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Ready to sell your home? Boost your chances of success with these 10 essential home staging tips! Declutter, depersonalize, and deep clean for a fresh look. Rearrange furniture to maximize space and use neutral colors to appeal to a wider audience. Create an inviting entryway, add fresh decor for updates, and highlight your home's best features. Don't forget about curb appeal - a well-maintained yard and front door can make a big impression. Consider hiring a professional stager for expert advice.

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Exciting news everyone! Just got a beautiful home under contract with a client I met just a week ago. This newly renovated house features a large yard, stunning white cabinets, a cozy fireplace, and amazing lighting throughout. Trust me, this home is a dream come true for anyone looking for a comfortable and stylish living space.

If you're looking for a new home and want to get under contract quickly, then look no further! As a trusted realtor, I have the skills and expertise to help you find your dream home just like I did for my latest client. Don't wait any longer to make your dream a reality. Contact me today and let's get started on finding your perfect home!

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From updating your kitchen cabinets to creating a beautiful outdoor space, these projects can help your home sell faster and for top dollar. As an experienced real estate agent, I'm here to help you every step of the way. Contact me today to learn more and let's work together to make your real estate dreams a reality!


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I'm always happy to help! 😀

If anyone comes to mind, please send them my way. 📲

🔄 Weekly home refresh! 🔄

We're halfway through the week which makes it a great time for a quick home refresh!

Whether you have kids at home or you're looking for an inspiring place to further your own education, an organized study station can help boost creativity and focus.

Swipe to get started! 👉

👀 What do mortgage lenders look for? 👀

1. Creditworthiness: including history and score 💯
2. Financials: including income and assets 💰
3. Ability to repay (debt-to-income ratio) 📊
4. Loan-to-value ratio 🏠

Getting pre-approved and pre-qualified for a mortgage should be your first step in the home-buying process. Home sellers want to know that a buyer is serious and well-qualified before reviewing an offer! A pre-qualification letter and proof of funds are usually required when submitting a purchase offer.

Before a lender will pre-qualify a borrower for a mortgage, they look at several factors, including the borrower's employment history, income and creditworthiness. Lenders are looking for a strong employment history, proof of income and a good credit score. Before applying for a mortgage, make sure to have the appropriate documents ready! 📁

With financial documents in hand, the mortgage lender will determine the borrower's debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. DTI ratio is the amount of monthly debt payments to monthly income. A DTI ratio will determine what kind of monthly payment the borrower can afford and how much they can borrow.

But mortgage lenders don’t stop there! Once a home is found and a purchase offer is accepted, the lender will order an appraisal of the property. This helps determine the loan-to-value ratio. A mortgage lender needs to verify that the property is worth the amount they are willing to lend. If an appraisal determines that the property is not worth the loan amount, the purchase contract may need to be renegotiated.

Ready to get started with purchasing your own home? Call or message to learn how to take the next step! 📲

Happy Labor Day! ☀️

Labor Day often marks the wind down of Summer, but before we say goodbye to the season, we get one last long weekend to celebrate! 🎉

How have you been spending your long weekend?

Share below! 👇

📣 Attention sellers! Here are 5 ways to make your listing more attractive to potential buyers. 📣

With interest rates on the rise, you may be wondering if it is a good time to list your home. The market may be leveling but buyer demand is still high! 📈

A competitive selling strategy is key to making your listing as attractive as possible. As a real estate agent, I am keeping a keen eye on the fluctuating market so that I can offer the best advice and service to my clients! I will help you create a plan for prepping, staging and marketing your home in this market.

If you're ready to list or looking for advice on how to prepare your home for sale, call or message me! 📲

September has arrived and that means ☀️ Summer is winding down. With Fall just around the corner, this is the perfect time to make some end-of-season goals. Let's share the goals we want to accomplish ✔️ before the end of Summer.

What do you want to get done before Fall starts? Share your September goals below! 👇

Wondering which updates to make before listing? 🛠

Before you even pick up a paint brush, let's chat!

Based on your home's current condition and our local market trends, I can help you make a game plan for getting your home ready for market. 🏡

Call or message me if you're interested in discussing more! 📲

Pick one! ☝️

Where would you rather spend your Saturday?

