Five Home Buyer Desires for Home Sellers

Ensure Good Lighting

• Bright, well-lit homes feel more inviting and spacious.

• Wish: Sellers would open curtains, clean windows, and replace dim or burnt-out bulbs to maximize light.

Keep the Home Smelling Fresh

• Unpleasant odors are a major turnoff.

• Wish: Sellers would address odors from pets, smoking, or cooking and use subtle, fresh scents (e.g., baked cookies, fresh linen).

Price the Home Fairly

• Overpriced homes discourage buyers and extend the selling process.

• Wish: Sellers would work with their agents to price competitively based on market data.

Be Flexible with Showings

• Buyers often have busy schedules.

• Wish: Sellers would accommodate evening or weekend showings and provide ample time for viewings.

Stage Outdoor Spaces

• Buyers value curb appeal and outdoor living areas.

• Wish: Sellers would tidy up the yard, add seasonal plants, or set up patios with furniture to highlight outdoor potential.

Kelly Raulston

“Reliable and Ready” REALTOR® since 2016. I was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Texas since 1997. When I found out we were moving to Plano, Texas, I remember looking forward to riding a horse to school and a brand-new pair of cowboy boots! Growing up in Plano prepared me to be competitive, quick, and to have a strong work ethic. I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Axe’em Jacks! That is where my love for East Texas began. The nature, warm smiles, football games, and community values can't be beat! I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I was a middle school math teacher in Tyler, Texas. I met my husband, Travis, in Sunday school, and we have been married since September 2016. I love being a REALTOR® in East Texas! Relationships are genuine, the area is beautiful, and the market is rockin’! I am an involved REALTOR® to better the community. Some of the organizations I am involved with are: The Professional Development Committee, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, and Tyler Educational Networking Group. Some awards I have won were “The Hustle Award” in 2016, and “Rookie of the Year” in 2017. When I am not working with my clients, I like to spend quality time with my friends and family doing the following: running, target practice, read and participate in book club, and playing with my dachshund Greta.