for sure; real estate prices will continue to stay high for the foreseeable future.

With that basic fact stated, does that mean that mobile homes on leased land throughout the Sarasota area will increase at the same rate or will they continue to stay at the same price?

Mobile homes on leased land are viewed as and taxed as motor vehicles in the state of Florida. The reason for this is that when there is no land attached to the purchase of the mobile home the home is then viewed as a personal property sale. Once the home and the land that it is attached to is included in the sale then this means the home is now viewed as real estate and no longer personal property. The real estate carries with it a deed on the purchase whereas a piece of personal property carries with it a title.

What we here at The Mobile Home Dealer have seen right now is that mobile homes on leased land are staying at around the same prices as they were this time last year. We have seen some Sellers attempt to up the asking price of their homes to reflect the lack of inventory that is available in the single-family market. This attempt at raising their mobile home price has led to their homes sitting on the market for an extended period of time, many of which, have had to drop their prices in order to get the home sold.

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The difference that we have seen in the mobile home space right now is that homes under the $30,000 price point that are in good condition are selling faster than ever. We are not able to put a finger on exactly why this is but we continue to see homes at this price point that are two-bedroom and two-bathroom to sell faster than we can keep up with. Many of our listings that meet this criteria never go on the market in a traditional sense as they are usually sold to one of our Buyers on our Buyers List.

While single-family homes continue to rise to record highs mobile homes on leased land continue to stay about the same price. This is yet another reason why buying a mobile home on leased land is such a good idea as it continues to be one of the last affordable options for housing in and around the Sarasota Florida area.

The Mobile Home Dealer is a licensed mobile home dealer and broker in Sarasota Florida and neighboring areas. We provide professional buy and/or sell assistance to our clients. If you have any questions, please get in touch with 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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January 29, 2024
How To Get Your Sarasota Mobile Home Ready For Sale Episode #2
How Do You Get Your Sarasota Mobile Home Ready For Sale? Unlike traditional houses, some mobile homes depreciate similarly to cars. To maintain and even increase the value of a mobile home, the owner must perform regular maintenance and even minor repairs that can be done by themselves.

Once you are ready to sell, you can make many structural, cosmetic, and functional repairs and updates to increase the value, as well as tips and tricks to attract potential buyers. It is easy to determine what repairs and updates to make when you know what people are looking to buy.

If you are looking to sell your Sarasota, Florida, mobile home fast, how do you do it?

Although this seems like a detailed answer that needs to be given, it is not. Selling your Sarasota, Florida, mobile home quickly can boil down to three specific factors that, if followed, will help get your mobile home very quickly very top dollar.

Now, I am not trying to eliminate the professional opinions of others in the space. Still rather, I am trying to give all of the readers of this blog a much better understanding of how to get their mobile home sold quickly without all the extra garbage out there on the internet discussing what to do and what not to do.

With that understanding, please take this as a guide of what we at The Mobile Home Dealer have seen on a repeated basis that, if followed correctly, will lead to you not only getting your Sarasota, Florida mobile home sold fast but also for top dollar regardless of what the market is doing in your community or within the area your mobile home is located in.

We received a lot of interest regarding our video blog last week, reviewing what should be done to get your Sarasota mobile home ready for sale.

Last week, we discussed the more basic items that should be done when getting your home ready to sell, such as getting rid of clutter and airing your home out to get rid of all the bad smells. And, oh yeah, making sure the Buyers are buying a home and not a zoo!

Fenced mobile home

Today, I am diving deeper into the idea of getting rid of clutter, as this seems to be one aspect of getting a mobile home ready to sell that we at the Mobile Home Dealer continue to see Sellers have a problem with.

When we are speaking of clutter, we are referring to cleaning up and getting rid of anything in the home that makes it feel too busy and unable to provide the Buyer with a good sense of the true size of your home.

Many mobile homes have quite a bit of space, much more so than what initially appears on the street. The key here is for the Seller to make sure that your home shows as large as possible. Having big, bulky furniture will often make the rooms look smaller.

