Found 90 blog entries tagged as Sellers.

How Do Seasonal Trends Affect Selling a Home on St. George Island? Billy Joe Smiley Explains

Seasonal trends play a significant role in selling St. George Island real estate. Billy Joe Smiley explains when demand peaks, how buyer behavior changes, and how to time your listing for the best results.

Understanding the Impact of Seasonality

The St. George Island real estate market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand due to its popularity as a vacation destination.

Knowing when buyers are most active helps you time your listing for a faster sale and better offers.

Peak Selling Seasons on St. George Island

- **Spring (March-May):** The busiest time for buyers planning summer vacations and investments.

- **Early Summer…

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Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report
March 30 – April 5, 2026

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing in early April 2026?
Eighteen homes sold across the Forgotten Coast the week of March 30 – April 5, 2026, led by strong activity in the St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach corridor. With 588 active residential listings and 7.5 months of supply, buyers have real choices right now, though well-priced properties are still moving. Billy Joe Smiley at Port Realty Group tracks these numbers every week.

April on The Forgotten Coast

Spring on the Forgotten Coast arrives quietly. No fanfare, no big announcement. One morning you walk outside and the air has shifted, the Gulf has settled into that particular green-blue you only see…

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Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report  |  March 23–29, 2026

Spring Is Stirring on the Forgotten Coast

There is a particular quality to late March on the Forgotten Coast that is hard to put into words and impossible to fake. The light changes. The water shifts from its winter pewter to something closer to jade. Gulf breezes show up warmer than they have any right to be for this time of year, and the streets in Port St. Joe start to fill with people who look like they are exactly where they want to be. That feeling is real. And this week, the market reflected some of it.

For the week of March 23 through March 29, 2026, the Forgotten Coast posted 15 residential closings across all four major areas, with 17 additional homes under contract…

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Billy Joe Smiley’s FSBO Tips for Homeowners on Cape San Blas

What FSBO tips actually help you sell your home on Cape San Blas? 

If you’re searching “Sell Home” tips for a do-it-yourself sale on Cape San Blas, focus on three levers you control: pricing, presentation, and precision. These practical steps from Billy Joe Smiley help you move from ‘for sale’ to ‘sold’ without wasting time or money. 

Price With Precision (and Purpose) 

Start with a hyper-local CMA. Segment comps by view tier, micro-neighborhood, and rental potential. Price in a narrow band that attracts your best buyer. Investors care about cap rate and seasonality; second-home buyers care about view corridors and maintenance. If your home will be shown during…

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Selling Without an Agent? What You Must Disclose in Mexico Beach, FL


If I list my Mexico Beach home for sale without an agent, what must I disclose?


If you sell your home without an agent in Mexico Beach, FL, you must disclose known property defects, flood risks, HOA obligations, and other material facts required by Florida law. Billy Joe Smiley explains what FSBO sellers need to disclose to stay compliant and avoid legal issues.

Why Disclosures Matter

Florida law requires sellers to disclose all known material defects. This protects buyers from hidden issues and protects sellers from lawsuits after closing. Whether you use an agent or sell FSBO, disclosures are non-negotiable.

Key Required Disclosures in Florida

As a FSBO seller…

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Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report
March 16–22, 2026

Published March 23, 2026  ·  By BJ Smiley, Port Realty Group

March is doing what March always does down here, teasing spring without fully committing to it. The light changes first. That particular gold that settles over the Gulf in the late afternoon starts arriving a little earlier, and you can feel something shift in the air. People are driving slower on Cape San Blas Road. A few more trucks are parked at the boat ramp. And if you've been watching the market the way we have, you can feel a similar kind of energy starting to stir there too.

The week of March 16–22 brought 11 residential closings across the Forgotten Coast, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, St. Joe Beach, Mexico…

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Selling a Home Without an Agent on Cape San Blas: Legal & Ethical Considerations

Is it a good idea to list your Cape San Blas home for sale without an agent?

Short answer: it depends on your risk tolerance, time, and expertise. If you’re searching “Sell Home” advice specific to Cape San Blas, know that FSBO (For Sale By Owner) can work, but you’ll shoulder pricing, marketing, showings, contracts, and compliance yourself. Partnering with Billy Joe Smiley can help you compare true net proceeds and avoid legal missteps while keeping you in control.

Cape San Blas Is a Unique Market

Buyers are often out-of-area and shopping online before they ever step foot on Cape San Blas. They’re comparing Gulf-front and bay-view lifestyles, walkability to…

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What’s the Fastest Way to Sell a Waterfront Home on St. George Island? Billy Joe Smiley Shares Tips

What’s the fastest way to sell a St. George Island waterfront home?

Selling a waterfront home on St. George Island requires a tailored approach to stand out in a competitive market. Billy Joe Smiley shares proven strategies to help you attract buyers quickly and close faster.

Understand What Waterfront Buyers Want

Waterfront buyers on St. George Island are seeking more than just a home. They’re looking for a lifestyle.
- Panoramic water views, private docks, and boating access are major selling points.
- Vacation rental potential is also a top priority for many buyers seeking investment opportunities.


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Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report  |  March 9–15, 2026

Weekly residential & land market update • Port St. Joe • Cape San Blas • Mexico Beach • St. Joe Beach • St. George Island

Spring is starting to stir on the Forgotten Coast, and the market is moving with it. Quietly and selectively, but moving. The week of March 9 through 15 brought ten residential sales and four land closings across the coast, with activity spread wider than you might expect given the broader inventory picture. More telling than the sales count this week is what is sitting under contract: eleven residential properties and four land parcels have buyers locked in and heading toward the closing table. That pipeline matters.

Picture yourself standing at…

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Forgotten Coast Real Estate Market Report

March 2 – March 8, 2026

Some weeks along the Forgotten Coast feel busy. Boats returning to the marina, porch lights glowing a little later in the evening, visitors lingering just a bit longer after sunset.

Other weeks move quietly… like the tide slipping in while nobody is looking.

This past week felt a little like that.

The market is still active, but it's moving with a deliberate pace as we ease toward spring along the coast.

Across the Forgotten Coast there are currently 568 residential properties on the market, and five homes closed during the week of March 2 through March 8.

Sale prices ranged from roughly $270,000 up to $2.4 million, with an overall average around $725,000.

Homes are…

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