BLUE RIBBON PROPERTY This special marketing feature was created by Joan and is exclusive to Joan's Listings! It brings the ultimate attention to the property by telling the buyers that this home is extra-special and stands out from the crowd of other homes for sale.  It creates curiosity in the buyer to want to get inside and see this home for themselves before other buyers have the chance to buy it. When your home receives the "Blue Ribbon Home" designation, you receive these upgrades from Joan:     A)  A FREE Homeowner's Warranty - This is a $399. value and is given to the buyer          at closing of the home ~ it is paid for by Joan.  It is beneficial to you as a seller as this          creates more "value" to your home and gives the buyer peace of mind that they will          not have to pay out a lot of money for unexpected repairs during that first year of          ownership.     B)  Special Sign Rider in front of home - This special sign rider brings attention to your          home apart from the other homes in the neighborhood and area.  It screams "This home          is Special!" and has more to offer than other homes for sale.    C)  Blue Ribbon - displayed on Property Flyers on sign post, in MLS, in Realtor.com and          all web sites Homes must Qualify for this special designation.  Only homes meeting the strict criteria will display the "Blue Ribbon Home" sign rider in front of the home and may have the "Blue Ribbon Home" featured on their flyers, in the MLS and on Realtor.com.  Only a small percentage of homes will actually qualify for this special marketing designation, but the ones that do qualify will get the benefits of:      1)  More showings by buyers      2)  More attention of real estate agents searching properties in the MLS to show their             buyers      3)  More time spent by buyers looking at the property on Realtor.com and Joan's web             site, TampasBestHomes.      4)  The property will stand out in the buyer's memory long after the showing      5)  More "Value" is created therefore bringing a higher sales price. To Qualify for the "Blue Ribbon Home" designation a home must meet the following criteria:     1)  Property must meet Joan's checklist of qualifications via a visual inspection of the          property and interview with the sellers.     2)  Sellers must obtain a Home Inspection from a reputable home inspection company and          must make any necessary repairs to home.  The inspection report and the receipts for           repairs will be displayed in the Property Info Book placed in the home for buyers to          read when visiting the home.     3)  Sellers must maintain the home and property in the same condition until closing.     2)  Property must be in "Mint Condition" inside and out!  This means no damage, no worn          paint or flooring, no dead grass or plants...and more.  The home must be attractively          decorated with no clutter.  As an accredited Home Stager, Joan will give a Free          evaluation on how to make the home look its best.     3)  Any items needing repair or cosmetic improvement must be corrected.  To find out if your home is a "Blue Ribbon Home", just call Joan to arrange an appointment for a home visit.  Call Joan at 813-884-2023