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Colleen
4 days ago3 min read
What is the Sellers Property Disclosure?
Whether you are looking to buy or sell it important to know about the SPD. I'll talk first about the sell side and then the buy. I have...
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Colleen
Jan 133 min read
What is the MLS Disclosure from brightMLS?
Since August 2024 we have had a few new contracts added to the real estate process. In my region we use an Multiple Listing Service...
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Colleen
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Tips for Sellers: Managing Multiple Offers
Good News! Youve received multiple offers for your home. How will you choose the one that is best for you? The following tips will help...
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Colleen
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Beware of Phishing Scams
Real Estate is one of the top industries targeting by phishing scams. In short, a phishing Scam is one where the criminal hacks an email...
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Colleen
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Tips for staging your home
1. Less is more Aside from 1 or 2 prices of furniture per room you are going to want get rid of everything you can. Whether you're moving...
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Colleen
Nov 25, 20246 min read
Buyers Market vs Sellers Market: What’s the difference?
The number one question I get asked is “how’s the market?” The number two question I get asked all the time about buyers or sellers...
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Colleen
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Make Your Home Center Stage 8 tips for Staging your Home
1. Consider hiring a professional It can be difficult to see your home objectively. Consequently, you may want to consider investing in a...
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Colleen
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Attention Sellers: Protect your Meds!
When you are getting ready to sell, you may still be living in your home when showings start to happen. If you are still living at home...
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Colleen
Oct 21, 20242 min read
The Value of Home Maintenance: Tips from Tri-County
Every REALTOR belongs to a local REALTOR Alliance Group. I belong to the Tri County Suburban REALTORS Alliance, and recently they sent...
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Colleen
Sep 30, 20247 min read
Tips for Sellers: What Does Your Front Door Say About You?
If you want to step up your curb appeal and ultimately sell your home for more, focus on the front entrance. First impressions matter and...
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Colleen
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Top 4 House Projects with the Highest ROI
When I did my Green Designation one of the things that we looked at were what types of upgrades will get you the most bang for your buck....
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Colleen
Aug 5, 20247 min read
New NAR Policies Part 1
I have held off for a long time in regards to the NAR settlement and New Policy changes, because I wanted to make sure that I had all the...
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Colleen
Jul 1, 20242 min read
What's an Energy Star Rating?
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. The blue ENERGY STAR label provides simple, credible, and unbiased...
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Colleen
Jun 3, 20244 min read
HERS® Index
Since getting my Green Designation I want to talk about some of the things I've learned and share the knowledge with you all. One of the...
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Colleen
May 27, 20242 min read
How to Quit your REALTOR
When you hire a REALTOR you will sign an agency agreement whether it's a buyers agency agreement or a listing agreement, but sometimes it...
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Colleen
Apr 15, 20246 min read
What is the Consumer Notice?
When you first start working with a REALTOR® one of the first things they are going to ask you to do is to sign a consumer notice. So,...
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Colleen
Dec 18, 20234 min read
Types of Agency and Agency Agreements
In Real Estate there are multiple ways that a REALTOR® can represent you. At your first substantial meeting with a REALTOR® you should...
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Colleen
Dec 4, 20239 min read
21 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a New REALTOR®
Anytime we are talking about the sale of real estate we are talking about a big decision, and anytime you are making big- maybe even life...
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