Jay Thomas-Connect Realtor

01/05/2022

Just Listed!

12/26/2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! 🎅

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

11/11/2021

THANK YOU VETERANS!!
Happy Veterans Day!

10/31/2021

Have a great Halloween!

10/12/2021

What is escrow??
This is just one question answered.
If you have any other questions, give me a call!
I would love to help

09/15/2021

06/27/2021

An excellent question for any seller to ask a Realtor is, “what should I do to get my house ready for the market?” There is a lot of work to be done before you list your home.

Clean things up:
No one wants to buy a dirty house. Or, in reality, only bargain seekers are going to be highly interested in a cluttered, messy home because they assume they can get a great deal from an as-is seller. If you want reasonable offers, you need to remove clutter and clean it thoroughly.

Declutter and rent storage if necessary:
When selling a home, first impressions and appearance can make or break how much you’ll put in your pocket. It’s wise to declutter your home as much as possible. A few great ways to do that are having a donation pick-up or renting a storage pod or storage unit.

Make needed repairs:
Broken door handles, missing tiles, stained carpets—there are probably several little jobs that need to be done around your house before you list it. The more of these small, cheap fixes you make, the more desirable your home will be. Proper home maintenance shows you care for your property. There may also be big jobs that need to be done. Wait to talk to your agent before you invest in any major repairs to be sure that doing so will benefit your sale as you expect. Doing your part before the home is listed for sale is also a side benefit for being ready for the house inspection.

Take great pictures:
The photos on your listing are the first thing that most buyers are going to see. You want them to be good, and it takes talent and practice to produce those kinds of pictures. Your agent should either be skilled at taking real estate pictures or know someone who is. That way, your listing looks as good as possible and shows the best side of your home. See some great tips for shooting your real estate photos.

Your agent is the best-qualified person to help you identify what needs to be done before you sell. Keep in mind that every home is different, so the advice you get for your home might be different than the information another seller would get.

06/09/2021

Mankato Home Buyers! Check out this week’s blog post!

Even if you’re not quite ready to purchase a home, keep these tips in mind for a stress-free house hunting experience.

06/07/2021

No matter your challenge, I am happy to assist in any way I can!

What is YOUR biggest challenge when looking for a REALTOR? 🤔

Are you looking in a new location and don’t know anyone?
Are you unsure of who will best be able to assist your needs?
Is your time limited and you need someone to work around your busy schedule?

At Connect, we can help with any unique situation!

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