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Jamie Tolbert, Realtor, 2425 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL (2026)

07/24/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome not just one new agent today, but TWO! We are so excited to have Jamie Tolbert, Realtor at Magnolia Real Estate Group!

Jamie brings nearly 10 years of real estate experience and a true passion for helping families find their perfect home. She lives in Corner with her husband of 28 years, Jason, and is a proud mom to Hunter (24), Austin (19), and daughter-in-law Harlee Kate (24).

When she’s not working hard for her clients, you’ll find Jamie soaking up the sun at the beach, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying the great outdoors with her family. She’s also a big fan of football and softball — and she’s always ready to yell ROLL TIDE! 🐘🏈

Help us give Jamie a warm Magnolia welcome!

08/16/2024

So many new changes go into effect on Saturday, August 17th. I know in the past you would just call a REALTOR or your REALTOR you have used over and over again and just pack up and look at the house. That is not the case anymore. These are changes that have to be followed and done correctly. So please be patient as we work through this new process to better serve you, our client!

🏡ATTENTION HOME BUYERS🏡
On August 17th, all buyers currently looking to purchase a home, MUST sign a "Buyer Representation Agreement"- prior to walking into a property.

⭕️ JUST SHOW ME THE HOUSE!!
Starting August 17th, NO REALTOR will be able to unlock a door without you first signing the agreement 🤯 This will be non-negotiable for any person with a Realtor designation.

⭕️ Wait…WHAT DO I HAVE TO SIGN??
The agreement between buyer and Realtor is a Buyers Representation Agreement, the contract between you and that realtor stating you will be using them to buy a home and breaking down the roles, duties and responsibilities owed to you by your agent etc. This form also spells out what broker commission are to be paid by you and/or the seller. Whatever commission is on this agreement is the MAXIMUM commission your broker/agent can receive out of the transaction.

⭕️ I HAVE TO PAY COMMISSION?
Well yes…but actually maybe no… 🤔
With the new NAR ruling going into effect, advertising cooperating broker and buyer broker commissions will now be BANNED on the MLS.
So, now when your agent shows you a home, they may likely not have any idea if they are going to get paid from the transaction. Commissions are always negotiable of course, and there are a number of ways your agent can get paid. By the seller either in the form of direct compensation to Buyer brokerage or as a form of concession/credit to buyer. In some cases, the buyer will be paying the commission for their agent out of pocket and this will be spelled out in the buyer's representation agreement.

⭕️ HIRE A PROFESSIONAL AGENT
Selecting an agent when buying a home is an important decision.
August 17th is approaching a lot of changes will happen behind-the-scenes. This new rule with a buyer representation agreement is just one facet of the NAR ruling which will change the landscape of how real estate is sold in the United States. 🇱🇷

⭕️ ALIGNMENT & COMMUNICATION
Now, more so than ever, aligning yourself with a full-time professional realtor will be vitally important for the success of your home purchase.

So, if you’re looking to buy or sell, lock down an agent that knows what is going on! Give me a call to help through this process!!

Jamie Tolbert, REALTOR
☎️ 205.337.1909
Sweet HOMElife Real Estate

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07/24/2024

Thank you to my friends (clients) for trusting me to help get her dads house SOLD in Warrior and help them purchase a new home in Hayden!!

Thank you to Meredith Logan and her office for a great smooth closing! Thank you Cindy with Alabama Title.

Thank you Darren White for being such a great co-op agent on the purchase of the Hayden home.

Thank you Brandon Snider with Impact Mortgage Group!

Jamie Tolbert
Sweet HOMElife
205.337.1909

06/28/2024

So proud of this young lady!! Haleigh Hopkins bought her first home today at the age of 23!! She was renting and was able to buy the home she was currently renting!! Thank you William and Lori Manning for allowing me to help you all with paperwork to get this deal closed!!

Thank you Meredith Logan’s office for a smooth closing as always!! Thank you Cindy Anderton with Alabama Title for all your help with a quick title turn around! We couldn’t have done it with you all!!