Now, I understand it may be difficult to switch out or move much of your furniture when you are looking to sell your home, so I am not concerned with the size of the furniture in the home.

I am concerned with all the additional stuff that adds to the clutter of the home you want to sell.

These items are usually stacks of magazines, empty boxes, old mail, or that one piece of furniture that is broken but you thought you might get around to fixing one day. All of this stuff adds to the space being taken up in your mobile home and does not allow the Buyer to get a good sense of how open the area is.

Most mobile homes in Sarasota have a carport with connected storage or a shed in the backyard. Look to use these areas to store the items we discussed above anytime you are looking to sell your mobile home. If these areas are already full of your household items, then it may be time to start getting rid of some of your stuff to ensure that the Buyer has a good idea of just how large the mobile home is that you are looking to sell!

I fully understand how stressful moving is.

You will often want to hold onto many of the items that make your house a home, and for good reason. However, showing how large your home is a sure bet to gaining the Seller’s attention, which could lead to selling your mobile home faster!

Many mobile home sellers believe that since the real estate market is going crazy, they, too, can push the price of their homes out of average values in an attempt to sell for the most profit possible.

Although we appreciate their exciting nature, this is not the case.

Getting your mobile home in Sarasota ready to sell can be daunting, but it can be made easier by following a few simple steps. First, you should ensure all the necessary repairs and maintenance have been completed. This includes updating the electrical systems, repairing any plumbing issues, and ensuring that the roof and exterior are in good condition. Additionally, it is important to de-clutter the interior and exterior of the home to ensure it presents well to potential buyers.

Next, you should invest in some cosmetic upgrades. This could include painting the walls and trim, replacing the carpets or flooring, and upgrading the kitchen or bathroom fixtures. Investing in a few simple upgrades can make a difference for potential buyers and help your mobile home stand out from the crowd.

Once those steps are complete, you should work on staging your home. This involves arranging furniture and décor to accentuate the features of your mobile home and make it look appealing. Finally, consider having professional photographs taken of your home so that you can share them with potential buyers.

By taking these steps, you can help ensure that your mobile home in Sarasota is ready to be sold quickly!

The reason is that most mobile home Buyers are looking for a safe, clean, and affordable home. Not providing the affordability part of this equation to the would-be Buyer is a downfall many mobile home Sellers are falling into.
The key is to look at other homes in your area, specifically your community, understand what they are selling for, and price your home accordingly.

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

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January 22, 2024
How To NOT Get Your Sarasota Mobile Home Sold Episode #3
Today, in our third installment of, “How To Not Get Your Sarasota Mobile Home Sold”, we will be discussing the importance of the mobile home Seller and the Sales Agent working together towards the common goal of getting a mobile home sold.

Although teamwork is something that is often discussed in several aspects of life, it is one that I feel needs to be addressed here when discussing how to get your mobile home sold quickly.

Selling a mobile home comes with all types of emotions attached to it. This could be due to health reasons, a death in the family, a lifestyle change, or any other situation that can come into play when someone decides to sell their mobile home.

We are all humans and know that sometimes life changes happen fast and, although we hope that these changes are all for the better, we cannot always guarantee it.

Sometimes these sudden life turns are very emotional.

We at The Mobile Home Dealer have experience working with mobile home Sellers who need to get their homes sold due to any one of the reasons mentioned above. We feel we are very patient and understanding working with every Seller when they call us to get their homes sold quickly. We stress to all of our team members at The Mobile Home Dealer the importance of being empathetic to someone’s needs, no matter how serious or casual they as Sales Agents may think they are.

With that understanding, let’s dive into the importance of working together to reach the same goal of getting the mobile home sold as fast as possible, for as much money as possible.

When working with each client, we at The Mobile Home Dealer stress our credentials as licensed mobile home Brokers in the state of Florida. At each listing presentation, we review our experience in the area with the Seller and can provide recent sales comps for like homes, along with our average days on the market for homes sold in that area.

