Emily Stephens - Realtor

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You can transform your backyard into a summer oasis with the help of a talented landscaper. If you’re eager to soak up the sun and make memories in a beautiful outdoor space, send me a message today! ☀️🌿🏡

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Play Fetch with an Upcycled Dog Toy Make your dog's day by creating this eco-friendly dog toy.

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✨️ Just Listed 🎉 7 Owen Drive, Barre, VT

Envision making this 4 bedroom 2 bath home yours! Located in a highly sought-after Barre Town location, this home is ready for its new owners.

🛏 4 bedrooms
🛁 2 bathrooms
🌳 0.37 acres
☀️ lots of sun

Send me a DM for more information!

Emily Stephens | Realtor
eXp Realty
📱 802-363-2144
📧 [email protected]

Are you ready to finally find your dream home?

Sometimes, if you’ve been on the hunt for a while and none of the homes on the market are doing it for you, it can be discouraging.

What are you supposed to do in this situation?

1. Find an agent who thinks outside the box. With a creative and knowledgeable agent on your side, you can find a housing solution that fits all of your needs and will allow you to meet your real estate goals.

2. Consider adjusting your wants list. If nothing on the market seems quite right, it can be a sign to take another look at your wants list. What do you really NEED to have in a home for it to work for you? The more you can cut your criteria down, the more options will be available to you. You might be surprised by what you can find with an open mind!

3. Stay positive. The right home for you is out there. Sometimes it just takes time to find the right home. If you have a great agent and an open mind, focus on being positive and rest assured that your new home is on its way to you.

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☀️ Embrace the summer heat and stay on top of your business game! 🔥📈 Setting ambitious goals and tracking your progress is the key to success. 🌟 Whether it's expanding your client base or developing brand awareness, this season is the perfect time to make waves and shine brighter than ever. 🌊💫

Ask yourself: how would you rate your progress toward achieving these goals? How closely do your revenue, marketing KPIs, and other markers match your projections? Don’t fret if you’re short of these goals. Think about what steps you could take today to speed up your progress.

For more tips to achieve your goals for your organization, send me a message today!

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Don’t miss these 8 tips to totally change your home’s curb appeal!

Curb appeal determines your visitors’ first impression of your home. Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or you just want to make your guests fall in love with your home, try these 8 tips!

1. Replace old hardware like house numbers and door k***s. This is an instant upgrade that will modernize and add polish to your curb appeal!

2. Install window boxes. Window boxes filled with flowers make a house cuter–it’s a fact!

3. Replace your mailbox. It’s something you use every day, but have you thought about what your mailbox is saying about your home? If it’s worn out or dated, replace it with a fresh, new mailbox.

4. Install new light fixtures. That peeling brass finish on your porch light isn’t doing your entry any favors. Match your light fixtures to your new hardware for a cohesive look.

5. Paint the front door. If there’s one way to give your curb appeal a facelift, it’s painting your door with a fresh coat of paint! If you’re not planning on selling soon, consider a bright color to make your house pop.

6. Install landscape lighting. A nicely lit walk and landscape can really elevate the look of your yard.

7. Plant fresh flowers. Perky annuals and blooming perennials add life and lushness to your home.

8. Add seating. After all the work you’ve done to upgrade your curb appeal, adding some seating will allow you to enjoy it!

Make sure to save this post and send a DM if you want more customized advice!

Working with Sara and her family was wonderful, and I'm happy I could guide them through the purchase process. There are almost always bumps along the way, my job is to lessen the impact that you feel from them.

Send me a message of you need help purchasing a home or land for your perfect home in Vermont.

✨️Closed✨️

I'm so happy for my buyers who closed on this vacant lot today. I know they're so ready and excited to start over in a new home. They were one of the many people who lost their home in last summers floods, we searched months for the perfect place for them.

I was able to help negotiate the price down significantly for them and helped to guide them through an, at times, stressful transaction.

Congratulations! I can't wait to see you in your new home in the fall!



Listing provided by Leslie Drown Real Estate

✨️ Closed! ✨️

I helped my buyers close on this home last week here in Barre. They were up against another offer, and theirs won! Psst, and it wasn't the offer with the highest price 🤔

Interested in learning how I can help you make the best offer possible? Reach out, and let's chat!

