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It’s fall, ya’ll! That means it’s time for a quarterly home maintenance check. Trust me—it’s so much more manageable to do these quick quarterly checks than to put home maintenance off and then get hit with costly repairs all at once.⁣
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If you’re the Bob Villa type, you probably have your own list, but for the rest of us, here’s a jumpstart:⁣
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Test smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarms. Even if you think they still have life left in them, change the batteries.⁣
Since your grilling-out days are coming to a close (bummer, I know), you’ll be cooking inside more. Go on and declutter, deep clean, and degrease the kitchen—and don’t forget to vacuum behind the fridge.⁣
Your dryer vent is a real fire hazard. Use the wand attachment on your vacuum to get rid of excess lint. If you can’t get it yourself, call a professional.⁣
Check your downspouts after a hard rain to ensure water is flowing away from your house. If not, you may get standing water in your crawlspace.⁣
Winterize your mower and sprinkler system, and cover your patio furniture and grill.⁣
Check roof overhangs and repair holes or cracks where birds, rodents, squirrels, and bats may take refuge from the cold.⁣
Trim shrubs, bushes, and trees one last time before winter paying special attention to limbs growing too close to your house.⁣
Pull up your annuals (they’re gone for good) and mulch around your perennials (so they’ll make an appearance next spring).⁣
Have your HVAC serviced. You don’t want your system stalling out in the middle of winter (or worse—during the holidays).⁣
Evaluate your Halloween and holiday decor and put them somewhere for easy access so you’ll be ready when the mood hits to decorate. ⁣
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This is NOT an exhaustive list but WILL help you get started transitioning your home from summer to fall to winter. Got home maintenance question or need a handyman rec? Send me a DM!⁣
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It’s fall, ya’ll! That means it’s time for a quarterly home maintenance check. Trust me—it’s so much more manageable to do these quick quarterly checks than to put home maintenance off and then get hit with costly repairs all at once.⁣ ⁣ If you’re the Bob Villa type, you probably have your own list, but for the rest of us, here’s a jumpstart:⁣ ⁣ Test smoke detectors & carbon monoxide alarms. Even if you think they still have life left in them, change the batteries.⁣ Since your grilling-out days are coming to a close (bummer, I know), you’ll be cooking inside more. Go on and declutter, deep clean, and degrease the kitchen—and don’t forget to vacuum behind the fridge.⁣ Your dryer vent is a real fire hazard. Use the wand attachment on your vacuum to get rid of excess lint. If you can’t get it yourself, call a professional.⁣ Check your downspouts after a hard rain to ensure water is flowing away from your house. If not, you may get standing water in your crawlspace.⁣ Winterize your mower and sprinkler system, and cover your patio furniture and grill.⁣ Check roof overhangs and repair holes or cracks where birds, rodents, squirrels, and bats may take refuge from the cold.⁣ Trim shrubs, bushes, and trees one last time before winter paying special attention to limbs growing too close to your house.⁣ Pull up your annuals (they’re gone for good) and mulch around your perennials (so they’ll make an appearance next spring).⁣ Have your HVAC serviced. You don’t want your system stalling out in the middle of winter (or worse—during the holidays).⁣ Evaluate your Halloween and holiday decor and put them somewhere for easy access so you’ll be ready when the mood hits to decorate. ⁣ ⁣ This is NOT an exhaustive list but WILL help you get started transitioning your home from summer to fall to winter. Got home maintenance question or need a handyman rec? Send me a DM!⁣ ⁣
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3 weeks ago
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You've decided to sell! HOORAY! ⁣
⁣The next decision? HOW will you sell?⁣
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OPTION 1: Attempt to FSBO.⁣
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OPTION 2: Check out instant offer sites.⁣
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OPTION 3: Hire an agent — like ME!⁣
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Here’s why OPTION 3 is your best bet 100% of the time:⁣
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90% of sellers who try to sell by owner fail to do so. I get calls weekly from homeowners exhausted of going it alone and at their wit’s end. FBSO only makes sense if you already have a buyer lined up — and even then, it can get tricky without an agent’s help.⁣
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Instant offer sites like Offerpad, Redfin, and Zillow Offers hunt for homes with significant profit margins. Translation? Offers from these sites are typically 10% under fair market value. Tack on fees and you’re looking at selling for 12-15% less than your home’s value when all is said and done.⁣
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Agents often sell homes for around 25% MORE than FSBO and instant offer sites -- completely covering agent commissions. PLUS, you get an advocate, expert, and cheerleader whose single goal is looking out for you as you complete one of the largest transactions of your life!⁣
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Considering by owner or instant offer sites? I'd love the chance to answer any questions you have so you can know exactly what your options are. Shoot me a message -- I'm here when you're ready!⁣
