How to Stage Your Home in December

How to Stage Your Home in December

“Should I put up Christmas decorations if I’m planning on listing my house?” Nearly every time this season rolls around, I have someone reach out and ask this question. And their hesitations are completely understandable. Putting up Christmas decorations can add a lot of “clutter” which can be tricky when you’re selling.

However, my answer is always “Yes!”. When potential buyers walk into a house, they want to be able to picture their family living there. A well-decorated house for Christmas is cozy, inviting, and can paint the picture of fun times together. So, you don’t need to go crazy, but it is a good idea to put up some tasteful Christmas decorations.

Here are a few semi-easy additions to add that make a big impact.

3 Things Realtors Are Thankful For

3 Things Realtors Are Thankful For

As a Realtor, my goal is to make the whole buying and selling process as smooth and stress-free for you as possible. Oftentimes, this means I’m standing in your corner, going to bat for you, and working hard to get you the best possible deal at every point. I truly love what I do!

However, there are a few things that clients do that I’m so thankful for. Here are a few things that give Realtors a reason to express gratitude:

Ready to Buy? Ask These Questions First

Ready to Buy? Ask These Questions First

Buying a house can be exciting! Whether you’re purchasing for the first time or you're hoping this will be your forever home, it’s easy to get caught up in the process. However, because it is such a big purchase, it’s wise to slow down and ask the right questions before signing on the dotted line.

Here are 3 big categories to narrow in on when you’re thinking through buying a home.

All About New Builds in 2022

All About New Builds in 2022

In the current market, it’s not always easy to find an existing house that will meet your family’s needs. Because of this, a lot of people are relying on new builds to house their families. As a real estate agent, I want to not only find you the best neighborhood, but I also want you to be prepared for everything that could pop up during your new build process.

Here are a few things to be ready for in this crazy real estate market.

Preparing Your Home for the Back to School Season

Preparing Your Home for the Back to School Season

Believe it or not, back-to-school season is just around the corner. Whether you have kids in your home or not, it’s hard to miss the endless supplies, back-to-school specials, and school readiness tips that seem to be everywhere. But, how does your house play a part? Is there a way to ensure your home is ready for the upcoming season?

Here are a few areas to check and prep as you prepare to send kids back to school.

How to Be Strategic in Today’s Real Estate Market

How to Be Strategic in Today’s Real Estate Market

Let’s talk strategy.

Real estate has been booming for the last year and it does not look like things are slowing down. Real estate has also seen a shift in how people sell their homes too. This means that buyers’ strategies in the past are no longer working.

So what does this mean for my homebuyers? It means we work together to create a strategic game plan designed to help them land the home that is perfect for them. So let's talk specifics.

5 Staging Mistakes To Avoid

5 Staging Mistakes To Avoid

When it comes to staging your house to sell, there’s a right way to do it and a very wrong way to do it. Believe it or not, staging the right way can actually increase the number of offers and the prices offered on your home. On the other hand, staging the wrong way can actually prevent buyers from even considering putting an offer in on your home. The good news is, there are a few large staging mistakes that are easily avoidable.

How To Search For A House

How To Search For A House

You are ready to take the plunge. Whether it’s buying your first home or forever home, searching for a home should be a fun experience and not a stressful one. But all too often I meet with clients who are filled with stress and think they know exactly what they want because of Pinterest pictures they have been saving for the last five years.

While knowing what you want is a good place to start, it doesn’t have to end there. Let’s chat about how to search for a home and what to look for.

What Your Offer on a House Should Include

What Your Offer on a House Should Include

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of finding the next house you want to live in, but that feeling can quickly become overshadowed by the unknown if you aren’t fully prepared. Making an offer on a house isn’t necessarily complicated, but it does require you to make some important decisions as the buyer.

As a Realtor, I never want you to be uninformed. So, as I’m walking through putting an offer together with a client, here are the things that I make sure they include: