Julie Hubner -Realtor in Sacramento

Which song has been on repeat in your home lately? 🎶

Ready to find your next home and have a housewarming party? Let's do it together!

Is a home office important to you at all? 💼

Who has a green thumb out there?

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Have you eaten at this Southern restaurant yet? It's one of the highest rated in Sacramento!

The Porch Southern in Sacramento, CA

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Looking for a new favorite restaurant? Consider Journey to the Dumpling - Midtown! Has anyone already been there?

Journey to the Dumpling - Midtown Chinese in Sacramento, CA

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Bringing a bit of nature inside adds life to the home, but choosing wisely can also result in a healthier living environment! Take a look at these six plants that will help rid the home of harmful elements.

Six Plants You Should Have in Your Home Thinking of bringing a little nature inside? Consider these six plants that look great while improving the air quality in your home!

Vip!! Announcement regarding new Real Estate laws!

‼️ATTENTION BUYERS‼️
On August 17th, all buyers currently looking to purchase a home, MUST sign a "Buyer Representation Agreement"- prior to walking into a property.

✅ JUST SHOW ME THE HOUSE!!
Starting August 17th, NO REALTOR will be able to unlock a door without you first signing the agreement 🤯 This will be non-negotiable for any person with a Realtor designation.

✅ Wait…WHAT DO I HAVE TO SIGN??
The agreement between buyer and Realtor is a Buyers Representation Agreement, the contract between you and that realtor stating you will be using them to buy a home and breaking down the roles, duties and responsibilities owed to you by your agent etc. (This now a requirement per the NAR settlement) This form also spells out what broker commission are to be paid by you and/or the seller. Whatever commission is on this agreement is the MAXIMUM commission your broker/agent can receive out of the transaction.

✅ I HAVE TO PAY COMMISSION?
Only if the seller is not offering the buyers agent a commission.
I will do my best to negotiate the commission to be paid by the seller.
With the new NAR ruling going into effect, advertising cooperating broker and buyer broker commissions will now be BANNED on the MLS.
So, now when your agent shows you a home it must be in writing if they are going to get paid from the transaction. Commissions are always negotiable of course, and there are a number of ways your agent can get paid. By the seller either in the form of direct compensation to Buyer brokerage or as a form of concession/credit to buyer. In some cases, the buyer will be paying the commission for their agent out of pocket and this will be spelled out in the buyer's representation agreement.

✅ HIRE A PROFESSIONAL AGENT
Selecting an agent when buying a home is an important decision.
August 17th is approaching a lot of changes will happen behind-the-scenes. This new rule with a buyer representation agreement is just one facet of the NAR ruling which will change the landscape of how real estate is sold in the United States. 🇱🇷

✅ ALIGNMENT & COMMUNICATION
Now, more so than ever, aligning yourself with a full-time professional realtor will be vitally important for the success of your home purchase.
I have been preparing for these changes for quite some time…
I AM READY to help you navigate any questions you may have to continue to assist in your path forward to home ownership.

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Love this! The unique wall lighting is an interesting spin on this centuries old design.

Tag your favorite local coffeehouse! ☕️

Have you eaten at this Asian Fusion restaurant yet? It's one of the highest rated in Sacramento!

Yi Long Dumpling Asian Fusion in Sacramento, CA

At the end of the day, real estate is an investment. If you can recognize an up-and-coming neighborhood, you'll be able to live in a cool area while your home increases in value!

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If you're thinking about buying a home in the near future, take a look at these three tips to reduce stress during the process. If you have any questions or need any advice about this process, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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