Becky Troutt

I specialize in helping buyers and sellers in Manatee County in Florida.

I work in all of the following areas: Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Myakka City, Palmetto, Parrish.

Whether it be a first time home buyer or a seasoned investor, I can help you. I treat each and every one of my customers as if they are my friends or family. My customers are customers for life. I am not a high pressure sales person and at no time will I ever make someone feel as if they must purchase a home through me. I make sure to explain each and every step of the home buying or selling process to each of my customers. I understand that buying or selling a home is not something many people do many times throughout their lives, so I make sure they fully understand the entire process.

I am a great negotiator, which means my customers will get the best sales price and contract terms possible. I fight hard on my customer's behalf in order to achieve this.

I work around my customer's schedule. So if that means I need to work evenings, weekends or holidays, then I do it. I do whatever it takes (as long as it's legal) to get the job done. I return all phone calls and all emails in a timely manor. My customers have my direct phone number, so if at anytime they have any questions or concerns they are able to reach me directly.

Member of the National Association of Realtors
Member of the Florida Association of Realtors
Member of the Manatee Association of Realtors

4/2/2007 5:17:00 AM Mold, a Growing Problem by Phoebe Chongchua Realty Times Mold is often a silent but costly roommate. Sometimes homeowners aren't even aware that there's an issue until the problem has progressed to a more serious level. That means if you're a prospective homebuyer you ... Views: 95       Comments: 0       Comment

3/28/2007 5:38:00 AM Beazer Homes appears to be in some hot water for their lending practices CNBC reports the U.S. authorities are investigating the lending practices and some other dealings at Beazer Homes USA , one of the largest U.S. home builders. Beazer's stock fell nearly 17% in after-hours trading. The FBI and the U.S. attorney's office ... Views: 85       Comments: 0       Comment

3/26/2007 5:29:00 AM If you can't sell your house, maybe it's time to stop trying Herald Tribune Your house has been for sale for almost 90 days, but nothing has happened. Now your listing agreement is about to expire. You have some tough decisions to make. While you can always take the house off the market and wait for better times, that's ... Views: 106       Comments: 0       Comment

3/24/2007 5:17:00 AM Single-family home sales up 5% in Bradenton-Sarasota By MELISSA FOLLOWELL Bradenton Herald In February, the consumer appetite for buying single-family homes and condos in the Bradenton-Sarasota market rose 5 percent from a year earlier. While that may sound like only a modest gain, Bradenton-Sarasota outperformed ... Views: 102       Comments: 0       Comment

3/20/2007 5:40:00 AM Getting a home loan just got harder By Marilyn Lewis MSN Money.com With the news full of stories about the collapse of lenders that sell mortgages to people with less-than-perfect credit, the survivors are clamping down, leaving first-time homebuyers to wonder, "Will I still be able to ... Views: 130       Comments: 0       Comment

3/18/2007 7:15:00 AM Subprime fallout, Ameriquest cuts 3,000 jobs Updated: 5:26 p.m. ET March 16, 2007 The parent company of subprime lender Ameriquest Mortgage Co. said Thursday it was slashing its work force and consolidating operations in its retail call centers and wholesale loan production offices. It is the second ... Views: 96       Comments: 0       Comment

3/14/2007 6:01:00 AM Manatee warning about tax cuts By FRANK GLUCK Herald Tribune MANATEE COUNTY -- Residents here apparently have a hard time believing lower property taxes will be bad for them. So, Manatee County officials are trying to hit them with some scary possibilities. Eliminating $85 million from ... Views: 95       Comments: 0       Comment

3/12/2007 5:21:00 AM Are you ready to buy your first home? By Gayle B. Ronan MSNBC contributor For most young people, buying their first home can be a scary proposition. It not only represents the biggest purchase most people make, it is a decision they literally have to live with every day. This is why experts advise ... Views: 94       Comments: 0       Comment

3/8/2007 7:09:00 AM FDIC orders Fremont to tighten loan policies Updated: 9:03 p.m. ET March 7, 2007 WASHINGTON - Federal bank regulators on Wednesday ordered Fremont Investment & Loan, a major lender in the troubled subprime home-mortgage business, to tighten its loan policies and operations to avoid future losses ... Views: 91       Comments: 0       Comment

3/8/2007 7:04:00 AM 2007 Real Estate Guide By Bankrate.com Housing market up or down? Think location One of the most important things about the real estate market is that it can look entirely different, depending on where you're standing. National trends are meaningful, but what's happening ... Views: 105       Comments: 0       Comment