Selling a Home
The NOW Real Estate Scene: Mid Year 2025 Real Estate Thoughts
People love to talk about the real estate market. However, I’m currently seeing clients wring their hands and say, “Woe is me,” because they can’t sell their home quickly or buy one at an affordable price. Change is difficult, and it’s time for a slight adjustment to our real estate perspectives. Real estate is a…
Read More3 Examples of Real Estate Fraud
It is time to peek at personal real estate fraud stories. Please note we are not referring to the 145 million dollars that was lost in 2023 to wire transfer fraud! When we think about real estate fraud, we often think about the buyers wiring closing funds to a different closing address, only to learn…
Read More2025 Key Points for Real Estate Success–Part 1
As I think about the stories in the Link 2024 newsletters, I realize that we have distinct groups of home buyers and sellers that will face change and transition in 2025. The first group that we work with is first-time home buyers, and the second group is folks retiring soon or making a real estate…
Read More3 Things Needed for a Successful Open House
There are three main things homeowners should do to ensure your open house is successful. These are also very helpful for your realtor. Watch my latest video to find out the 3 things needed for a successful open house.
Read MoreAccepting an Offer: When Selling, the Best Offers Have These Things
When you’re selling a product, service, or even a piece of property, accepting the right offer is crucial to ensuring you get the most value. While it’s tempting to go for the highest bid, the best offers often include a few key elements that go beyond just the price. Here are some crucial factors to…
Read MoreCreative Ways to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Where are the Buyers from two years ago that flooded the market for homes? Attitude adjustment needed! We recognize that your home may be beautiful and priced right, but mortgage rates are still high, and the existing buyer’s pools are changing and/or shrinking. I am fortunate to have been involved in real estate since 2005 and…
Read MoreMaking the “Big Move” to be Close to Family: Is It the right Plan?
I have loved my real estate “career” for twenty years, but I do become sad. The hardest thing is saying goodbye to my clients/friends who move to a new area or state. I miss you guys! You know who you are! I get it! You need to be close to the family who need you…
Read MoreEssential Tips for Selling Your House Successfully
Selling a house involves several key steps and considerations. Here are some important things to know: Pricing: Set the right price for your home by researching comparable properties in your area and considering market conditions. Preparing the Property: Make necessary repairs, declutter, and stage your home to showcase its best features and attract potential buyers.…
Read MoreRADICAL Changes to the Real Estate Industry: Who Would Have Thought?
Recently there have been a few lawsuits that have questioned realtors’ practices regarding the seller paying both selling/buying commissions. So I thought it would be a good idea to address the highlights of the recent Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR lawsuit. Below is a statement by NAR from January 2024. “The question in the case of Sitzer/Burnett…
Read MoreBuying for Retirement? Consider this…
Think about your goals for real estate when you were first working or first entering the workplace. The decision to have a long-term relationship or to have children helped you move along a path in real estate. Fast forward 40- 50 years and your needs, expectations, and desires change. And let’s hear it for the…
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