Glen & Kelly Nelson - Real Estate Team

Is it just us or does the cost of furniture shock you?

We occasionally think about how a new accent chair or dining table might look in our space but if we pick the wrong piece, the stakes are... high! (It's bulky, heavy, hard to breakdown, and we just spent an entire weekend fumbling with an Allen wrench to put it all together).

But there's something we've discovered that's removed our hesitations. Where two worlds meet and we're left reaping all the benefits.

AI 🤝 Interior Design.

Here are our top picks:

Remodel AI - it helps visualize a space by processing photos to test different finishes, materials, and color palettes. It offers 15 free image generations per month.

Room GPT allows users to instantly redesign rooms by simply uploading a photo.

And if you're seeking that human touch (we get it), we recommend checking out the virtual interior designers at Havenly - they will not disappoint.

When it \*actually\* make sense to sell... Check for these conditions

Market Conditions

1) There's low Inventory. Fewer homes on the market means more competition which drives up price.

2) Recent comparable sales near you are high, indicating healthy appreciation.

3) Homes are selling quickly, with short “days on market”

(Your agent can help with this info! ^)

Personal Circumstances

There are _many_ circumstances that warrant a home sale. These are the ones we see most often:

\> job changes

\> growing family

\> desire for more space

\> desire for less upkeep

\> desire for a change of pace

If you're thinking about selling, let’s chat and see if now is the right time for you. Send us a message.

Younger millennials (ages 25 to 33) and older millennials (ages 34 to 43) combined for 38% of all U.S. home buyers, up from 28% the year before. This now makes them the largest generational group of U.S. home buyers.

Older millennials also have the highest household income of any generation at $127,000, followed by Gen Xers with a median household income of $126,933 in 2023.

"What makes a winning real estate offer these days?"

This is what we've been seeing lately:

The earnest money deposit is at least 2% of the purchase price. This signals to the seller the buyer is serious and committed.

The inspection contingency is waived - instead of including it in their offer, buyers conduct a pre-inspection before submitting.

The buyer has a fully underwritten pre-approval — a "conditional mortgage approval" is considered the most comprehensive pre-approval a buyer can receive.

If you have questions about buying in today's market, send us a message, we're here to be a resource!

A new Redfin report shows homeowner tenure has doubled since 2005, mainly due to older Americans aging in place.

At 11.9 years, today’s homeowner tenure is nearly twice the 6.5 years from 2005.

How long have you been in your home?👇

Think open houses are outdated? Same but then we gave our strategy a little update...

Here’s how we boost foot traffic–

1) Mega Open House: Less open house, more block party. We personally invite the neighbors and encourage them to bring their friends.

2) Digital Marketing FTW: My team and we go all out before the event on social media to capture our local audience’s attention ahead of the event.

3) Exclusive Broker Tours: Prior to the Mega Open House, we invite fellow brokers and agents for a private tour of the home. This really has a compounding effect for reaching potential buyers.

4) Strategic MLS Timing: Using the MLS, we leverage the 'Coming Soon' feature to time the listing’s market entry, maximizing the home's visibility.

Curious how an innovative approach to open houses can sell your home fast and for top dollar? Let’s connect!

Does an election year breed housing market instability?

This is what the data shows…

What really impacts your home's value?

The buyer's ability to move in and start living from day one.

Knowing that, this is the advice we give our sellers that usually comes as a relief.

No need to do any time-consuming updates... instead focus on these quick fixes.

1) Add a fresh coat of neutral paint.

2) Spruce curb appeal by weeding, adding fresh mulch trimming bushes and cleaning the entry.

3) Professional carpet cleaning to remove odors. Replace if needed.

Work with your agent to decipher what will bring the buyers ease, comfort and convenience. In most cases, that’s the key to a quick sale.

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From the latest local news and upcoming events to real-time real estate updates and exclusive local finds... it's all covered in our Newsletter.

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Swing by our bio to subscribe and stay connected with all things Temescal Valley!

Hot take: you don't need to have all your ducks in a row or a timeline in mind to start working with a real estate agent

Several times a week our schedule is booked with what we call \*Buyer Consults\*. Here’s what goes down during these meetings:

We hop on a 15 min call

We'll chat about your real estate goals

We'll briefly go over financing options and we'll share a list of local lenders
we trust to see what you qualify for.

We'll answer questions about the home buying process.

We'll talk about your timing - you could be ready to get house hunting that day or be 2 years out. Both are normal.

If you'd like to start the conversation, head to the link in our bio to schedule a 15 min call. Our hope is to be a resource to you.

Hot Take: Home upgrades before selling can be completely unnecessary.

Here's why: Not all upgrades are created equal.

For example: Sellers refacing their cabinets. While this update will look great, the expense of the project is likely not necessary for the sale.

The truth is some changes won't significantly alter buyer interest or selling price, especially if they don't align with a buyer’s taste or preferences.

So, before you rent the sander or swing the hammer, work with your agent to strategize on the best investments to maximize your home's value.

Do you agree or disagree? Share your perspective below.

Feeling like your starter home has become your forever spot?

Time flies, and sometimes, what was meant to be temporary sticks around longer than expected. But staying put doesn't have to mean settling.

Bring back the love for your home with these tweaks:

- Splurge on a new piece of furniture, area rug, or art.

- Schedule a landscaping consult to bring a fresh take to the front yard or back patio. Yardzen has highly rated virtual consults.

- Build a she-shed or man cave. The world of stylish, prefabricated structures is here.

- Get creative with storage. Think built-in bookshelves, under bed storage, or reworking closet space.

- Update light fixtures and hardware on doors and cabinets throughout the house

- Do an interior design consult for a fraction of the cost on platforms like Havenly.

Here’s one more thing we’d say: Sometimes, “trying on” a move to a new home can help reinforce your decision to stay put.

And if instead you're ready to see what upsizing looks like, send us a message. We're always here to be a resource.