Homes With Patience

05/26/2026

Sellers cannot just hire anyone to complete repairs on a home. Repairs are expected to be completed in a good and workmanlike manner, and the property should not be left in worse condition than when you originally viewed it or went under contract.

This is information every home buyer should know before getting to the closing table.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Maryland, DC or North Carolina, I’d love to help guide you through the process.

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Patience Swamotz
(609) 498-2880
Real Estate Agent
Brokered by: KW Innovate & KW Realty Centre

Sellers cannot just hire anyone to complete negotiated repairs on a home. Repairs are expected to be completed in a good and workmanlike manner, and the prop...

05/15/2026

Investor purchase: My investor client provided me the numbers he needed to make it a profitable investment. I listened, we strategized and then executed 🎯. We closed at $20k under asking for this deal and the home was already move in ready. Can you say needle in a haystack?? 🤑🤑. I’m extremely grateful for clients who trust me to facilitate property acquisition for their investment portfolio. I understand investing, I under positive cash flow. I understand real estate strategies 😎

Sale of Primary: I’m so extremely happy that my sellers were able to close this chapter out on great terms. Satisfactory results = Satisfied clients

If you’re looking for a knowledgeable realtor to assist with your home purchase, list & sell your home or help increase your investment portfolio, I’d be happy to help!

Send me a DM or comment HOME below 👇

Serving 📍 MD, 📍 NC & 📍 DC

🌟 Book A Consultation Here 👉 https://patienceswamotz.kw.com

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Patience Swamotz
Real Estate Agent
(609) 498-2880
KW Realty Centre | KW Innovate

05/14/2026

Military families, this is one of those things that can easily get overlooked during the home buying or selling process 👀

If you’re active duty and planning to use a POA (Power of Attorney) because you’ll be deployed, in the field, or unable to attend closing, make sure your spouse or trusted individual is prepared ahead of time.

Many people don’t realize that the closing attorney or title company may require an “Alive & Well” confirmation from Command before closing can move forward.

A little preparation now can help prevent delays later.

Save this post for future reference and share it with another active duty military family 🇺🇸

Serving 📍 MD📍 NC & 📍 DC

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Patience Swamotz
Real Estate Agent
(609) 498-2880
KW Realty Centre | KW Innovate

Patience Swamotz
Realtor
(609) 498-2880
KW Realty Centre | KW Innovate

05/06/2026

A lot of buyers don’t realize this 👀

If you’re trying to qualify for a mortgage using TWO full time jobs, lenders typically want to see that you’ve been working both jobs consistently at the same time for at least 24 months.

If you’re shy of that two-year mark, the lender may default to using just ONE source of income rather than both when qualifying you for the loan.

That’s why talking to a lender early is so important. What you make on paper and what can actually be used for qualification can sometimes be two different things 🏡

Every scenario is different and some loan programs may allow exceptions, but consistency is huge in lending. Always make sure you know your numbers before falling in love with a home. My DM is open to All real estate questions

Patience Swamotz
Real Estate Agent
(609) 498-2880
KW Realty Centre | KW Innovate

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04/28/2026

If you needed a reminder… it’s okay to pause, reset, and come back stronger 🤍
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Also, Find a great support system that will show up when you need it the most. 💋 Love You Guys, Let’s Goooo 🏆

03/13/2026

3 homes closed in the past 3 weeks! 🎉🏡
Every transaction had its own story, its own challenges, and its own strategy.

🏡 200 Honey Ct. Jacksonville, NC
These sellers were referred to me by their neighbor whose home I previously sold. Their home had actually been listed with another agent for 6 months without selling. At one point they were even considering renting it out after it sat for so long. Their neighbor reassured them that I would get the job done.

Because time had already been lost, I knew we had to be strategic. I reached out to another incredible agent, Danita, and asked if she’d partner with me on this one. Two heads are always better than one. Every week we adjusted the strategy and marketing until the home finally went under contract after 42 days. It was definitely a journey, but we got it done 🙌🏽

Huge thank you to my co-listing agent Danita Ensley and our amazing sellers for trusting the process.

🏡 429 Caldwell Loop, Jacksonville, NC
I represented an investor buyer on this one. The numbers were tight, but we didn’t shy away from negotiating 💪🏽🤪

After two rejected offers on other properties, we got a little more strategic with this one. The home was in a GREAT location and listed at $198K. We went in $21K under askingand used a unique approach with the offer that ultimately got it accepted (still in disbelief we got this one at that price).

Another property to their investment portfolio 📈 🙌

🏡 216 Browns Ferry Rd. Jacksonville, NC
This active duty buyer was referred to me by another realtor. What I didn’t know until reading the review later was that the referring agent interviewed close to 100 realtors before selecting me. What an honor 🙏🏽

With collaborative efforts from everyone involved, we got this one to the closing table. I’m incredibly thankful for my clients and the trust they place in me.

