Did you just have a home showing, and receive bada feedback from an agent about your home? How to accept the feedback, and move on!1. Take a deep breath. It is just business. I know that this is your home that you have made memories in. You have laughed and cried in this home. However, it... More
Happy St. Patrick's Day! As, I am 1/4 Irish heritage, this day has always brought a smile to my face.Now that I am a Texas real estate agent, here is my Irish blessin' to ya!May the roof over your head always be strong!Especially with April showers coming, it might be a good opportunity to get... More
As a buyer…Before you walk into a home, you need to be prepared that there may be a camera in the home. As our technology becomes “smarter”, and can be linked to smart phones via applications(apps), you need to be prepared. Cameras, security systems, motion detectors, and even the “chromes and Alexas” are more readily... More
When you are going onto third party real estate websites, you may come across a home that says it has "SOLD" as the status.However, you drive by the house, and it appears there is a "FOR SALE" sign in front of the home.You want to see the house...but you are not sure if it is... More
What does Contigent Active and Pending really mean?In general...Contingent Active: The seller and buyer have a mutual agreement, however there is a contingency on this home. A lot of the time it means that the buyer has to sell a home in order to buy the one for sale. Pending: The seller and buyer have a mutual agreement,... More
Active, Pending, Sold… What do all of these words really mean? (IN TEXAS)When you are looking for a home in Texas online, knowing the right vocabulary will help keep you informed, focused, and not falling in love with a home that isn’t for sale. In general...Active: Home is currently for sale. We will need to schedule... More
Happy Valentine's Day! I am so thankful you visited my website, as I do LOVE real estate!“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.Ready to make a move? I would love if you hit the "Call Kelly" button or filled out the contact... More
How to Prep for Moving While Your Home is on The MarketAsk local businesses, friends, and neighbors for leftover boxes.Continue to Declutter and Depersonalize. Storage too full? Buyers are understanding if there are boxes of your belongings in the garage. However, the boxes need to be organized and stacked nicely. Also, you will want to... More
Before we make your home LIVE on the market, please make sure we have dicussed the following:Do you already know you will need time after your home closes and funds to move? Then we will need to disclose this to the buyer’s agents. Now how much time will you receive? That is negotiable.Declutter and Depersonalize.... More
Just moved to a new city, and are not quite sure how to make new friends? Take a look at these four ideas!Hit up the gym… Not only is this a great way to relieve stress from work, but if you try some of the group classes, you may find something in common with someone... More