Elizabeth Schneider, Realtor, The Almost Home Group

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays🎄🎁

If buying or selling a home is on your wish list in 2026, let’s chat and make that wish a realty.

Wishing you and your family joyous holidays!

12/02/2025

🎁🏡 Holiday Shopping... for a New Home?

While everyone’s hunting for the perfect gifts, many buyers and sellers are finding that now is the perfect time to make a real estate move!

Whether you're thinking about buying a new home before the new year or selling to start fresh in 2026, I'm here to make the process smooth, stress-free, and successful.

Don’t wait until the rush hits—
🎄 Reach out today and let’s make your real estate goals the best gift of the season!

Send a message to learn more

10/29/2025

I'm still here, and still throwing in offers!

If you are looking to buy or sell, let me know I'd love to help! 🏠

08/13/2025

Home appraisals are a crucial part of the buying and selling process. An appraiser’s job is to provide an unbiased estimate of a home’s value, usually on behalf of the lender. They assess things like the property’s square footage, condition, location, updates, and comparable recent sales. A low appraisal can impact loan approval and negotiations, while a high one can provide peace of mind. Preparing the home - cleaning up, making small repairs - can help make a positive impression during the visit.

08/04/2025

A buyer’s agent is more than just someone who opens doors. They're a trusted guide throughout the entire home buying journey. From helping clients find listings that match their needs, to crafting competitive offers, to negotiating on their behalf, buyer’s agents are advocates every step of the way. They help coordinate inspections, communicate with lenders, and manage timelines to ensure a smooth closing. A great agent is there to protect your clients’ interests and eliminate stress during what can be a complex process.

07/28/2025

After accepting an offer on your house, you enter a period of contract fulfillment and preparation for closing. This includes opening escrow, arranging for a home inspection and appraisal, handling due diligence and repairs, and working with the buyer's lender to secure financing and clear any contingencies. You'll also need to finalize the closing details, including signing paperwork and transferring ownership.

07/25/2025

Staging a house can help sell it faster and for a better price by making it more appealing and easier for buyers to envision themselves living there. Staging highlights the home's best features, minimizes flaws, and creates an emotional connection, making it feel move-in ready.

07/17/2025

🏡 Just Listed on the 17th Hole!

📍1545 W Golf Drive, Platteville

Looking for space and scenery? This 5 bed, 3 bath tri-level beauty on Platteville’s Golf Course checks all the boxes—3,292 sq ft, fenced backyard, and walking distance to parks, the pool, and the middle school. 🏊‍♂️🏞️

Inside, you'll find a huge primary suite with a walk-in closet, private balcony, and spa-like jetted tub. 🌟 New vinyl plank flooring, updated roof/gutters/siding, and more improvements already done for you—including new windows on the way!

Offered at $370,000

📲 Want to see it in person? Let's set up a showing!
🔗 More info + photos here: https://bit.ly/1545WGolfDrive

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07/09/2025

The home buying process typically starts with getting pre-approved for a mortgage so you know your budget. Next, you’ll work with a real estate agent to find the right home and make an offer. Once the offer is accepted, you'll move into the escrow period, where inspections, appraisals, and final loan approval take place. If all goes well, you'll do a final walk-through and then head to closing, where you'll sign the paperwork, pay any remaining costs, and get the keys to your new home!

07/04/2025

Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th!!

07/02/2025

Contingencies in real estate are conditions that must be met for a transaction to move forward and ultimately close. They protect buyers and sometimes sellers by allowing them to cancel the contract or renegotiate terms if certain requirements aren’t satisfied. Common contingencies include the home inspection, financing, and appraisal—each giving the buyer a specific timeframe to complete that step. For example, if a home doesn’t pass inspection or appraise for the sale price, the buyer can walk away or request repairs or a price reduction. Once all contingencies are met or waived, the sale proceeds toward closing.

06/25/2025

One of the best parts of homeownership? Exploring your community! Summer is the perfect time to discover farmer’s markets, outdoor concerts, and local parks. What’s your favorite local gem?