Faith Cristine

11/13/2020

You’re SO READY to get inside those homes on your shortlist and see for yourself if one of them is soon-to-be your new address. ⁣
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I know you’re excited, but you gotta go into those showing calm, cool, and with your thinking cap on. Here’s a quick list of how to do just that: ⁣
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1. Before a showing, read over your wants vs. needs list and revisit your budget. Having this fresh on your mind will help you stay objective and focused.⁣
2. Take pictures and videos to jog your memory later and to help you process with friends and family.⁣
3. Remember, you can’t change the lot or the location so make sure you love both. You also don’t want to be the priciest home on the block. Let your agent help assess whether or not that’s the case.⁣
4. Don't let yourself get distracted by decor or staging. These things will be gone by the time you move in, so try to stay focused on the things that cannot be changed as easily.⁣
5. Take your time. If a home makes a good first impression, let your agent know you’re interested and that you’d like to spend a bit more time looking around. This is one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make so it’s worth it to learn as much as you can while you’re there. ⁣
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Let me know how I can help you achieve your homeownership dreams!

11/12/2020

You love gallery walls, and you have the perfect space for one. But you're terrified of messing it up. You need someone (anyone!) to hold your hand. Great news! Help is here.⁣
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1. Start with the art. Vintage, modern, or flea market finds—anything goes!⁣
2. Choose like-colored frames and mats. Going eclectic? Different shades of wood nail the look.⁣
3. Lay frames out on the floor and try several arrangements before choosing your fave. Snap a pic to use for reference as you hang.⁣
4. Grab a level to place your first pic. If you don't, all your work may end up on a slant.⁣
5. After getting your first pic just right, use painter's tape to mark equal amounts of space between the rest of the frames. Two inches is a good place to start. ⁣
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Ready to give it a go? You can do it! There's no doubt a gallery wall will completely transform your space.

08/26/2020

You see the MLS listings, the for-sale signs, the social media posts, and the marketing brochures — but there’s a lot more happening in a real estate agent's day-to-day life!⁣
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• Searching through the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for clients⁣
• Negotiating contracts⁣
• Creating marketing plans for new listings⁣
• Writing offers⁣
• Following up with leads⁣
• Networking with other real estate professionals⁣
• And of course, drinking lots of coffee!⁣
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I could not imagine doing anything else - I am so lucky to get to do what I do for my incredible clients!⁣

08/25/2020

Take advantage while you can!

Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception.