Tami Medina-Bache Real Estate

03/04/2024

USEFUL TIP: Work With an Experienced Agent
According to recent data from HomeLight, the top performing 5% of real estate agents across the U.S. often earn their clients up to a 10% higher sale price than the average real estate agent. Nest agents consistently outperform the competition. Contact me today to discover Nest’s unique way of working with clients and how we can help you maximize the value of your home.

02/26/2024

USEFUL TIP: Spring Selling on the Horizon
Whether you are prepping to sell or recently invested in a new nest, now is the ideal time to plan for spring maintenance. Many contractors and landscapers are already booked up, so tap into the power of referrals from your local Nest agent. Some improvements are more important than others. Take the time to prioritize in both time and budget for which projects can wait, and which ones definitely should not. Homes sold from December 21st to March 21st stay closest to the original asking price and spend the fewest days on the market.

02/09/2024

USEFUL TIP: Sleep Around All Areas of Your Home
Sleep in different parts of your home from time to time. You’ll hear different noises at night, perhaps detecting an unknown critter problem, or rattling shingles. Also use all of your bathrooms and sinks occasionally. You’ll pick up on any potential leaks or maintenance issues before they become major, or before you list your home. Doing your own pre-inspection inspection can put you in a better bargaining position.

02/01/2024

USEFUL TIP: Price Vs. Value...What's the Difference?
Value and price are very different things, although both are important to consider when looking for a home. Buyers needs to keep value and price in mind, but separate. Home value is what the data says the property should be worth, but the actual price is what a ready, willing, and able buyer is willing to pay—and what a non-distressed seller is willing to accept. Price may be contextualized by data, especially the first two weeks a house is on the market, but it can be driven by emotions and external timelines. To a buyer, price is the monthly payment and the funds needed at closing, but more important are the intangibles that come with home ownership, such as the value of knowing that a landlord won’t sell your house and leave you searching for a new place to live, and the value of knowing that upgrades benefit you in years of enjoyment as well as increased equity. For those with children, knowing there is greater stability for schools. A checklist of price comparisons and cost/benefit analysis cannot truly show the value of home ownership. Interested in learning more about these nuances? Send me a message!

01/23/2024

USEFUL TIP: New Year's Resolution for Your Home
We are usually focused on resolutions for our own personal growth, but what if we set some new year’s resolutions for our homes? Just like in our personal lives, sometimes the smallest incremental changes are the most important. Items like increasing your home’s insulation through caulking and weatherstripping; cleaning and maintaining gutters; and making additional principal payments on your mortgage are all great places to start the new year off right! Contact me for even more home resolutions that will add to your bottom line when you decide to sell!

01/09/2024

USEFUL TIP: Don't Be Afraid to Add Some Color to Your Bedrooms
According to research by Zillow, unlike your front door and kitchen cabinets, a primary bedroom's paint color has no effect on your home's selling price. So feel free to liven up your bedroom with a bit of color! Go bold with dark jewel tones that create a cozy feeling for cold winter months.

09/04/2023

08/30/2023

We ask the agents and brokers of Nest Realty to share their preferences when it comes to styling their homes.

08/23/2023

Coastal will forever be my favorite

In this coastal chic beach home, Michele Johnson and her team were able to transform a dark and dated home into a fresh, clean, relaxing, and surprisingly family friendly retreat.