Haleigh Kitt-REALTOR Lic.#02007276 Realty ONE Group Zoom

“Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.” — Napoleon Hill

OPEN HOUSE 🏡 THIS WEEKEND!

SUNDAY 5/29 @ 11a-3p 🔑

316 Sycamore Ave.

2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
984 Sq. Ft.
Fully updated and ready to move-in!

316 Sycamore Avenue, Manteca, CA 95336 Check out the virtual tour of this amazing property at 316 Sycamore Avenue. Contact Susan Vallejo to schedule a viewing or for any questions you may have!

Selling your home can be an intimating process. Get in touch with me and I can guide you through each step along the way 🏡

Swipe for a happy home! Tell me in the comments, what is one of your happy home must haves?

Aloha! 🤙🏽 From the big island of Hawaii. I’ve been on vacation for 10 days with my family and it has been a beautiful experience. The island is everything we’ve dreamed and more. Driving through the island I’ve been thinking if I was to ever make a big move it would definitely be here 😆

If you decided to move anywhere in the world where would your dream destination be?

Today we're talking about marketing your listing and the first part might not be what you expected..

STEP 1: Here's the thing: The goal is to create the vision of a lifestyle that's desirable to the buyers.

Your home should appear clean and cozy while still having that “lived in” feel.

Following these tips helps buyers imagine it as the place for them!

The First Impression: Add a Welcome mat and seasonal flowers or accents. *Spruce stems in planters or aluminum buckets are pretty for Winter

Comfort Items - Throw pillows and blankets, candles, a plate of fresh cookies, area rugs. All things cozy! Take inventory of what you might need to shop for!

The Back Yard - Stage a seating area. This is another great place to add those comfort items, especially with the high percentage of buyers who are looking for a great outdoor space!

The Bathroom - The bathroom is an easy place to add a luxurious feel. Hang white towels, set out a decorative soap bottle, and a small plant for a touch of elegance.

Dining Spaces - Set the table! Like I said, your house should feel “lived in”. Set the table with chargers, plates, and napkins. Buyers will imagine themselves sitting down here for a nice, home-cooked meal. Plus it doubles as decor! *Don't forget flowers!

STEP 2. Social Media - Soon, we’ll take professional photos to show off what makes the home unique. Your staging upgrades will help show off the lifestyle desirable to the buyer.

3. MLS Description - Another important piece of our marketing strategy is the MLS description. We’ll work together to review the best features of your house. Maybe it’s the upgraded kitchen, proximity to schools, shops, or restaurants, or the boujee backyard. Consider this the meat and potatoes of the listing. It puts words to the uniqueness of your home. Which, combined with those professional photos make your listing really stand out.

“Oh, look! Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”
—Winifred Sanderson 🎃

If you’re feeling like this today, take some time today to spoil yourself with these self care ideas!

🎥Watch a fall movie
Turn on Hocus Pocus and get cozy!

🔥Light a fire
Light your fireplace and get cozy! If you’re not feeling like a fire, but still want the vibe, light your favorite fall candle. Just don’t light the black flamed candle!

📕Read a book
I’m currently reading OUT by: Natsuo Kirino

A Japanese crime fiction literature about a young mother who strangles her abusive husband and then seeks the help of her coworkers to dispose of the body and cover up the crime.

A perfect thrilling book for October.

☕Drink something warm
Make your favorite fall drink and serve it up in your most festive mug.

🧹Declutter your space
Grab your witches broom and tidy things up! Decluttering your living space has been proven to boost your self esteem and reduce stress.

🍰Bake
Pull out your recipe book and bake your favorite fall recipe.

Happy Halloween! 👻

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Want to know the spookiest part about real estate?

When one of these rules is broken 👇👇👇

Don’t get me wrong, I want to make this process as smooth as possible for you. But before you buy, there are some unwritten rules you should know about that keep everyone safe (and un-spooked)!

1. Get pre-approved before looking at homes

This is important first and foremost so that you know what you can comfortably afford. It also protects the sellers who's houses we are touring because you are qualified and not wasting their time. Lastly, it provides me with documentation of who you are and that you’re serious.

2. Stick with ONE Agent

Realtors abide by a code of ethics that prevents us from interfering with another agent’s transaction. That means, until you've committed to working exclusively with one agent, there are things we can't do when it comes to giving you advice. It’s in your best interest to find an agent you trust and hire them as your buyer’s agent.

3. Remove your emotions from negotiations

Negotiations throughout the process can sometimes spark your emotions. Maybe the sellers won't budge on something you ask them to do. Maybe you're struggling to come to an agreement on price. Whatever it is, try to keep your cool. Let your agent handle the negotiations for you and know that the ultimate goal is for both parties to be satisfied with the outcome.

