Emily Black Realtor

Cue happy dance 💃🏼I can’t wait to say welcome home to some very special people.

I am so thankful to be able to coach so many amazing agents at Watching them achieve their goals and create their life by design is a different kind of fulfillment. I often look back and think about the incredible coaches I’ve had throughout my life. I am so thankful the world brought me ! Her coaching reached far beyond our 7 blue mats. ❤️

Walking into 2022 with my eyes locked on stepping into the truest version of myself and making every dream, every goal, my reality. Who's with me?

Can I have your attention please?

That’s all, thank you.

Sharing this kind of news always makes my heart smile. Owning a home is a dream Thomas has had for a long time. Thank you for trusting me and connecting us. I can’t wait to see how amazing your completed home is Thomas!

Hi! It’s me 👋🏻 for my new followers, let me introduce myself. I’m a past high school teacher, turned realtor, turned real estate coach. When I left the classroom I wondered how and if I would satisfy my desire to teach others. As an agent, I poured into my clients, “educating” 🤓 them on the process of buying or selling, guiding them every step of the way. In my new role as a coach, I get to teach other agents to care for their clients at a high level too. And my favorite part, we get to look at what they really, really want for their business and their life, and partner together working to make that dream a reality.

Right now I’m reading The Compound Effect by and WOW.

Coming soon in the heart of Murray Hill! 📍Stay tuned for professional photos and Open House information! MLS #1125532

