SOLD in 12 Days — But This Sale Started Long Before the Sign Went Up
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

SOLD in 12 Days — But This Sale Started Long Before the Sign Went Up

Selling 1106 Blueberry Drive involved much more than putting a home on the market. From helping an out-of-town family manage the property and its belongings to inspections, insurance research, a roof credit, professional photography and virtual staging, careful preparation made the difference. The result? Under contract in just 12 days.

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🏡 July 2026 Ormond Beach Real Estate Market Update
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

🏡 July 2026 Ormond Beach Real Estate Market Update

The July 2026 Ormond Beach real estate market reveals meaningful differences between ZIP codes and property types. While single-family home prices increased in both 32174 and 32176, longer selling times and continued negotiations show that accurate pricing and strong marketing remain essential. Meanwhile, the beachside condo market continues to favor buyers due to elevated inventory.

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Perseverance, Partnership, and a Successful Closing
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

Perseverance, Partnership, and a Successful Closing

Selling a condo in today’s buyer-heavy market can require patience, realistic expectations, and the right team. Despite a limited buyer pool, consistent marketing, an excellent buyer’s agent, and superb transaction management by Lighthouse Title helped bring 3727 S. Atlantic Avenue #228 to a successful closing.

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Every Home Has a Story… This One Came Full Circle
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

Every Home Has a Story… This One Came Full Circle

After 25 years of happy memories, this Daytona Beach home began a new chapter. Thoughtful preparation, upfront inspections, insurance information, lender scenarios, and strategic marketing helped it secure a contract in just three days.

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Keys Handed Over! Celebrating a Unique Home Purchase in Ormond Beach
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

Keys Handed Over! Celebrating a Unique Home Purchase in Ormond Beach

What began with a chance meeting at an open house became a successful home-buying story. After carefully listening to what these buyers wanted, we found a warm, character-filled home with a screened pool—and worked through furnishings, inspections, repairs, and negotiations to bring them all the way to closing day.

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Strong July Home Sales May Give Way to a Slower Fall Market
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

Strong July Home Sales May Give Way to a Slower Fall Market

July delivered stronger home sales, but rising mortgage rates and declining pending contracts could signal a slower fall market. Learn what changing inventory, buyer demand, and borrowing costs may mean for today’s homebuyers and sellers.

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The Real Work That Happens Before Your Home Hits the Market
Michelle Cecchini Michelle Cecchini

The Real Work That Happens Before Your Home Hits the Market

The Story Behind Listing 1106 Blueberry Drive

Many people think being a REALTOR® is simply putting a sign in the yard, taking a few pictures, and waiting for a buyer. But preparing a home for the market and positioning it to compete requires much more behind-the-scenes work.

I wanted to share the story of 1106 Blueberry Drive and give you an honest look at the time, planning, creativity, and energy that went into bringing this property to market. From evaluating the home and developing the pricing strategy to preparing the rooms, coordinating photography, creating virtual staging, writing the marketing, and presenting the property online, every detail had a purpose. Each home has its own story, its own challenges, and its own opportunities.

My job is to recognize what makes a property appealing and present it in a way that helps buyers see its full potential. This video takes you behind the scenes of the listing process for 1106 Blueberry Drive and shows what thoughtful, hands-on real estate marketing really looks like.

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