How Long Does It Take To Purchase A Home?
How long does it take to purchase a home? On average, it takes 2-3 months to shop for a home, plus an additional 30-45 days to close on your property once you’re under contract. There are a lot of variables…
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What is an Underwriter?
When you’re working with a mortgage lender to get pre-approved for a home loan, the term “underwriter” may come up in some of your conversations. What’s the difference between a loan officer (lender) and an underwriter? A mortgage lender will…
4 Perks of Homeownership
🏠Homeownership is and always has been considered to be a major part of the American Dream. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, and the benefits of homeownership are endless. If you are considering…
You Should Sell Your Home During The Holidays
Sounds crazy right?! But, hang with me — here are 5 reasons to consider selling your home during the holidays! 1️⃣ Less competition A lot of sellers will wait until springtime, or at least until the New Year, to put…
How To Decide Which Homes To Tour
🏠 When it comes to showings, it can be overwhelming to tour more than a few houses in a single day. How are you supposed to remember what each one looked like and what features were your favorite? My showing…
I Should Have Bought A House Last Year
“I should’ve bought a house last year when interest rates were low…” Maybe that’s true, but you can’t go back now! Don’t let the should’ves, would’ves, could’ves stand in the way of achieving your dream of homeownership! We can’t predict…
What is A Listing Appointment?
When someone comes to me looking to sell their home, the first thing I always like to do is schedule a listing appointment. Similar to a first date or an interview, a listing appointment is crucial for us to get…
Pet Proofing Your House
Similar to baby proofing, it’s wise to pet proof your home to give your fur babies a safe place to play and explore. Here are 4 pet friendly home tips that both you AND your furry friends will love: 🔸Dedicate…
Realtor Survivor Kit
Here are a few things I can’t live without as a real estate agent: 🔸A Portable Charger As a real estate agent, it’s important to always be available to your clients. My phone needs to be charged at all times…
4 Of My Tips For Decorating In October With Neutrals
If bright colors aren’t your thing and you typically stick to a neutral color scheme when decorating your home, this is for you! Bring October vibes into your home in a subtle, elegant, sophisticated way by decorating for the season…
What’s YOUR reason for wanting to buy a house?
To successfully reach a goal, it’s important to have a “why”. A “why” is a deeper, more meaningful reason behind what you want to achieve. If you are considering homeownership, you need to know your WHY. What’s YOUR reason for…
Selling Your Home in the Fall
Looking to sell your home in the fall? Here are 5 things you should know: 1️⃣Curb appeal matters You’ve probably heard the phrase “first impressions are important” & this is true when selling a house too. Be sure…
Pricing Your Home Right
The list price of a home can make or break a sale, so it’s crucial to price your house right from the beginning. If you overprice your home, it may take significantly longer to sell & you could possibly scare…
Before Accepting An Offer On Your Home
A buyer submitted an offer to purchase your home. Depending on what the offer contains, you may be excited, disappointed, or maybe a little unsure about whether you should accept it or not. Here are key things you should consider…
Breaking Up With Your Realtor
Breakups are never fun, but sometimes firing your Realtor is a necessary evil. Since your real estate agent will be super involved in your real estate transaction, it’s important to work with someone qualified for the job. It’s also…