Giving a big, warm welcome to Brianna and Phil, Jacksonville's newest residents!! So many exciting things going on in their lives right now. In just a few short months, they will become husband and wife, and even sooner than that Brianna will continue her career of newscasting as newest weekend morning anchor! I am so thankful to have been a part of their journey and am so excited to welcome them to Jax! ☀️🏝
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Monday is the day to re-align and start your week off right. Have a great week everyone!
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So excited to welcome Kylee to her beautiful, historic, Springfield home! I’m beyond thankful to have been a part of her journey! 🥰
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“Good ideas start with brainstorming. Great ideas start with coffee.”⁣
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No two days in real estate are alike, but a simple morning routine that includes a cup of coffee (or two!); a great workout to start the day; journaling and meditation gives me a sense of balance that helps me get my mind and soul ready for the day ahead.⁣
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What does your morning routine look like?
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With the sizzlin' market and buyers flooding listings as soon as they go live, an open house can be a smart way to catch 'em all in one fell swoop. ⁣
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Here are a few 2021 dos and don’ts for your open house.⁣
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•Declutter, declutter, declutter (your agent may even recommend staging).⁣
•Clean like crazy.⁣
•Get rid of lingering smells from carpets, pets, or sinks. Have a friend do a thorough “smell check.”⁣
•Put away personal photos and belongings.⁣
•Provide light refreshments but make sure drinks are sealed and snacks are individually wrapped.⁣
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DON'T:⁣
•Hover like a helicopter parent. Give buyers space to see your home without the pressure of your presence.⁣
•Schedule an open house during a holiday weekend or community-wide event. If you can be flex, check the weather and wait for a sunny day.⁣
•Forget about curb appeal.⁣
•Leave your pets at home.⁣
•Park your cars in the driveway. ⁣
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Thinking about selling and have questions? Drop me a message, and I’ll be in touch.⁣
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As much as you eat at home, your pantry is going to get out-of-sorts—especially if you have fresh-out-of-school kids rummaging through it all.day.long.
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Say, “No more!” with these quick tips:⁣
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•Empty your pantry and place everything on the counters so you can have a good look at what you’ve got.⁣
•Check expiration dates, throw away misfits, toss anything that’s stale.⁣
•Group what’s left into categories (canned goods, dry goods, snacks, spices, cereal, etc.)⁣
•Use baskets to store like categories.⁣
•Place your most used items at eye level and consider a designated “snack basket” for those hungry kids.⁣
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Got a pantry org hack you're dyin' to share?! Please do—drop it in the comments below.⁣
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Selling can be easy—promise!⁣
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I know because I’ve walked many homeowners through the process. Along the way, I've learned a few tricks and created a few tools to streamline the journey and put sellers at ease. ⁣
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• Easy-to-follow checklists that break information into bite-sized chunks with doable steps that aren’t complicated or overwhelming.⁣
• Weekly calls (more, if needed!) to check-in, answer questions, address concerns, or my fave, share exciting news!⁣
• Bending to YOUR preferences—whether YOU prefer phone calls, texts, video calls, or in-person, I’m game!⁣
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My sellers never wonder where they are in the process, where I am as their agent, or how the journey is going. ⁣
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If this sounds like the kind of home-selling experience you’re looking for, reach out. I’d love to hear from you today.⁣
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10 ways to get YOUR offer accepted (even in the most competitive real estate market the U.S. has ever seen!!)
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1. Be the first to view a home and put in an offer.⁣
2. Offer above asking and/or include an escalation clause.⁣
3. Be open to an appraisal gap (or waiving the appraisal).⁣
4. Beef up your earnest money.⁣
5. Get pre-approved by a local lender.⁣
6. Offer to pay the seller's moving expenses.⁣
7. Defer closing terms and timeline 100% to sellers.⁣
8. Waive the inspection contingency (can be tricky...)⁣
9. Eliminate financing contingencies.⁣
10. Gather a large(r) down payment or pay cash if you can.⁣
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An agent can help you mix and match any or all of these to present sellers your best and final offer right from the beginning. It is possible to get the home of your dreams even in this market—it just takes a little creativity and a savvy agent!⁣
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If you’re sitting on the sidelines, but thinking about getting in the game, now is the time to sell! The market is hot 🔥, inventory is low ⬇️, and buyers are dishing out top dollar.⁣ 💰
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I've been asked a couple of times, "if the market is so hot right now, do I really need to hire an agent?"⁣
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Here's the thing: You CAN sell your home without an agent. But, keep in mind that 90% of for sale by owners fail to sell their home without an agent. If you want maximum profit in minimum time, you need an agent. Statistics show an agent typically gets you 25% more on the sale completely covering agent commissions!⁣ 😳
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Plus, your realtor will do the heavy lifting so selling will be easy-peasy! Here is a quick breakdown of who does what during the selling process:⁣
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• Decide to sell. ←- YOUR JOB (although a realtor can certainly help!)⁣
• Select an agent. ←- YOUR JOB (but ask friends and family for references!)⁣
• Prepare your home. ←- YOU + YOUR AGENT TAG TEAM⁣
• Price your home for the market. ←- AGENT’S JOB TO ADVISE, TEAM DECISION⁣
• List your home for sale. ←- AGENT’S JOB⁣
• Market your property. ←- AGENT’S JOB⁣
• Schedule showings and follow up with buyers.←- AGENT’S JOB⁣
• Negotiate offers. ←- YOU + YOUR AGENT TAG TEAM⁣
• Closing and moving day. ←- YOU + YOUR AGENT TAG TEAM⁣
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If you or someone you know is looking for a realtor who knows our area, feel free to send ‘em my way. I’d love to connect and help you or your friends sell THIS summer.🙋🏼‍♀️
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Today we praise the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of our country. Their selfless devotion, outstanding courage, and honor should inspire us to make their sacrifice meaningful.⁣
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Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Yesterday, we closed on Cherie, Tom, and their daughter Jenn’s new home! They just relocated to Jacksonville from Colorado to be close to Mayo Clinic’s excellent care for their daughter’s many illnesses. I am so thankful that they trusted me to help them along the journey of finding the perfect home to meet their needs. 🤍🤍 Also a huge thanks to for referring them to me. Welcome to Jacksonville Girard family!
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I'm thankful, especially this year, for what Easter signifies — new beginnings, fresh starts, and the reminder that new life ALWAYS emerges after a dark and dreary winter. ⁣
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I hope your today is full of family, friends, signs of new life, and of course, gobs of your favorite Easter treats (no Peeps for me, please!)⁣
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Happy Easter, everyone!⁣
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Are you a homebody? Wanna know for sure? See if you find yourself nodding a hearty yes to these homebody descriptors:⁣
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• You don’t mind being alone.⁣
• You’re totally fine (and a bit excited) when a friend cancels plans.⁣
• Your weekend wardrobe is oversized hoodies, joggers, and fuzzy socks (in varying shades, of course).⁣
• You enjoy an occasional night out but every time, you can’t wait to get back home.⁣
• You have zero FOMO — and cannot for the life of you understand those who do.⁣
• You know the best take-out places within a 10-mile radius...and their current specials.⁣
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Whether you’re a homebody or the equally lovable opposite, everybody needs somewhere to curl up on the couch and just “be” — a place to call home. If you want to find your place, I'd love to help.⁣ 🤍
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Wishing a big congratulations to Rahul, Virthie, and Ryush, Jacksonville’s newest residents! Helping them plan their move from NC ➡️ Jax was so much fun! Documenting the build of their new construction home in was awesome. And seeing their faces when they saw their completed home for the first time ever was the way part. I 🤍 my job!
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What a BEAUTIFUL kitchen in one of St. Augustine's newest listings! What you can't see: An awesome farmhouse sink! Who else dreams of having a kitchen like this??

