Shirley Masterson, Realtor

09/16/2026

🏡 Thinking about listing your home? Start getting ready now!

You don’t have to tackle everything at once. A few simple things can make a big difference when it’s time to put that FOR SALE sign in the yard:

✨ Declutter a little at a time
✨ Touch up paint and take care of small repairs
✨ Start packing away things you don’t use every day
✨ Give your home a good deep clean
✨ And most importantly — call your Realtor before you spend money on big projects!

Sometimes the things you think you need to do before selling aren’t necessary at all.

If selling your home is somewhere in your future — whether it’s next month or next year — I’d be happy to stop by, take a look, and help you figure out where to start.

🏠 Shirley Masterson | Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors

I had several Listing appointments this week so I just wanted to share some ideas if you’re thinking about Listing soon🏡
Call me. Licensed in Illinois and Iowa.

08/18/2026

I thought this was cute and very appropriate. That is kind of what we suggest when getting your house ready to sell.😁

08/15/2026

I have a client looking for a rental something small in Erie if anyone knows of something no animals, single women, let me know.
Thanks

08/13/2026

☔ Rainy Thursday thoughts…

Days like today make you appreciate the little things that make a house feel like home. A cozy fireplace, a comfy chair, and listening to the rain outside sounds pretty perfect to me. ❤️

What’s the one thing your home has to have for you?

(You already know my answer… a fireplace! 🔥🏡)

08/11/2026

Life has changed a lot for me over the last year.♥️

Losing my husband unexpectedly changed my world in ways I never could have imagined. There are good days, hard days, and days that are a little of both.

But one thing that has continued to give me purpose is my work.

I truly love what I do. I love helping people find a home, helping families through one of the biggest decisions they'll make, and most of all, I love the people I get to meet along the way.

So I'm here Still working. Still showing houses. Still listing homes. Still answering the phone. And still doing what I love 🏤❤️

I've decided I'm going to start sharing a little more here-not just real estate tips things that might be helpful to my clients and friends.

So if you're still following along, thank you. It means more than you know.

Here's to new chapters, staying busy, finding the good in each day, and continuing to do what I love 🏠❤️

-Shirley

08/11/2026

Love what I do every day.

07/30/2026

Another one of my Listing Sold. Welcome your New Neighbor.

07/29/2026

Sold!!!!! on a fantastic, beautiful, gorgeous condo on Monday. Welcome home to the new Buyers.

07/22/2026

New pictures with out furniture check it out.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1800 7th Street, Unit 2A, East Moline, IL 61244, 1362 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $92,500, MLS ID 12605335

07/22/2026

Great family home 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, great yard. Newer carpet.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1010 Main Street, Erie, IL 61250, 1315 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $120,000, MLS ID 12704479