Our real estate market is crazy right now. Buyers have to submit an average of four offers on four different homes before they finally get one accepted. What happens if you are in a multiple offer situation on a home you really like and someone else gets the property? I recommend submitting a backup offer. Backup offers actually benefit both buyers and sellers. To learn more, watch this short video.

Unwanted odors can be a real dealbreaker during a showing. No potential buyer wants to be assaulted by foul smells when they walk through your front door. In order to make sure that your home smells clean and fresh, there are seven great ideas that you can try. To learn what these are, watch my latest video.

Being a first-time homebuyer in Louisville can be tricky. There are a lot of obstacles that you’ll have to overcome, including having enough money for a down payment. Luckily, we have some loans and special programs at our disposal to make things a little less costly for you. One of them is especially for first-time homebuyers. To learn more about how you can make a successful home purchase in this market, watch this short video.

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when looking at a property. Today I want to share a few do’s and don’ts of the process to help you avoid making a big mistake. For example, don’t purchase a home in "as-is" condition. Doing this takes away all your ability to negotiate, especially when it comes to repairs, and you may be stuck with something you don’t want. To learn more do’s and don’ts of being a first-time homebuyer, watch my latest video.

Are you better off buying a house or a condo? That decision can depend on a few different factors that I want to touch up on today. If you’re leaning toward a condo, you need to remember that it’s similar to apartment living. Is that something you’re willing to live with if you’re downsizing from a home? To learn more considerations you need to make in deciding between a house and a condo, watch my latest video.

You’ve listed your home on the market. After the initial excitement, you’re finding that potential buyers just aren’t putting in offers like you want them to. When is the right time to start thinking about lowering the asking price? For more information on the best time, watch my latest video.

Selling your home can be a complicated process. I see sellers make the same mistakes over and over. Today, I’d like to go over seven pitfalls that could cost you the sale of your home. I’ll also go over how to avoid them. For starters, don’t take your own listing photographs. To learn more, watch this short video.

In today’s market, buyers don’t have the luxury of waiting to make an offer. If you find your dream house, you need to act right away. However, how do you really know if a house is the right one for you? There are 10 signs you should watch out for. To learn more, watch this short video.

Having trouble getting buyers to commit? As an agent, the best thing you can do is have them sign a buyer’s brokerage agreement. I’ll go over the best way to get them to do that today. It’s all about communicating your value. To get all the details, watch this short video.

How can you prepare your home for sale on a budget? Today I want to talk about a few areas of your home you should focus on and how you can upgrade them without breaking the bank. First, you have to make your yard inviting. Trim, cut, and mulch everything in the yard so your property has some nice curb appeal. To learn more on how to prepare your home for sale on a budget, watch my latest video.