This!!!
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Did you know that one of the #1 recommended ways to increase the marketability of a home is to up it's curb appeal?! This is the FIRST thing a buyer sees when visiting your home. If you are thinking about selling you want the walk to your front door to be inviting and excite the buyers to step inside. What better time to freshen up your front yard than now as we roll into spring time?!
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Cue happy dance!!

We are officially ✨CLOSED✨

Dan was referred to me by a colleague. He is an active member of the Navy and on the move often. When we first got connected he was in Japan, then California, and he is currently on a ship in the middle of the ocean.

When I first visited his property I was heart broken to see it torn apart on the interior by renters. Together we coordinated repairs, updates, junk hauling, and more. I hated to see him discovering the extent to which his tenants had taken advantage of him, so I cannot describe the JOY I felt when within 36 hours of hitting the market we had 7 offers.

We were able to accept a full price cash offer and close within 20 days. What a BLESSING.

So thank you Dan, for your service. And thank you for trusting me to get this done for you!
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We are officially ✨CLOSED✨

Dan was referred to me by a colleague. He is an active member of the Navy and on the move often. When we first got connected he was in Japan, then California, and he is currently on a ship in the middle of the ocean.

When I first visited his property I was heart broken to see it torn apart on the interior by renters. Together we coordinated repairs, updates, junk hauling, and more. I hated to see him discovering the extent to which his tenants had taken advantage of him, so I cannot describe the JOY I felt when within 36 hours of hitting the market we had 7 offers.

We were able to accept a full price cash offer and close within 20 days. What a BLESSING.

So thank you Dan, for your service. And thank you for trusting me to get this done for you!
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I LOVE a bright clean kitchen! Which would you rather have?? First or second photo? 🤔

It's all about who you know! Who are you connected to? Do you have a personal relationship with your realtor, or is it just a transaction? Take it from me, you want a realtor who is INVESTED in you and the relationship you have... this is only one of the most valuable transactions you'll ever experience. Stay tuned for the rest of February where I will be sharing tangible, tactical, tips for purchasing your first home.
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Sunday’s. Sundays are my day to rest and reset.... most of the time. In this “hustle harder” culture, I often find it difficult to make time for rest, but one thing I’ve been working toward is turning my bedroom into a little sanctuary. A place that’s inviting and cozy. A place I want to be. A place of rest. What are your favorite Sunday rituals for rest, and resetting for the coming week?
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Cheers 🍾🥂✨ To Rahul and Virthie!!

So excited to have my first contract of 2021 accepted ✨🏠 Rahul and Virthie reached out to me after finding my YouTube channel interested in locating to Jacksonville from North Carolina. We spent several days together the week of Christmas, and they fell in love with 🛠 Their home will be completed around mid April and I am sooooo excited to welcome them to their new home of Jacksonville.
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So excited to have my first contract of 2021 accepted ✨🏠 Rahul and Virthie reached out to me after finding my YouTube channel interested in locating to Jacksonville from North Carolina. We spent several days together the week of Christmas, and they fell in love with 🛠 Their home will be completed around mid April and I am sooooo excited to welcome them to their new home of Jacksonville.
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2020 has been a year full of surprises, especially in the real estate market. Skeptics thought the onset of community closures would send the market into a 2008 style crash... thankfully, this DIDN'T happen! In fact, we have seen home value INCREASE over the past year due to the historically low interest rates coupled with severely low inventory! I excited to see the shift to Spring where new listings typically increase! Our market needs it.

Last 7 Days:
•431 New Listings
•256 Accepted Offers
•705 Closed Sales
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One of my favorite things... when my buyers are SHOCKED to discover that I wasn’t born and raised in Jacksonville. ☺️☺️ I made learning this community my MISSION, and I LOVE sharing all of the things I love about Jacksonville with people who are thinking about putting down some roots here.
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