During this listing appointment, we explain what we feel is a solid price structure to correctly price the home so that it is in a position to be able to sell quickly within the current market conditions.

During our listing appointment, we always provide three numbers to the Seller with how we feel the home will sell in the community, as well as weighing in the current market conditions and the time of year that the home is being sold. All of these factors play a role in how and when the home sells.

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During the listing appointment, we explain what we feel will be the home’s strengths and the challenges in selling that property.

Here, we also explain that we feel that our best action is to be taken so that we can get the home sold quickly.

Our goal is, when we leave the listing appointment, to all be on the same page and ready to work together as a team.

Sometimes, though, the agreed-upon plan is intentionally gone against by the Seller.

We have had Sellers attempt to try and sell the home themselves while within a listing agreement with us only for the Buyer to then back out, but not before the Sales Agent has found out.

As I am sure you can imagine, this creates major trust issues and a possible legal situation as the Seller has gone against the listing agreement that they signed.

We have also had Sellers not follow along with the pricing structure that was agreed upon at the listing appointment by digging their feet into the sand after they had already agreed upon what they were going to do with their stair-stepping of the price of the property.

We have had sellers not allow showings on their property or go as far as calling a Sales Agent to cancel the showing minutes before the showing starts.

We at The Mobile Home Dealer believe that these actions are taken purely out of emotion by the Seller and not by thinking in a level-headed mindset with what was agreed upon in the first place with the Sales Agent.

Mobile home Sales Agents are professionals in the space. These Agents sell mobile homes daily, are in and out of these communities regularly, and have a ton of experience in the mobile home industry.

It is important to trust in the sales process that has been laid out and realize we are all working together to achieve the same goal of getting the mobile home sold as fast as possible.

If you are trying to avoid selling your Sarasota mobile home, there are a few things you can do to increase the chances of keeping it in your possession. First, make sure to keep up with regular maintenance, such as sealing and painting the exterior, replacing broken fixtures, and checking that all utilities are in working order. Second, try to boost curb appeal by adding landscaping features that make the home stand out. Third, explore the option of using a mobile home park as a way to provide consistent rent income from tenants. Last, consider leasing your mobile home rather than selling it, which can be a viable option for many owners. By following these tips and taking the necessary steps to maintain and improve your Sarasota mobile home, you can increase the chances of keeping it in your possession.

If you want to sell your Sarasota Florida mobile home fast, it is important to trust your agent and prepare everything important to the buyer, especially the documentation. Changing your mind intentionally after the Buyer is ready to move forward with the purchase is not only stressful but can also result in a myriad of problems including potentially, legal ones.

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 and we help mobile home Buyers and Sellers get to a better place in life.

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January 21, 2024
Considering Selling Your Mobile Home? Read THIS!
You may have been living comfortably in a mobile home for years. But, now that you need to sell your mobile home for personal reasons, reading this article will teach you what to do before selling your mobile home in the Sarasota, Florida, area.

When looking to sell your Sarasota Florida mobile home, many Sellers will look to improve their home prior to putting it on the market in an attempt to try and sell their home at the highest price possible.

While we, here at The Mobile Home Dealer, can certainly respect the thought of doing this we want to issue a warning to everyone who is looking to update their property.

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Too much improvement of your mobile home in and around the greater Sarasota Florida area can lead to a property not selling.

Let us explain!

Mobile home Buyers who are looking to purchase a mobile home on leased land throughout the greater Sarasota Florida area are mainly looking for the same three attributes within their new home.

These Buyers want the home to be safe, clean, and affordable.

In referring to the home being safe, most Buyers have a reasonable expectation that the home will have all of its major structural components in good working order, free of major issues. These components will be the roof, AC, electrical, and plumbing systems. If any major attention is needing to be taken to these areas of the home the Buyers will expect the price to heavily reflect the work needing to be done.

Buyers want a clean home, one free from smoke, pet, or mold odors, and that welcomes them into the property. If one of these types of odors exists then it should be clearly stated and, again, the price should reflect the work that needs to be done.

