Tara Reichert

REALTOR® in the North Metro Atlanta area committed to helping you sell your house and find your hom

04/29/2022

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it can be hard to decide what to focus on first. I can help with that!

One of the most important things you can do is to pay down your debt. This is important because the amount of debt you have is a key factor mortgage lenders look at when deciding whether or not to give you a mortgage.

The less debt you have, the more likely you are to get approved for a mortgage. Reducing your debt will also help build your credit score, which is also a key factor lenders look at.

Here’s a few tricks to help pay down your debt:

-Build a budget and stick to it!
-Look at your monthly subscriptions and cut down on what you don’t use
-Pick up a side gig to increase your income

But remember that you don’t have to pay off all your debt to get a mortgage. Mortgage lenders look for buyers who have a debt-to-income ratio of 43% or less. Paying down your debt to 30% or less will give you even better chances of getting approved!

04/27/2022

All it takes is the right ingredients and a little patience!

Becoming a first-time homeowner is hard work, and I know that from experience! But with a little bit of preparation and a great agent on your side, I know you can do it!

If you’re wondering what you should do to start the process of becoming a homeowner, send me a DM!

04/25/2022

Real estate is an amazing way to earn passive income. (aka making money while you relax at the beach!)

Here’s some of my favorite ways to earn passive income from real estate.

1. Buy and rent out a rental unit. Use a property management company for truly passive income!

2. Buy a vacation rental. Same thing here–you can hire out all the hard work.

3. Buy and hold land and sell years later. This one requires a bit of patience and forward thinking, but it’s about as passive as you can get!

4. Buy and lease out commercial space for businesses. This is a good one because business leases are usually for multiple years, which means less admin work.

Want to talk more about how real estate can build passive income for you? Send me a DM!

04/22/2022

Getting a professional to stage your home can help you sell faster and for more money! But you need to make sure that you hire the right stager for your home.

Ask your network and your agent for referrals. Then, when you have a list of potential stagers, set up a quick call and ask them these 5 questions to find the best stager for you!

P.S. Make sure to save this post so you have these questions handy!

04/20/2022

Pricing a home is hard, even for real estate professionals with years of experience. So I totally understand why a seller would think that they should leave room for negotiation in the listing price of the home.

But that’s actually not the best idea.

Here’s why!

Buyers often use price filters when searching for homes–which means they won’t see properties priced outside of their budget.

Pricing a property too high can make it so the perfect buyers never even see your property!

Obviously, you want to make sure your property appeals to the right buyers. That’s why hitting the right price is so important!

Make sure you work with an experienced real estate agent who can find the right price for your home to avoid this pitfall.

Need some help pricing your home? My DMs are always open!

04/18/2022

YES or NO? Are you saving your tax return for a down payment? Since you weren’t really planning on having that money anyway, why not tuck your tax return into a savings account towards your down payment? The more you save for a down payment, the closer you get to being a homeowner.

04/17/2022

Happy Easter! I know our market can seem like an easter egg hunt on hard mode, so I’m here for you if you’re still hunting for the perfect home.

Send me a DM so I can guide you through the real estate market and get a great deal on your dream home.

04/15/2022

Doing some work on your home before putting it on the market is a great way to boost the value of your home and increase the amount of money you get for it.

But it’s also an easy place to make BIG mistakes and end up losing money. Make sure you avoid these 4 things so you don’t do that!

Working with a real estate agent before you’re ready to list your home is a great way to make sure you do the right upgrades and increase your home’s value.

I can help with that! Just send me a DM and let’s talk about what you can do to your home to get top dollar when you sell!

04/13/2022

The weather is warming up, and we’re all itching to get outside! Try these trendy ideas to update your patio or backyard for the spring!

1. Add bistro lights to brighten up the space and add a chic vibe

2. Use a vertical planter to add greenery without taking a lot of space

3. Add some whimsy with lanterns

4. Create the perfect relaxation spot by adding some shade with outdoor curtains

5. Make your outdoor space perfect for parties with an outdoor bar cart

6. Add an outdoor area rug to give an upscale, cozy feel to the space

Will you try any of these? Let me know in the comments!

04/11/2022

I wish this was true! But selling a house actually takes a ton of work. Here’s what I do for every house I sell:

1. Get the house ready for sale

2. Conduct a market analysis to price the house

3. Get listing photos done

4. Write the listing and post it

5. Set up all the marketing to get the house in front of the right buyers

6. Host open houses and showings

7. Analyze and qualify offers to present to the sellers

8. Negotiate on behalf of my sellers

9. Write up all the contracts

10. Help the sellers through the closing process

I could go on, but those are the basics to get a house sold. It’s so much more than just putting up a for sale sign, even for the most perfect house out there.

If you want to talk about how to get your house sold for top dollar, send me a DM!

04/08/2022

Smart buyers do this first! You might think that it’s best to get a feel for the market and look for homes before worrying about a mortgage.

But in our hot market, that isn’t the smart move.

Instead, you should get pre-approved for a mortgage before you find your dream home!

When you get pre-approved, sellers will automatically know that you’re serious about buying a home and that you have the funding for it. That can put you ahead of the competition and help you secure that dream home.

I have a few lenders I love working with because they’re trustworthy and generally awesome! If you want a referral, just send me a DM.

04/06/2022

This isn’t a race! You should take all the time you need to make your home a perfect place for you. Bring in your favorite colors, add interest with different textures, and tie in those personal touches to make your home YOURS.

You deserve to have a beautiful place to call your own.

If your current house isn’t doing that for you, send me a DM! We’ll talk about your options and how you can create a home that’s a haven.

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5780 Windward Parkway, Ste 100
Alpharetta, GA
30005

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