Emily Stephens | Realtor
eXp Realty
📱 802-363-2144
📧 [email protected]

Listing provided by Yvonne Trepanier of Birch & Maple Realty

My land listing is still looking for its new owners!

17.55 acres 🌳
Cleared building site with a waste water permit

Locates in beautiful Randolph, VT

Want more info? Send me a message!

Emily Stephens | Realtor
eXp Realty
📱 802-363-2144
📧 [email protected]

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It all comes down to one thing:

Market expertise!

Having an agent who really understands the market will make your buying experience so much smoother and easier.

With the right agent on your side, you’ll be able to find the right homes and make the best, most advantageous offers to get the home of your dreams.

Want to find out what it’s like to work with an agent who understands:
- the factors affecting the local market

- how to write a competitive offer in the current market

- guidance during negotiations

Comment the word HOME below for more information!

Some agents might do this, but you won’t ever see it here.

When you’re a client, you won’t ever feel:

- pressured to push out of your budget

- convinced to make a risky offer that you’re not comfortable with

- or rushed into buying a home

Your financial well-being is the top priority! Everything that happens in our work together will ultimately support your financial future and well-being so you can live the life you’ve been dreaming of in the home you’ve been dreaming about.

Like this if you could see yourself buying a home this year!

Completely Renovated 2 Bedroom Single Wide in Prime Location. Come make this fully refinished 2000 Campion Limited single wide home yours! This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom mobile home has been meticulously transformed, offering a move-in-ready haven. Brand new carpet and vinyl flooring throughout. Fresh paint. All new appliances ensure a stylish and functional kitchen. Brand new windows providing more energy efficiency. The primary bedroom boasts a huge walk-in closet providing ample storage. *Contingent on park approval*

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Take it from an expert…

As real estate agents, we talk about home value a lot.

But what does that even mean and how can you find out how much your home is worth?

Your home’s value is how much a buyer is willing to pay for it. As a result, the value is dependent on the economy, the real estate market, your neighborhood, and a whole slew of other factors that are constantly changing.

This can make nailing down your home’s REAL value challenging.

Sure, there are a bunch of apps and websites that will give you an estimate, but that doesn’t tell you what your home is really worth.

That’s where your real estate agent comes in!

Your local agent knows exactly what is going on in your local market and will be able to use that knowledge and experience to accurately find the value of your home.

This is a critical step to pricing your home correctly if you want to sell quickly and for top dollar.

So, want to find out how much your home is actually worth? Send a DM and let’s find out!

Something you definitely need to hear?

Pricing your home correctly is one of the most important things you can do when selling your home!

It’s super common to see homes that are priced incorrectly. An overpriced home is likely to go stagnant due to a lack of interest. As a result, a stagnant, overpriced listing can have these effects:

- It can price out the most motivated potential buyers who could get you the best profit

- It can scare good potential buyers away

- It can lead to lowball offers that you’ll feel pressured to accept

You want to avoid these effects at all costs since it can seriously decrease the amount of money you make on the sale of your home.

But if you price your home correctly, you’ll find that you have interested, motivated buyers who are willing to negotiate. This interest can even lead to a bidding war, which is every seller’s dream!

If you want to see what your home could sell for on our market, send a DM!

I totally get it, stepping into the world of homeownership can feel daunting...

Sometimes even a little scary.

I've been there, It's a monumental life moment and it's absolutely normal to have questions! But you know what? You're not alone in this journey, and I'm here to help pave the way.

I have something incredibly exciting to share with you!

Picture this: a safe space to learn, connect, and navigate the path to homeownership, that's exactly what I'm inviting you to! I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be hosting a Homebuyer Workshop with Samantha Ciccone a loan officer with Movement Mortgage and I have a seat with your name on it.

Whether you're just starting to flirt with the idea of owning a home, preparing to dive headfirst into the house-hunting saga, or maybe you're teetering somewhere in the middle, this is the place to be! This workshop is designed to support you and to arm you with the knowledge that will turn those big question marks into exclamation points! This is your journey... I'm just here to help.