Affordability is a relative term, what is affordable to one mobile home Buyer may not be affordable to the next Buyer.

This not only goes with mobile home sales but anything in life.

Many Sellers excel in making their homes safe and clean but, many times they strike out with making the home affordable.

This is in large part to cosmetic upgrades that have been done to the home that they were interested in that do not have anything to do with the structural components of the home but rather the paint, carpet, appliances, fixtures, or kitchen upgrades.

These upgrades often increase the price fast because they can be expensive items.

The issue with over-improving a mobile home is that many times these cosmetic upgrades will not provide any real value when the home is ready to be sold. The Sellers do not realize this and expect to see a dollar-for-dollar return on their financial investments with the upgrades and price the home accordingly.

When this is done the home sits on the market and does not sell quickly which leads to the Seller paying more money in lot rent and utilities.

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If you are looking at improving your mobile home, great, but make sure you look at using your upgrade budget on more structural upgrades making the home safe and clean, and less on cosmetic upgrades so that your mobile home is in a good position to sell fast!

Instead of making improvements that could cost thousands of dollars, declutter and fix minor maintenance issues.

When a mobile home’s base settles, the doors and windows also get out of balance and won’t shut or lock properly. These are the pieces of your mobile home that potential buyers can easily see. It’s essential to get these repairs completed so that you can sell quickly.

Some people buy a mobile home as an investment. Thus, it’s crucial to fix any issue and make your mobile home an excellent deal for investors for you to sell it fast. Repaint, refinish those cracks, and fix any other holes. Remind yourself of how much you love it and why it makes you happy by showing it off to anyone who will take it. You’ll impress people and will likely get a better price.

You should also declutter your mobile home. The ultimate goal is to make your mobile home look like a move-in-ready home, even if you have to live in it for another few weeks until you can set up a new, better one.

After fixing maintenance issues and decluttering your belongings in your mobile home, you’re now ready to find the right place where you can sell it fast.

Selling a mobile home can be complicated for many, especially those who don’t have proper knowledge of how to do it right. Doing it wrong could only complicate and lengthen the process.

Selling your mobile home can be easy and quick if you’ll follow the essentials needed before selling it. Fix up all maintenance issues, consult professionals who know more about selling your mobile home, price your home at an acceptable rate, and plan everything before you post it for sale. Participating in online auctions, selling via a real estate broker, or advertising your mobile home online and offline are great ways to sell it fast.

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 get in touch with 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. We help mobile home Buyers and Sellers improve their lives.

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September 26, 2023
How Much Will Sarasota Florida Mobile Home Lot Rents Change For 2022?
With a crazy, oftentimes unpredictable 2021 for all wrapping up we now can begin looking forward to all that 2022 brings!

One of the main items that will need to be looked at for all potential Buyers and Sellers of mobile homes within the greater Sarasota Florida area is lot rent.

Lot rent, for those who are new to the blog, is a fee that is owed by the mobile homeowner each month for usage of the land that their home sits on.

The amount that mobile home lot rents in Sarasota, Florida will change in 2022 is still uncertain. Several factors can influence changes in lot rent costs, including the cost of living, inflation rates, and the area’s overall housing market. Additionally, the cost of park maintenance, taxes, and insurance can also influence how much the rent increases. While it is impossible to provide an exact answer at this time, lot rents in the Sarasota area will likely increase at least slightly by 2022.

Within the state of Florida, when a mobile home resides on land that is leased and not owned by the homeowner then this type of property is viewed as and taxed as personal property and not real property. Homes that are located on leased land have titles associated with their ownership of them and not deeds such as traditional real estate.

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If this sounds a lot like purchasing a motor vehicle, then you are correct!

Mobile homes located on leased land are titled and registered at the Department of Motor Vehicles just the same way as automobiles are.

It is reasonable to expect a lot rent increase each year.