Steven Granter with First Horizon Bank was a great lender to work with!! Thank you it was a pleasure working with you!

Jamie Tolbert
205.337.1909
Sweet HOMElife

06/12/2024

OPEN HOUSE!! Come by this Saturday between 12-2!!
💲💥 PRICE DROP 💥💲

✅ 3 bedrooms
✅ 2 FULL baths
✅ Open floor plan
✅ 1 car garage
✅ NO STEPS one level
✅ Hardwood floors (about a yr old)
✅ Flat yard
✅ Fenced in backyard
So much more to see!!

📍 9357 Hoffman Pl
Warrior, AL 35180
💲239,900

Jamie Tolbert
205.337.1909
Sweet HOMElife

06/06/2024

NEW LISTING!! This cute ONE level house with NO steps is ready for you to mark it home!! 3 bedroom 2 full bath in Smith Glen subdivision. Hardwood floors are only about a year old! Flat fenced in backyard!!

9357 Hoffman Place
Warrior, Al 35180
3 bedrooms
2 FULL baths

Jamie Tolbert
205.337.1909
Sweet HOMElife

03/27/2024

Super busy week in real estate! 1 closing last Thursday, 1 new listing, new listing under contract, and 1 more closing tomorrow! Listing inventory is low and the Spring market is under way! If you or anyone you know are thinking of putting your home on the market please give me a call! Congrats to all my clients!

Jamie Tolbert, REALTOR
Sweet HOMElife
205.33.1909

03/19/2024

Shared from another REALTOR friend! It’s a LONG read but some great info and so true!!!

On the discussion of being a REALTOR® and commissions. So much misinformation I’ve been reading in the news. So much that is not fully understood. One of the problems is that many of us don’t do a good job of informing our clients about what the job actually entails and how hard we fight for them.

Here is what we bring to the table:

The "average" FULL TIME REALTOR’S® earnings last year was $31,900 @ 40+ hours a week. (Notice I wrote full time 40+ hours not 0-20 hours a week) which is well below the living wage. As a REALTOR® they do not get paid a hourly wage or salary and they only get paid if they sell a home and it closes. They can only get paid by broker to broker. As an agent you could work with someone days, weeks, months, or years with no guarantee of a sale ever!

Essentially they wake up each day unemployed going on Job Interviews and they deal with constant rejection. They dedicate time away from family, use our time, gas, pay for babysitters, miss dinner and weekends and rarely take vacations.

They are on 24/7! You constantly need to be on, or you could miss an opportunity. Once they do close a home, half goes to the other persons agent from the remaining half.

They have lots of upfront expenses that must be paid out BEFORE they even get paid:

Broker Splits and Fees
Office rent and utilities
MLS Fees
NAR Fees
Local Association Fees
E&O Business Insurance
Extended Auto Insurance
Self-Employment Tax
State Licensing Fees
Advertising Fees
Showing Service Fees
Website Fees
Assistant's Salaries
Showing partners
Transaction coordinator
Yard Signs
Photographers
Videographers
Office Supplies
Business Cards
Property Flyers
Electronic Lockboxes
Continued RE Education
Legal Fees
Gas

NOTE: Income taxes are not taken out so they have to put that aside around 25-30%.

Don’t forget health insurance if you don’t have a spouse who provides it.

As a listing agent they have lots of tasks far more than just selling a home.

