Congratulations! You are preparing to place your home on the market. To ensure a smooth transaction in every aspect, one recommendation would be to have your home pre-inspected by your home inspector of choice. Once you receive the report, you can better understand the issues that may come with your home and how you can better fix these before putting your home on the market. Most inspection related items will be trivial, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Many ti

It's hard to believe that cooler months are ahead of us, and that summer is coming to an end! Fall is the perfect time to get your home ready for the winter season while the weather is still cool and favorable. Here are six things you can do your home for a little fall maintenance! 1) Check the exterior of your home for any cracks in the foundation that could potentially result in water coming in and cold air entering. Plus foundation cracks should always be addressed! 2) Kee

Have you ever found the perfect house only to get out-bid by another offer? It’s happening more than ever in this competitive market, I have seen it first hand through my buyers individual journey and my own home search. How do you make your offer stand out among the rest? There’s no magical way to win a bidding war on a house. There are only things that will up your chances. Show your pre-approval upon submitting your offer. Sellers are wanting to get their home sold quickly

COVID-19 has changed the way the world does business, and with that- many changes in the real estate industry.  More than ever the services of experienced real estate professionals are needed to navigate successfully through a real estate transaction. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I've heard about the process. WHAT DO I DO NOW IF I WANT TO BUY A HOME? One of the first steps in buying a home regardless of what is going on is to get pre-approval from a mo

If you are considering selling your home, you are among many others in this ever-changing market. The number one question you have to ask yourself- are you ready to say goodbye? Do you want to move on from the home, or would a renovation make all of the difference? Is the real estate market you are in a buyers or sellers market? (This depends on location, feel free to message me for the scoop on your area!) Major questions you need to ask yourself when debating on selling or

My husband and I just finished preparing to put our home on the market so trust me when I say, I feel your stresses! It's a very exciting time full of new opportunity and I hope that this guide makes it a bit easier for you to prepare, sell, and move. STEP 1 PREPARE AND STAGE YOUR HOME: REPAIR: What repairs need to be made to your home? Walk through every room with a pen and a notepad and note the changes or repairs that need to be made. You can also use a notes app in your p