A. Golf course ⛳️
B. Garden center 🌱
C. Brunch 🍳
D. Touring open houses 🚪

Comment below! 👇

P.S. If you chose touring open houses, I can help! Call or message me for more details on open houses in our area. 📲

Friday Five! 🖐

The housing market rebalancing is a breath of fresh air for many homebuyers. For the last two years, buyers have been faced with record low inventory, fierce competition, bidding wars and rising home prices. 🥵

We are now starting to see the market cool off, which is giving many buyers the opportunity to find and settle into their new homes. 🏡

If you've been waiting for your window to start your home search, this is great news for you. I am happy to have a one-on-one conversation with you about the changes we're seeing in our local market and help guide you on your next steps.

Call or message me to get started! 📲

Attention homebuyers! 📣

Have you been watching the market, wondering if it's a good time to purchase? 🔑

If homeownership has been on your mind, this may be the moment you've been waiting for. The market is starting to rebalance, which is creating more and more opportunity for buyers to succeed.

With inventory on the rise and the market cooling down, your new home may be right around the corner. 📍

I would love to run the numbers with you and give you a behind-the-scenes look into our local market. Call or message me to get started! 📲

If you're thinking of listing your home, there is a lot of opportunity to succeed as a seller. The market may be cooling down compared to the last two years, but there are many motivated buyers out there who are searching for their new homes. 🏡

According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, "Homes priced right are selling very quickly, but homes priced too high are deterring prospective buyers.”.

As a seller, it is essential to have a competitive strategy in place when listing your home. Pricing your home right is a key factor in helping your home stand out to potential buyers. 🤩

The market is shifting, and I can help you create a listing plan that will help you succeed. Call or message me if you're ready to discuss more! 📲

Home selling tip! 💡

When you're getting your home ready to list, pay extra attention to your curb appeal. The exterior is the first impression buyers will have of your home, so use this opportunity to make it a great one! 🤩

Today, I'm sharing a few "curb appeal essentials" to help you get started. Spending some extra time on clean up, landscaping and styling will help grab buyers' attention as soon as they pull up. 🏡

If you found this helpful, I can help you get your home ready to list. Call or message me if you're interested in discussing more! 📲

Local spotlight! 📍

It's time to give a shoutout to our favorite local businesses!

Where is your favorite brunch spot in town? 🍳

What is a must-try item on the menu?

Tag them below! 👇

Friday Five! 🖐

Today, I'm sharing 5 reasons why it's a great time to BUY 🔑 vs. RENT 💸!

There are many perks of homeownership, including stability, home improvement freedom and the opportunity to truly build wealth. If you are currently renting and have been wondering whether or not it's a good time to purchase, I'm here to help.

The market is shifting and there is more and more opportunity to succeed as a homebuyer. If homeownership has been on your mind, I would love to have a conversation with you and help you run the numbers on owning vs. renting in our local market. 📍

Homeownership may be closer than you think!

Call or message me if you're open to discussing more. 📲

Home selling tip! 🏡

Before your home hits the market, it's important to make sure it's looking its best. One of the most important steps of the home prepping process is to clean, clean and clean some more! 🧽

There is no major renovation, upgrade or budget required. Simply giving your home a thorough cleaning will help you get ready for showings.

A home that is in tip-top shape can stand out as a home that has been well-maintained and cared for, which makes a great first impression on potential buyers! 🤩

Do you have any questions about listing your home? You're in the right place! Reach out to discuss more. 📲

We're half way through August, which makes this a great time to hit the reset button! 📆

August is a busy month, as we start to transition into a new season, wrap up Summer festivities and begin back-to-school routines. With so much going on this month, it's easy for spaces to become a little disorganized.

Today, I'm sharing a few areas to tidy up in order to keep your home feeling and looking it's best. 🤩

Take a look around and spend a few minutes tidying up any of these areas for an instant reset. 👇

✔️ Front porch
✔️ Entryway
✔️ Any "catch-all" zones
✔️ Homework and home office spaces
✔️ Family command center
✔️ Outdoor patio
✔️ Garden beds and flower pots
✔️ Car interiors

Follow along for more home tips! 💡

Thinking of listing? 🏡

Here are 3 reasons it's a great time to sell!

