Robin Raite

www.listreports.com

Paying your landlord's mortgage is never a good idea. If you're contemplating the right move for you, speak with a lender sooner than later. There are many options available to first-time homebuyers, so don't miss out!

Start today, and your future self will thank you.

Instead of looking for homes that have everything you need WAY out of your price range, look for homes that fit your "must haves" that cannot be easily changed. Things such as location, space, and overall construction cannot be changed as easily. Small renovations can be made throughout the lifetime of your home, such as paint colors, features, and landscaping.

Is walkability important to you? Access to grocery stores? A good school system? Parks? Are you into Moderns, Tudors, or contemporary-style homes? Determining some of these things ahead of time will allow me to steer you in the right direction. If you need help with finding a good location, shoot over a DM. Let's help find what you are looking for. 🤩🤩

It's time to choose some fall decor! You have four choices:

1) Add some pumpkins to the porch

2) Add a display to your coffee table

3) Put some throw pillows and pumpkins out

4) Make the place haunted

Out of the 4 which would you choose and why?

Here's a challenge, can you unscramble these words? Hint: They're real estate words! Comment below your answers!

First impressions are everything and an organized entryway can impact the entire experience a buyer has when they tour your house. Even if you're not on the market and simply want to present your home well to guests, here's how to create a foyer or entryway that says “welcome home.”

ADD AN INVITING AROMA
The way your home smells is just as—if not more—important than how it looks because it is one of the first things your buyer will notice.

KEEP THE FLOOR CLEAR
Create the illusion of more space by keeping the floors free of boots, shoes, backpacks, and other clutter. A clear path can help make the entryway appear cleaner and larger.

MAKE IT PLUSH
Rugs instantly add a layer of coziness and placing a rug will make the space feel inviting and welcoming.

HOME STAGING TIPS THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK 💰

I know I talk about staging a lot, and if you're about to sell, you might be thinking, "this sounds expensive."

If I think we need to bring in a professional stager, I will tell you honestly. But, most of the time, staging costs very little (if anything!). Here are a few of my favorite "on the fly" staging tips:

💡 Play up the brightness of your home by opening all of the window shades, turning on every lamp, and replacing any dim lights with 100-watt bulbs.

🛋 Bring your furniture off the walls -- this is a trick to make rooms look bigger and more spacious, even if it's just a few feet.

🌷 Create mini "vignettes" throughout your home and stage end tables, nightstands, or empty surfaces with plants, fresh flowers, frames, and other decorative accents.

🎨 Freshen up baseboards, moldings, and trim with white paint.

🍽 Set the dinner table as though you were about to have a dinner party. It can help buyers easily imagine their gatherings around the table.
Pro tip: since we're all staying home more, I highly recommend trying some of these tips even if you aren't selling! Fresh flowers go a long way in brightening up a room and your mood!

Can anyone else relate? What song is stuck in your head recently that you can't get out of your head?

Give yourself the best present this year: a new home, perfect for holiday festivities.

And then you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the holidays, knowing that you made a wise financial decision.

Want to get started? Just send a text or a DM, and let’s get that house sold!

Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the most important decisions in the home buying/selling process. A good agent is there to help you navigate the market with minimal stress. Here are some red flags that should send you running when looking at real estate agents to assist you with your needs.
🚩 Being Unfamiliar with Certain Properties
🚩 Bad Communication Skills
🚩 Being Late and Disorganized