Keith Jackson Sr REALTOR

05/12/2026

Negotiation & Contract 🤝🏡

Your offer is submitted…now what? 👀

Once your Real Estate Professional sends your offer to the seller, one of three things can happen:
✅ Accepted
❌ Rejected
🔄 Counter Offered

A counter offer simply means one or both parties want to adjust certain terms before reaching an agreement. Common negotiations include:
💰 Purchase Price
📅 Closing Date
💵 Seller Assistance
🔎 Inspections
📄 Contingencies

Home inspections are one of the biggest parts of this stage. Buyers deserve the opportunity to fully understand the condition of the property before moving forward—especially since this is often the largest purchase of their lifetime.

Other common contingencies may include:
✔️ Appraisal Contingency
✔️ Financing Contingency
✔️ Buyer’s Home Sale Contingency

Every real estate transaction is different, which is why having an experienced Real Estate Professional matters. Their role is to help guide you through negotiations and keep the transaction moving toward the closing table. 🏠🔑

Next week: Escrow — what happens between contract acceptance and settlement.

05/10/2026

Thank you Moms!!

05/05/2026

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🏡 Ready to Make an Offer on a Home?

You’ve searched…and searched…and finally found the one! 🎉 Now it’s time to make your move—and your real estate professional is there to guide you every step of the way.

Before submitting your offer, we’ll walk through the key terms to make sure you’re confident and comfortable:

💰 Offer Price
What are you willing to pay? Keep in mind—the highest offer doesn’t always win!

🤝 Earnest Money Deposit
Also called a “good faith deposit,” this shows the seller you’re serious. It goes toward your closing costs later.

📅 Closing Date
The big day! Funds are finalized, documents are signed, and ownership officially transfers—time to get the keys 🔑

🏦 Financing
Whether it’s a mortgage or cash, your plan to purchase the home is a key part of your offer.

🔍 Inspections
Home inspection, termite, well/septic (if applicable)—we’ll help you decide what makes sense so you know exactly what you’re buying.

📄 Contingencies
Appraisal, selling your current home, or even the seller finding their next home—these all play a role in protecting you.

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Once everything is set, your offer is submitted to the seller. From there, they can:
✔️ Accept
❌ Reject
🔄 Counter

When both sides agree and sign, the home officially goes Under Contract! 🎯

👉 Stay tuned—next Tuesday we’ll break down negotiation strategies to help you win the deal!

04/28/2026

🔍 The Home Search Begins! 🏡

Your real estate professional will set you up with a custom home search based on what matters most to YOU:

📍 Location (town, school district, commute distance)
💰 Price range
🛏️ Beds & baths
🏠 Home type (single-family, townhouse, condo, farm, etc.)
✨ Must-haves (garage, yard, pool, lot size & more)

Then comes the best part… 🎉

When you find a home you love, your agent will schedule a showing so you can see it in person!

👀 This is where the fun really begins!

💬 Ready to start your home search? Let’s make it happen!

04/21/2026

🏡 Why Getting Pre-Approved Matters

Thinking about buying a home? Getting pre-approved is one of the smartest first steps you can take!

✔️ Know exactly how much home you can afford
✔️ Catch and fix any financial issues early
✔️ Show sellers you’re a serious buyer

Plus, it helps you find a lender you feel confident working with throughout the process. Your real estate agent can also connect you with trusted lenders they’ve worked with before.

Ready to take the first step toward your new home? Let’s make it happen!

04/14/2026

🏡 Homebuyers: Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent
Picking the right agent matters more than you think—you’ll be working closely with them for 1–3 months (or longer), so it’s important to choose wisely!
Here are a few quick things to ask yourself:
✔️ Do our personalities click (or at least work well together)?�✔️ Do I trust them to be honest—even when it’s not what I want to hear?�✔️ Are they responsive when I need them?�✔️ Are they professional and easy to work with?�✔️ Do I feel confident they can help get the deal closed?
Not all agents are the same—but when you find the right one, they’ll make the process smoother, less stressful, and even enjoyable.
💬 Thinking about buying a home? Let’s connect. I’d love to earn your business.

Next week: the Pre-Approval Process

04/13/2026

Weather forecast looks good for this week. Great week to enjoy the outdoors.

04/07/2026

The Home Buying Process - Iron Valley Real Estate Hanover

- Meet with one or more Real Estate Professionals and find one you feel comfortable working with throughout this process.
- Get Pre-Approved: this will ensure you search in your price range, are comfortable within that range, and uncover any potential hurdle up front.
- Search for Homes: look at available home online and schedule in person showings on the properties that interest you.
- Make an Offer: your real estate (professional) agent will prepare your offer and will review it with you to make sure you understand the terms.
- Negotiation and Contract: negotiate with seller concerning price, closing date, inspections, etc.
- In Escrow: buyer and seller have agreed on price and terms and the property is held until closing.
- Final Details: perform your due diligence-inspections, appraisal, and review terms with the lender.
- Closing: transfer ownership by signing mortgage documents and transferring the deed.

CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a Home Owner!!

Next Tuesday, we’ll talk more choosing the right Real Estate Professional for you.

03/16/2026

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01/28/2026

Blessed!

🎉 Under Contract! 🎉

Big congratulations to Keith and his seller on successfully accepting an offer on this beautiful rancher!! 🥳👏 Nice work Keith!

Listing Agent:
👤 Keith Jackson
📱 C: 717.451.9698
☎️ O: 717.797.2777
📧 [email protected]

Co-Listing Agent:
👤 Kim Smith
📱 717.451.7378
☎️ 717.797.2777
📧 [email protected]