Serving the Elk Grove & Sacramento Real Estate Market

You’ve probably heard that interest rates have decreased and are likely to decrease even more.That’s GREAT news when it comes to affordability. It likely means that there will be many more buyers jumping into the game. However, with more buyers = more competition.So let’s talk about a few things ...

It’s the LAST thing you want to have to do when you put your home on the market.A price reduction makes potential buyers ask, “Why didn’t anyone else buy it yet?” It makes them want to know what’s wrong with your home. That’s just the truth.According to data from Realtor.com, there were 326,540 p...

If you want to sell your home quickly, and for top dollar, do NOT do this:Price your home based on what you FEEL you should get for it.Here’s the thing, as a homeowner you are going to have a lot of feelings about your home. It’s yours. You’ve built a lot of memories there — some good and some bi...

First, know that this is a just general timeline📆👉Of course, it’s different for everyone but it typically takes about 3 months from pre-approval to keys-in-hand🔑Here’s a general timeline of what to expect:✔️Pre-Approval (1-2 weeks)✔️Home Search (4-8 weeks)✔️Offer and Negotiation (1-2 weeks)✔️Insp...

Thinking of making a move?Here’s why September is a GREAT month to buy a home 🏡01 – Less Competition: Beat the summer rush and enjoy fewer bidding wars.02 – Motivated Sellers: Sellers are eager to close before the holidays—perfect for negotiations.03 – Cooler Weather: Ideal conditions for house h...

Competition.Let me start by saying, I empathize with the fact that interest rates impact affordability. Many feel priced out. I hear you.But there are two sides of every coin.While I don’t have a crystal ball, my very best educated guess is that if interest rates drop significantly (as has been p...

Want to be confident that you’ll sell your home?Here’s a hack... Get a pre-selling home inspection. This is an inspection that you get, as the owner of your home, before you put it up on the market. It gives you an insight into any potential pitfalls down the road as you begin negotiating with bu...

First, make sure to 💾SAVE this post to come back to.👉 According to Nerd Wallet – you could add up to 100 points with tips like paying cards more than once a month and fixing credit report errors.Here are some other ways to BOOST your credit score👇✔️Reduce credit card balances✔️Don’t close any old...

Here are some home staging don’ts 🚫Ensure your home shines for potential buyers by avoiding these common mistakes:❌ Don’t Over-Personalization: Keep it neutral for broad appeal❌ Don’t Have Clutter: Less is more; clear out unnecessary items❌ Don’t Have Poor Lighting: Brighten up spaces with proper...

Here are the 🖐 steps to selling your home…01 – Prepare Your Home for Sale🧽 Declutter, clean, and make necessary repairs.Stage your home to highlight its best features.📸 Take high-quality photos for online listings.02 – Set the Right Price💰 Price your home competitively to attract buyers.Work with...