The reason for this is that many lot rents around the Sarasota Florida area include some, if not all, of the following:
- Usage Of Lane
- Water
- Sewer
- Trash
- Lawn Care
- Usage And Upkeep Of Park Amenities
As you can see, what one gets with the basic lot rent is much more than just the usage of the land and is one of the main reasons why living in a mobile home that is located on leased land is such an attractive option due to the affordability of this type of housing option!

Mobile home lot rents usually increase somewhere between 2%-3% in order to keep up with the national inflation seen here in the United States.

The reason for the increase is that the cost of fuel will increase that is used for the lawnmowers to cut your grass along with the wages of those folks who are doing the work, the cost of water, the cost of the trash trucks, and so on.

As everyone knows, the level of inflation that we currently seeing throughout the country has certainly hit the Sarasota Florida area full blast and the mobile home communities have not been able to avoid this!

What we expect is a higher-than-normal lot rent increase leading into the 2022 calendar year due to the rampant inflation that we are seeing throughout the area.

While some lot rents will go up the standard 2%-3% we would expect that the average lot rent will increase quite a bit more in order to off balance the inflation levels in the local Sarasota Florida area.

With rising lot rent costs that will be higher than normal, we at The Mobile Home Dealer, are very interested to see how this will affect the Sarasota Florida mobile home market as a whole as many of the owners of these mobile homes are on some type of fixed income that allows them the ability to afford the current lot rents.

While we are certainly unable to tell what the future will hold for Sarasota Florida mobile home lot rents we do feel that all owners should expect to see, at the minimum, a 2%-3% increase on their monthly bill, if not more.

In the state of Florida, it is required that if a mobile home park lot rent is to increase then the owners of the park must give all of the residents a 90-day notice of the increase. Many times this is done through mailings directly to each resident’s home stating what the new lot will be and why it is increasing.

Most mobile home parks in the Sarasota area increase their lot rents each year around the first of the year so expect to see this letter come to your home sometime in the mid to late fall if the lot rent will increase.

What we at The Mobile Home Dealer continue to see year after year is that mobile home park lot rents will increase somewhere around 2-3% each year in order to match the national level of inflation. What this means is that if the lot rent is $600 now then it would be reasonable to expect that next year’s lot rent will be around $620 or so.

While the cost of lot rent is certainly due to increase each year there are certain parks that will only increase the lot rent every few years. The reason for this is that many times these parks fail to accurately track inflation and will over-increase the lot rent one year only for the following year to remain the same so that the increase equals out over the following year.

When looking at buying a mobile home on leased land throughout the Sarasota Florida area we always suggest looking at your income now and asking yourself if it will increase over the time period where you are looking to own the mobile home or if it will stay the same. Once this is determined we suggest next asking yourself how long you see yourself living in the mobile home. The reason for both of these questions is to better prepare yourself from a budgetary standpoint to decide how long you will be able to comfortably afford the mobile home parks lot rent so that you are not in position years down the road where you can’t afford it.

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 25, 2023
Ready To Sell Your Sarasota Mobile Home? Accept Your First Offer!
When looking to sell your Sarasota mobile home, we here at The Mobile Home Dealer always stress to our clients how important it is to take every offer they receive to purchase their mobile home seriously.

Residing within a highly sought-after neighborhood can wield substantial influence over the valuation of your mobile home, potentially inflating your sense of value and pride. The dynamics of such a locale, mainly if you’ve been an attentive observer as neighboring mobile homes change hands at steadily ascending rates over the past few years, can undoubtedly foster elevated expectations as you prepare to list your property for sale. Anticipation builds as you envision the prospect of commanding a price that scales the upper echelons of the prevailing range, if not surpassing the historical pinnacle.

The synergy between your residence and the esteemed neighborhood bolsters your confidence in the value proposition you present to potential buyers. The established trend of ascending property prices within your vicinity instills a sense of optimism that your mobile home, marked by its convenient location and proximity to desirable amenities, holds the potential to fetch a premium valuation. This optimism fuels the aspiration for a substantial return on investment, aligning with the prevailing market sentiment and the precedent set by previous transactions.

