Opportunity You know, growing up, it never once crossed my mind to become a real estate agent. I remember wanting to be a teacher. Both of my parents worked tirelessly, going to work every single work day without complaint. My mom worked in housekeeping at a resort, my dad works in automotive collision repair. They always stressed to get an education, stay in school. That would lead to a good paying job. It was one of the main reasons that they moved our family to the United States from Mexico. Opportunity. First Job I was a senior in high school when I was offered my first job. The job was working in the … [Read more...]
Tips to Get Settled in a New Home
Tips To Get Settled In A New Home Tips to get settled into a new home! Moving into a new home? We know how exciting it can be! We’ve compiled a list of a few things you can do after your move to make sure your experience is comfortable. The hardest part of a move is getting settled in. After that, let’s handle a few loose ends that sometimes get forgotten about until the last minute. CHECK MAJOR APPLIANCES Be sure to check all the appliances to ensure everything is still in working order after the move. You want to make sure nothing was broken in the move or stopped working … [Read more...]
It’s Because of the Price
It's Because Of The Price It's because of the price! Are you getting frustrated that your home hasn't already sold? Has it been sitting on the market with little to no showings, while houses nearby are going under contract almost immediately? We're here to tell you the solution is simple: lower the price! I know, I know. You probably already heard this from your agent. However you still feel that your home is worth the price you want. But the truth of the matter is, the market is hot. It's at the hottest point it has been in a long time. And if your home isn't selling in today's market, and your agent is working … [Read more...]
Success Story Creating a buyer frenzy!
Success story-creating a buyer frenzy! This success story of creating a buyer frenzy was a great boon for our client. He had hired us to sell his home near 67th avenue and Camelback in Phoenix and we were very excited for the chance to sell this! Now, when Frank and I initially went to preview the home, it was one of those that I knew would sell quickly. When a homeowner does an immaculate job of maintaining their home, it bodes very well for them come selling time. The big ticket items were taken care of and that helps to bring peace of mind for the new buyer. We held an open house the day after we put this … [Read more...]
Don’t Replace Your Agent With The Internet
Don't Replace Your Agent With The Internet With so much new technology and web based solutions, it isn't a surprise that everything is moving fast into the era of the internet. From sites like Uber to Grubhub, we generally can pull up our phones or laptops to order what we want with ease. And with every industry being revolutionized by technology, the same methods are "attempting" to be applied to the real estate industry. We could all agree that the simplification of the process through paperwork would be much appreciated by agents and buyers/sellers alike; but the attempt of replacing the agent by sites like … [Read more...]
Who Do I Hire to Design My Dream Backyard?
When Frank and I were looking for a new home, one of the non-negotiable items for us was a completed backyard. We didn't want to be stuck with just plain dirt for a backyard. Been there, done that. We did not want to buy a home and then wonder, who do we hire to design our dream backyard? Can we do this ourselves? Do we want to do this ourselves? I knew that I would not have the time, energy or creativity to design, plant and build out the yard if we started with dirt. It is not my area of expertise nor Frank's. Did we want to take time to research, interview and research some more for a company that could do the … [Read more...]
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