Shawnee Doherty, United Real Estate Specialists

Shawnee Doherty, United Real Estate Specialists As a fourth generation Arizonan, I am very familiar with The Valley of The Sun and have witnessed its transformation.

It is important that the agent you work with knows the local markets throughout the Valley.

08/20/2026

First impressions matter — especially when selling your home. 🏡

In real estate, curb appeal is everything. It's the very first thing a buyer sees when they pull up to your property, and it sets the tone before they ever step through the front door.

If the exterior doesn't measure up to expectations, many buyers won't even bother to get out of the car — let alone walk inside. A tired lawn, peeling paint, or cluttered entryway can cost you a showing before you ever get the chance to impress.

The good news? You don't need a full renovation. Simple touches go a long way:

✂️ Freshly mowed lawn and trimmed landscaping

🚪 A welcoming front door (new paint or hardware)

🧹 A clean, decluttered entryway

🪴 Potted plants or colorful flowers

💡 Updated exterior lighting

Make them want to come inside — and you're already halfway to an offer.

Thinking about selling? Let's talk about how to make your home shine from the curb. 📞

Selling your home in Phoenix should never feel like a guessing game.🚫When I sit across from a seller, I want them to kno...
08/19/2026

Selling your home in Phoenix should never feel like a guessing game.🚫

When I sit across from a seller, I want them to know they’re getting the truth, even when it would be easier to say what sounds good in the moment.

Truthfully, that might mean having a pricing conversation that feels a little uncomfortable at first or taking a closer look at an offer before anyone celebrates too quickly.

Because the goal is not just getting your home sold, it’s making sure you feel informed, protected, and confident in the decisions you’re making along the way.

That's the bare minimum for me for every client I work with.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Phoenix area, send me a message. I’d love to help you make a plan you feel good about.

I don’t measure a good year as a Realtor just by closings.Don’t get me wrong, closing day is always worth celebrating! B...
08/15/2026

I don’t measure a good year as a Realtor just by closings.

Don’t get me wrong, closing day is always worth celebrating! But the moments that stick with me most are usually the quieter ones...

Things like the text from a client enjoying the backyard of their dream.

Or the family who thought they were asking for too much and then we found a way to make it happen.

It’s reading a review and realizing they’re not really talking about the house at all. They’re talking about feeling heard, protected, prepared, and genuinely cared for through a season that could have easily felt overwhelming.

That’s what I think about when I look back on the year, not just the number of homes sold, but the people I got to walk with through one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

If you’re planning a move in the Phoenix area, send me a message. I’d love to help.

08/13/2026

"But this one is only $50k over our budget…" 🏠
Every agent has heard it. The buyer who says their max is $400k, then falls in love with a $550k home.
So why do buyers keep asking to see homes way out of their budget?
1. They're dreaming, not shopping. Scrolling listings is fun. It's easy to imagine the forever home — until the numbers get real.
2. They're hoping for a miracle. Price reductions, motivated sellers, a hidden deal. It happens — but it's rare, and it's not a strategy.
3. They don't want to feel like they're "settling." No one wants to hear "here's what you can afford." It feels like a downgrade, even when it isn't.
 
Here's the thing: I love showing buyers the dream home. It's a great way to clarify what matters most to them. But my job is to protect them too — and that means being honest about what the numbers support before they get their heart set.
If you're thinking of buying, let's talk about what your budget can actually do. I'll show you homes that excite you and make financial sense. 💙
— Shawnee Doherty United Real Estate Specialists
 

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My job starts long before you ever do a house tour... 😉By the time you tour a home you're excited about, I've already be...
08/12/2026

My job starts long before you ever do a house tour... 😉

By the time you tour a home you're excited about, I've already been working on your behalf behind the scenes.

My job is making sure you know the real story first, why it's actually still sitting on the market and how flexible the sellers really are, so when you do walk in, you're walking in with the full picture.

If you've been thinking about buying and want someone who's already doing that work before you ever step inside, send me a message. I'd love to help.

I'm Shawnee, a Phoenix local and real estate agent helping people buy and sell in our area. Follow for more real estate tips and local recs.

Registration is Officially Open! 🍀💚🍀💚We are excited to announce that registration and sponsorship opportunities are now ...
08/10/2026

Registration is Officially Open! 🍀💚🍀💚
We are excited to announce that registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 11th Annual Hope Through Hollis Golf Tournament & Auction on September 27, 2026.

The Hope Through Hollis Foundation was established in honor and memory of our son, Hollis, who passed away on January 2, 2017, at just seven years old, after a courageous nine-month and two-day battle with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), an inoperable and currently incurable pediatric brain tumor.

This tournament is our foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, and every golfer, sponsor, donor, and volunteer plays a vital role in helping fund groundbreaking pediatric brain cancer research. Together, we are giving families something they desperately need: hope.

We remain steadfast in our mission to eradicate this thief of children, and we will never stop believing that a cure is possible in our lifetime.

Hope lives on because of you.
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08/06/2026

🏠 The #1 mistake that makes sellers lose money? Overpricing. Here's the hard truth: pricing your home just 10% over market value can cut your buyer pool by more than half. Fewer buyers means less competition — and less competition means lower offers. When a home sits on the market too long, it starts to look stale. Buyers assume something's wrong. By the time you finally drop the price, you've lost the momentum — and you often end up selling for less than if you'd priced it right from day one. The reality? The right price isn't about what you want — it's about what the market will pay. Pricing correctly from the start attracts more buyers, creates competition, and gets you top dollar. 💡 Want to know what your home is really worth? Let's talk. Drop a comment or DM me and I'll help you price it to sell.

 

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Buying a home in Phoenix means having someone in your corner who does more than just send you listings. 🏡Anyone can pull...
08/05/2026

Buying a home in Phoenix means having someone in your corner who does more than just send you listings. 🏡

Anyone can pull up a website and browse homes for sale.

What actually matters is having someone who knows when to slow things down and when to tell you the truth, even when it's not what you want to hear.

Finding the house is the easy part. The real job is making sure it's the right one for you, and that you don't overpay or get burned along the way.

If you've been thinking about buying and want someone who'll do that with you, send me a message. I'd love to help.

I'm Shawnee, a Phoenix local and real estate agent helping people buy and sell in our area. Follow for more real estate tips and local recs.

08/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
2630 E Roma is a remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome right in the middle of it all — walk to Biltmore Fashion Park, The Esplanade, and some of the best restaurants and nightlife Phoenix has to offer. Plus, Camelback High School and Villa Montessori are just around the corner.
1,110 sq ft of thoughtfully updated space in one of the Valley's most desirable pockets. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a lock-and-leave, this one's worth a look.
Offered at $394,500

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Here's some advice I'd give if I wasn't afraid to hurt your feelings. But, I'd rather be honest and help you achieve you...
07/31/2026

Here's some advice I'd give if I wasn't afraid to hurt your feelings. But, I'd rather be honest and help you achieve your goals.


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