Shelly Borota, Realtor

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

New Listing in Lost Nation! Affordable, efficient and low maintenance!

✅ 2 bedrooms
✅ 1 bath
✅ Zero Step Entry
✅ Main Floor Laundry
✅ 1 car attached garage

https://shellyborota.ruhlhomes.com/p/301-Church-Avenue-Lost-Nation-IA-52254/dmgid_187213961

06/03/2026

When’s the last time you checked how much equity you’ve built? Because the number might surprise you.

In just the past 6 years, the average homeowner has gained over $128,000 just from price growth and making their payments.

That’s money that could help fund your next move or a major life goal.

And if you’ve lived there longer than 6 years, your number could be even higher.

Want to find out? I’m offering a free equity assessment for homeowners in our market right now. Just send me a DM to get started.

06/02/2026

Check out the price improvement on this amazing home in DeWitt!👙❤🏡

https://shellyborota.ruhlhomes.com/p/813-Pleasant-Hill-Drive-DeWitt-IA-52742/dmgid_186865376?oid=211900015&

06/02/2026

Wondering if buyers ever catch a break in this market? Look at this. 39% of sellers say they expect to make concessions this year. That’s up from 30% in 2025.

So, you may have more room to negotiate than you think. Want to know what you can ask for as a buyer? Let’s chat.

06/01/2026

Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip staging.

With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help yours stand out counts. And while staging costs vary, whatever you spend could pay you back big time.

For example, if you invest the typical $4k for mid-level staging on a $400k home, that can turn into roughly $18k in added value when you sell.

That gives you the potential to net about $14k more at closing – about a 350% return on your investment.

But staging doesn’t have to mean hiring a full crew. There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to virtual staging to simple DIY updates.

DM me if you're getting ready to sell and let's talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and your budget.

05/31/2026

I am not saying you have to love every finish… but you should make sure the bones make sense. Paint changes. Fixtures change. A layout that does not work usually stays that way. When you walk into a home, what do you notice first, the finishes or the layout?

05/30/2026

The biggest pricing mistakes sellers make happen before the listing ever goes live. It usually starts with the wrong question. How high can we go?

Instead of: How will buyers compare this to everything else they’re seeing right now? Because buyers do not evaluate a home in isolation. They are comparing it instantly to every other option in that price range. And the first impression that creates often decides whether the listing builds momentum or starts chasing the market.

Pricing is not just a number. It’s the strategy behind the entire sale.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the buyer of this great and affordable condo in Bettendorf! Location! Location! Location! Enjoy your new place!!

https://shellyborota.ruhlhomes.com/p/4195-Fairview-Drive-Bettendorf-IA-52722/dmgid_184784792?oid=211900015&