Happy *not so spooky* home buying! 👻

Not sure what your next move is? Here’s my cheat sheet!

Can I tell you something?

First, pretend we're sitting down in comfy chairs, beverages in hand..

Buyers are scared of your listing… 😬😬😬

If you’re breaking these rules, you’re probably scaring off buyers despite the competitive market. Here are things to BEWARE OF!

BEWARE OF: Buyer Math - 35% of homeowners would rather move to another home than remodel their current home. Buyers are looking for move in ready, they don’t want to have to do more work when they’re buying a house. If you avoid necessary repairs before listing your house, you’ll turn off a portion of buyers. Even offering a credit for the repairs is still a turn off for buyers. In the end it’s better to do the repairs before you list your house.

BEWARE OF: Overpricing - comps not matching up to neighborhood, what does the data show?

BEWARE OF: Empty Rooms - This might seem strange, but an empty room can kill a sale. When a room is empty, all of its imperfections stand out and it leaves buyers wondering, “What would we use this space for?” A simple solution: stage the empty room! It can be as simple as adding an area rug, chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

I don’t make the rules. Astrology does 🤷🏽‍♀️

Scroll to see what should be on your house hunting checklist based on your zodiac sign ➡️

These 4 tips will get your credit score pre-approval ready 💳

Thinking of buying soon? Save this post!

1. Meet with a lender
Have them pull your credit scores and talk you through it. If there are any discrepancies, report them to the credit reporting agencies and allow 30-45 days to investigate.

2. Make your payments on time
On-time payment habits are a major calculation when it comes to your credit score. Get in the habit of making your payments on time to give your score a boost.

3. No big purchases
You might be tempted to buy a new car to fill the extra garage stall, or buy all new furniture to fill up the new house. But, you should wait! Financing big ticket purchases like these impact your credit and could delay your home buying plans.

4 Keep your debt/income ratio low. Pay down your debt. High credit utilization like outstanding credit card bills, student loan debt, etc. have an impact on your credit score.

NEW HOME > NEW CAR!

Shoutout to all my *PREPARED PENELOPE'S* If you're wanting to avoid a "Scared Blair" Home Buying scenario, your best first step is to reach out and schedule a home buying call!

What is a home buying call? It's where we talk about your home goals (What's on your Pinterest boards? I want to know!) I get to know a little bit about you and then we set you up on a success plan for starting the home buying process! I schedule these for buyers who are as far as 12 months out. There is no such thing as being overly prepared! DM me to schedule yours!

It's time to show your home a little love! This month's has a Valentines'esque item to check off - so let's take care of that right away! Tell me what you love most about your home 💖⬇️

REAL TALK: There are a LOT of Real Estate Agents you can choose from to buy your first home or sell your home

Everywhere you go, you'll probably talk to someone who's cousin, brother, spouse, uncle, or friend is in real estate.

Here's the truth though, every single one of them will provide a totally unique experience.

Whether it's in how they communicate, how they negotiate, how they navigate a transaction or how they educate you on the market. How they strategically market their listings, how they help make your home look it's best through staging, professional photography, or maybe not... there are so many moving parts that make up the experience you'll have throughout the buying or selling process that you don't always think about.

What I can tell you for sure is that none of them will give the exact experience I provide. Maybe that's not for you and that's totally okay. I strive to use this platform to show up as my authentic self so that you can get a peek behind the curtain and see what it's like to work with me. So you can decide (well before you need a REALTOR) if I'm the right fit or not.

I want you to learn how I communicate with my clients, what the buying process looks like with me, how I educate my clients about the market, what I offer in terms of my listing marketing plan... I want to share it all here so that you can make the best decision possible when it comes time to hire a REALTOR!

Stay tuned because in 2021, I'll be sharing a lot more details about "The Haleigh Method" which will include a lot of behind the scenes content of how I run my business 🥂

THIS WEEK'S PLAN: Write this list on a sticky note and stick to your bathroom mirror or wherever you'll see it daily!

I'm going to share my first day here:

-I'm thankful for my career in real estate that allows me to help people achieve their dreams of homeownership

-One good thing that happened yesterday the CA stay-at-home order was lifted!

-One thing I like about where I live is the weather

-One thing I like about the way I look is my hair

-5 people in my life I'm thankful for (tagged in comment section)

Now time to take my 5 deep breaths!

Whose ready to save some money!? Comment below if you’re joining my “Saving for Homeownership” Finance Challenge! Even if you don’t think you’re ready to start saving for a home (it’s never too early) join in on the challenge.

