Molly Mandel: Sugar, Spice and Real Estate Advice

09/04/2025

🏈 It’s the first day of FOOTBALL and that can only mean ONE thing…

Cowboys are going to get themselves a win!

Oooooh, is that not what you were thinking as well? 🫣

Let’s try that again.

It means 🍁 Fall is almost here and temperatures will be starting to cool off. Means you might be thinking about clearing out that coat closet. Silently cursing over that ONE coat she only wore once before she decided she didn’t need a coat.

🧥That is where I come in! The Annual Coat Drive is right around the corner and I have big goals this year.

This year, I will be doing Porch Pick Ups only and then hosting a big ole “thank you” party to all my people that donate later in the year!

🧥Coat Drive starts September 10 and goes until October 31.
🧥All coats be donated to The American Cancer Foundation.
🧥Thank You party is on Saturday, November 22.

Link to sign up for porch pick up is in the comments! ❤️

06/07/2025

Hi All!
Here is the map for the Land Park Garage Sale today! The link for the list is in the comments. Happy Shopping!!

Annual Land Park Garage Sale 2025

11/13/2024

It’s not the same market as it was 4 years ago. (Heck, it isn’t the market it was 4 months ago).

Gone are the days where buyers will see a home online and throw their offer in the ring on day 2 before they have even seen the home just so they can compete with the other 18 offers.

Buyers have questions. And they aren’t going to jump all in without knowing some of the answers, analyzing what they know, crunching numbers, and feeling confident with the information they have.

As a seller (and as your agent) it will go a long way in building trust, creating a relationship and… getting offers … if we can help to answer those questions thoroughly.

Use this post (and a consult with me) to gather all the information a buyer will want to know about your home before you list. It will allow for a much smoother listing period, better open houses, quicker offers, and an overall better experience.

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10/30/2024

We are SO close to my goal of 100 coats!

Remember, I can do porch pick ups to make it as easy as possible for you to donate.

Or even better… come to the event on Sunday, November 10th at Hop Gardens in Curtis Park.
I will be there from 2:00 to 4:00 collecting coats and buying drinks.

Hop Gardens is an amazing place to bring the family, spend the afternoon and have some fun. I would LOVE to see you there!

Use the link in the comments to RSVP or sign up for the porch pick up!

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10/16/2024

Okay, okay… there is more to winning a bidding war than “girl power” - but you gotta love this trophy.

Going up against multiple offers can be stressful and the hard truth is that sometimes you aren’t going to win.

But to put your best foot forward - follow these steps.

1. Be ready. Be pre-approved. Be ready to pull the trigger even if it’s your first home you see. And be ready to do it quickly.

2. Assume you are not going to know EVERYTHING about the home before submitting. Unless there are inspections already attached to the house (love it when this happens)… you will need to rely on your inspection period to get all the details. Don’t worry - your trusted agent will never remove any contingencies until you feel good and comfortable with having all of the details.

3. Don’t play hard ball. If you are going to up against multiple offers, there may or may not very room for counters or back and forth negotiations. The worst thing in the world? Losing out on your dream home to another offer when you WOULD HAVE and COULD HAVE gone higher… but chose to play it safe.

4. Communication. Be sure your agent is communicating with the other agent. Finding out as much as possible about what the seller is looking for and needing. Use this information when writing up your offer. Appeal to the seller!

BONUS TIP?
Call me. Let me win you your dream home. ❤️

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10/09/2024

It took me 13 of our 27 coats collected so far to make that heart.

Guess how many coats it takes to make one person warm this winter?

One.

What if everyone gave just that one? Think of what we could do and how many we could help.

I have 27 coats so far. My goal is to walk away from this drive with 100. We have got this.

Use the link in the comments. I can pick the costs off your porch OR you can bring them to Hop Gardens on Sunday, November 10th from 2:00-4:00. Bring a coat, get a free drink.

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10/02/2024

🎶The coats get donated one by one, hurray, hurray… yes the coats get donated one by one… hurray, hurray!🎶

If you weren’t reading that to the melody of “Ants go Marching” - please go back up and SING it again.

Or, just start finding those coats! Gently used or new coats. All sizes. All styles. I’ll take them!

Register for a front door pick up or come to the Donation Event on Sunday, November 10th from 2:00 - 4:00 at Hop Gardens in Curtis Park!

Bring a coat (or 10) and get a free drink.

Let’s keep a few extra people warm this season!

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09/24/2024

Coats, coats, and more coats!

I have my bins ready.
My drink tickets ordered.
And my car emptied and ready to fill with coats. (Okay, as emptied as it can be… I have four kids, work in real estate and coach soccer).

All you have to do is find those coats you don’t need or want and donate!

There is a porch pick up option where I will come right to your door and grab the coats!
OR, if you can make it… come to on November 10 from 2:00-4:00. Bring a coat to donate and get a free drink.

Use the link in comments to pick an option.

Let’s keep a few extra people warm this winter. ❤️

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09/18/2024

Interest rates have dipped.
The weather is cooling.
Football is back.

And… your dream home is waiting for you.

Come and check out these two homes this weekend.

Each offers its own unique updates, styles and details. Both are in Elk Grove Unified School District.

Message me for all of the details!

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09/04/2024

I cannot tell you how many times I have walked into a home with my buyers and have been hit with a smell.

Now, sometimes the smell is something incredibly pleasant and it makes us want to stay, see the home, and subconsciously like the house even more!

Aaaaaand, other times the smell is one that finds our senses and makes us immediately cringe and wonder what exactly had been smoked, died, or is rotting in the next room over. From that point on, it does not matter how beautiful the home is or how much the buyer was previously interested in it. The smell will kill the deal.

Sellers, don’t let your house be THAT house. Follow my tips above and let’s get your house ready to sell!

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08/13/2024

Hold the phone …

Look there are some people out there that can walk into a room and immediately see what corner needs a green indoor plant, what color carpet would be perfect for the room, and at exactly what angle the couch should be.

I am NOT that person. I’m the “Pinterest fail” person. I just don’t see the big picture when it comes to home decorating and design.

Probably one reason why I absolutely LOVE showing homes. (Hello- endless home decor ideas right at my daily job!)

If you are anything like me… you have GOT to try these ideas. Talk about rabbit holes.

No really. Block out a few hours. It’s going to be fun and it’s going to be all the ideas!

And then screen shot some of the things that you create online for your own home! (So the rest of us “non-creative” folk can get even more ideas!)

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