Selling My Hometown

Have you visited a place that made you feel rejuvenated and inspired? A place where you would love to go back to ASAP? While traveling every day to that location may not be feasible, you can still bring that feeling into your own home. Your home is a sanctuary and should inspire you every day like your paradise getaway. ... This could mean adding textures and patterns that are typical of that area, decor pieces you saw often, and colors that you loved while visiting.

Are you a buyer trying to navigate a seller’s market? It can be a difficult and confusing process, so here are some steps you can follow to find your dream home. Is there anything missing from this list that you would add?

Though there are trends that definitely should stay in the late ‘90s/early 2000s (like frosted tips), shelf organizers are not one of them! Pantry like it’s 1999 and use items like woven baskets, vases, and ceramic cups to organize your pantry. As an added bonus, your pantry will look aesthetically pleasing! #WinWin

If you stepped into a home and saw 1 feature that makes you instantly turn the other direction, what would that feature be? For example, is it bright pink flooring and wallpaper? Is it not enough floor-to-ceiling windows? Or is it a huge fixer-upper?

This just in: The #DesignTrend of the year is shiplap! What is #shiplap? The style of shiplap got its name and inspiration from ships. The overlapping joints are what made shiplap so great for boats it was tight and waterproof. This is why it also became popular in regions with harsh climates. Even if you’re not constantly battling with the elements, shiplap can add a charming look and feel to your home.... Vertical shiplap can make any room look taller, and the bold lines and handcrafted look makes it incredibly versatile. Have you installed shiplap in your home?

Definition time! Today’s lexicon is down payment. A #DownPayment is a portion of the house purchase price that you pay out of pocket. This is a way to finalize the transaction, and it comes before any loans are taken out to finance remainder payments.

If every real estate agent had a dollar for every time they were asked, Is this the year to buy a house? they wouldn’t need commission anymore! In all honesty, while there is no way to make predictions for real estate, standing on the sidelines definitely won’t help you reach your dreams. Don’t wait any longer, let’s chat today.

With new seasons often comes new hobbies. What is your favorite #hobby to do during the winter? Or what do you hope to pick up as a hobby this season?

#HappyHolidays to everyone! Hopefully, your holiday is full of joy and love. What holiday tradition are you most looking forward to?

No matter what #holiday you celebrate, everyone has one agreed-upon idea: that stretchy pants are a must. Happy festive season to all!

Earth tones are far from drab or boring. In fact, they can be quite the opposite. Smart use of the color palette roots you back to nature which creates a soothing environment that's also very versatile. To keep things interesting, add pops of vibrant tones orange is an amazing choice and interesting textures wood or velvets are great selections to create bold eye-catching statements.

Here’s a fun, but quite challenging game: In ONE emoji, comment below how you feel about fall.

"Fun" fact of the day: did you know that home values in the U.S. have increased 7.2% since 2018 according to Clear Capital? And though we’ve been seeing a slow down in 2020 the beginning of this year marking the slowest growth rate (2.5%) since 2013 according to daveramsey.com the National Association of Realtors suggests taking advantage of the time right now. The housing market is a temporary softening with an expected strong rebound.

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Here’s a nutritious recipe for a #PumpkinSpiceLatte so that you can celebrate fall the right way, every day! Recipe adapted from Abbey’s Kitchen. Ingredients: 2 shots espresso (or decaf, if desired) 1.5 tbsp pumpkin puree... 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Maple syrup to taste 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk Directions: In a mug, mix the espresso with pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and maple syrup Steam vanilla almond milk and mix it in Top with crushed graham crackers, pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon

What can a #RealEstateAgent bring to the table that a #ForSaleByOwner (#FSBO) can’t? Besides basically being a therapist (how did real estate agents get roped into that by the way?), they are trained to be... Experts at marketing... Excellent negotiators Have a trained background and experience working in the field So, while tempting to be your own seller to mitigate lost commission costs, you run the risk of not getting the maximum profit out of your home, or worse missing the mark completely and not being able to make the sale.

Halloween is just around the corner what has been your best Halloween costume so far?

Everyone could always use more spice and everything nice. Do something nice for your local businesses and share your favorite place to get a PSL or apple cider so everyone can get some of that spice!

What if you absolutely fell in love with a home it checks off every single checkbox on your wish list. But then you discovered that several people had moved out because they heard strange noises. And they couldn’t shake off this chilling feeling they got as soon as they moved in. That's when you discovered that it could be haunted... Would you still buy it?

Thinking of selling your home? I can help you establish your home's current market value and compare it to other homes within your neighborhood! The market is as HOT as ever, don't wait #SellingMyHometown #sharonelkinsrealestate #reecenichols #sellmyhouse #springfieldmo #luxuryhomes #makememove

Not sure if you’re ready to purchase an investment property? Here are 3 signs that you are definitely ready: 1 You have enough savings about 30-35% of the purchase price. This will show loan lenders that you are able to pay the down payment, a few months worths of payments, and will continue to work on investing in your property.... 2 You're ready and capable of taking on another big responsibility. It takes a lot of time and effort to get involved in the real estate market and so you want to make sure you have the time, capabilities, and desire to tackle it head-on. 3 You understand how to allocate your investments. You’ll more than likely have to budget for repairs, vacancies, and even a team to work with you. Understand how to budget efficiently and effectively. Now who’s ready?!

Ready to find a sweet #realestate deal? Let’s connect promise there aren’t any tricks. Just all treats over here!

I'll lead the way as you take your biggest step in finding your dream home! #dreamhouses #sellingmyhometown #realestateagent #southwestmo #sgfrealestate #househunters #homesforsale