However, it’s essential to approach this optimism with a balanced perspective, considering various factors that contribute to your mobile home’s overall value. While the neighborhood undeniably plays a pivotal role, factors such as the condition of your property, its unique attributes, and prevailing market conditions also play a substantial part in determining the eventual sale price. Thus, while the allure of a prime neighborhood elevates your prospects, it’s prudent to temper your expectations with a comprehensive understanding of the broader real estate landscape to ensure a successful and gratifying sale experience.

Before you test the waters with your mobile home, vowing only to consider offers that meet your (admittedly high) expectations, take a deep breath. A mobile home sale that meets your needs isn’t just about the final sale price on paper – it’s also about the contingencies and details that ultimately make the deal successful for everyone involved.

In many cases, the offer that gets you to a sale will be the first one you receive.

Especially when living in a hot real estate and mobile home market, a good – but not amazing – first offer may make you consider waiting to see what other buyers may be out there. Holding off could lead you to a great offer but also backfire.

Part of selling a mobile home is fielding all offers, some of which will be quite a bit lower than what you, as the seller, want to accept, but it is how you respond to each offer is a major determining factor in how fast your home sells.

All of our sales agents at The Mobile Home Dealer must send all offers we receive for the mobile homes we have listed directly to our clients. We mention this because many other firms in the area attempt to act like they own the home they are listing and not send all offers to the Sellers. These sales agents feel it is too much of a burden to ask their clients to consider an offer that is under what their client feels they should be paid for the home.

We do not believe this is the right way to sell a mobile home, and as such, we present all offers, good, bad, and ugly, to our clients.

We do this because when a Buyer makes a written offer, they have already mentally decided that they are ready to purchase a mobile home and are so interested in your home that you are selling that they have decided to commit in writing to giving you a certain amount of money for the purchase of it.

It is important to mention this in this article because obtaining an offer is the hardest part of the process.

When humans mentally decide to buy something, we weigh the pros and cons of this decision and step through any door of failure, fear, or insecurity by simply making the offer. Once the offer is made, then a counteroffer is much easier for the Buyer to give because the most complicated thing has already been done by making the initial offer.

This is the reason why we bring every offer to every Seller.

Once the offer has been made, the Seller needs to understand that the Buyer is ready to buy; we just need to get both the Buyer and the Seller to the same number.

Although this may seem like a difficult task, many times it is not.

Once the Buyer has sent out an offer, the Seller can counteroffer to an already motivated Buyer.

The worst thing the Seller can do is receive a less-than-optimal offer and immediately dismiss it and the Buyer by not counteroffering.

It’s important to keep perspective on any interest you get from a potential buyer and also remember that everything is up for discussion. “There are always negotiations and countering back and forth,” says Patrick O’Connor, a real estate agent with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Naples, Florida.

Even if the first offer you receive isn’t the price you were hoping for, you can easily make a counteroffer or negotiate for other details – like skipping an inspection or allowing you more time to move out – that can make the deal the right one for you.

Remember, the Buyer has already decided to Buy, and the Seller has already decided to sell the property.

When looking at selling your mobile home, we always stress taking each and every offer seriously and not relying on the same old adage of “it is just the first offer” as the first offer, which, many times, will be your Buyer!

The Mobile Home Dealer is a 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 get in touch with 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. We help mobile home Buyers and Sellers improve their lives.

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September 25, 2023
Why Sarasota Mobile Homes Are Priced WRONG!
How To Price Your Sarasota Mobile Home

How are you able to obtain the most accurate way to price your mobile home that is for sale when the mobile home is on leased land?

With the rising real estate market that we are all seeing throughout the country, it is natural to think that selling your Sarasota Florida mobile home is the right thing to do now in an attempt to cash in on all the Buyers looking to relocate to Florida.

Is there a way that we as licensed mobile home Brokers in the state of Florida can state that without a doubt, your home is worth this amount?

