Brandon Ingram - Realtor

10/10/2026

Just because a real estate website assigns you an agent doesn't mean they're automatically the best fit for you.

Some websites connect you with agents based on paid referral arrangements, advertising, or other criteria... not necessarily because that agent is the best match for your needs.

Before you commit, take the time to ask questions, learn about their experience, and make sure their communication style and approach align with what you're looking for.

You're choosing the person who will help you make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Don't let a website make that decision for you!

10/10/2026

When the laundry room tries to convince you that doing laundry is fun. 😂🧺

Spotted this sign during a house tour, and honestly, I appreciate the optimism. Because nothing says “loads of fun” quite like sorting socks and folding a mountain of towels!

Would this sign make laundry day any more exciting, or is it just setting unrealistic expectations? 😂👇

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Fixer-upper Part 58: The custom bifold door is FINALLY installed! 🚪🔨

Remember the closet door we built from scratch, cut in half with a table saw? Well we've primed, painted, and assembled it. And we're finally showing the finished installation!

The closet opening had some unique dimensions, so instead of trying to find a door that fit, we made one that would. It took a few steps to get from raw materials to a working door, but it's finally in place and doing its job!

Follow along for more DIY projects as we keep turning this fixer-upper into a rental property.

10/07/2026

Buyers, assume you’re being recorded when you tour a house. 👀🏠

A lot of homes have security cameras, doorbell cameras, smart devices, or other recording equipment. You may not even realize you're being recorded while you're walking through the property.

So if you absolutely love the house, be careful about saying things like, “We have to have this house!” or “We'd pay anything for it.”

Remember, you're not just touring the house, you may be having a conversation that the seller could hear later. Save the honest opinions, negotiating strategy, and just how badly you want the house for the conversation with your agent after you leave.

Love the house? Great. Just don't negotiate against yourself while you're standing in the living room.

10/07/2026

Rates feel high. But what are we comparing them to?

For many buyers, it’s 2020–2021, when mortgage rates were historically unusual. Zoom out across decades of rate history and the picture looks very different.

That doesn’t mean today’s rates are affordable for everyone, or that rates won’t change. But if you’re waiting for a specific rate, it’s worth asking:

What has that rate normally been?

What mortgage rate are you waiting for?

10/07/2026

If you’re selling your house, there’s one place you shouldn’t be when buyers are touring it: inside the house.

Buyers want to be able to look around and talk openly with their agent about what they like and don't like without worrying that the seller is listening.

Even if you’re just trying to be helpful, having the seller there can make buyers feel uncomfortable and can keep them from having an honest conversation.

Give buyers some space. Let them walk through the house, picture themselves living there, and talk privately with their agent.

You want them thinking, “I could see myself living here.” Not, “I wonder if the seller can hear me saying this.”

10/06/2026

When buyers tour a home, they usually want the freedom to look around, ask questions, and talk openly about what they like (or don’t like) without the seller standing there listening.

Even if the seller is just trying to be helpful, their presence can make buyers feel uncomfortable and can keep them from having honest conversations with their agent.

If you’re selling your home, it’s usually better to give buyers some space. Let them walk through the house, picture themselves living there, and discuss the property privately. You want buyers focused on how much they love the home... not on the fact that the seller is standing five feet away listening to everything they say.

10/05/2026

Monday Motivation

10/04/2026

Looking for a fun day trip in Southern Arizona? Check out Tombstone! 🤠

Known as “The Town Too Tough to Die,” Tombstone is packed with Old West history, historic buildings, gunfight reenactments, saloons, and plenty of Wild West character.

Whether you're interested in AZ history, want to experience a little piece of the Old West, or just want something different to do for the day, Tombstone is worth checking out.

Have you visited Tombstone? What's your favorite thing to see or do there?