Kevin Miller

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱!

• Unlike what most HGTV shows depict, we are not just there to open the front door for you and ask how you liked the home once you have gone through it. 𝚆𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚒𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞. We are there to help by answering your questions, educating you about the current market, pointing out concerns in a home, while highlighting great features, and also helping you to see the hidden potential. It is our job to help you buy your home with confidence, and we are there to be your trusted advisor and friend holding your hand and guiding you throughout the process.

• 𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. Yes, you read that correctly – we work for free, and show up for you and commit to you without a paycheck until you get the keys to your new home. I provide my buyers with lenders I trust and explain the mortgage process, and what the best financing option might be for them. I handle all of the paperwork – and yes it’s a lot! I will walk you through all of the important documents so that you understand what you're signing, and negotiate with the other agent to help you get the home of your dreams. Once we are under contract I can recommend inspectors that my past clients have loved, and go over what to expect with a home inspection as well as negotiate any necessary repairs. I keep you up to speed on the dates and deadlines to make sure you close on time, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦!

One of the biggest fears of most sellers is that when a buyer does get the home inspected, something will be discovered that kills the sale. When sellers have a pre-listing home inspection done, they can get ahead of issues a buyer might find in the home and reduce the likelihood a sale will fall through.

This also gives sellers an opportunity to collect cost estimates for repairs, and determine whether they want to pay to have large repairs done proactively before listing or lower their list price.

Some other advantages to a pre-listing home inspection are:

✔️ Discover property conditions before a buyer walks through the door
✔️ Fix problems and display receipts showing what repairs have been made
✔️ Disclose any and all known defects with the home
✔️ Help prevent buyers from subtracting thousands for what may be a hundred dollars worth of repairs
✔️ Shop contractors to find the best price for repairs
✔️ Set your listing apart from the others
✔️ Demonstrate your motivation and strengthen your market position

If you're thinking of selling and want to know what I can do to help you get top dollar, message me and let's chat! I'd be happy to send you a FREE copy of my Sellers Guide!
11/8

ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ✨

Kindness always stands out, even when it’s done quietly.  It has the power to change the world, starting with one person.  Kindness can save and transform lives because it’s a language that all people recognize.  It knows no barriers in language or culture. Simple acts of kindness are some of the best ways to breathe life into our friendships and our local community.

It does not matter whether we receive anything in return.  We are better for having practiced kindness, and so are the people around us.

In a world where you can be anything – be kind.

ᴍᴏɴᴅᴀʏ ᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ✨

Kindness always stands out, even when it’s done quietly.  It has the power to change the world, starting with one person.  Kindness can save and transform lives because it’s a language that all people recognize.  It knows no barriers in language or culture. Simple acts of kindness are some of the best ways to breathe life into our friendships and our local community.

It does not matter whether we receive anything in return.  We are better for having practiced kindness, and so are the people around us.

In a world where you can be anything – be kind.

The holidays are coming up fast and this is your reminder to 𝓈𝒽𝑜𝓅 𝓁𝑜𝒸𝒶𝓁 this year!

The effects of the pandemic have disrupted the retail industry in more ways than one, and while there are several benefits to shopping local, many people are prompted to shop small to:

• Help their community
• Shop sustainably
• Receive better customer service
• Find more unique, locally made/sourced products
• Get to know the face behind the business and people in your local community

Whether you are buying or selling a home, the journey follows an exciting but often challenging road. If you are wondering how to track down a great agent, here's what you need to know.

A GREAT agent will:

✔️ Listen to you and understand your needs and wants
✔️ Educate you on current market trends, and the home buying/selling process, and answer any and all of your questions along the way
✔️ Communicate regularly with you
✔️ Have your best interests in mind and protect you throughout the process
✔️ Offers guidance but also space you need to make a decision

A good agent will 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 pressure you into making a decision, and will never make you feel as though you are a bother.

If you'd like an easy and enjoyable buying and selling experience, find a realtor you trust — and whom you may even choose to be friends with.

It’s always a good idea to review your credit report and scores periodically, even if you are years away from buying a home or getting a mortgage.

However, If you are planning to buy a home in the next 6 months (or even just starting to think about it), knowing your credit score is an important first step to becoming a homeowner.

Mortgage lenders will use your credit scores AND report as important factors in determining what loan you qualify for, and what interest rate to offer you. If you don't regularly check your credit, and there are errors on your credit report, you may have trouble qualifying for a loan and getting a mortgage.

𝙳𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚝! If you are thinking about starting your home search and want to proactively reach out to a lender, send me a message. I would be happy to recommend lenders that I trust and work with regularly!

𝚁𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛!

'Tis the season for gratitude, good food, and your November Homeowner Checklist! ✔️

Now is the perfect time to inspect your smoke detectors and CO2 Detectors. Start the holidays knowing that your family, visitors, and home are safe! PRO TIP: Smoke detectors typically only last about 10 years, so if you are unsure how old they are (or they have turned yellow), it's probably time to replace them!

Save this post for later and pick 1 or 2 off the list every weekend! What are you tackling first?