If you’re looking to buy or sell in Maryland or North Carolina, give me a call. I’d love to help guide you through the process.

Patience Swamotz
Real Estate Agent
KW| Innovate
(609) 498-2880

03/03/2026

I keep hearing the same three things from buyers in Frederick right now.

“Prices are dropping.”
“Homes are sitting forever.”
“I can lowball and win.”

Let’s slow that down.

Are prices softening in certain pockets? Yes.
Are we seeing longer days on market compared to the frenzy years? Also yes.

But that does not mean the market is collapsing.

Price adjustments are happening mostly on homes that were overpriced to begin with. Well positioned homes are still selling close to list. And homes are sitting longer because buyers are more cautious, not because sellers are desperate.

That distinction matters.

A stabilizing market creates opportunity, but only for buyers who move strategically.

Lowballing without context can cost you the house.
Waiting for a crash that may not come can cost you time and leverage.
Assuming every seller is panicking can cost you credibility.

It is a market for smart negotiation and understanding the numbers.

If you want to talk through what this looks like in your price range, send me a message.

Patience Swamotz
(609) 498-2880
Keller Williams Realty Centre
Real Estate Agent

02/26/2026

I can just scream 🙌🤩The Home Buyer Blueprint tonight was a success and I’m so grateful! 🏡✨

We had about 10 attendees, great engagement, and thoughtful questions about down payment assistance 💰, financing, inspections 🔎, and what to realistically expect during the process.

I love educating from all angles, so having a lender and a home inspector join me made it even more powerful. Huge thank you to my lender partner Jodi-Kaye Wade-Ayeni for breaking down the financing side and to Springirth Home Inspection Services for sharing key insight on inspections 🛠️.

If you’d like to talk through your situation, whether you’re buying your first home or thinking about investing 📈, send me a message. I’m always happy to connect one-on-one.

Missed this one? No worries. Reach out with your questions. I’ve got you. 🤍

Patience Swamotz
Real Estate Agent
(609) 498-2880
Licensed in Maryland & North Carolina

02/18/2026

🏡✨ Webinar in 1 week! ✨🏡

If buying a home feels overwhelming (or you’re ready to start investing but don’t know where to begin), this is for you.

✅ The Home Buyer Blueprint: For First-Time Buyers + Investors
We’re breaking down the process step-by-step so you can move with clarity and confidence.

What we’ll cover:
• How to prepare financially + avoid common mistakes
• Loan options (including programs that may reduce upfront costs)
• What lenders actually look for (credit, income, assets, DTI)
• Investor basics + how to think about your first deal
• Live Q&A so you can get your questions answered

🎟️ Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-home-buyer-blueprint-for-first-time-buyers-investors-tickets-1981907962066?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawP1ts5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFubmFWN25UNkRJQktDOHJuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpKnJmQQoEmf7Z2Ua4gzTWEiXQINstfVcCxwIvoaEqqNo3P6JYPPIEOCgJmI_aem_YbVv7JTttvD00Rjmmr0p_g

🙏 Please share with your friends, family, colleagues, and anyone who’s been saying “I want to buy, but I don’t know where to start.”

Co-Host: Jodi-Kaye Wade-Ayeni

02/18/2026

🗣️ Someone tip off the US Government and notify them that we need to be hired for foreign negotiations because this deal we negotiated for this property is one ☝🏾 of a lifetime! I still can’t believe we pulled this one off! Congratulations to my buyer for the excellent team collaboration in getting this one under contract. I can’t share the details just yet but just know that our resumes are now up for bid 🙌

If you’re looking to buy, sell or invest, give me a shout!

Patience Swamotz
(609) 498-2880
Keller Williams Innovate
Real Estate Agent

02/13/2026

This is what a Friday in real estate looks like 👇🏾

9:00 AM – Negotiated offer terms for my investor client 🤞

10:00 AM – Signed a buyer agency agreement and officially onboarded a new client🔥

10:30 AM – Email correspondence with the builder and my NC client who’s currently under contract on a new build.

10:38 AM – Got the call that a referral I sent to my NJ partner is officially UNDER CONTRACT 🙌🏾 Love when teamwork pays off.

11:00 AM – Buyer consultation executed. Goals discussed and connected with a lender partner

11:18 AM- Recieved Referral from NJ Partner

12:00 PM – Follow-up emails and knocking out backend tasks.

1:00 PM – Connected a buyer looking to purchase with one of my trusted lender partners in Minnesota.

And the day isn’t even over yet. Still plenty on the to-do list… but I wouldn’t trade this for anything.

Squeezing lunch in where I can 😅

I genuinely love what I do. 💛