Most people in the mobile home industry would say yes. That the best way to do this is to look at other homes in the community with the same size and home sites, similar beds and baths along with other features and base your price on that. I would go as far as to say that this is by far the most common way that people in the mobile home industry say that a mobile home Seller should go about getting their home priced.

But is this, by the book, the best way to do it?

No. No, it’s not.

In fact, this is totally wrong and really does not hold a candle to the way one can value a mobile home on leased land.

The reason why this is wrong is that mobile homes in Florida that are on leased land, where the owner owns the home and rents the land underneath, make the home personal property which is how the home is taxed and viewed by the state of Florida. This is the same way a vehicle is taxed.

Essentially, in this transaction, you are buying a car and as such, mobile homes on leased land, have titles and not deeds as the owner of a mobile home on leased land do not technically own real estate, it is personal property, just like a car. Since the home is viewed as personal property and is therefore viewed as an automobile for all intents and purposes in the state’s eyes, then the only way to accurately price your mobile home’s worth is by pulling the VIN number off the mobile home title and looking it up in the NADA Guidebook.

The NADA guidebook is also known as the National Automobile Dealers Association book. This is a price guide, much like that, of the Kelley Blue Book value system. When looking up the value of your mobile home, you will need the age, the VIN number, the make, the model, and the size of the home. The guidebook will also ask other general questions such as what is the general condition of the property, the roof’s age, what condition is that roof in, and the air conditioning system.

So let’s take a look at what this really looks like.

As you can see here, the property is a 1993 Redman in fair condition. After going through all of the basic questions about the home, the NADA Guidebook provided a value of $3,612.30.

Is that lower than what you thought the mobile home was worth?!

For me, it sure was!

It would be reasonable to say that many Buyers and Sellers around the Gulf Coast of Florida are not aware of how to price their mobile homes or what a mobile home on leased land is really even worth. I believe it would also be fair to say that if we were going strictly by the book, most mobile homes in the area are grossly overpriced compared to that of the NADA guidebook.

I think that the lack of information available to so many Buyers and Sellers in the area provides the prices that we see today throughout the area of Florida where we work.

So, are the guidebooks right?

Well technically, yes, they are since again, we are dealing with personal property, just like an automobile and not real estate.

The next question would be, are all mobile homes that do not follow this guidebook pricing guide grossly overpriced?

Well, that’s up to you to decide.

You know as the old saying goes, something is only worth what someone else will pay for it.

Overpricing Your Mobile Home

Pricing your home high will usually result in your home sitting on the market longer, while the Seller continues to pay lot rent, utilities, taxes, and all other carrying costs associated with owning that property. These continued monthly payments will eat into your profit even if you sell the home for a higher price.

When buying a mobile home on leased land in Florida a Buyer or Seller does not need to report the sales price of a home to anyone. Many times this leads to no comparative pricing in the area for a mobile home. With this lack of information, we often see Sellers who are trying to sell their mobile homes themselves look online for their own comps on similar properties. The problem we see here is that most Sellers will compare their mobile home on leased land to that of a single-family home. The main issue here is that the Seller is comparing apples to oranges because a mobile home on leased land in Florida is personal property and not real estate.

Following this pricing guideline, we continue to see mobile homes sit on the market for extended periods of time because the home is considerably overpriced.

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 22, 2023
How Did Sarasota Mobile Homes Sell In 2020?
How did mobile homes sell throughout Sarasota County during the year 2020? Mobile homes in Sarasota County saw robust sales in 2020 despite economic uncertainties. The allure of affordable housing and flexible living arrangements drove demand, buoyed by low interest rates and a desire for homeownership amidst the pandemic. Sarasota County’s coastal location and amenities attracted buyers seeking a balance between affordability and lifestyle. Mobile homes emerged as viable options for retirees and young families alike, offering budget-friendly housing solutions. Throughout the year, the market witnessed consistent sales, underscoring the enduring appeal of mobile homes in Sarasota County amid evolving economic conditions.

