S Jean Pierce - REMAX Associate Broker

09/04/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Get a professional estimate of your home's worth.

S. Jean Pierce, GRI, ABR, SFR, CLHMS
Associate Broker
RE/MAX Peninsula

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Check its value or call now (757) 291-3402 for a quick chat.

09/04/2026

If you're comparing two homes, spend the last five minutes outside at the curb and look at the roofline, siding, gutters, and drainage. Small exterior clues often tell you more about maintenance than a fresh coat of paint inside.

09/03/2026

You can use a cash-out refinance to fund home renovations. Tap into your home's equity to create the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams.
Let's discuss your renovation financing options!

09/03/2026

If you can only do one thing on a showing day, focus on the first view from the front door. Remove anything that blocks the sightline, then set the lighting so the entry feels bright and open from the moment someone steps inside.

09/02/2026

A common mistake is touring without a clear ceiling for repairs and updates. Before you walk through, decide which items you would accept as-is and which ones would need a contractor estimate, then use that during negotiations instead of reacting room by room.

09/02/2026

Think staging your home is ‘just fluff’?

The truth is, buyers make emotional decisions — and first impressions matter.
When they walk in, they’re not just looking at walls and floors… they’re imagining birthday parties in the dining room, cozy movie nights in the living room, and morning coffee in the kitchen.

A few intentional changes — decluttering, fresh paint, updated lighting, and some well-placed decor — can transform a space from “nice” to must-have.

Homes that feel warm, inviting, and move-in ready tend to sell faster… and for more.

So, should you stage your home? If you want buyers to fall in love, the answer is almost always yes.

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk about how staging could work for your home.

S. Jean Pierce, GRI, ABR, SFR, CLHMS
Associate Broker
RE/MAX Peninsula

09/01/2026

Fixed-rate mortgages offer stability and predictability. Your interest rate and monthly payment stay the same for the life of the loan.
Contact us to learn more about fixed-rate mortgages!

09/01/2026

Myth to drop: buying a home is not about finding perfection on day one. Focus on the features you can change later and the ones you cannot, like layout, natural light, and overall condition. During a showing, open cabinets, test windows, and look closely at floors and walls so you know what needs attention before you move forward.

08/31/2026

💡 Reasons to modernize your bathroom. 🛁

S. Jean Pierce, GRI, ABR, SFR, CLHMS
Associate Broker
RE/MAX Peninsula

08/31/2026

When a home feels off, don't blame the paint color first. Check the flow from entry to main living spaces, because awkward traffic patterns can make even a well-kept place feel harder to live in.