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1- 2021 Reflections

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2 -Real Estate x COVID Template

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3 – Have You Been Working From Home?

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4 – First Monday of The Year

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5 -What You Should be Cleaning in Your Home Weekly

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6 – Why Invest in Real Estate?

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7 – Interviewing Your Agent

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8 – Frequently Asked Fridays: Do the Appliances Come With the House?

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9 – What’s Your Favorite Neighborhood?

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10 – Weekend Agenda of a Realtor

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11 – Is Now a Good Time to Sell? (Template)

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12 – 3 Reasons to Buy New Construction

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13 – How Do Real Estate Investors Make Money?

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If you’re thinking about adding “real estate investor” to your resume, you want to know the clearest and quickest path to a profit. 
So while you’ve got to be ready to ride the market’s highs and lows, here are a few common ways investors make bank month after month: 
1. Long-term residential rentals: People will always need a place to live but keep in mind, location is everything when it comes to real estate. Seriously, everything! 
2. Lease purchase: Lease purchase is a smart way to get involved without having to put up significant capital. Plus, if you lock in when the market is climbing, you can potentially purchase later with built-in equity. 
3. Home-renovation flips: Thanks to the popularity of home renovation shows, no explanation is needed for this one (Think Fixer Upper, Flip or Flop?, and Love It or List It). 
4. Short sales: A short sale is when a homeowner is behind on their mortgage but not yet in foreclosure. This can be a great opportunity to make a quick profit without investing in lengthy renovations. One heads-up: You usually need to pay for short sales in cash. 
5. Vacation rentals: Investors can make some serious income from vacation rentals -- especially if the property is in an hot, in-demand tourist area. 
There are dozens of ways to make money as an investor -- too many to list here! But if you’re serious about taking the plunge, shoot me a message, and let’s set up a time to discuss.

14- Buying Your First Home in 2021?

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15 – FAF: Do I Pay The Buyer’s Agent Commission?

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16 – Light Fixtures This or That

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17- Thinking About Selling? Reasons to Start Preparing Now

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If you’re planning to sell in 2021, there’s no better time than now to prepare your home for the market…even if your ideal listing timeline is months away. 
Here’s why: 
1. Life is unpredictable. If last year taught us anything, it’s that plans change. Getting your home ready now means you’ll be ready to list your home no matter what life throws at you. 
2. It’ll reduce your stress. It’s no fun to frantically get your home ready to sell -- the cleaning, decluttering, and repairing alone can be overwhelming. With time on your side, it's totally manageable. 
3. You won’t miss anything. In a seller's market, you can sell a home in lived-in condition usually without a problem. But in a buyer's market, repairs can make or break a sale. Getting your home ready little by little means every inch of your home will be in top-notch shape the second your listing goes live.
Looking for a real estate professional to help you sell this year? I’d love to -- shoot me a message and let’s begin the conversation.

18 – Homeowners Share Your First Home buying Experience/ How Did You Know it Was Time to Buy?

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19- Testimonial Template

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20 – The Different Types of Real Estate Investments

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21 – Did You Know I can Help You Find an Agent Wherever You’re Moving?

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22- FAF: If I Can Sell My Home Alone, Why Hire an Agent?

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It’s the Mount Everest of questions, the big one, the one everyone wonders about, but only a few are so bold to ask. 
Drumroll, please…this week’s Frequently Asked Friday question: 
Q: If I can sell my house by myself, WHY do I need an agent?
A: You know what? It’s true. You CAN sell your home without an agent. But the better question is SHOULD you sell your home without an agent? 
Consider this true scenario for one FSBO couple: 
• Saved $9,000 on agent commissions -- sounds great!⠀ 
• Lost $19,000 on selling price -- sigh.
Sadly, this isn’t uncommon. I see it all the time, and it usually plays out something like this: A seller puts their home up for sale by owner. Then, after weeks or months of frustration, they give me a call to bail them out and get the job done quickly. 
Did you know, in fact, that 90% of FSBO FAIL to sell their home without an agent?⠀
If you want maximum profit in minimum time, you need an agent. Statistics show an agent typically gets you 25% more on the sale completely covering agent commissions! 
PLUS, you’ll gain an advocate , expert, and cheerleader who’s single goal is looking out for your best interest as you complete one of the largest transactions of your life!
Considering selling by owner? I'd love to talk about the process and answer any questions you may have. Shoot me a message -- I'm here when you're ready!