Join me on March 21st at 4:30PM at the Aldrich Public Library in Barre, VT

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Home Buyer Workshop Thursday March 21, 2024 4:30 - 6:00 Aldrich Public Library Conference Room

If you've been thinking about purchasing a house in Central Vermont, I have just the thing for you!

I'm hosting a homebuyer workshop on March 21st starting at 4:30 with Samantha Ciccone, a loan officer with Movement Mortgage at the Aldrich Public Library.

We'll cover everything from what the local real estate market is doing, the different mortgage options for home buyers, the home buying process, and everything in between.

Come hang out with us and learn about buying a home! I'm bringing the snacks! Link to sign up is in my bio or DM me the word WORKSHOP and I'll send you the link. See you there!

Staging is hugely underrated.

At its core, staging should present potential buyers with a blank canvas on which they can imagine their lives in your home.

When it comes time to stage your home, you should focus on these things:

- Decluttering to create more spaciousness in the space
- Depersonalizing to help buyers see themselves in the space
- Creating a neutral color palette that doesn’t draw focus away from the space
- Highlighting the best features of your home

Even just a few improvements can make a world of difference for listing photos and showings. When a home is staged to attract buyers, it will garner a bidding war rather than going stale on the MLS.

DM me for a personalized home analysis so you can sell your home for top dollar.

Pet friendly updates that could make the value of your home skyrocket.

Did you know that over 75% of Buyers said they would pass on the perfect home if it didn’t meet the needs of their pet? Here’s s a few ideas that are perfect for Fido AND have a great ROI when it comes time to sell.

Pet Friendly Flooring Investing in durable, easy to clean flooring make life with your furry friend easier and increase the value of your home when it comes time to sell. Products like luxury vinyl plank are a popular choice. Wood style flooring can increase the value of your home up to 2.5%

Add A Dog Wash Station You might be surprised how easily you can add a dog wash station to your laundry room! Pop in a mini-fridge to store your dogs meds & fresh food. Cost: $450 and up

Turn Under Stair Storage Into A Doggie Condo With the average homeowner spending upwards of 12 hours a day away from home, having a safe and comfortable space for your dog is more important than ever. Over 55% of Buyers said they would love a home with a dedicated dog space

I have a list of preferred vendors to help you with project like these! Just reach out and I’m happy to provide you with recommendations!

Emily Stephens | Realtor
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emilystephens.exprealty.com

EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER Just like football, real estate has thousands of different scenarios that can happen at any given time. Having an agent who has extensive knowledge of ‘game day’ obstacles can mean the difference between winning and losing.
YOUR 'QUARTERBACK' CAN'T BE AFRAID TO TACKLE THE BIG PROBLEMS The best agents don’t shy away from handling the big issues. Choosing an agent who can call the shots, and is a strong negotiator with quick thinking will leave you in the power position.
YOU WANT A PROVEN AND TESTED PLAYBOOK Choose an agent that has a game plan in place for every piece of the transaction, from your initial meeting through closing.
ONE PLAYER WON'T WIN THE GAME ALONE Even real estate agents need a solid team around them to secure victory. Choose an agent who has an all star team. The lender, attorney, photographer, and contractors all work together.
NEED A GREAT AGENT ON YOUR TEAM? GIVE ME A CALL!

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Washington County Vermont January numbers are in! With a 1.7 Months Supply of Inventory, and a 97.7% List to Sold Price percentage, and a median sold price of $395,000, it's clear that our area is experiencing a strong and balanced market. If you have any questions or need assistance with your real estate goals, don't hesitate to reach out.

✨️ Just listed ✨️

This 17.55 acre parcel is on a dead-end road located in the Green Mountain Stock Farm. A home site has been cleared and is ready for you to build your dream house. A wastewater permit is already in place for a 3 bedroom home. This unique lot has a mix of both forest and field. The land has a gentle slope with a small seasonal stream and mature apple trees.

▫️ 17.55 acres
▫️ 3 bedroom wastewater permit
▫️ Septic design
▫️ Cleared building site
▫️ Filtered views
▫️ Seasonal stream & mature apple trees
▫️ Association maintained trails
▫️ $170K

Call Emily to set up your showing today, 802-363-2144!

Emily Stephens | Realtor
eXp Realty
📱 802-363-2144
📧 [email protected]