Smitherman Partners

09/18/2026

Enjoy your weekend, Friends.

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Smitherman Partners

09/17/2026

Life changes, and sometimes your house needs to change with it.

An extra bedroom, a bigger backyard, or more living space might be the reason it’s time for your next move.

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Smitherman Partners

09/16/2026

More house isn’t always better. Sometimes less maintenance, fewer unused rooms, and a simpler lifestyle are exactly what makes the next home the right home.

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Smitherman Partners

09/15/2026

Buyers start forming an opinion about a home before they ever walk through the front door.

Fresh landscaping, a clean driveway, trimmed shrubs, a welcoming entryway, and even a freshly painted front door can completely change that first impression.

You don’t have to spend thousands to make your home stand out. Sometimes the smallest updates make the biggest difference.

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Smitherman Partners

09/14/2026

Congratulations to Summer and her seller on officially going under contract.

A great way to start the week, one step closer to the closing table.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

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Smitherman Partners

UNDER CONTRACT...

Well... that didn’t last the weekend.

This one hit the market, and buyers wasted NO time. We’re officially UNDER CONTRACT!

A great reminder that when a home is priced right, presented right, and marketed right, buyers are ready to MOVE.

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Summer Pate - REALTOR®
251.583.5144

Smitherman Partners

09/11/2026

NEW ON THE MARKET | DAPHNE, AL

Looking for a little more room without giving up the convenience of the Eastern Shore? This one checks a lot of boxes.

Situated on over an acre in the Belforest area, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers plenty of space inside and out, plus your own private pool for those Alabama summers. With no HOA, a peaceful country setting, and shopping, dining, and schools still close by, you get the best of both worlds.

24975 County Road 54 E, Daphne, AL - Private Pool - 1.13 Acres - NO HOA

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Smitherman Partners

09/11/2026

Enjoy your weekend.

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Smitherman Partners

09/10/2026

Older doesn’t automatically mean worse.

An older home may have updated plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, and roofing, while a newer home may already have deferred maintenance. Judge the condition, not just the year built.

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Smitherman Partners

09/09/2026

Walk around the house and look at your signal. If you work from home, check available internet providers too.

A gorgeous home gets a little less gorgeous when you have to stand beside the mailbox to make a phone call.

Modern house hunting means checking more than bedrooms and bathrooms.

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Smitherman Partners

09/08/2026

When buyers are touring your home, they need to feel comfortable opening closets, discussing the house, and taking their time.

If possible, leave during showings.

A seller following buyers from room to room, explaining every light fixture, can make a 30-minute showing last approximately four minutes.

Give them room to picture the house as theirs.

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Smitherman Partners