Did COVID-19 have an effect on the market?

And if it did, was it positive or was it negative?

I believe we can all agree that the past year was one that we will not soon forget because it was filled with uncertainty that no one ever had seen before in their lives.

With the arrival of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, uncertainty has taken over the mobile home housing sector. It is difficult to forecast exactly how the market will be affected, but it seems obvious that the duration of confinement and the time we take to recover normality will be one of the main factors in the final effects.

But regardless of the duration of the problem, it seems clear that most of the main indicators in the evolution of the price of manufactured housing will be affected. The situation of the mobile home sector prior to the pandemic already showed symptoms of a slight fall in housing sale operations, as well as a price stagnation, and even a decrease in some areas. In fact, some experts think that the real mobile home sector can be reinforced by the COVID-19 crisis.

The dynamics have changed from the moment the pandemic reached our country, all sectors of the economy have been forced to transform, and technological acceleration came more strongly, but how has COVID-19 affected the housing market in the US?

The residential real estate market has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which broke into a time when the cycle of this market was in a phase of maturity. The activity descended sharply in the first months of the health crisis, affected by the restrictions adopted.

Mobile home sales for the year reflected much of this, as there were several unusual trends that came up that we had not seen before on our end.

Whether you are interested in buying or selling a mobile home in Sarasota, it is important to remember that we are working within the affordable housing industry.

This industry is not affected by the housing bubbles or crashes that traditional real estate continues to see.

As mentioned in several of our previous videos, if a mobile home is priced correctly and is marketed right, then usually the home will not have any issue in selling so long as both of those points are in alignment with what the community can support.

What we mean by this is when a mobile home is priced too high for what other homes in the community are being sold at or listed, it usually tends to sit on the market for longer than if the home was priced correctly, right from the beginning.

Always remember, to make it as easy as possible for the home buyer to buy from you.

If you are ever confused or unsure of how the home should be priced, then feel free to reach out to us here at The Mobile Home Dealer, as we will always be happy to help you accurately price your home for a fast sale!

Throughout 2020, we saw fewer homes come up for sale than we had expected.

We believe this had much to do with the concerns of COVID and that many snowbirds were hesitant in their thinking of if they were looking to sell or to come down for the season like normal.

So instead of acting one way or the other, many decided to do nothing while waiting out the situation that we have, unfortunately, all gotten used to at this point.

This has continued throughout the start of this year with a slight slack of inventory throughout the Sarasota County area.

Even though there is a slight lack of inventory at the moment, this does not mean that the homes that are currently on the market are able to demand a much higher price point. Homes that did go on the market and were priced correctly, flew off the shelves throughout the second part of the year, which was great to see!

All in all, when reviewing the buying and selling part of the mobile home industry throughout Sarasota, we can all agree that it was a very unique year, but one that continued to show that when a mobile home is priced right and marketed correctly, they sell no matter what else is going on in the world at this time.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced real estate agencies and mobile home brokers to innovate and do it at a rate never seen before. The housing market is currently in a situation in which if they do not innovate, they may not survive.

Some of the technological advances that are being implemented are:

Visits in virtual reality. With this technology, the possible buyer could experience how he would feel in his new home without moving.

We, here at The Mobile Home Dealer, utilize this type of technology through the utilization of virtual tours. Virtual tours are videos that show the potential Buyer everything there is to see about the property so that they have a better idea of exactly what the home is without ever having to step foot in the home

The signing of virtual contracts. Virtually signed contracts so that the agent, the seller, and the buyer do not have to move and/or schedule a meeting. Each can sign the contract with their electronic device from home or office.

Virtual meetings. The commercial team can meet and exchange opinions, as well as see the evolution of planning in a virtual way and without any physical contact.

This is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the type of innovation that we could see coming from the real estate and manufactured home industry.

When an unforeseen event of the magnitude of COVID-19 occurs, difficult moments are presented for the economy and the population, but when things return to normal this is never as before. Hopefully, the new normality will change for the better.

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 22, 2023