Lyz Martin, Realtor

01/28/2024

Ain’t that the truth! 🤣

01/27/2024

Thinking about real estate (shocker, I know) and how it truly matters who you have in your corner. Regardless of buying or selling, you need someone who feels confident to explore ideas you or the other party may not have considered.
Someone who cares about the outcome, not just the commission check. I’m reflecting back on all of negotiating skills I have gained over the past 17 years. This is outside my real estate career. I have advocated and negotiated everything from healthcare contracts, state employee contracts, ADA accommodations, FMLA, resignations, retirements, first union contracts, wages, etc. So many of my skills that I have learned through almost two decades as a Union Rep/Business Agent have transferred beautifully to my real estate career. I often find myself pouring everything I have in my work in order to get my clients the best deal possible. This doesn’t always mean money. Sometimes it’s additional time to close to wrap up a few personal things on their end, sometimes it’s closing as soon as possible to bring a terminal ill parent home to finish out their days with family, sometimes it‘s emotionally supporting the wife who is desperately trying to find the perfect home (solo) for her family as she anxiously waits for her husband to come home from military leave. There’s times where I am the “bad guy” and put my foot down & not allow someone to walk all over my client. Other times, I’m on the phone for hours listening as a client pours their heart out about why they need to sell their home. No matter what the situation is, once I have determined that I want to work with someone, I don’t stop until we have the best outcome. There’s so much more to closing deals as an agent. To me, it’s about truly representing someone and utilizing every single skill you have to ensure they are well taken care of. I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I love for both my careers. Huge thank you to all of the amazing people on here who have trusted me through the process. 🖤 miigwech🪶

01/19/2024

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01/18/2024

Hey friends! Hoping you all are staying warm out there!! A little reminder to keep an eye and ear out for your HVAC system. Don’t be stuck in the cold.🥶

01/18/2024

If you’re not sure where to start but want to make 2024 the year you become a homeowner, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to chat through ways to prep for that dream and come up with a good game plan to make it happen! 😁💕

01/17/2024

For those who have reached out and asking my opinion on a second home/cabin. This captures my thoughts. Happy house hunting! 🏠🖤

01/17/2024

This is so true. I don’t know how many times I wrap up one task, one job, one more thing just to jump right into the next challenge. Hell, sometimes I don’t even wait to finish one before starting another. 😁🤘🏽

01/17/2024

Little nugget of knowledge for today:)

01/11/2024

Fun fact about me: I love the smell of fresh paint and brand new carpet. I know this new construction house in C**n Rapids is smelling exactly like that. 😂 So fresh & so clean! Message for a private showing. 🏡

For Sale in C**n Rapids: Three Level Split single family built in 2023 with 3 beds, 3 baths, and 2079 sqft on 0.06 acres. 11118 Cottonwood Street NW, C**n Rapids, MN 55448. MLS # 6474449. View 20 photos and MLS listing details at TheMLSonline.com.

01/11/2024

I’ve been seeing this more and more than last few years. You really don’t know unless you try. Take the chance! You never know, maybe this is the year you start a fresh new chapter in your new home. 💕🏡

01/10/2024

🚩 🚩🚩Ok, I know some of you love running into red flags, but I’m here to tell you sometimes you have to RUN the opposite way! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️
I’ve talked some clients out of houses that I know I would NEVER trust to be sold. I’m thankful they trusted me because it was NOT the one. 🚫🚫🚫

01/09/2024

Not sure what your home is worth in this market but curious? DM and I am happy to chat through any improvements or schedule time to pop by and see them for myself. 😄