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Buyers~ save 10s of 1000s in unnecessary expenses. Sellers~ save up to 18% of your equity. We'll show you how!

Let's get ACCEPTED OFFER READY 👩‍💻 Time for a strategy sesh to get your home sold fast!Here are 3 tips to a quick home s...
03/19/2021

Let's get ACCEPTED OFFER READY 👩‍💻 Time for a strategy sesh to get your home sold fast!

Here are 3 tips to a quick home sale!

1. Get your home market ready: Follow the advice of your listing agent (I have a Home Seller Bootcamp process for getting my sellers prepped and ready for the market, let me know if you need a copy) 😉

2. Price your home competitively - not above market value or below market value (but slightly aggressively at market value) - we can chat about this at our listing appointment! It's important to set the right list price from the start to avoid missing out on that "shiny new listing" buyer demand!

If you're planning on finding a home while under contract on your home that's for sale, it's SUPER important that it doesn't sit long and that you can get the ball rolling on the home search side of things. *You also don't want buyers to ask the question: "Why hasn't that house sold yet? What's wrong with it?

Don't lose your negotiating power!

3. Do not, I repeat DO NOT be a difficult seller. Be accommodating to showings, have your house "show ready" most of the time (or be able to get it there in a hurry).

Another resource I share with my sellers is "How to Prep for a Successful Showing" that is complete with a full checklist for getting your house *show ready*!

Bonus Tip: If you're selling in a competitive market and receive multiple offers, make sure you look beyond "price only". If you're going to be counting on your home to close in order to buy the new one, it's important you choose a strong offer (and there several factors that strengthen an offer in addition to the price).

ALSO SEE FREEBIE: MY PRE-LISTING TO DO LIST from my Home Seller Bootcamp incase you missed it last month 😉

Stop here if you talked to your lender and determined that you HAVE to sell in order to buy 👋 (or keep reading incase yo...
03/17/2021

Stop here if you talked to your lender and determined that you HAVE to sell in order to buy 👋 (or keep reading incase you should prepare for this scenario):

Trust me, you're not alone but fair warning, this will be challenging. If you've ever heard anyone tell you otherwise, they're lying. I'm here to A: Tell you like it is but B: Help you be as prepared as possible to therefore simplify it as much as it can possibly be simplified.

In today's post, I'm going to tackle some of your options in this scenario to get you mentally ready!

A: Your for sale sign needs to come before your dream home search (before you officially start searching that is). If you're going to write an offer on a home, your house needs to be listed for sale, FIRST.

B: Determine if you want to bank on finding a house in the window of your house getting an offer and the closing date or if you want to find alternative living arrangements for the in-between.

C: If you decide to try for the short window, please be mindful of the domino effect. This is possible but if you have to sell in order to buy, your home has to close in order for you to close on the new home. If something falls apart (again, it is a possibility), then you could lose out on your new house. Don't think the worst, just be prepared.

D: To give yourself a longer timeframe to find your new house without finding in-between living arrangements, you could request a closing date that is farther out with the buyers purchasing your home. This will give you more search time.

E: Get your house on the market, under contract and sold with a plan for alternate living arrangements in place so that you don't have to rush to find your dream home. Will this be more work - yes. But it will also give you the time you need to find a house you truly love rather than finding one because you only had 60 days before you became homeless!

More to come on buying and selling at the same time tomorrow!

Your FIRST step when buying and selling at the same time ⬇️Figure out the answer to this question:DO YOU HAVE TO SELL YO...
03/13/2021

Your FIRST step when buying and selling at the same time ⬇️

Figure out the answer to this question:

DO YOU HAVE TO SELL YOUR HOME IN ORDER TO BUY A NEW HOME?

This doesn't mean "Do you want to sell first" it means "Do you HAVE TO sell first".

Having your current home under contract and ready to close before closing on your new home sounds ideal, but it can also make the process a lot more complicated and stressful (to be totally honest).

So start by talking to a lender about your financing options before putting up a for sale sign. Have them run the numbers a few different ways to to find out if you can financially carry both mortgages at the price point you're looking to move up to.

I'll be sharing the next step in the moving up to your dream home process later!

TOP HOME BUYER MYTHS: Most buyers think they need these things to qualify for a mortgage. MYTH: You need a 20% down paym...
03/11/2021

TOP HOME BUYER MYTHS: Most buyers think they need these things to qualify for a mortgage.

MYTH: You need a 20% down payment
REALITY: There are loan programs available that require as little as 3.5% as well as first time home buyer programs that can help knock that down even lower (if you qualify).

MYTH: You need a perfect credit score
REALITY: Your credit score will play a role in your financing so your lender may suggest ways you can increase that before getting a mortgage but you don't need a perfect credit score to buy a house.

