Selling Tips

Aug. 13, 2026

Sold and Bought, Same Day: A Grasslands Golf & Country Club Double Closing

Sold and Bought, Same Day: A Grasslands Golf & Country Club Double ClosingElizabeth Willers with SERHANT sold a condo at 459 Enclave Place, Lakeland, FL 33803, in Grasslands Golf & Country Club, while simultaneously helping her clients buy a condo at 612 Grasslands Village Circle, Lakeland, FL 33803. The buyers' offer on 612 Grasslands Village Circle was contingent on selling their old …

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Aug. 11, 2026

Beating New Construction: How We Sold 5619 Siltstone Street in Riverstone

Beating New Construction: How We Sold 5619 Siltstone Street in RiverstoneWhen my sellers first called me about their home at 5619 Siltstone Street in the Riverstone community in Lakeland, I knew we had a challenge ahead. Just down the street, a builder was actively selling new construction in another subdivision. New homes. New everything. No repair history, no wear, and …

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July 2, 2026

Selling Your Prestwick Home: Strategy For Golf Course Sellers

Selling Your Prestwick Home: Strategy For Golf Course SellersAre you selling a home in Prestwick and wondering why a standard Lakeland listing plan may not be enough? That is a smart question, because Prestwick is not just another address in Polk County. If you want to protect your home's value and attract the right buyer, you need a …

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June 22, 2026

This Luxurious Waterfront Home in Florida Has Everything — Pool, Fireplace, and Close to Disney

This Luxurious Waterfront Home in Florida Has Everything — Pool, Fireplace, and Close to DisneyCome along on a Saturday morning in Auburndale, Florida, as we visit a private waterfront estate perfect for those seeking luxury homes. This stunning property, close to Disney parks, truly embodies dream homes with its elegant features and spacious grounds. It's a prime example of excellent real estate in a …

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June 4, 2026

How Strategic Staging Helps Lakeland Lakefront Homes Sell Faster

How Strategic Staging Helps Lakeland Lakefront Homes Sell FasterIf your Lakeland lakefront home has a stunning view, you might assume that is enough to win buyers over. In today’s market, it usually is not. Buyers are comparing homes online first, and the properties that feel polished, bright, and easy to imagine living in tend to make a stronger …

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April 10, 2026

What Today’s Buyers Are Actually Looking for in Central Florida Luxury Homes

What Today’s Buyers Are Actually Looking for in Central Florida Luxury HomesLuxury buyers today are more informed, more selective, and more focused on lifestyle than ever before.

Elizabeth Willers with SERHANT. works closely with buyers and sellers across Central Florida, and understanding what buyers are truly looking for is key to positioning your home correctly.

In Lakeland and surrounding …

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April 3, 2026

Why Some Homes in Lakeland Sit — And Others Sell Fast

Why Some Homes in Lakeland Sit — And Others Sell FastOne of the most important questions sellers ask is:

“Why do some homes sell quickly, while others sit on the market?”

Elizabeth Willers with SERHANT. works with luxury properties across Lakeland and Central Florida, and the answer is almost always the same:

It’s not the market.

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March 20, 2026

Is Now the Right Time to Sell in Lakeland and Tampa Bay?

Central Florida home-selling strategy headline over a waterfront skyline, with keys, a contract, and a For Sale sign.

How proper positioning, pricing, and presentation drive results in the Central Florida luxury market

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Central Florida, you’re probably asking the same question I hear every day.

Elizabeth Willers with SERHANT. works with luxury sellers across Lakeland and the greater …

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Nov. 21, 2025

Lakeland Housing Market Explained In Plain English

Lakeland Housing Market Explained In Plain English

Trying to make sense of Lakeland housing headlines? You are not alone. Between interest rates, new construction, and seasonal swings, it can feel like a moving target. This guide breaks the market into plain-English building blocks so you can read the signals, time your move, and make confident decisions. …

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Nov. 6, 2025

When to List in MOSN: Snowbird Season and Buyer Demand

When to List in MOSN: Snowbird Season and Buyer Demand

Wondering when to put your Polk City home on the market? In Central Florida, timing often shapes how quickly you attract the right buyers and the strength of your offers. Snowbird season brings an influx of seasonal residents and relocators who are ready to act, while summer favors local …

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