Sarah Gandrey, Realtor

08/28/2026

Before you get attached to a $750K+ Palm Beach County home, these are the 5 documents I want to see first.

• Seller’s disclosure: look for roof, leaks, systems, repairs, or repeat issues.
• Permit history: confirm major work was properly closed out.
• Survey and flood info: check boundaries, easements, and flood zone.
• Wind-mitigation or insurance details: they can change the monthly cost.
• HOA or community rules: pets, rentals, fences, trucks, and approvals matter.

I can help you review these before you write.

08/25/2026

Before you spend on impact windows, make sure the math supports it.

In Palm Beach County, impact windows usually make sense when older windows will become a buyer objection or when nearby listings already feel more move-in ready. If the windows are functional and the install cost is hard to recover, pricing around them can be the smarter move.

I look at this through recent nearby sales, insurance questions, and buyer expectations.

If you want help weighing that for your home, I’m happy to talk it through.

08/21/2026

Before you order the quote, can the house answer these 4 questions?

• Roof age, permit history, and the roof shape or material
• Impact glass, shutters, and garage door protection
• Electrical, plumbing, and water heater age, especially if updates were only partial
• Flood zone, prior claims, and whether the home may need an extra insurance inspection

On $750K+ Palm Beach County homes, I like to check these early so buyers have fewer surprises later. If you want, I can help you know what to ask.

08/17/2026

Wondering what can still slow a closing on a $750K+ Palm Beach County home after an offer is accepted?

In a single-family deal here, the usual checkpoints are the deposit, inspection follow-up, insurance, loan and appraisal, then title or permit review. Seeing them early keeps the process calmer.

I like to map these out upfront so clients are not reacting to surprises midstream.

If a move is on your horizon, I’m happy to help you think through the timeline.

08/14/2026

If listing a $750K+ single-family home is on your radar, start this packet before photos are even booked.

• Deed, title paperwork, and any trust or LLC docs tied to ownership
• Roof, HVAC, water heater, and appliance ages in one simple list
• Permits, invoices, and warranties for major work or replacements
• Survey, septic or well records, and any elevation or flood documents
• HOA rules, fees, and approval details if the home is in a community

If you want, I can help you turn this into a clean pre-listing checklist for your home.

08/10/2026

Not sure whether to stage, leave a few pieces, or photograph vacant?

At $750K+ in Palm Beach County, the right choice is usually the one that makes room size, function, and flow easiest to understand online. If buyers have to guess, the photos are already working harder than they should.

I look at scale, natural light, layout, and how polished the home already feels before I recommend a setup.

If you’re getting ready for listing photos and want a calm second opinion, I’m happy to help.

08/10/2026

There's no one-size-fits-all answer to buying and selling at once. But for a lot of homeowners, leading with the sale makes moving easier on their mind and their wallet.

Let’s connect, so you can navigate selling and buying with more confidence, more financial power, and less stress.



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If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?

08/07/2026

Trying to line up a sale and a purchase without feeling rushed on both sides?

The smoothest moves usually start with a timeline before you start touring. Pick your target move date, confirm what you can comfortably carry, prep your current home early, and build a backup plan in case the two closings do not line up perfectly.

I help clients in Palm Beach County map these steps out before the pressure kicks in.

If you want, send me your ideal move month and I can help you think through the order.

08/07/2026

Big investors are stepping back, and they're adding homes to the market as they go. If you've been waiting for a better shot at buying, this could be it. Let’s connect so you can see what's popping up in our area. You may have more options than you think.



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For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

08/06/2026

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think mortgage rates will drop dramatically.

The problem? That's not what today's forecasts say is going to happen.

Experts believe mortgage rates will actually stay in the mid to low 6s through 2027 due to a number of factors – including inflation.

What’s that tell me? Waiting may not pay off the way you hope it will.

So, if moving is important to you, I want you to know waiting isn’t your only option.

Builder incentives, adjustable-rate mortgages, assumable mortgages, and rate buydowns are just a few of the strategies worth exploring that could help with affordability right now.

I’m not saying you have to buy today, but you should at least know your options. Let's talk about what could work for you.



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