1. Prepare Listing Presentation for Sellers
2. Research Sellers Property Tax Info
3. Research Comparable Sold Properties for Sellers
4. Determine Average Days on Market
5. Gather Info From Sellers About Their Home
6. Meet With Sellers at Their Home
7. Get To Know Their Home
8. Present Listing Presentation
9. Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades
10. Provide Home Seller To-Do Checklist
11. Explain Current Market Conditions
12. Discuss Seller’s Goals
13. Share Your Value Proposition
14. Explain Benefits of Your Brokerage
15. Present Your Marketing Options
16. Explain Video Marketing Strategies
17. Demonstrate 3D Tour Marketing
18. Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships
19. Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process
20. Create Internal File for Transaction
21. Get Listing Agreement & Disclosures Signed
22. Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers
23. Verify Interior Room Sizes
24. Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info
25. Confirm Lot Size from County Tax Records
26. Investigate Any Unrecorded Property Easements
27. Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers
28. Agree on Showing Times with Sellers
29. Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing
30. Explain Appraisal Process and Pitfalls
31. Verify Home Owners Association Fees
32. Obtain a Copy of HOA Bylaws
33. Gather Transferable Warranties
34. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
35. Verify Security System Ownership
36. Discuss Video Recording Devices & Showings
37. Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions
38. Agree on Repairs to Made Before Listing
39. Schedule Staging Consultation
40. Schedule House Cleaners
41. Install Electronic Lockbox & Yard Sign
42. Set-Up Photo/Video Shoot
43. Meet Photographer at Property
44. Prepare Home For Photographer
45. Schedule Drone & 3D Tour Shoot
46. Get Seller’s Approval of All Marketing Materials
47. Input Property Listing Into The MLS
48. Create Virtual Tour Page
49. Verify Listing Data on 3rd Party Websites
50. Have Listing Proofread
51. Create Property Flyer
52. Have Extra Keys Made for Lockbox
53. Set-Up Showing Services
54. Help Owners Coordinate Showings
55. Gather Feedback After Each Showing
56. Keep track of Showing Activity
57. Update MLS Listing as Needed
58. Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Seller
59. Prepare “Net Sheet” For All Offers
60. Present All Offers to Seller
61. Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Buyer’s Agent
62. Examine & Verify Buyer’s Qualifications
63. Examine & Verify Buyer’s Lender
64. Negotiate All Offers
65. Once Under Contract, Send to Title Company
66. Check Buyer’s Agent Has Received Copies
67. Change Property Status in MLS
68. Deliver Copies of Contact/Addendum to Seller
69. Keep Track of Copies for Office File
70. Coordinate Inspections with Sellers
71. Explain Buyer’s Inspection Objections to Sellers
72. Determine Seller’s Inspection Resolution
73. Get All Repair Agreements in Writing
74. Refer Trustworthy Contractors to Sellers
75. Meet Appraiser at the Property
76. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals
77. Confirm Clear-to-Close
78. Coordinate Closing Times & Location
79. Verify Title Company Has All Docs
80. Remind Sellers to Transfer Utilities
81. Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time
82. Resolve Any Title Issues Before Closing
83. Receive and Carefully Review Closing Docs
84. Review Closing Figures With Seller
85. Confirm Repairs Have Been Made
86. Resolve Any Last Minute Issues
87. Attend Seller’s Closing
88. Pick Up Sign & Lock Box
89. Change Status in MLS to “Sold” v- OR BE FINED by the MLS!!!
90. Close Out Seller’s File With Brokerage

As a buyers agent they also have many tasks.

