Eric Venson - Realtor

Eric Venson - Realtor My goal is to make your home buying/selling process as seamless and pleasant as possible.

06/24/2026

Curious what actually happens between “offer accepted” and closing day? Here’s the breakdown most buyers wish they knew sooner.

Most homeowners obsess over their thermostat while running their dryer every day and wondering why the electric bill kee...
06/23/2026

Most homeowners obsess over their thermostat while running their dryer every day and wondering why the electric bill keeps climbing.

Small shifts that add up: Run full loads, not half loads. Clean the lint trap every single cycle (this is also a fire safety thing). Inspect the dryer vent twice a year. Air dry heavy items like jeans and towels in the summer.

If your dryer takes more than 40 minutes to dry a normal load, the vent is likely partially blocked. That is an easy fix and it can save you hundreds on your utility bill this year.

Save this post. Share it with your partner. The laundry room is the easiest place to cut your summer energy bill.

"How the heck do I sell my current home and buy a new one without being homeless for a day?"It is the most common questi...
06/22/2026

"How the heck do I sell my current home and buy a new one without being homeless for a day?"

It is the most common question I hear from homeowners who are ready to move but are not sure how to make the logistics work. Most stay put for another two or three years not because they love their current home, but because they cannot picture how the transition would actually happen.

Here is the truth. Selling and buying on the same day is called a dual move, and it is more common than most people realize. When it is planned correctly, the entire day runs on a timeline. You know where you will be at 7 AM, at noon, at 3 PM, and at dinner. Your belongings have a home. Your financing is coordinated. Your keys are accounted for.

This post breaks down the full day, start to finish. The week of prep. The morning sale. The gap in the middle. The afternoon purchase. What separates a smooth dual move from a nightmare.

Save this for when you are ready. Share it with someone who has been waiting too long to make a move. And send me a message if you want to walk through the timeline for your specific situation.

06/17/2026

Outdoor furniture that survives summer storms, blazing heat, and still looks good next season? It does exist. Here’s what to buy if you’re tired of replacing patio furniture every year.

You missed out on the house. And then you spent the next three weeks looking at homes that did not feel right.Here is wh...
06/16/2026

You missed out on the house. And then you spent the next three weeks looking at homes that did not feel right.

Here is what most buyers do not know. Roughly 15% of pending sales fall through before closing. Inspections, financing, appraisals, cold feet. Deals die all the time.

When they do, the home goes back on the market. Unless someone submitted a backup offer. That buyer skips the bidding war. That buyer closes on the home everyone else thought was gone.

If you have been watching a home go pending before you could act on it, the door is not closed. You just need someone who knows how to structure the move.

Save this post. Send it to anyone house hunting right now. And send me a message if you want to walk through the strategy for a specific property.



This is not the fun June post. But it is the one that matters.If you own a home with a pool, or you are spending the sum...
06/15/2026

This is not the fun June post. But it is the one that matters.

If you own a home with a pool, or you are spending the summer at a home that has one, please take 5 minutes this week to check the basics.

The non-negotiables: Four-sided fencing with a self-closing, self-latching gate. A pool cover or safety net that is actually rated for weight. Life rings or a reaching pole within arm's reach of the water. Designated water watchers at every gathering. Not "everyone is watching." One specific adult whose only job is watching. Rotate every 20 minutes. Swim lessons for every child in the home. ISR lessons if they are under 4.

Drowning does not look like drowning in the movies. It is quiet. There is no splashing. There is no yelling. A child can go under in the time it takes to check your phone.

If this post helps prevent even one tragedy this summer, it's worth sharing. Please take a moment to share it with friends and family.

Every plumber has a story about grease.The homeowner who swore they never poured it down the drain. The family that ran ...
06/14/2026

Every plumber has a story about grease.

The homeowner who swore they never poured it down the drain. The family that ran hot water and dish soap after every time and thought that was enough. The kitchen where years of bacon Sundays added up to a $2,000 pipe replacement.

This post walks through what actually happens inside your pipes, why the hot water trick makes it worse, and how to get rid of grease the right way.

Save it. Share it with anyone who cooks. And send me a message if you are buying or selling this year.

This is one of those maintenance tasks nobody tells you about and nobody does. But it is 15 minutes of work and it can s...
06/13/2026

This is one of those maintenance tasks nobody tells you about and nobody does. But it is 15 minutes of work and it can shave real money off your electric bill.

Refrigerators are the third biggest energy drain in most homes. When the coils get coated in dust, the compressor runs harder and longer. Over a year, that adds up to hundreds of dollars of wasted electricity and a shorter fridge lifespan.

While you are back there, check the door seal. Close the door on a dollar bill. If you can pull the bill out easily, your seal is leaking cold air and it is time to replace it.

Save this post. Put it on your calendar. Your fridge will last longer and your bill will shrink.

Real estate agents have stories. The kind that start with "so this one time at an open house..."Buyers tour with their w...
06/12/2026

Real estate agents have stories. The kind that start with "so this one time at an open house..."

Buyers tour with their whole extended family and wonder why the listing agent remembered them for all the wrong reasons. Sellers leave out their prescription bottles and passports and wonder why things go missing.

Whether you are touring homes or hosting one, the 4 rules in this post will save you from the most common mistakes agents see every weekend.

Save it. Share it. And send me a message if you want the full list.

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