MYTH: YOU HAVE TO HAVE YOUR STUDENT LOANS PAID OFF TO BUY A HOUSE
REALITY: Your debt to income ratio will be taken into consideration when applying for a mortgage but that doesn't mean student loans will ruin your chances. Connect with a lender (ask me for a great recommendation!) to find out more about what you can actually afford.

MYTH: YOU HAVE TO HAVE ZERO DEBT
Reality: Again, the amount of debt you have will be a factor in how much you're approved for but having debt doesn't mean you can't buy a house.

THE REALITY OF HOME BUYING: You need a plan! A smart buyer is a prepared buyer and it's never too early to set yourself up for success.

A new kind of Monday Motivation aka Motivation by Real Estate 🏡
03/09/2021

A new kind of Monday Motivation aka Motivation by Real Estate 🏡

The to do list before putting your house on the market can seem daunting! I wanted to help you out and give you just a f...
03/07/2021

The to do list before putting your house on the market can seem daunting! I wanted to help you out and give you just a few things to focus on first!

Save this post for a list of some "must do's" that will make a big difference.

Q: Is the real estate market heading in the same direction as 2006-2008? A: While I can’t predict the future, I do spend...
03/03/2021

Q: Is the real estate market heading in the same direction as 2006-2008? A: While I can’t predict the future, I do spend a lot of time researching the market and seeing what economists are predicting.

One thing to keep in mind is that our current market is drastically different from our market in 2006-2008. We have an extremely low supply of inventory in the majority of the country (meaning there are more buyers looking for homes than there are homes for sale) which has driven up home prices.

Secondly, homeowners have a substantial amount of equity.

I pulled this from the Homeowner Equity Report on CoreLogic’s website: “In the third quarter of 2020, the average homeowner gained approximately $17,000 in equity during the past year. This marks the largest average equity gain since the first quarter of 2014.” This creates peace of mind for anyone who may need to sell (in the fact that it's not likely many sellers are underwater on their mortgage).

There are also higher standards for loan qualification today than there were in 2006-2008.

Lastly, there are a lot of buyers on the market right now who want to take advantage of our historically low interest rates.

I want to help my clients to make smart real estate decisions so with all the madness in the market and the “headlines” out there that might scare people into thinking we’re heading into another housing bubble, I thought it would be helpful to share these details.

If you’re considering leveraging the equity in your home while also taking advantage of low interest rates, let’s chat! I can put together an equity analysis based on your home’s current market value vs what you owe and we can take a look to see if now is a good time for you to make a move!

Coffee Q&A: How much money do I need to have saved for the home buying process?A: Some of the expenses you’ll want to pr...
02/17/2021

Coffee Q&A: How much money do I need to have saved for the home buying process?

A: Some of the expenses you’ll want to prepare for when house hunting go beyond the down payment (but the good news is, you don't need 20% down to qualify for a mortgage)! Here are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind when budgeting for the home buying process.

🔍 Home Inspection ($400-500)
💰 Earnest Money (1-3% of the purchase price)
📊 Appraisal (Around $500)
🧾 Down Payment (Depending on the loan type you qualify for, this can vary but can be as low as 3% - check with a mortgage professional for exact numbers and percentages)!
💵 Closing Costs (Some of the items I mentioned above are part of your closing costs but the total closing costs may vary and can be determined by your lender)
🏡 Taxes & Homeowner's Insurance

If you want to learn more about these expenses and the details on what you can expect to spend for each of them, I cover all of this in my home buyer consultations where my goal is to set you up for success and on the road to homeownership!

POP QUIZ: Which of these scenarios would cause you to put your house on the market first?
02/07/2021

POP QUIZ: Which of these scenarios would cause you to put your house on the market first?

I know what you're thinking...I'm going to save what I'd spend on commission, put a sign in the front yard, let the neig...
02/05/2021

I know what you're thinking...

I'm going to save what I'd spend on commission, put a sign in the front yard, let the neighbors know and try to get my house on Zillow 😳

The market is hot, your neighbor sold their house on their own and you're ready to make a move.

Before you put the sign up, just know: a for sale sign is not a marketing strategy. Neither is putting your home on Zillow.

Your home is likely your largest asset and selling it involves a lot more steps than you might think. I know we as agents make it look easy - but that's because this is what we do for a living every single day.

We've gone through this process over and over and over. We know the red flags, the timelines, and all the ins and outs of the contracts.

Here are a few things to consider before putting up the For Sale by Owner sign:

1. Do you truly know the value of your home and how much money you can net from selling it?

2. Without the online marketing strategies used by an agent, your home isn't going to have the built up demand that many homes are experiencing. The demand is what drives up the sale price.

3. Statistics show that you net more money when using an agent 💰

4. It's not just about the offer price - there are several pieces between accepted offer and closing that can cost you money. Do you know how to navigate these turning points?

My goal is for homeowners to make smart real estate decisions and net the most money possible from their home sale. If you want to learn more about how I help my sellers prepare their home for the market, join me for my Home Seller Bootcamp Video series later this month!

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