✅ Demand

The market may be rebalancing, but demand from buyers is still high. Buyers who are still in the market are motivated to find their new home and lock in a lower interest rate.

✅ Inventory

Inventory is low but numbers are starting to rise. When selling, you'll have more homes to choose from during your own move.

✅ Rising Interest Rates

Interest rates are projected to rise. Time is money in this market. If a move is on your horizon, acting now will help you lock in a lower rate before they rise again.

Call or message if you're interested in discussing your next steps as a seller! 📲

Friday Five! 🖐

Today, I'm sharing 5 ways rising interest rates are leading to a shift in the housing market. 📈

The market is transitioning from the red-hot market we're used to, but there is still plenty of opportunity to succeed.

Real estate is local and I am here to help you succeed in our market!

Call or message if you're interested in discussing your next real estate move. 📲

The housing market is shifting! 🏡

Over the last few years, buyer demand was so high, and inventory was so low, that it created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up.

With interest rates now on the rise, we are beginning to see that demand from buyers is slowing down, which is allowing inventory to grow. 🏘

Although the market is shifting, there is opportunity to succeed. Whether you're buying or selling, it's essential to have an expert by your side to help you navigate this changing market. 🤝

I am an expert in our community and can give you insight into what buying or selling in our market may look like for you.

Call or message me if you're interested in discussing more! 📲

If you're preparing to purchase a home, your next stop is a lender's office!

Before you begin shopping for homes, it's time to meet with a lender to get pre-approved for a home loan. Having a pre-approval letter can give you a leg up in this competitive market by showing sellers that you're a serious buyer with your finances in order. ✅

A lender will look at your finances, employment and credit to determine the loan you may qualify for.

Start by preparing these 5 documents so you're ready to begin the pre-approval process! 👇

✔️ Identification
✔️ Income and employment verification: tax returns, W-2s, 1099s and recent paystubs
✔️ Proof of assets
✔️ Monthly debt statements from loans or lines of credit to determine debt-to-income ratio
✔️ Additional financial documents such as down-payment gift letters

If you have any questions about the pre-approval process, please reach out! 📲

Friday Five! 🖐

There is still plenty of Summer left, but for those of you who are getting ready for back-to-school season this month, it's never too early to get organized!

Today, I'm sharing 5 tips to help you transition from Summer to school. ☀️🎒

What other ways are you getting ready for back-to-school season? Share in the comments! 👇

Back-to-school season is approaching! If you're beginning to transition from Summer to school in your home, this one is for you! 🍎

This month, assess your back-to-school routine. What could make your day more organized and seamless?

If you could use more hooks in the entryway, backpack cubbies or a designated homework space, now is the time to implement those upgrades so you're ready for the first day of school. 🎒

Follow along for more home tips! 💡

It's a great time to be a seller! 🏡

Home values have risen and home buyers are motivated. Do you know how much your home is worth? 💰

I can provide you with a personalized market analysis so that you know the value of your investment.

Call or message me to find out what your home could be worth in today's market!

New month, new start! 💪

If homeownership is one of your big goals, now is a great time to assess your progress so that you can stay (or get back) on track.

Today, I'm sharing 3 ways to prepare your finances so that you're ready to begin the home buying process:

✅ Build your credit score

Your credit score can impact your mortgage rate. Check your credit report, pay down debt, pay bills on time and don't open or close credit cards.

✅ Get pre-approved for a mortgage

Before you begin your home search, meet with a lender. A lender will look at your finances, employment and other factors to determine how much you may qualify for.

✅ Create and stick to your budget

Create a monthly budget that you can comfortably afford for the long term, and stick to it during your home search. Your future self will thank you!

If you have any questions on the home buying process, I'm here to help! Call or message me to discuss more. 📲

Hello August! ☀️

A brand new month that begins on a Monday is the perfect time for a fresh start. It's time to turn the page and hit the reset button so that you can start the month off on the right foot!

A new month means new goals and new opportunities. Take some time today to set your goals for the month and make a game plan to help you reach them. Remember, small wins each day add up to big results! 🏆

What goals are you setting for yourself this month? Share below! 👇