Country Roads Realty

Country Roads Realty Listing and Selling properties in Wayne County, Illinois and surrounding areas. Proud to offer 100+ years of combined real estate experience!

Jessica McCleary,Designated Managing Broker/Owner

05/29/2026

🚨 PRICE REDUCED – MOTIVATED SELLER! 🚨402 1/2 NW 7th St, Fairfield, IL

This adorable 2 bedroom cottage just got another price drop and is now priced at ONLY $68,000! 🏡💥

Fresh paint throughout, all new flooring, updated light fixtures, and a beautiful new epoxy kitchen countertop make this efficient little home move-in ready and full of charm!

Seller says: “GET IT SOLD!” 👀
If you’ve been looking for an affordable home with updates already done, this could be the one!

📞 Don’t wait — schedule your showing today before someone else grabs this deal!

https://countryroadsrealty.net/property/for-sale/402-1-2-nw-7th-street-fairfield-illinois/
📞 Country Roads Realty – 618-842-7653
🌐 Countryroadsrealty.net
📍 506 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL
Jessica McCleary - Designated Managing Broker 618-237-1222
Amber Cline – Broker 618-599-5502
Roderick Vaughn – Managing Broker 618-516-1149
Judy Read – Broker 618-516-3413
Terry Weedman – Managing Broker 618-516-1178
Jeana Shelton – Broker 618-214-5514
Equal Housing Opportunity

🏡 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 8 🤫The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…If you’ve ever gone house hunting… ch...
05/29/2026

🏡 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 8 🤫
The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…
If you’ve ever gone house hunting… chances are you’ve said at least one of these. 😂

“We can just paint…”
“The pictures looked bigger online…”
“This one has potential…”
“Wait… can we go back and look at the first one again?” 👀

After enough showings, you start to realize buyers have a few phrases they all seem to say—every single time.

And honestly? That’s part of what makes house hunting so fun.

Today’s post is a little too real… and we’re guessing you’ll recognize a few of these immediately. 😅

👇 Tell us…

What’s something YOU said while house hunting… or something you ALWAYS notice the second you walk into a home?

🏡 GREAT HOME AT AN UBEATABLE PRICE!| 103 W King Street, Fairfield, IL 🏡This one checks all the boxes! ✨✔️ 4 Bedrooms✔️ 2...
05/28/2026

🏡 GREAT HOME AT AN UBEATABLE PRICE!| 103 W King Street, Fairfield, IL 🏡
This one checks all the boxes! ✨

✔️ 4 Bedrooms
✔️ 2 Bathrooms
✔️ Split Floor Plan
✔️ Spacious Eat-In Kitchen
✔️ 2-Car Detached Garage
✔️ Fenced Backyard + Deck
✔️ New Roof on House & Garage (2021)

Conveniently located and just a short walk to local amenities, this home offers space, comfort, and a layout that just makes sense. Whether you need room to spread out, entertain, or simply enjoy a backyard evening on the deck… this one is worth a look!

📍 103 W King Street, Fairfield, IL
💲 $105,000

📞 Call Country Roads Realty today to schedule your showing!
618-842-SOLD

https://countryroadsrealty.net/property/single-family/103-w-king-street-fairfield-il/

🌐 countryroadsrealty.net
📍 506 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL
Jessica McCleary - Designated Managing Broker 618-237-1222
Amber Cline – Broker 618-599-5502
Roderick Vaughn – Managing Broker 618-516-1149
Judy Read – Broker 618-516-3413
Terry Weedman – Managing Broker 618-516-1178
Jeana Shelton – Broker 618-214-5514
Equal Housing Opportunity

🚩 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 7 🤫The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…Here’s a little real estate truth bom...
05/28/2026

🚩 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 7 🤫The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…
Here’s a little real estate truth bomb: Sometimes a home gets overlooked before buyers ever step through the front door.

Not because it’s a bad house.
Not because it doesn’t have potential.
But because of the little things that shape a buyer’s first impression before they even schedule a showing.

