Understanding the Due Diligence Process
Once your home is under contract, the buyer enters the due diligence period. This is their opportunity to thoroughly investigate the property before finalizing the purchase. 01 – InspectionsBuyers will typically schedule a range of...
Read morePrepping Your Home for Listing
These are some ideal corrections and areas to consider when preparing your home to go on the market. KitchenClear off all counters — including plants, paper towels, and toastersRemove all personal accessoriesTidy up the pantry Family...
Read moreListing Your House: Initial Paperwork
One of the first steps in listing your home is completing the required paperwork and disclosures. Here’s what to expect and when it’s due. Documents You Will Receive You’ll be provided with several important documents during...
Read moreWatauga County 2022 ReCap
Residential Real Estate Economic Indicator ReportKey FindingsUnprecedented patterns continue to impress in the Watauga County housing market. 2022 ended with an overall residential sales volume increase of approximately two percent compared to the previous...
Read moreA Client’s Story
The other day there was a lively conversation in my office about experiences we’ve had on the job. I was sharing some of the stories with a client and she told me a story...
Read moreA Country Road Took Me Home
My childhood home was a farm on an infrequently traveled dirt road in western Arkansas that had been in the family for a couple generations. When my oldest sister started dating, my parents and...
Read moreMovie Lines
I love my family of origin!! We share a style of communication, body language, insecurities, and especially humor. My siblings and I are separated by many miles, but we certainly share similar communication styles...
Read morePasta & Pie Crust
Although I am new to the world of real estate, one thing that has already become evident to me is the critical role relationship building plays. This is true for the agent/client relationship and...
Read moreWhat Home Means to Ike
To me, home is the most important place in my life.Home means the mountains. Home means sharing time with your loved ones. Home means long trail runs alone.Home means comfort and relaxation.Home means warmth and good...
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