Today kicks off the "Saving for Homeownership" Finance Challenge!

If you're not saving for homeownership, you can still join in on the challenge and just change "homeownership" to whatever you are saving for! Or maybe you just want to be more mindful with your money in 2021!

So for Day 1, we're going to start by picking our savings goal!

1. SAVE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP 🏡
2. SAVE FOR A HOMEOWNER EMERGENCY FUND 💰
3. SAVE FOR A DOWN PAYMENT 💵
4. SAVE FOR RENOVATIONS 🛠
5. OTHER 🌟

Here's what to expect the next few days: Each day I'll be sharing a tip or "to do" to get your savings on track and eliminate unnecessary expenses! Ready? Comment GO if you're joining in and feel free to comment with the emoji that matches your goal to hold yourself accountable!

Today kicks off the "Saving for Homeownership" Finance Challenge!

If you're not saving for homeownership, you can still join in on the challenge and just change "homeownership" to whatever you are saving for! Or maybe you just want to be more mindful with your money in 2021!

So for Day 1, we're going to start by picking our savings goal!

1. SAVE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP 🏡
2. SAVE FOR A HOMEOWNER EMERGENCY FUND 💰
3. SAVE FOR A DOWN PAYMENT 💵
4. SAVE FOR RENOVATIONS 🛠
5. OTHER 🌟

Here's what to expect the next few days: Each day I'll be sharing a tip or "to do" to get your savings on track and eliminate unnecessary expenses! Ready? Comment GO if you're joining in and feel free to comment with the emoji that matches your goal to hold yourself accountable!

Happy Hump Day! 🐫

Let’s have some fun! Finish the sentence using prediction text. Mine will be in the comment section.

INSPIRATION: 4 Free Ways to REFRESH your home for the season 🌾

If you want to splurge *just a little* on something new for Fall, here are a few of my favorites:

• Pumpkin Bourbon Candle form Anthropologie
• Faux Wreath from McGee & Co
• Potted Mums for the front porch (pick up at a local nursery)
• “Hey there pumpkin" doormat from Etsy

Haleigh Kitt
REALTOR
LIC #02007276
📲 209.608.2391
📧 [email protected]
Realty ONE Group Zoom 🔑

Tis the season for pumpkin carving, hot apple cider and your October Homeowner Checklist!

Bookmark this post for the upcoming weekend so you can get your Fall home projects crossed off your to do list!

• Clean your dryer vents
•Seal your outdoor surfaces
•Clean and Store your summer yard furniture
•Feed and seed your lawn
•Inspect and clean out your gutters
•Caulk cracks and gaps on exterior
•Replace worn weather stripping and thresholds
•Visit a pumpkin patch or apple orchard
•Give your front porch a Fall makeover
•Check carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
•Start planning and saving for holiday gifts
•Host a socially distanced costume contest

And speaking of Halloween costumes.. do you have one picked out yet?

Haleigh Kitt
REALTOR
LIC #02007276
📲 209.608.2391
📧 [email protected]
Realty ONE Group Zoom 🔑

What % of buyers fall in love the moment they first see the home they end up buying? A. 32% B. 18% C. 66% – Drop your guess in the comments

Yesterday I spent the day at the beach with my daughter and these little houses were sitting eyes view from the water. What a view! 🌊 Would you want to live on a beach house?

𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 – but what does that actually mean for you as a buyer? Let me explain!⁣
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Let’s be glad we’re not buying houses in the 80’s, am I right? But let’s do some quick math to see how the mortgage rate actually affects your purchasing power as a buyer:⁣
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For this exercise, let’s say you’re buying a house for $350,000 in 2020, you’re putting down 5% and you lock in the average rate of 3.21%. With these calculations using my mortgage calculator, your monthly mortgage (not including taxes or homeowner’s insurance) would come out to be $1439.78/month.⁣
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Now let’s say you decide to wait to buy and the rate jumps up 1% by the time you are ready. That $350,000 house with 5% down and an interest rate of 4.21% would come out to be: $1627.93 / month. A rate increase of just 1% would increase your mortgage by $188 / month.⁣
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And let’s not even talk about what that increase would be if we went back to the average rates of the 1980s! The moral of the story is, when you’re trying to decide if now is the right time to buy and take advantage of the current rates – it’s easier to make a decision when you break it down into realistic numbers, like what your monthly mortgage payment would be. To sum it all up, the more that mortgage rates increase, the less purchasing power you ultimately have. So your budget of $350,000 could potentially decrease depending on where mortgage rates are headed (or your payment goes up even if you can afford the difference)! While rates aren’t being projected to go up anytime soon, it’s good to have a handle on what’s happening in the market so that you can make smart real estate decisions.

