Serenoa Golf Club Homes and Real Estate for Sale - Sarasota, Florida

A half-hearted search for real estate in Florida can become an avid pursuit for home buyers and investors who come across purchase opportunities in the Serenoa Golf Club community. A stable performer in the Sarasota real estate market, this Sarasota Golf Club and residential community has been around since the early 1990s. Serenoa certainly is a masterful integration of a residential neighborhood built around a golf course and various other complementary community amenities.

The Serenoa real estate development has thrived over the years mainly because of its central location which is near-by a major highway, Interstate 75, and conveniently linked to the arterial Clark Road east of I-75. This places the golf community very close to the shops, restaurants, and entertainment districts of Sarasota as well as its centers for arts and culture. It likewise enjoys proximity to the fabulous Gulf Coast beach resorts, particularly those at Siesta Key which are a 15 minute drive away.

The Serenoa Golf Club, also near Twin Lakes Park, itself exudes a resort-style ambiance with the splendid scenery of woodlands, lakes, and marshlands within the golf enclave. This pristine environment is further enriched by the presence of birds drawn by the hospitable wildlife habitat that was created within the complex.

Hospitality takes onto an even higher level at Serenoa's clubhouse, a 17,000-square-foot facility with chic and spacious areas for dining. It has a 5,000-square-foot banquet room suited for large social functions, plus a 1,800-square-foot roofed deck which serves as a lakeside dining area.

Serenoa is a semi-private golf club which offers attractive membership packages ranging from $2,800 to $5,800. Its daily golf fees are also priced quite competitively, with rates going as low as $22 in the summer. Fees on ordinary days can be at between $30 and $65, depending on tee-off times.

Able to attract as much as 40,000 rounds of golf a year, the Serenoa course is noted for its superb greens and its tricky doglegs and water hazards. This 18-hole, par 72 layout measures 6,270 yards, and presents a 70.7 course rating and a 128 slope rating. Because of its superb playing conditions, the course has been acknowledged as one of the top three in Sarasota and among the top 100 in Florida.

Prestigious builders, such as Peregrine and Arthur Rutenberg, designed and constructed the homes for sale in Serenoa. The residential community is sheltered by mature trees and afforded serene views of marshlands and lakes. Serenoa homes for sale can have list prices ranging from the mid-$400s up to price points above the $700s. Nestling on lots of up to an acre, sales-listed homes' floor areas can be in the range of 3,000-5,000 square feet, any of which can truly be a sound real estate investment in today's market.

Christina Miller is a real estate broker in Sarasota, Florida. Her business website features information on all Sarasota Florida real estate currently listed for sale in the Sarasota, Florida MLS.

The site also contains more information on the current Serenoa homes for sale including images and property features.

Sarasota Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Quite often, owners of real estates prefer to sell their properties without the help of a realtor. In the United States, this is termed as "for sale by owner", or FSBO. Thirty percent of homeowners in the United States attempt to sell their properties on their own. This enables owners to save up to 6%, which they would have paid as commissions or brokerage. While this rationale makes a lot of sense to many owners, it can often be difficult to sell a home without the larger network of a real estate dealer. However, an informed and determined seller can make a fair return on investment by finding a buyer on his own.

Prior to the Internet age, certain companies assisted FSBOs sell their homes on a non-commisionable basis. These companies used aggressive advertising techniques and provided free computer listings. With the spread of the Internet these companies created their own Web sites and expanded their listings.

Selling a home requires an intimate understanding of the real estate market and its dynamics. Determining its market value is an important step towards getting the right price. A wise decision is to spend on advertising through newspapers and spread the news by word of mouth publicity. It is estimated that one third of FSBO sales go to an acquaintance of the seller. Some realty firms in Sarasota exclusively represent buyers and do not charge a commission from FSBOs.

Sellers may take the help of an appraiser to determine the correct value of their property. The appraiser provides an unbiased, independent assessment of the subject property and is paid for his or her service whether or not the loan closes. A State Certified General Appraiser is certified to appraise commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential properties. Visible yard signs and flyers with color photos go a long way in attracting the attention of prospective buyers.

With sound knowledge of the real estate market and a marketing plan in hand, FSBOs do not find it difficult to find a buyer in Sarasota's market.

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Palm Aire Country Club of Sarasota Real Estate for Sale

For those looking for an affordable country club in Sarasota, Florida, look no further than Palm Aire. Palm Aire features two 18-hole par 72 courses, The Lakes Course and The Champions course. The Lakes course was designed by Joe Lee and the Champions Course was designed by Dick Wilson, the famous golf course architect that designed 74 courses in his career, 1/3rd of which can be found in Florida.

The Palm Aire Country Club also features an athletic center staffed by a certified personal trainer, an Olympic sized swimming pool great for swimming laps and 10 tennis courts well placed around a 23,000 square foot clubhouse.

The golf course links each feature 5 tee boxes and expansive greens surrounded by ball grabbing bunkers which make playing these courses challenging and enjoyable depending on how good your game is. There is also a practice area featuring a driving range where you can work on perfecting your swing and discovering how far each of your new clubs will land a ball.

The tennis facilities feature 10 courts, 8 of which are Har-Tru surfaced, the remaining 2 are all weather solid surface courts. 6 of the tennis courts have been illuminated for night time play and events. Tennis lessons are available for members and their families and the club hosts events and tournaments with other neighboring Sarasota and Bradenton clubs during the winter season.

The fitness center is well equipped with exercise equipment and free weights. The personal trainer can help you with your current exercise regime as well as help you design a new one to keep you fit and feeling your best.

The residences of the community offer many options that fit most lifestyles. For those who prefer maintenance free living, Palm Aire hosts many condo developments with residences priced as low as $45,000 for a one bedroom one bath unit.

For those that need a little more space but like to keep to a strict budget, Palm Aire offers many villas that offer an average of 1,500 square feet, two bedrooms and two bathrooms for $150,000.

For those who like to live in the lap of luxury but still practice a bit of austerity, 3-4 bedroom homes with more than 2,500 square feet can be purchased for $450,000 to nearly $700,000.

Palm Aire is located west of interstate 75 on University Parkway in Manatee County but still zoned for the city of Sarasota which is confusing to some folks as residences located in Manatee County are typically part of Bradenton. Regardless of Palm Aires' geographical heritage, this is one beautiful community that features some fantastic golf at a great price.

Christina Miller is a real estate broker in Sarasota, Florida. Her business website features information on premier Sarasota golf communities and their homes currently listed for sale in the Sarasota MLS.

The site also contains more information on the current Palm Aire real estate for sale including images and property features.