23 – What is Your Favorite Room in Your Home?

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24 -Who Wants to Grab Coffee This Week?

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25- Wallpaper Accent Wall Tips

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You’ve seen it everywhere -- and every time, you think, “GAH, that looks AMAZING!” Know the trend? Yep, wallpaper accent walls. 
Savvy home decorators have snatched a page right out of their mentors’ 1980s playbook and are embracing wallpaper once again with a modern twist and a bit more sophistication. 
Wanna give it a try? If you’ve got the wall, some willing friends, and free Saturday, here are a few tips to get you rollin’:
1. Choose your color, style, and pattern. Look at as many pics as you can, but since this is an accent wall, don’t be afraid to go bold. 
2. Read the instructions carefully. Seriously, skimming won’t do. There is more than one kind of paper and they aren’t all applied the same way. If you’re not careful, you’ll end up with a goopy mess instead of a stunning wall. 
3. Go ahead and cover the outlets as you go. When everything is dry, you go back and cut off the excess paper. 
4. Smooth wallpaper from the center towards the edge. This will get rid of air bubbles instead of just moving them around. 
With these tips (and few easy-to-follow video tutorials), you can take a room from ho-hum to heck-yeah in just a few short hours.
Wondering what other improvements you can make to your home that will offer a return when you sell? Send me a message -- I’d love to share the top upgrades for 2021!

26 -Where’s Your Favorite Place You’ve Lived?

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27- How to Get Started Investing in Real Estate

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Here’s how to get started in real estate investing. (Spoiler alert: It’s not as complicated as you might think!)
1. Get face-to-face with at least 3 folks already involved in investing. As great as YouTube and blogs are, there’s no substitute for getting one-on-one with investors who have been there and done that. Offer to buy their dinner and come ready to listen more than you talk. 
2. While you’re doing your “dinner due diligence,” start setting aside funds every week that you mark for investment. 
3. Choose a market and investing style. A few options -- sole ownership of a single family, joint ownership of a single-family or small multi-family, real estate investment trusts (REITs), commercial property, or land. 
4. Analyze deals in your market choice. An experienced realtor who knows your area is essential here! 
6. Make offers and close deals. Finally - the exciting part! 
7. Build your team of experts (real estate agent, lender, inspector, insurance agent. attorney, etc.) who can help you with your next transaction!
Intrigued? I thought so -- shoot me a message and let me help you find the people and the properties you need to make investing a reality in 2021!

28 – Behind the Scenes in My Day-to-Day

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29- FAF: Should I Offer a Home Warranty?

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You know your house is a wonderful place to call home, but buyers may need a little more convincing. Give them the reassurance they need with this week’s Frequently Asked Friday.
Q: Should sellers offer a home warranty?
A: The short answer: Yes. 
Here’s why:
• A home warranty protects your buyer from unexpected repairs and replacements for a year after closing. Buying a home can be stressful so any added layer of protection you can provide will always be warmly received. 
• The average price of a home warranty is $300 to $600 a year. If a couple of hundred bucks are all it takes to secure the sale, it’s a completely worthwhile investment. 
• Most home warranties include coverage while your home is on the market. The warranty is then transferred to the buyer for a year of coverage on the closing date. It's really a no-brainer!
Think about selling? I’d love to provide you a FREE market analysis of your home’s current value. Drop me a message and let’s get started.

30- What are Your Weekend Plans?

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31 – What Are You Reading?

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