Shauna-Gaye Simms, Realtor, Better Homes & Gardens Main Street Properties

01/01/2021

12/28/2020

Buying or selling doesn't have to make you feel lost!

An agent like me will never leave you wandering aimlessly through the buying or selling process.

Let's work together and I promise to guide you through this challenging task and help you to feel informed and confident in doing so!

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

12/21/2020

Thinking of selling?

Currently there are 3.5 million homes listed for sale in the United States. In today’s ultra-competitive real estate landscape your home has to be more than listed. In order to be successful your home has to be marketed in such a way as to stand out from the competition.

Buyers have a short attention span. As they click through listings it doesn’t take much to lose their attention.

Message me today if you would like to chat about how I can help you sell your home fast and for a great price! Just DM the work "Home Seller" and I will also send you my guide to selling your home!

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

12/17/2020

1. Eliminates any surprises that may cause the home to fall out of escrow.

Getting a home inspection BEFORE you put your home on the market, prepares you for any potential fixes that you may want to make before you list your home. If you do not make any repairs, you will at least be ready for the buyer to request certain repairs and already know how you want to negotiate those.

2. Gives you the upper hand in negotiations.

Again, as the seller, you will be prepared for any potential requests for repairs. As the buyer, if the home owner never got a home inspection before hand, you now have the opportunity to ask for repairs or come back with a lower purchase price.

3. Gives yourself an out.

If the repairs are just too much and you no longer wish to purchase the home, you can use the home inspection contingency to pull your offer off the table.

4. Helps you to understand your investment and how to maintain it.

Knowing that you will need a new roof in the next 5 years will help you to financially prepare for the expense. Having information on all possible issues your home may come with, will prepare you for how to handle them when/if they become a problem.

No home is perfect and most homes will need some repairs. Most of the time, this is not a reason to back out of an offer and the buyer and seller can find a way to agree on any repairs that need to be made and continue with the sale of the home.

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
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12/14/2020

Yep. That's me over here. Just doing what I do best, making real estate dreams come true!

I have helped buyers, sellers, and investors, reach their real estate goals!
And it feels GREAT!

I am truly filled with gratitude to my buyers and sellers, for trusting me with some of the biggest sales of their lives. So THANK YOU to all my past, present, and future clients, because you are the reason I love what I do and I couldn't do it with out you!

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

12/10/2020

Short answer: yep

Long answer: Getting pre-apporoved BEFORE you start looking at homes is SO important.

Why?

Because, while you may think you want to purchase a 400k home, your lender may think otherwise.

I always recommend my clients get pre-approved before we go out to look at homes. I hate seeing their disappointment when they find their dream home and now they can't put in an offer because they have not secured a loan, and then they find out, they don't quit qualify for the amount they needed.

Be prepared! Know your numbers and don't wait for any surprises that could crush your home owning dreams.

If you would like to know more about getting pre-approved and the home buying process, DM me the words HOME and I will send you a free Buyer's Guide to help you completely understand the whole process and answer all your questions about buying a home.

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

12/07/2020

Owning a home means you can build equity, take advantage of tax deductions, and take part in the American dream.

I hear from people everyday why they think they can't buy a home. Truth is, their reasoning is usually mixed in with some bad advice from their well meaning uncle, or pessimistic friends who don't really understand what it takes to buy a house at all! Most of these excuses just need some more information from a qualified source.

Owning a home is with in your reach. I promise you.

Let's hear some of the reasons that are holding you back from owning and maybe I can debunk a few myths for ya.

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

12/03/2020

Today's market is hot!

If you would like to know the value of the homes in YOUR neighborhood, DM me and I'd be more than happy to send you a personal market update."

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

11/30/2020

I have a buyer! Hey all, the market is hot! Buyers are everywhere and homes for sale are scarce. I have an amazing family looking to buy a 4 bedroom, 2 bath minimum, turnkey home in West Mobile.

Sound like a home you own and thinking of selling? Contact me today and let's make a deal.

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621

11/23/2020

Just writing up an offer for my first time home buyers! We found their dream home in just the first day of showings. I LOVE making the dream of home ownership come true for first time buyers.

Shauna-Gaye Simms
REALTOR®
251-281-3621