By: Sally Baker

Real estate in Tampa covers an array of areas from residential to commercial. Then there are buyers and sellers of Tampa real estate. Those looking to sell their house or office must go through a completely different process than those looking to purchase a house or office.

Residential real estate is the property or land owned by a person or persons for their home or other personal reasons. Commercial real estate is the property or land owned by a business or corporation whose primary uses are utilized and sometimes shared with other businesses for office space. Apartments, homes, mobile parks and farm land are all considered residential real estate whereas office buildings and specifically zoned land are considered commercial real estate.

When a person is looking to buy residential real estate in Tampa for a new home, for example, there are several types of ways said person can purchase, from asking price to a short sale. The asking price of a home is the price the owner has listed as the amount they would like to receive for the property. There are usually many deals made from the asking price to the final price through various types of negotiations that are held between owner, prospective buyer and their respected Tampa real estate agents. When buyers are looking to save money on a residential property, they tend to look at homes in foreclosure or short sales. These deals are to be made with the proper real estate agents in Tampa in order to finalize the deal with the banks whom own the property and not the previous owner who is going through the foreclosure or short sale. In turn, individuals foreclosing on their home are those whose home has been taken by the bank because they did not make their payments, whereas individuals who are going through a short sale are those who must first qualify with the bank to short sale with saves them from going through the agony of a foreclosure.

For those selling or looking to purchase commercial real estate in Tampa, there are realtors who specialize in this specific area of real estate and those are typically the real estate agents that businesses work with as this type of Tampa real estate is far different from residential. Specialized commercial real estate agents in Tampa are proved with listings of all the commercial properties in the area that are up for sale or lease. Although many businesses starting out tend to lease, or rent, their offices, more established and settled companies look to purchase. These are prices that end up in the millions that are of an average cost for businesses whereas a residential property in the millions would be an investment for the wealthy and far above average prices.

Whether it is residential or commercial real estate in Tampa that is of interest, it is important to contact the proper and specialized Tampa real estate agents in order to handle the process for the clients while attempting to save them the maximum amount of money.

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