I’ve surveyed hundreds of them...
And there’s ONE thing home buyers have in common when house hunting.
NO SURPRISES.
If you’re thinking of selling in the next few months, here’s your gentle nudge to take care of a few things...
✓ Evaluate major home systems - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roof.
✓ Fix leaky faucets and creaky doors. (I love YouTube for home repair tutorials)
✓ Tighten loose cabinet pulls or door knobs.
✓ Give walls, doors, and ceilings a paint refresh (white always brightens a room!)
✓ Freshen up the yard by trimming trees and shrubs and laying mulch.
✓ Deep clean carpets or consider replacing.
✓ Declutter and depersonalize
These are just a few of the things I encourage my sellers to do. If you’re serious about prepping your home for buyers AND getting top dollar, send me a message, and I’ll send over my Home Prep Checklist that will guide you through the process.
Be sure to follow me here: @makeithomewithlauren for all things real estate along the Emerald Coast and be sure to let me know how I can help you achieve your home goals this coming year!
Navigating a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) can be a daunting task, especially when you have limited time to find a new home and start a new job shortly after. As a real estate agent dedicated to serving military families, I understand the unique challenges you face. Here’s how I can assist you in making this transition as smooth as possible:
1️⃣ **Personalized Home Search**: I take the time to understand your specific needs and preferences, crafting a tailored home search strategy that prioritizes what matters most to you. Whether it’s location, school districts, or community amenities, I will focus on options that align with your lifestyle, saving you valuable time. 🏠🔍
2️⃣ **Virtual Tours and Remote Support**: If you can’t visit the area before your move, I offer virtual tours of potential homes. This allows you to explore properties from wherever you are. I am also readily available for any questions or insights you may need along the way. 📲💻
3️⃣ **Efficient Processes**: Recognizing the time constraints that come with a PCS move, I will manage all the paperwork and negotiations efficiently, ensuring a smooth transaction from start to finish. This allows you to focus on preparing for your new job and settling into your new surroundings without the added stress of the home-buying process. 📝🤝
4️⃣ **Local Connections and Resources**: With a robust network in the area, I can connect you with trusted service providers, from mortgage lenders to moving companies and local professionals. This ensures you have access to valuable resources that can facilitate a quick and seamless transition. 🌟🏙️
Your military journey is important, and I am here to provide the support you need. Let’s work together to make your home search efficient and enjoyable, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—your family and your new opportunities! 📦❤️
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Picture this: It’s 2021, people are waiving home inspections left and right to \*fingers crossed\* have their ticket called from the pile of offers.
Luckily, we’ve moved past that period of chaos and I’m seeing buyers re-embrace inspections. As they should!
To me, it’s a no-brainer form of insurance on your largest investment. Especially for military families who often buy sight unseen.
Let’s look at some real numbers:
Imagine you’re a buyer who invests $750 in an inspection that reveals damage to the windows of the home that will cost $15,000 to repair and replace.
With that knowledge, we head back to the seller to negotiate repair costs or walk from the deal.
In most cases, the sellers will work with us to make it right.
I’ve seen seller credits range between $250 and $25,000
depending on the type of repair.
Your long-term peace of mind is worth the fee. Agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments.
Thinking about selling your home? Save this post and use these cheat codes ✅:
It’s all in the timing: Launching the listing on Thursday in our local works wonders in my experience — this is the day buyers are most likely to start their house hunt here locally and line up their showings and open houses for the weekend.
Jot down your favorite thing… Write what you loved most about your home. Your agent can convey this to potential buyers. Hearing your viewpoint is super meaningful for buyers.
Family-friendly open house: Work with your agent to set up a corner for kids to play. Stock it with snacks, books, stickers and crayons. This will help buyers with children browse the house with ease.
Smart house: Share your home’s smart features with your agent. They can help demonstrate your home’s modern amenities.
Proactive pre-inspection fixes: Consider addressing your home’s little imperfections preemptively, giving buyers ease that major repairs have already been addressed.
Well-documented: Organize a log of all the upkeep and upgrades you’ve made over time. This will reassure potential buyers of the home’s great condition.
As military orders start to drop for the fall and early spring, now is a great time to start discussing a game plan to sell your home as you prep for your next PCS 🇺🇸.
It is never too early to prepare! Comment SELL or message me directly, and we can set up a time to discuss your options. ☺️
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POV: You’re a VA home buyer that gets pre-approved for *the magic number* from your mortgage lender.
Don’t come for me on this one but... Just because the lender gives you the green light on a certain dollar amount *doesn’t mean* you should stretch your housing budget to the max.
Before you sign, think about your life BEYOND the loan. Things like lifestyle preferences, BAH amount, discretionary habits, vacation expenses, childcare needs, etc.
Let’s make sure your next home fits comfortably within your current lifestyle.
DM me to talk more about how you can find that sweet spot with monthly payments and your desired lifestyle and receive a free homebuyer guide to help pave the way for your home purchase.
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