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The first item on the agenda when you’re looking to buy a home is to choose a real estate agent that is the best person to represent you, and also someone that can help you through every single one of the many steps in buying a home.  You will be spending a lot of time […]

When you’re thinking about buying a home, what pops up in your mind? Are you most excited about living in specific school district, or an area where you can walk to a grocery store or coffee shop? Or are you filled with the anticipation of having a home with awesome features, like a chef’s kitchen, […]

We all do it.  We finally feel ready to buy a home, the time is right, we feel like we have saved enough for a down payment, AND we then assume the next logical step is to get online and find some open houses to go to.  Resist that urge. Yep, we tell our clients […]

There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS.  Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market property provides a more “exclusive” transaction. […]

Selling your home can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. You need smart, straightforward strategies that will help you maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes along with this process. Although the exact strategy depends on a seller’s particular goals and timing, which I can discuss with each of you individually, […]

You’ve got mixed feelings about moving right now — excited to make new memories in a new home but somewhat sad to be leaving your old home. No matter what, you’ve got to get organized and focused for your big move and all the details it entails. Here are some ways to help you NOT […]

If you’ve ever looked at real estate listings online, you know how important those pictures are for creating a great first impression. Buyers often look at a home’s pictures online as the first step in their search. They tend to gravitate to the listings that are well presented, staged and have great photos and tend […]

When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell or want to rent-out your current home, the stakes are much higher. This time around, you’ve got more to think about, plan, and “get right” then when you bought your first home. For this home purchase, you want to be MORE […]

I get this question from both new clients who are about to buy their first home as well as clients that have owned their home for a while, “How long should I plan to hold on to my home before I sell?” Whether you want to make a quick profit from the rise in real […]

Selling a home is an emotional experience for many of us. Your home is a part of who you are and where you’ve been in your life. But, first and foremost, selling a home is actually a business transaction with a buyer.  You don’t want to get swayed by emotion and end up making negotiation […]