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Youve decided to sell! HOORAY! ⁣ ⁣The next decision? HOW will you sell?⁣ ⁣ OPTION 1: Attempt to FSBO.⁣ ⁣ OPTION 2: Check out instant offer sites.⁣ ⁣ OPTION 3: Hire an agent — like ME!⁣ ⁣ Here’s why OPTION 3 is your best bet 100% of the time:⁣ ⁣ 90% of sellers who try to sell by owner fail to do so. I get calls weekly from homeowners exhausted of going it alone and at their wit’s end. FBSO only makes sense if you already have a buyer lined up — and even then, it can get tricky without an agent’s help.⁣ ⁣ Instant offer sites like Offerpad, Redfin, and Zillow Offers hunt for homes with significant profit margins. Translation? Offers from these sites are typically 10% under fair market value. Tack on fees and you’re looking at selling for 12-15% less than your home’s value when all is said and done.⁣ ⁣ Agents often sell homes for around 25% MORE than FSBO and instant offer sites -- completely covering agent commissions. PLUS, you get an advocate, expert, and cheerleader whose single goal is looking out for you as you complete one of the largest transactions of your life!⁣ ⁣ Considering by owner or instant offer sites? Id love the chance to answer any questions you have so you can know exactly what your options are. Shoot me a message -- Im here when youre ready!⁣ ⁣
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Wanna make an offer that’s got it goin’ on? Here’s the skinny:⁣
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Learn as much as you can about the seller. Then, tailor your offer to their needs.⁣
Be thorough and thoughtful, but move quickly if you find a home you love.⁣
Check out a CMA before settling on an offer price. Start strong. Chances are you’ll face competition.⁣
Attach a pre-approval letter with your offer. No ifs, ands, or buts!⁣
Keep contingencies to a minimum. The “cleaner,” the better.⁣
Stay flexible with the closing timeline.⁣
Boost your earnest money.⁣
Consider an escalation clause.⁣
Link up with an agent with a stellar track record and 5-star referrals.⁣
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See a listing you wanna check out? Let’s meet! Send me a DM, and I’ll be in touch ASAP. ... See MoreSee Less

Wanna make an offer that’s got it goin’ on? Here’s the skinny:⁣ ⁣ Learn as much as you can about the seller. Then, tailor your offer to their needs.⁣ Be thorough and thoughtful, but move quickly if you find a home you love.⁣ Check out a CMA before settling on an offer price. Start strong. Chances are you’ll face competition.⁣ Attach a pre-approval letter with your offer. No ifs, ands, or buts!⁣ Keep contingencies to a minimum. The “cleaner,” the better.⁣ Stay flexible with the closing timeline.⁣ Boost your earnest money.⁣ Consider an escalation clause.⁣ Link up with an agent with a stellar track record and 5-star referrals.⁣ ⁣ See a listing you wanna check out? Let’s meet! Send me a DM, and I’ll be in touch ASAP.
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You've been eyein' that fireplace all spring and summer just waiting for the day you could fire it up again. Get excited, friend. Today is that day—the first day of fall!⁣
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So whether it's 80 degrees or there's a chill in the air, go on and shake off those stares and eye-rolls from the fam and light up that fireplace without shame. While you're at it, throw on a flannel and grab a mug of something warm. ⁣
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It's the first day of fall!⁣
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Youve been eyein that fireplace all spring and summer just waiting for the day you could fire it up again. Get excited, friend. Today is that day—the first day of fall!⁣ ⁣ So whether its 80 degrees or theres a chill in the air, go on and shake off those stares and eye-rolls from the fam and light up that fireplace without shame. While youre at it, throw on a flannel and grab a mug of something warm. ⁣ ⁣ Its the first day of fall!⁣ ⁣
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Feeling the SQUEEZE? It may be time to upsize. Here are 4 pretty darn good indicators:⁣
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Your house felt spacious when the kids were little. Now that they’re bigger (and ahem—louder), your house feels way smaller...like Alice in Wonderland smaller.⁣
You, your partner, and maybe the kids are home more—and you don’t see an end to that “new normal” any time soon.⁣
You’ve done all the decluttering and rearranging you can do—and you still feel like you're bumpin' into walls and people ALL. DAY. LONG.⁣
Your dreams for the future include the pitter-patter of (more) little feet, hosting gaggles of teens, welcoming aging parents, growing your supper club, or running a business from home. ⁣
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While small house living is a "thing," it's not for everybody. If you’re on the fence about whether to stay put or sell, let’s connect. I’d love to show you a few homes with a little more wiggle room so you can see firsthand how they fit!⁣ ... See MoreSee Less

Feeling the SQUEEZE? It may be time to upsize. Here are 4 pretty darn good indicators:⁣ ⁣ Your house felt spacious when the kids were little. Now that they’re bigger (and ahem—louder), your house feels way smaller...like Alice in Wonderland smaller.⁣ You, your partner, and maybe the kids are home more—and you don’t see an end to that “new normal” any time soon.⁣ You’ve done all the decluttering and rearranging you can do—and you still feel like youre bumpin into walls and people ALL. DAY. LONG.⁣ Your dreams for the future include the pitter-patter of (more) little feet, hosting gaggles of teens, welcoming aging parents, growing your supper club, or running a business from home. ⁣ ⁣ While small house living is a thing, its not for everybody. If you’re on the fence about whether to stay put or sell, let’s connect. I’d love to show you a few homes with a little more wiggle room so you can see firsthand how they fit!⁣
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