Abby Murphy Realtor-RE/MAX Rising

Abby Murphy Realtor-RE/MAX Rising REALTOR
RE/MAX Rising
Mckenzie Sylvester Home Selling Team
815.507.4365 | [email protected]

Real estate term to know: Due Diligence 🏡Buying a home comes with a lot of important steps behind the scenes. Due dilige...
08/28/2026

Real estate term to know: Due Diligence 🏡

Buying a home comes with a lot of important steps behind the scenes. Due diligence is all about taking the time to learn what you can about a property before moving forward.

Have questions about buying or selling?
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🏡 Real Estate Rundown: Digital Closings Are Changing the ProcessBuying or selling a home involves a lot of paperwork, bu...
08/26/2026

🏡 Real Estate Rundown: Digital Closings Are Changing the Process

Buying or selling a home involves a lot of paperwork, but more of the process can now be handled digitally. Electronic signatures and remote document options can make certain parts of a transaction more convenient for buyers and sellers.

Technology continues to change the way real estate transactions happen, giving clients more flexibility throughout the process.

Thinking about buying or selling in Bloomington Normal? I’m here to help make the process as smooth as possible!

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🌬️ Homeowner Hack: Check Your Ceiling Fan DirectionDid you know your ceiling fan has a summer and winter setting? 👀A qui...
08/24/2026

🌬️ Homeowner Hack: Check Your Ceiling Fan Direction

Did you know your ceiling fan has a summer and winter setting? 👀

A quick flip of the direction switch can help your fan work *with* the season instead of against it. Counterclockwise helps create a cooling breeze, while clockwise helps circulate warm air back down into the room.

It’s a tiny switch that’s easy to forget, but once you know it, you’ll never look at your ceiling fan the same way. 😉🏡

There’s a lot of paperwork involved in buying a home, and you’re not expected to know it all. If something doesn’t make ...
08/21/2026

There’s a lot of paperwork involved in buying a home, and you’re not expected to know it all. If something doesn’t make sense, ask! Taking the time to understand what you’re signing can make the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.

🏡 Real Estate Rundown: Open House or Private Showing?Both have their advantages! Open houses are a great way to tour a h...
08/19/2026

🏡 Real Estate Rundown: Open House or Private Showing?

Both have their advantages! Open houses are a great way to tour a home casually and get a feel for the space, while private showings give buyers more time to ask questions, take a closer look, and focus on what matters most to them.

Whether you're browsing or ready to make an offer, having a realtor by your side can help you make the most of every showing.

Thinking about buying in Bloomington-Normal? Let’s find the right home for you!

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MONDAY • MYTH MONDAY 🏡Myth:You need perfect credit to buy a home.Reality: You don't necessarily need a perfect credit sc...
08/17/2026

MONDAY • MYTH MONDAY 🏡

Myth:You need perfect credit to buy a home.

Reality: You don't necessarily need a perfect credit score to become a homeowner. Different loan programs have different requirements, and your credit score is just one part of the bigger financial picture.

If buying a home is on your mind, don't count yourself out before exploring your options. 🤍

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Real estate term to know: Contingent vs. Pending 🏡Ever wonder what the difference is when you see a home listed as “cont...
08/14/2026

Real estate term to know: Contingent vs. Pending 🏡

Ever wonder what the difference is when you see a home listed as “contingent” or “pending”?

These terms can tell you a lot about where a home is in the buying process. Save this post for the next time you’re browsing listings!

Have questions about buying or selling?
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🏡 Real Estate Rundown: Contingencies Are BackAs the market becomes more balanced, buyers are once again using contingenc...
08/12/2026

🏡 Real Estate Rundown: Contingencies Are Back

As the market becomes more balanced, buyers are once again using contingencies for things like financing and home inspections. These protections can give buyers more confidence while making one of the biggest purchases of their lives.

Every offer is different, and having the right strategy matters. Thinking about buying in Bloomington-Normal? Let’s talk about what options may make sense for you!

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REAL TALK MONDAY 🗣️Let's Talk About... Home InspectionsA home inspection doesn't have to mean the deal is falling apart....
08/10/2026

REAL TALK MONDAY 🗣️
Let's Talk About... Home Inspections

A home inspection doesn't have to mean the deal is falling apart. 🏡

Inspections are there to help buyers understand the condition of the home and give both sides an opportunity to address issues that come up.

Not every inspection finding needs to become a deal breaker. Having the right guidance can make all the difference when deciding what matters and how to move forward.

Have questions about the inspection process? I'd love to help.

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There's no rule that says you have to offer the asking price. In fact, depending on the market, offering below asking ma...
08/07/2026

There's no rule that says you have to offer the asking price. In fact, depending on the market, offering below asking may be completely reasonable. The key is understanding what's happening in your local market and making an informed offer.

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