Things like:
📸 dark or blurry listing photos
💸 pricing too high for the market
📦 too much clutter in the pictures
🧽 strong odors or a home that doesn’t feel clean
🌿 overgrown landscaping or weak curb appeal

And sometimes it’s the tiniest details…

Burned-out light bulbs.
Missing listing information.
A room that feels dark online.
Or the fact that there are somehow 27 photos of the garage… but none of the bathroom. 😅

The good news?

Most of these things are fixable—and often without spending a fortune.

A few thoughtful changes before listing can make a HUGE difference in how buyers respond to your home online… and in person.

Today’s Country Roads Confidential is all about the common things that can hurt a listing right off the bat—and what sellers can do to avoid them.

👇 Tell us…

What’s the first thing YOU notice when looking at homes online?
The photos? The price? The kitchen? The curb appeal?

We’re curious 👀🏡

🚧 SALE PENDING! 8.43 acres of commercial ground in Bonnie, IL is under contract! The real estate market is heating up ri...
05/27/2026

🚧 SALE PENDING! 8.43 acres of commercial ground in Bonnie, IL is under contract! The real estate market is heating up right along with the weather. Ready to make a move? Call Country Roads Realty today!
📞 Country Roads Realty – 618-842-7653
🌐 countryroadsrealty.net
📍 506 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL
Jessica McCleary - Designated Managing Broker 618-237-1222
Amber Cline – Broker 618-599-5502
Roderick Vaughn – Managing Broker 618-516-1149
Judy Read – Broker 618-516-3413
Terry Weedman – Managing Broker 618-516-1178
Jeana Shelton – Broker 618-214-5514
Equal Housing Opportunity

🏠 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 6 🤫The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…Thinking about selling soon?Before yo...
05/27/2026

🏠 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 6 🤫
The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…

Thinking about selling soon?

Before you start tearing out cabinets, replacing countertops, or panic-buying shrubs… pause right there. 🔨😅

One of the biggest misconceptions we see from sellers is:
“We have to update EVERYTHING before we list.”

And honestly? Most of the time… you really don’t.

We’ve seen homeowners spend thousands getting ready to sell—only to focus on things buyers barely notice… while the simple stuff they do notice gets overlooked.

A few places sellers often spend money they don’t need to:

💸 Replacing perfectly good appliances just because they aren’t brand new
💸 Installing expensive landscaping right before listing
💸 Repainting entire rooms because of a trend that’s already on its way out
💸 Custom built-ins or super personalized upgrades that only fit one taste
💸 Fancy staging décor purchased just for listing photos
💸 Replacing carpet that could’ve been professionally cleaned instead

Sometimes a deep clean, decluttering, fresh mulch, a few touch-ups, and brighter lighting can do FAR more than a full remodel.

Buyers tend to remember:
✨ clean
✨ bright
✨ well-maintained
✨ move-in ready feeling

…more than whether you installed the newest faucet or quartz countertop last month.

The goal isn’t to make your home perfect.

The goal is to make buyers feel at home the second they walk through the door.

That’s why getting advice before starting projects can save you a ton of money—and maybe a few headaches too. 😉

👇 Tell us…If you were getting your home ready to sell tomorrow… what project would you be tempted to start first?
Kitchen? Paint? Landscaping? Something else?

🚩 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 5 🤫The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…Let’s talk Buyer Red Flags. 👀Not ever...
05/26/2026

🚩 COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 5 🤫
The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…
Let’s talk Buyer Red Flags. 👀

Not every little quirk in a house is a problem… but sometimes a home drops a few clues that deserve a second look.

A freshly painted patch on just ONE ceiling tile…
Five plug-in air fresheners working overtime…
Photos online that somehow skip the basement and one of the bathrooms… 😅

Maybe it’s nothing…or maybe it’s worth asking a few more questions.

A few more red flags buyers should keep an eye out for:

🚩 Locked doors during a showing
If a room is “not available to see right now”… your curiosity should probably go up, not down.

🚩 Rugs placed in oddly specific spots
Sometimes they’re décor. Sometimes… they’re hiding something.

🚩 Cracks over doors or windows
Could be normal settling. Could be more. Always worth noting.

🚩 A room that feels WAY colder or hotter than the rest of the house. Your feet notice things before your eyes do sometimes.

