Buyers: Leave Your Opinionated People at Home
Friday, August 19, 2022You want “that” friend to come along to make sure you don’t miss anything.But I have found “those” friends do more harm than good.Plus, why would you take anyones opinion who is not a real estate expert or contributing financially to your purchase.Plus, they may be negative because they don’t want you to buy the... More
Buyers: Stop Looking OVER Your Budget
Friday, August 12, 2022Buttttttt the market has shifted….Yes. There has been a shift in the Smith County market.There has been an increase of homes for sale.There are higher interest rates.Some sellers have had to drop their home price.That doesn’t mean that a seller who has a home priced at $450,000 is going to drop it to your under... More
Sellers: Seriously Pack Away Your Prank Decor
Friday, August 05, 2022Let me explain further… I was doing a virtual home showing, and the home was priced in the luxury range. I walked through the room into the garage, and as soon as you opened the garage door, a skeleton was facing the door. My clients talked about that skeleton for at lease 10 minutes. When we... More
Buyers: Four Do's BEFORE You Enter Home Showing Appointment
Friday, July 29, 2022Check Yo-Self Before You Wreck Yo-Self Before you walk into your home showing appointment, make sure you have done these four things:1. FUNDS LETTER READYWhether you are making a cash purchase or are going to borrow the money, you need to have a current up-to-date letter ready to go.2. CHECK FOR CAMERASWhether if that is a... More
Sellers: STOP Doing These 4 DIY Jobs
Friday, July 22, 20224. Saving a “few bucks” doing it yourself could cost you THOUSANDS in the end.If you do it yourself, potentially, you…1. Electrical WorkCould electrocute yourself or start a fire.2. PlumbingCould cause water leaks, flooding, possible mold.3. Roofing and DeckCould fall and damage home.4. Landscape GradingCould cause improper draining, flooding, structural damage.Need help finding a professional... More
Before You Choose a REALTOR Guidelines
Friday, July 15, 2022Before you choose your REALTOR, I highly recommend you...Talk to your friends and family who have recently purchased or sold a home within the past 90-180 days. Why? Especially in this market, you need an agent who is ACTIVE and CURRENT. It is important you ask friends and family you TRUST. If you do a "what... More
Sellers: Three Easy De-Clutter Tips for Your Closet
Friday, July 08, 2022Home buyers value good home storage! If closets are packed full of unorganized items, buyers will be led to believe the closets are not big enough. These three tips can add up to big results!TIP ONEOnly have clothing that is in the same season as when you list your home.Summer clothes when listing in summer.Winter... More
Sellers: Home Pricing Breakdown
Friday, July 01, 2022We are getting ready to sell your home, and the most important question comes up...Kelly, how much do you think we can get for our home?There is a lot that goes into what your estimated profit will be from your home sale (also know as your estimated net)How much to do you still owe the... More
Sellers: Ready to Sell BEFORE Fourth of July? Make Sure These 4 Items are In Your Photos
Friday, June 24, 2022Decorating for the holidays can be fun! However, decorating for the holidays, and having your home on the market, needs to be thoughtfully done. You want the photos to continue to look desirable after the holidays, not dated.Here are some fun items to include in listing photos that can carry you through summer. American FlagGod... More
Buyers: Do THIS, Not THAT [Open Houses]
Friday, June 17, 2022You see the signs on the road. You see them posted on social media. You see them advertised in newspapers. You see them on websites.Open HousesPrior to 2020, people attended open houses for several reasons. They wanted to…Look at a home they were interested in buying.Look at a home down the street, see their competition.Learn... More
