Stephanie Kohl Realty

07/08/2024

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful home. Truly a rare gem, this house was built in 1939 and rebuilt in 2019 preserving all of its original charm. In the historic water tower neighborhood of Sun Prairie, you can walk to the downtown cafes, restaurants, shops, and farmers market. Message me for more details!
Brokered by Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

06/27/2024

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Brokered by Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

06/08/2024

Just Listed!
219 Dewey Street, Sun Prairie 📍
This beautifully renovated 1939 craftsman home blends modern elegance with classic charm. Located in the historic water tower neighborhood of Sun Prairie, it is walkable to community shopping, cafes, and farmers market.
Completely rebuilt in 2019 🔨
3 beds, 3.5 baths, 2,120 sqft 🏠
1 car detached garage 🚘
Large fenced backyard 🌳
Listed at $485,000 🤩

More info at kohlrealtyteam.com/dewey
Open House Sunday June 9th 12-3pm
Brought to you by and Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
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05/16/2024

It's not location. It's not staging. It's not the condition of your home!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The one thing separates the listings that sit from the ones that sell quickly is the PRICE.

Whether your home is a run down shack or a waterfront mansion, pricing your home poorly will make your listing as stale as french fries found under a car seat. 🍟

So how do you price your home correctly, anyway? There are three things I consider when helping my clients choose their asking price.

Consider the comps: What are other homes like yours selling for in our market? I'm looking at more than what each home was listed for, too. I'm looking at their original list price, their actual selling price, AND how long it sat on the market. This gives me a good idea of what the market value is and what your home would likely be appraised for.

Consider the current market: What's happening in our current market? Are homes sitting for a few weeks/months before going pending? Are certain neighborhoods getting 12 offers on day one? Have the interest rates just shifted again? All of these things are important factors when determining our asking price.

Consider the condition: What condition is your home actually in? This is not a time to take things personally, by the way. There's no wrong answer. It's ok if your home is practically brand new and picturesque, and it's ok if your home is loved and lived in. It's just that, whatever condition your home is in, the price needs to reflect that.

Once we sit down together and discuss these three things, I will provide you an asking price range that reflects these considerations. Ultimately it is your choice what you want to ask for your home, but it's my job to do the homework so you can make an educated decision with confidence.
Brokered by Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

03/27/2024

Being up against 10-20 offers every time you submit an offer on a home is exhausting and disheartening 💔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So while you might need an extra large glass of wine during the process, if you want to buy a house right now, what you really need is a solid STRATEGY.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have 20 different competitive offer strategies that I use with my buyers to set them up for success! That’s why my buyers, on average, have their first or second offer accepted (not their 5th or 10th!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you want to buy a home and would like to discuss the strategies that will work for you, DM me and let’s set up a buyer consultation! It’s laid back yet super informative so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence! ✨

03/25/2024

Finally an article with the TRUTH about the proposed NAR settlement. Please read this if you want the facts. What is being reported about this in the media is at best full of ignorance and conjecture, and at worst, deceitful clickbait.

The deal will not render transacting real estate almost free, protect consumers or make homeownership affordable once again, he writes.

03/17/2024

Raise your hand if you waited to buy a car because of the interest rate the salesman offered you. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The answer is probably no, you bought it anyway. Why? Not because you were being irresponsible...but because you needed something to drive, right?

What about education, did you wait to go to school because the student loan rates were higher than they once were?

I'm gonna guess no, you went and got your degree anyway. Not because it was a "good deal," but because you wanted to further your education and land a better paying job, right?

Buyers in this market aren't foolish. Their actions fall directly in line with buyers of any significant investment in the history of buyers.

They need something. They find something that fits their needs (and within their budget). So they buy it.

If buying a new place has been on your mind but you've convinced yourself you're crazy for "trading in your 3% interest rate for a 6%," rest assured. You're anything but crazy.

You are worthy of investing in yourself and where you live. And I am here to help you get there.

03/15/2024

Selling a home is less of a scientific formula and more of an art 🎨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Researching comparable properties in order to reach an accurate listing price definitely feels a bit more analytical, but pricing the property is just the beginning. And while the price is incredibly important, it's not the only component of a strategic listing plan.

📕 Take listing descriptions, for example. Listing descriptions are like the summary on the back of your favorite novel...you read and re-read it until you just *have* to dive in, right there in the bookstore.

🛋️ Staging is like your favorite movie set, filled with details that paint the picture of the kind of lifestyle you could be living out within those four walls.

📸 The photography is like a movie trailer, telling the story of the home and what life is really like on that little street in that little town. It's thorough but also leaves you wanting more, like any good cliffhanger would.

🤝 Negotiations are less of an argument and more like friendly banter at book club, where both sides have valid points but still agree the book was worth reading.

It's so much more than putting a sign in the yard and entering the square footage in the MLS. Selling a home is an art to me because I'm selling more than a home...I'm selling the lifestyle and the story of your home. I'm working to grab the attention of potential buyers to get them in the door and experience your home for themselves.

You and your home deserve marketing that feels less like a punch list and more like an art.

02/24/2024

Traditional tudor style home at the end of a quiet neighborhood cul de sac. Almost half acre yard with mature trees. Wooden arched front door creates a beautiful entrance into the large tiled foyer on the main level which also includes lg office w/ wood burning fireplace, laundry, and half bath. 2nd level features living room filled with natural light, dining room w/ built in buffet, and kitchen. Enjoy watching the sunrise from the dining nook of the eat-in kitchen or the screened porch overlooking the backyard. 3rd level includes primary bedroom suite plus 2 more bedrooms and a full bath. You won’t want to miss the bonus 4th level with sunny skylights and space for anything you can imagine. Walkable to Ice Age and Military Ridge Trails, elem school, local grocery, cafes, and many parks.
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Listed at $500,000
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Brokered by Realty Executives Cooper Spransy

01/26/2024

Every year, when I take down the tree and the lighted garland, my home seems to suddenly lose its cozy factor.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Don't get me wrong, I'm ready to take the tree down and have a fresh start to the year, but does anyone else's home just feel a little stale this time of year?

I rounded up a few of my must-have Cozy Home Essentials and I thought I'd share them with you! Swipe to see then tell me in the comments, which one is your top cozy home must have!?
Brokered by Realty Executives Cooper Spransy