Owners, who sell their own homes often end up overpricing or underpricing their properties? This can cause them to miss out on thousands of dollars! 💸 😲 Selling a house takes time and experience, there are a lot of steps involved that you want to be sure to get right. Hiring a real estate agent can make the process easier, faster, and less stressful. 😌 Ready to sell your property and keep more money in your pocket? Send me a message!
Your first home doesn’t have to be your last. Buying a starter home today sets you up to build equity that can help you afford your dream home down the road!
If you’re selling your house, try to keep your closets organized! Of course people will change what they want to change, but it’s good to have it looking clean and nice for when they are shopping. Some people don’t have an eye for imagination and this can definitely make or break a buyer if they can’t look past the mess!
Coffee table books make styling easy! They’re simple yet inherently stylish ✨… and with their beautiful covers and graphic spines, they provide color and personality to almost any flat surface in your home. Now for the real question, do you ever read your coffee table books or are they strictly decorative? 🤔
We hear a lot about needing 20% down to purchase a home, but what many buyers don’t know is that when it comes to down payments, you have options! Choosing the right loan and down payment can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re researching your options and have questions, feel free to send me a DM!
One of the most stressful parts of selling is prepping for showings —especially on short notice! Here are a few tips to make a killer first impression on buyers.• Make the beds.• Hide everyday clutter like laundry, towels, dish rags, small appliances, toys, dishes.• Replace your bath towels with clean white “show” towels.• Vacuum and sweep all floors.• Put the toilet seats down.• Take out all the trash.• Turn on all the lights, and open all blinds and curtainsRemember buyers are looking at your house — not your housekeeping skills. But you still want your home to look spectacular for every single buyer. If you’d like more tips on how to get your home ready to sell, call or email me.
SO many clients have asked me in recent months: “There are 10 offers on this house already. Should we even try?” My answer every time? “YES!” Here’s why: Contracts fall through for ALL sorts of reasons—from contingencies not being met to financing concerns. You never know what’s going to happen. In a market where multiple offers are common, investors (and sometimes buyers) simultaneously put offers on multiple properties. Then, when they find something better, they simply walk away leaving the property available for another buyer. And sellers have many reasons for choosing an offer, get a good realtor (like me) to communicate and be your advocate for why YOU deserve that home. While I can’t predict the future or what’s going to happen in a multiple-offer situation, I can say I put ALL my buyers in the best possible position to come out on top! If you find a house you love, go for it—and keep going for it until you succeed! Love Where You Live
Do you wonder why people dream about owning their own home? Are you curious to know some of the benefits of being a homeowner? Here are some of the major benefits: Financial Stability – you are your own landlord and your “rent” will never be raised. Financial Strength – paying down your own mortgage will give you equity in your home so in the future you can sell and make money on your home. Equity can also provide you with cash in hand for other needs like home improvement, education, or lifestyle luxuries like cars and boats. Tax Benefits – write off’s that can help lower your taxable income. Permanent Residence – No yearly contracts to sign, or fear you will not be able to resign in the future if the landlord sells or decides not to rent the property anymore. Sense of Community – there is pride in ownership. Get involved in community events or start some of your own! Email me a message if you are ready to own a home! Love Where You Live
Before buying a home, you really need to think about these two things: your budget and your non-negotiables Your budget: Don’t just play with online calculators or guess what you can afford. Sit down with a reputable bank or mortgage lender (I can refer you!) to get pre-approved and know what you’re comfortable paying each month. Plus, having a pre-approval letter will strengthen your offers. Your non-negotiables: What are your “must-haves” in a new home? Need to stay in the same school district? Need a big yard for the kids or a guest room for family? Keep this list short, but clear. You may need to reference it later! One more thing: As you shop, make sure you heavily weigh a home’s lot, location, and price. Those are three things you’ll NEVER be able to change. I’d love to help you find a home that checks all your boxes – email or call and I’ll be in touch! Love Where You Live
Are you tempted to sell your home during the current seller’s market? Want to know the #1 question I get asked by people thinking about selling… “If I sell now, where would I go?” This is a very valid question! Some are choosing to explore the rental market. Some are choosing to take the top dollar they are getting from their current home and put it into a new home that better fits their needs: Growing family = bigger home Kids out of the house now = downsizing Wanting a bigger kitchen or entertaining space What if I told you that you can shop and buy your dream home BEFORE you sell your current home…therefore eliminating that question of where would you go? At my brokerage, we have a program that takes the RISK out of not knowing where to go. This program allows you to use the equity you have in your current home to buy your future home FIRST. Sound interesting enough to have a chat? Contact me today and I can give you more information.
