The Malcolmson Group at EXP Realty

02/22/2022

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03/03/2021

Getting the most out of selling your home is simpler than you think!

It all begins with the concept of the home being turn-key, move-in ready coupled with a strong pricing strategy.

Here’s a few items to add to your checklist while getting your home market ready:

- De-clutter the house and put your extra belongings, which you don’t use on a daily basis, in the garage.

- Neutral and bright colors always appeal to the largest audience. White, egg-shell, and beige are some of the best known options.

- If your home has carpet, consider deep cleaning it or replacing bits when necessary.

- Install scented wall plugs.

- Deep clean your home.

Of course, there’s so many other things that you can do to make your home turn-key, but these will equip you for a great start.

Even if your home might be slightly outdated and needs some improvements, they’re not always necessary. However, keep in mind that home shopping is not just an investment.

Yes, the numbers are very important, but they’re not everything. For buyers, it is also an emotional process and the goal is for them to have a pleasant experience when walking through your home.

If you find this information helpful and you want to learn more about what you can do in order to prepare your home for the market, schedule a 15 minute phone consultation with me:

https://www.colummalcolmson.com/

02/05/2021

Should I sell and buy? Should I buy and sell?

Which one should I do first?

This is a question that I come across often when helping people either upsize or downsize their home.

My answer is as follows:
It depends!

Do you have the funds to buy another home before selling your home? Great, then let’s focus on buying first.

OR

Are all of your funds tied up in the house that you currently own? And, do you need those funds in order to buy your next home? If so, let’s focus on selling your home first.

Making a real estate move is a big decision, but it can also be a very good decision.

At the end of the day, if your reasons for moving are greater than the challenges involved with making the move, then, it’s the right choice.

02/02/2021

How does our word give us the power to create?

Everything that we do, always manifests first as a thought. Once a thought has been meditated, we begin to verbalize that thought and help transcend it into its physical existence. In other terms, our word is the median between thought and action. With it, we have the power to create.

The book you see in the picture is one of my favorites – The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The first agreement says exactly this – Be Impeccable with Your Word. “With it, you will be able to transcend to the level of existence I call heaven on earth”.

Think about it, our word is our bond with ourselves to start materializing an idea. It’s our bond with other people to materialize ideas that we think about collectively. Most importantly, it is our bond with the universe to attract what we put out there. Our word becomes the messenger with which we ask the universe for what we want.

Today, I ask the universe for the intelligence to work smarter rather than harder. In fact, this is a message I ask for frequently and I can say this: It doesn’t happen immediately, but it definitely happens gradually and takes a compounding effect which ultimately can change the course of one’s life.

I ask and the universe says: “Your wish is my command”

All you need to do is verbalize what you want and over time you will see how that though turns into the material equivalent.

My question to you is: What are you asking for and how often do you ask?

01/29/2021

It’s incredible how much things have changed while some things stay the same.

Alongside the Colorado River nomadic tribes such as the Comanches, Lipan Apaches, and Tonkawas would hunt and gather at the river’s bend.

Now, it has become a major source for energy production, farming, and is still considered a functional water source.

This river is the largest body of water that runs through one of the fastest developing cities in the nation, the capital of Texas---Austin!

“We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.” — Jacques Yves Cousteau

From nomadic settlers to our current civilization, Austin would not be the same without this river which has provided and continues to provide a valuable resource to the city's inhabitants.

01/28/2021

Have you ever met someone with whom you cultivated a strong friendship in a short period of time?

I’ve had the fortune of this experience on more than one occasion, but today I’ve felt inspired to share one experience in particular.

A couple of years ago, I met a very kind lady who was wanting to move to Alabama. Part of her family lived there while another part of her family (who also lived near me) wanted to move there.

It was a challenging situation for a few different reasons. She lived on her own and had Crohn's disease which made it difficult for her to perform some of the day-to-day activities most people can perform with ease. Needless to say, she needed professional help and I wanted to help her.

She had spoken to a handful of different Realtors, encountered a few who clearly didn’t have her best interests at heart, and ultimately decided to hire me. When we started working together she asked me: “Do you know why I hired you?”

She said: “It’s because I felt like you were the only one who truly listened and empathized with my concerns.”

Of course, selling a home is a big decision. It can be an emotional process for people and it’s also a big financial decision. We are talking about one of if not, the most valuable asset most people own. It’s also a place where families break bread, create memories, and find a sanctuary of peace. Therefore, I reiterate, it’s a big decision.

Immediately after we started marketing the property, we began to receive showings. After the first day, we had received multiple offers and ended up closing on her home above asking price and in less than thirty days.

She was so happy with the experience that she referred me to her other family members who were also moving from Texas to Alabama. I was able to successfully help them as well.

I believe that our purpose in life is to help others when we are needed because it gives us the opportunity of making this world a better place. And, let's be honest, no one has ever become poor by giving rather, giving to others is what enriches our lives.

01/28/2021

🤩 Now that the new year is upon us, it’s a good time to think about giving your bathroom a facelift.

🎨 Here are the five trending bathroom colors.

Trending Bathroom Colors That You're Going To Love

01/27/2021

🤔 Got a family heirloom you’d like to add to your existing modern décor?

💫 Here’s how to do it and keep the contemporary vibe going.

How To Use Wood Furniture In Modern Décor

01/27/2021

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