Post Pandemic Real Estate Predictions (according to Forbes):⁣
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Buyers will upsize – especially those in smaller condos or city spaces who were cramped up during quarantine.⁣
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Outdoor space and home offices are moving to the top of the “must have” lists – Having a great outdoor space is predicted to be in high demand, whether it’s a bigger yard, nice amenities like a pool / hot tub or a rooftop deck for people in the city.⁣
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Construction prices will rise – When builders are ready to get back to work, it’s predicted that we can expect delays in the permitting process and increased costs as the supply chain recovers.⁣
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The demand for touchless technology is predicted to increase – remote access for locks and thermostats will become standard⁣
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Boutique buildings and townhouses will increase in popularity over large developments to eliminate issues of shared spaces such as elevators and gyms.⁣
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What do you think of the top real estate predictions post pandemic? Is upsizing or a home office at the top of your must have list for your next home?

It looks like we’ll be spending Mother’s Day in place, so I wanted to share a few ideas I came up with to celebrate!⁣
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💐 Have flowers delivered from the local flower shop to your favorite moms (or to yourself!)⁣
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🥡 Order takeout from your favorite local brunch, lunch or dinner spot (or all 3 – you deserve it!)⁣
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☕️ Get coffee to go from your favorite coffee shop in town.⁣
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🚗 Do a Mother’s Day drive by at your mom and or Mother in Law’s house (maybe even drop off that takeout coffee and some flowers).⁣
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🎬 Watch the movie, Mother’s Day or another favorite. Spend the day relaxing!⁣
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🛍 Purchase a gift card from a local boutique as a Mother’s Day gift.⁣
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🍪 Order cookies or a favorite pastry from a local bakery. Life is short, eat the cake⁣
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☀️ Spend the day outside if the weather is nice! Pack a picnic lunch and go on a long walk. I recommend packing a bottle of wine too!

What is a Market report? As a real estate professional, part of my duties are keeping my community up to date on 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 real estate trends, stats, and activities. My team and I typically do this via email - all of our buyers, sellers and past clients are subscribed. Today, I’m shining a light on Manteca, CA.⁣
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The Manteca market average selling price is up by 4.07% 🏡⁣
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It’s still a great time to buy and sell! 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌 𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚜𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚎𝚝. Ask me how you can become a homeowner.

Stop here for your “Google search results”:⁣
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𝚂𝚝𝚎𝚙 𝟷: Schedule a virtual buyer consultation! I’m offering these over Zoom right now so you can learn everything you need to know from the comfort of your home.⁣
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During the call I’ll get you set up on a digital home search, set you up for getting pre-approved, answer all of your questions and my favorite of all – learn what you’re looking for in your new home! I’ll also cover what the market is like in the area and price range where you’re looking so you can be prepared for what to expect.⁣
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𝚂𝚝𝚎𝚙 𝟸: Virtual property tours – See a home you like? Forward the listing to my email and I’ll schedule a virtual property tour. We can do this over Facetime so you can be right there with me. If you love it, we’ll schedule an in person tour. Don’t worry, I’ll arrive first to open doors, turn on lights and disinfect the handles and switches prior to your arrival.⁣
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I recommend that you drive through neighborhoods and areas you’re interested in to get a feel for the location and what’s nearby! You can do this anytime and it’s really helpful for learning about different areas and neighborhoods first hand.⁣
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𝚂𝚝𝚎𝚙 𝟹: Digital Signatures and Electronic Offers – The good news is that I had gone digital long before the pandemic arrived. So all of my processes are super simple and streamlined for signing and viewing documents electronically.⁣
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STOP HERE FOR YOUR MAY TO DO LIST AND FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING! 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 ✔️⁣
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Step 1: Screenshot this post so you can refer back to it later! This month is all about detoxing our homes for Summer!⁣
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Step 2: I’m running a Home Refresh Challenge May 18th-25th – are you in?! Each day I’ll be posting a new challenge for you to do around your home so we can emerge from quarantine feeling REFRESHED!⁣
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Step 3: Turn on your notifications so that you get an alert for each day that I post. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐞? 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐢 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏!⁣
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𝙿.𝚂: 𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚘𝚠𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚝𝚘𝚘 😉

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First of all, there’s nothing quite as relaxing as being at home, in PJ’s (daytime or nighttime pj’s) and cozied up with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee! Second of all, there’s nothing better than getting a great book recommendation to add to your TBR list! So for today’s let’s share our book recommendations! What have you read during quarantine that I need to add to my list? Or do you have a forever favorite that is a must read? Tell me in the comments!

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 📖