1. Schedule Time To Meet Buyers
2. Prepare Buyers Guide & Presentation
3. Meet Buyers and Discuss Their Goals
4. Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships
5. Discuss Different Types of Financing Options
6. Help Buyers Find a Mortgage Lender
7. Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Their Lender
8. Explain What You Do For Buyers As A Realtor
9. Provide Overview of Current Market Conditions
10. Explain Your Company’s Value to Buyers
11. Discuss Earnest Money Deposits
12. Explain Home Inspection Process
13. Educate Buyers About Local Neighborhoods
14. Discuss Foreclosures & Short Sales
15. Gather Needs & Wants Of Their Next Home
16. Explain School Districts Effect on Home Values
17. Explain Recording Devices During Showings
18. Learn All Buyer Goals & Make A Plan
19. Create Internal File for Buyers Records
20. Send Buyers Homes Within Their Criteria
21. Start Showing Buyers Home That They Request
22. Schedule & Organize All Showings
23. Gather Showing Instructions for Each Listing
24. Send Showing Schedule to Buyers
25. Show Up Early and Prepare First Showing
26. Look For Possible Repair Issues While Showing
27. Gather Buyer Feedback After Each Showing
28. Update Buyers When New Homes Hit the Market
29. Share Knowledge & Insight About Homes
30. Guide Buyers Through Their Emotional Journey
31. Listen & Learn From Buyers At Each Showing
32. Keep Records of All Showings
33. Update Listing Agents with Buyer’s Feedback
34. Discuss Home Owner’s Associations
35. Estimate Expected Utility Usage Costs
36. Confirm Water Source and Status
37. Discuss Transferable Warranties
38. Explain Property Appraisal Process
39. Discuss Multiple Offer Situations
40. Create Practice Offer To Help Buyers Prepare
41. Provide Updated Housing Market Data to Buyers
42. Inform Buyers of Their Showing Activity Weekly
43. Update Buyers On Any Price Drops
44. Discuss MLS Data With Buyers At Showings
45. Find the Right Home for Buyers
46. Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions
47. Prepare Sales Contract When Buyers are Ready
48. Educate Buyer’s On Sales Contract Options
49. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
50. Explain Home Warranty Options
51. Update Buyer’s Pre-Approval Letter
52. Discuss Loan Objection Deadlines
53. Choose a Closing Date
54. Verify Listing Data Is Correct
55. Review Comps With Buyers To Determine Value
56. Prepare & Submit Buyer’s Offer to Listing Agent
57. Negotiate Buyers Offer With Listing Agent
58. Execute A Sales Contract & Disclosures
59. Once Under Contract, Send to Title Company
60. Coordinate Earnest Money Drop Off
61. Deliver Copies to Mortgage Lender
62. Obtain Copy of Sellers Disclosure for Buyers
63. Deliver Copies of Contract/Addendum to Buyers
64. Obtain A Copy of HOA Bylaws
65. Keep Track of Copies for Office File
66. Coordinate Inspections with Buyers
67. Meet Inspector At The Property
68. Review Home Inspection with Buyers
69. Negotiate Inspection Objections
70. Get All Agreed Upon Repair Items in Writing
71. Verify any Existing Lease Agreements
72. Check In With Lender To Verify Loan Status
73. Check on the Appraisal Date
74. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals
75. Coordinate Closing Times & Location
76. Make Sure All Documents Are Fully Signed
77. Verify Title Company Has Everything Needed
78. Remind Buyers to Schedule Utilities
79. Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time
80. Solve Any Title Problems Before Closing
81. Receive and Review Closing Documents
82. Review Closing Figures With Buyers
83. Confirm Repairs Have Been Made By Sellers
84. Perform Final Walk-Through with Buyers
85. Resolve Any Last Minute Issues
86. Get CDA Signed By Brokerage
87. Attend Closing with Buyers
88. Provide Home Warranty Paperwork
89. Give Keys and Accessories to Buyers
90. Close Out Buyer’s File Brokerage

Whew…exhausting isn’t it!?! 🤯🤪😜

✨You don't have to buy or sell a home to support your agents real estate business….

Here are just a few simple ways you CAN easily show your support!⁣

1. Sharing one of their listings
2. Sending a friend or family member their way
3. Let them connect you with agents outside their area for a broker to broker referral
4. Leave them a positive comment or review
.. this helps them feel seen and supported !

If you’re a REALTOR®, please feel free to copy & paste and continue to share this information.

01/25/2024

🌟 Drawing for Prize! 🌟 Please SHARE!

OPEN HOUSE this Saturday at this great listing hosted by Catherine Wilson with Sweet HOMElife! If you or anyone you know is looking for a great house in the Kimberly area with a FINISHED BASEMENT please come by and see her!!

For everyone that will please share this post your name will go into a drawing for a FREE $25 gift card to your restaurant of choice! So please get to sharing!!

Jamie Tolbert, REALTOR
Sweet HOMElife
205.337.1909

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