Debbie Stoppa Real Estate

😆Ok.. I joke about handing buyers duct tape before a showing...

But the truth is, you don’t know who could be listening to your conversations

📸Ring cameras. Smart speakers. Security systems.

You should ALWAYS assume someone could be listening.

And yes! What you say inside a home can absolutely impact the outcome.

🫣I’ve seen it happen:

• Buyers openly criticizing the house - Talking about how much they “love it” or “would pay anything”
• Revealing timelines, motivation, or financial flexibility - That information doesn’t always stay private... and in a competitive market, it matters.

🚘Have your honest conversations outside, in the car, or after we leave.

Inside the house?
Tour it. Observe it. Keep it neutral.
Because the goal isn’t just to see the house...it’s to win it.

And sometimes that starts with knowing when to stay quiet.

🎯If you need more guidance on what to do when buying a home, DM me “Buyers Guide” for my free buyers guide.

✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
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PRO TIP for Homebuyers!

💰Thinking about asking the seller for a $20,000
price reduction?

You may want to consider asking for a $20,000
interest rate buy-down instead 😲

Here’s why:

• $20,000 off an $800,000 home = around $158/ month savings
• $20,000 toward buying down your interest rate = around $822/month savings

Sometimes the smarter move isn’t lowering the price - it’s lowering the monthly payment.

Talk to your lender to see what option makes the most sense for your situation!🏡

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✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
📍 MORE Realty

📍You know what they say… Location, location, location! And, that’s true!

🛣️What’s your favourite street in Portland, Beaverton,Tigard,Tualatin & Sherwood? Comment below👇

Some streets just have a feeling about them.
The house matters, but the street matters too!

💁‍♀️One of the things I do for my clients is help them figure out what neighborhood is best for their needs! Let’s sit down and chat about the different neighborhoods!😉

📲DM or Text me “Buyers Guide” and I’ll send you my FREE Home Buyers guide to get started on your homebuying journey!

✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
📍 MORE Realty

⏰Most buyers spend 20 minutes touring a house and years living in the neighborhood.

✨Before you fall in love with the kitchen or backyard, drive through the area at 7 AM, 3 PM, and 9 PM.

🚙You’ll see the school traffic, commute patterns, parking situation, noise levels, and what the neighborhood actually feels like throughout the day.

🏡A home is more than four walls. It’s the environment you’ll wake up to every day.

🤔 Thinking about buying a home this year?

📲Send me a DM with the word HOME and let’s create a game plan that works for you!

✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
📍 MORE Realty

🍓Where’s you favorite place to get strawberries? Comment or Share below 👇

☀️What’s one of the best things about Oregon in the summer?

You got it… Strawberry season! 🍓🍓🍓

❤️We love everything strawberry… strawberries on ice cream, strawberries scones, strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, strawberry, ice cream, strawberry lemonade and homemade strawberry freezer jam!💯

✅Here’s a list of some of the local strawberry farms!
🥰Which one do you love to go to? Comment below!👇

✨Debbie Stoppa
🏡  Oregon Real Estate Broker
🏦  $80M+ Volume closed
📧  [email protected]
📱  503-998-7963        
📍 MORE Realty

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