Jason McGory - Realtor

So you’re ready to buy a home… now what? If you’ve been following me for a while, you already know that the first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage! 💰
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Getting pre-approved will tell you what you are able to afford and budget for what your monthly payment will be, making this CRUCIAL to do before you start searching for your new home. 🏡
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✅ First things first, you’re going to need to find a lender you trust
✅ After that, you’re going to need to look over the list and read online reviews. Family and friend referrals are always a huge plus!
✅ Email 2-3 lenders you may like to work with
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This may sound like a lot, but that’s why I’m here to help. 🤝 I can help connect you with great local lenders and it’s vital to remember that you’re never alone throughout the homebuying process.
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Please feel free to reach out if you’re thinking about beginning your homebuying journey, let’s get you that dream home! 🤩

3 Rooms that Sell Your Home
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Are you looking to get your home ready for the market? What if I told you how to do so without having to spend an arm and a leg? 😎
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Whenever I work with sellers, I tell them that there are really only three rooms that they need to focus on which are:
❗ Living room
❗ Primary bedroom
❗ Kitchen
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If you’re prepping your home to sell and you feel slightly overwhelmed, know it’s doable if you break it down room by room! 🙌
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If you’re looking for any more advice on getting your house market ready, DM me today! 📱

The question that seems to be on everyone’s mind is “will home prices continue to rise?” 👀
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Inflation, high mortgage rates, and record-high home prices seem to be making it harder and harder to afford a home, and it doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. Economists at Fannie Mae are saying that prices on average are 16% higher than they were a year ago. 🤯
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MBA economists are expecting home pricing gains in the foreseeable future with a 9.8% yearly increase in prices, compared to 2021. 📊
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Have any more questions in regard to the current housing market? DM me and I’d love to connect! 📱

I’m committed to providing you with the highest level of service and making the process as easy and enjoyable as possible. 🙌

- I am a committed full-time professional that provides services beyond expectations
- I genuinely care about my clients and their needs
- I keep my clients informed
- I have an extensive marketing plan
- I am proactive and not reactive
- I know how to negotiate
- I provide my clients with a competitive market analysis
- I don’t just give my personal opinion or guess
- I ensure my listings are in the Multiple Listing Systems with the maximum number of photos and virtual tours when applicable for prospective buyers to view
- I provide a professional home preparation guide to ensure your home shows well

If you or someone your know is looking to sell and are on the hunt for a top agent, DM me, and let's make it happen! 📱

Have investment properties been on your mind? Here are my top 3 mistakes to steer clear of! 👇
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✅ Not setting aside at least 2-3% of the property value each year to account for maintenance costs.
✅ Not working with a real estate agent: don’t underestimate the work that goes into a real estate deal!
✅ Not running the numbers first: it is crucial to do a cash flow calculation to determine the ROI for the property
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If you’re looking to get your foot in real estate investments, let’s chat! 🤝

One of the most common questions I get asked from sellers around this time of the year is “should I wait until the holidays are over to sell?” 🤔
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Realtor.com says that active listings are still 44% lower than the pre-pandemic 2017-2019 average. This means that market is still trying to catch up to the buyer demand. If you’re still not convinced, here are a few pros and cons! 👇
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◾ Pros of selling during the holidays:
Less competition
Holiday staging
Serious buyers
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◾ Cons of selling during the holiday:
Fewer buyers
Hard to keep your house looking show ready
Slower closing timelines
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If you’ve ever had doubts about selling, shoot me a DM & let's chat! 📱

✨LOCAL HIGHLIGHT✨
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North Italia offers daily pizza and pasta specials made from scratch! They even have weekend brunch dishes too 😋
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Not to mention you can also pair your calamari, chicken parmesan, pizza or any of their other delicious dishes with one of their many beer, bubbles, or cocktail choices 🥂
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Comment below if you've been to North Italia before 👇

Buyers this one is for you! 👇

Are you ready to make the exciting jump to buying your dream home? 🏡 Here are my top three mistakes to avoid to make your process as seamless as possible!

❗Overestimating your handyman skills. Make sure to be honest with yourself about your DIY ability and don’t hesitate to leave some things to the pros!
❗Hiring a contractor that you don’t trust 100%. Even with projects like paint, flooring, etc., it is important to do your research and ask for referrals!
❗Making big changes right away. I always recommend moving in, settling, and discovering exactly how you want your space to be before making costly renovations.

Looking to buy soon? I’d love to help you avoid these mistakes and more! 📱

DID YOU KNOW… luxury single-family homes stayed on the market for 11 days in 2022 compared to 38 days in 2021?? 🤯

On top of that, the luxury real estate market saw a sales ratio of 66.42%. To be considered a seller's market, the sales ratio is anything about 20.5%! 📊

You may be wondering, what caused this growth? Experts say that it is due to wealthy Americans being less affected by volatile job markets and being able to work remotely without interruptions has put them in a prime position to take advantage of lower mortgage rates. 📉

Have more questions about luxury real estate? DM me and let’s chat! 📱

This question is a lot more common than you think… What do mortgage lenders look for? 🤔
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Well, I’m glad you asked!

◾ Creditworthiness (score and history)
◾ Ability to repay (debt to income ratio)
◾ Loan to value (appraisal to determine property’s value)
◾ Financials (income and assets)

Ready to start your new and exciting home-buying process? DM me to learn how to take your next step! 🤝