🚩 Listing photos with 27 pictures of the backyard… and none of the bathroom
We all know what that usually means. 😂

The truth is… homes don’t have to be perfect. Every home has quirks.

The key is knowing the difference between:
✔ character
✔ cosmetic updates
and
⚠ things that could turn into expensive surprises later.

That’s part of what we’re here for — helping buyers look past the paint colors and staging and notice the details that matter.

Now tell us…

What’s the biggest red flag YOU’ve ever spotted while house hunting? 👇🏡

📞 Country Roads Realty – 618-842-7653
🌐 countryroadsrealty.net
📍 506 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL
Jessica McCleary - Designated Managing Broker 618-237-1222
Amber Cline – Broker 618-599-5502
Roderick Vaughn – Managing Broker 618-516-1149
Judy Read – Broker 618-516-3413
Terry Weedman – Managing Broker 618-516-1178
Jeana Shelton – Broker 618-214-5514

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their courag...
05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We’ll be back on Tuesday, ready to help you with all your real estate needs!

Whether you’re spending the day reflecting or enjoying time with family, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

We Go the Extra Mile to Take You Home.

COUNTRY ROADS REALTY
📍 506 W Main St, Fairfield, IL
📞 (618) 842-7653
🌐 https://countryroadsrealty.net

🏚️ COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 4 🤫The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…Somewhere along the way, HGTV convin...
05/24/2026

🏚️ COUNTRY ROADS CONFIDENTIAL — DAY 4 🤫
The stuff nobody tells you about real estate…
Somewhere along the way, HGTV convinced us that every renovation is:
✨ fast
✨ easy
✨ affordable
✨ and completed with adorable music playing in the background.

Meanwhile in the real world…

One “small project” somehow turns into:
🔨 three contractor quotes
💸 seven unexpected expenses
a surprise issue hiding behind the drywall
🛒 and a permanent parking spot at Lowe’s.

And let’s just all agree that Pinterest has wildly overestimated our DIY abilities at least once. 😂

The truth is, renovation projects can absolutely transform a home and be completely worth the effort. But they also require patience, flexibility, and usually a little more time and money than people expect going in.

That’s why we always encourage buyers to look beyond the pretty AFTER photos and think honestly about whether they’re ready for the messy middle part too.

Today’s Country Roads Confidential is all about renovation reality — the glamorous… and not-so-glamorous side of fixing up a home. 👀

Now tell us…
What home project made you say:
“Yeah… this is WAY harder than I thought.” 😂

📞 Country Roads Realty – 618-842-7653
🌐 countryroadsrealty.net
📍 506 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL
Jessica McCleary - Designated Managing Broker 618-237-1222
Amber Cline – Broker 618-599-5502
Roderick Vaughn – Managing Broker 618-516-1149
Judy Read – Broker 618-516-3413
Terry Weedman – Managing Broker 618-516-1178
Jeana Shelton – Broker 618-214-5514

05/24/2026

✨🏡 30 Wilson Ave, Albion, IL
Calling all investors, flippers, or buyers looking for a project with potential! This charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom brick cottage sits on a beautifully shaded lot and offers a layout full of possibilities. 🌳
Inside you’ll find:
✔️ A spacious bonus room
✔️ An additional room perfect for an office, dressing room, or possible 2nd bedroom
✔️ Plenty of character and potential to make it your own
Outside features include:
🔨 Storage building
🔨 Additional attached outdoor storage area
🌿 Nice shaded yard for relaxing outdoors
This home needs a little TLC, but with some elbow grease and imagination, it could truly shine again! ✨
$29,900
https://countryroadsrealty.net/.../30-wilson-ave-albion-il/
📞 Country Roads Realty – 618-842-7653
🌐 Countryroadsrealty.net
📍 506 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL
Jessica McCleary - Designated Managing Broker 618-237-1222
Amber Cline – Broker 618-599-5502
Roderick Vaughn – Managing Broker 618-516-1149
Judy Read – Broker 618-516-3413
Terry Weedman – Managing Broker 618-516-1178
Jeana Shelton – Broker 618-214-5514
Equal Housing Opportunity

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Fairfield, IL
62837

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