Katelin Connolly Realtor SRS

08/15/2025

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03/05/2025

Have you inherited a home and need help? Please click on the link and call me!

Learn more about San Antonio's local real estate market expert.

09/17/2023

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09/21/2022

Want to upgrade your home instantly? You don't need to apply for a construction permit to do it.

A little creativity goes a long way! Here's how ⤵️

🛁 Reseal cracks in your tub or tile with caulking: your bathroom will look new again.
🖌 Add a fresh coat of paint to brighten up any room with a pop of color.
🌿 Bring some pattern into your space. A charming accent wall, some textured wallpaper or throw pillows.
🚿 Upgrade your bathroom fixtures to give yourself an at-home spa experience.
🌻 Double down on curb appeal by adding a pop of color. Plant some mums or paint your front door a fun shade.

08/19/2022

Happy Friday! A little preventative maintenance goes a long way and HVAC is not an area of your home where you want to cut corners. Filter has been changed at my house recently how about yours?

08/17/2022

Here's how to increase the value of your home (without a construction permit!)

Homeowners spent an average of $10,341 on home improvements in 2021, a 25 percent increase over the previous year.

In fact, homeowners ranked increasing the home’s value as the second-most important goal for home improvement, behind fixing safety or structural issues.

Here are six easy ways you can increase the value of your home before you sell it.

-Freshen up your curb appeal -- a fresh coat of paint on your front door can work wonders!
-Update your finishes...and put your money into the kitchen and bathrooms.
-Finish any unfinished spaces, like the basement or closets.
-Clean and declutter. It seems obvious, but it will make your home look and feel larger.
-Invest in efficiency -- a smart thermostat and energy efficient appliances can be a strong selling point.
-Hire a professional stager. According to the Real Estate Staging Association, 73% percent of staged homes sold for over list price — an average of $40,000 higher — and nine days faster than the average.

Questions about your home's value? Reach out anytime and I'd be glad to run a market analysis for you to see what your home is worth.

08/15/2022

Selling your home is not as easy as Google makes it out to be!

According to a survey by the National Association of Realtors, homes sold by a realtor sell for up to 26% more than homes sold by owner.

Even if you've read up on the market and feel confident that your home will sell quickly, there's still a lot of work that goes into the process.

Today I'm sharing a snapshot of what I do to help you get my clients' homes SOLD:

📈 Read up on the local trends, patterns and market activity to determine the best price for your home.
💬 Talk to other agents to understand what buyers are looking for so we can create maximum demand.
🏡 Tour your house with you and recommend exactly what you need to do to get top dollar for your home: clean, declutter, prep and stage.
📲 Employ my out-of-the-box marketing strategies to help attract more buyers to your home. More demand = more competition = a higher offer!
🤝 Negotiate on your behalf through the transaction. Even if you're selling your home to the neighbors, you'll want to have someone who can b your advocate and look out for your best interests.

The bottom line? Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home will save you time *and* money. Drop me a note if you're interested in an initial, no-strings-attached conversation!

08/12/2022

Happy Friday!!! Spilling the tea 🫖 today on how to make your home feel bigger and brighter.

If you want your small space to feel more cozy than claustrophobic, look at pic for a few tips to incorporate into any living space.

08/10/2022

How to future-proof your life: invest in real estate 🏡

There’s a lot of talk (and concern) about the possibility of a recession.

And it's a valid concern.

One of the clearest indicators of a recession is high inflation, and there's no question that we're currently experiencing a high inflationary period, likely to continue into the fall.

But there is good news for homeowners: just by living in your home and keeping up with its maintenance, you're building equity and wealth for your future.

Hypothetically, a big recession might cause your home to temporarily decrease in value, but it won't last forever.

In today’s context, a housing market slowdown is likely to look a lot more like a “correction,” where price growth levels off or declines— after more than two years of pandemic-fueled buyer demand.

So, if you're considering buying a new home? Don't wait! Drop me a message if you have questions about the process and I am happy to help!

08/08/2022

How to style your shelves like a pro 🌟

If you want to refresh a room, rearrange your shelves with these quick tips:

1) Clear everything off your shelves and start with a blank slate.

2) Choose a color palette -- and when in doubt, go with neutrals.

3) Don't be afraid to accessorize. Cluster stacks of books together at varying depths and heights, and incorporate framed art or photos, plants and other decorative items.

4) Style from bottom to top. Place the largest and bulkiest items on the bottom shelf of the unit, and stack lighter items on higher shelves.

5) Rinse and repeat. It can take time to create that effortlessly fresh and cohesive look on your shelves, so continue to edit the shelves as needed -- and be sure to have fun with it!

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08/05/2022

Summertime and I am feeling fine 🏖

Even though school is starting soon enough, there are plenty of sunny days ahead and lots to do in San Antonio.

What are you up to this weekend?

08/03/2022

Wondering what the housing market is going to do in the next few months?

Or maybe you're constantly reading headlines about inflation, recession and the market "cooling off."

It's true that the market is no longer what it was a few months ago, but that is completely normal!

The only thing that is constant about any real estate market is that it is always changing. Interest rates fluctuate every day, market time changes month to month, and home prices adjust with supply and demand.

Here's what I do know for sure about the state of the current market:

→ Interest rates have been historically low for the past few years; now they are returning to normal. It can make buying a home more challenging, but not impossible.
→ Inventory is slowly increasing, creating more opportunities for home buyers (and yes, you can negotiate again).
→ Home values are still increasing -- homeowners have plenty of equity, and are well-positioned to sell when the time is right.

We know that the real estate market will always be evolving, so my advice is to stop fixating on "clickbait" headlines and focus on the positives! And if you are considering making a move this year, it's as important as ever to have a trusted agent to represent you throughout the process

If you have any questions about how to navigate the market this year, drop me a message anytime. I'm here to help you!