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Home Buying Tips Why Getting Pre-Approved Is the Most Important First Step to Buying a Home Why Getting Pre-Approved Is the Most Important First Step to Buying a Home Buying a home is exciting. Once you start browsing listings online, it’s easy to picture yourself walking through your dream home. But before you schedule a showing, there is one step that should come first. Getting pre-approved. It may not be the […]
Fridley Homes For Sale 6331 MONROE STREET NE | FRIDLEY MN | HOME FOR SALE 🏡 6331 MONROE STREET NE | FRIDLEY MN Space, Flexibility, and a Layout That Actually Works for Real Life The first impression when you walk into this home is how naturally it flows. The multi-level layout immediately creates a sense of separation and flexibility that you don’t often find. Instead of one large open space […]
Home Selling Tips What Buyers Are Quietly Rejecting in Homes Right Now (Even If They Don’t Say It) 🏡 What Buyers Are Quietly Rejecting in Homes Right Now (Even If They Don’t Say It) In today’s Twin Cities real estate market, buyers are becoming much more selective. Not just about price, but about condition. And what I’m seeing more often in showings is a disconnect between what sellers believe their home is worth […]
Apple Valley Homes for Sale A Move-In Ready Apple Valley Townhome That Feels Brand New 🏡 Why Rent When You Can Own? A Move-In Ready Apple Valley Townhome That Feels Brand New In today’s Apple Valley market, many buyers are stuck comparing renting versus owning, especially when affordability and monthly payments are top of mind. This townhome is a clear example of why ownership can often make more sense than […]
Home Selling Tips What Adds the Most Value to a Home Before Selling 🏡 What Adds the Most Value to a Home Before Selling? Small Preparation Wins vs Over-Improving Your Home When preparing a home for sale, most sellers think they fall into one of two categories: either they need to do nothing, or they need to fully remodel the home before listing it. In reality, the most […]
Buying A Home What Should I Look For When Touring a Home? 🏡 What Should I Look For When Touring a Home? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, yet many buyers walk through homes without a clear strategy for what actually matters long term. Most buyers naturally focus on how a home feels the moment they walk in. […]
Home Selling Tips What Mistakes Do Home Sellers Make? 🏡 What Mistakes Do Home Sellers Make? Selling a home is one of the most stressful financial and emotional experiences most people go through — and many of the biggest mistakes are completely avoidable when the process is handled correctly. 🚨 The #1 mistake: Overpricing the home One of the most common mistakes sellers make […]
Home Buying Tips What Mistakes Do Home Buyers Make? What Mistakes Do Home Buyers Make? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, yet I consistently see the same avoidable mistakes show up in the Twin Cities market. 🏡 The biggest buyer mistake: chasing the wrong homes One of the most common issues is buyers focusing only […]
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Home Buying Tips How Do I Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? How Do I Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time? Buy and sell a house at the same time is something people have been doing for decades. It is not new, and it is not unusual. The challenge today is not the process itself, but the fear and uncertainty people feel when they […]
Home Selling Tips Why I Never Price a Home During the First Listing Appointment Why I Never Price a Home During the First Listing Appointment One of the Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make One of the most common questions I hear is, “What do you think my home is worth?” It’s a fair question, but my answer usually surprises people. I don’t give them a price. Not because I don’t […]
Home Buying Tips The Closing Was Supposed to Be Friday. Then the HOA Got Involved The Closing Was Supposed to Be Friday. Then the HOA Got Involved. Everything Was On Track Until The Last Week One of the most frustrating transactions I’ve experienced in nearly 24 years of real estate happened recently during what should have been a routine closing. The buyers were excited. The sellers were packed. The financing […]
Home Selling Tips Why Online Home Values Are Outdated Why Online Home Values Are Outdated Home School Podcast Episode #4 with Tom Sommers and Liz Sandwick If you’ve ever searched your address online and looked at your home’s estimated value, you’re not alone. Millions of homeowners visit websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and other online valuation tools every year hoping to find out what […]
Home Buying Tips The Truth About Multiple Offers in the Twin Cities The Truth About Multiple Offers in the Twin Cities If you are trying to buy a home right now, there is a good chance you have either been involved in a bidding war or you are worried about ending up in one. The good news is this. You do not have to win every bidding […]
Home Buying Tips Should I Buy a Home First or Sell My House First? Should I Buy a Home First or Sell My House First? If you are planning a move, one of the biggest questions you may be asking is: Should I buy a home first or sell my current house first? It is a great question. And the honest answer is this. There is no one size […]
Market Updates What’s Really Happening With Home Prices Right Now in the Twin Cities? What’s Really Happening With Home Prices Right Now in the Twin Cities? If you have been wondering whether home prices in the Twin Cities are going up or down right now, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions buyers and sellers are asking. The honest answer is this. For the […]
Market Updates Not Every Home in the Twin Cities Is Selling in One Day Not Every Home in the Twin Cities Is Selling in One Day If you spend enough time online reading headlines or scrolling social media, you would think every single home in the Twin Cities sells instantly with 25 offers over asking price. As somebody who has been in real estate for over 23 years and […]
Uncategorized 20810 Parkfield Ave, Jordan MN, 10 Acres, A Move In Ready Home, And A 40×80 Dream Shop 20810 Parkfield Ave, Jordan MN, 10 Acres, A Move In Ready Home, And A 40×80 Dream Shop Some properties check boxes. This one changes what is possible. Call or Text Tom Sommers at 952-994-7204 Located at 20810 Parkfield Ave in Jordan MN, this rare 10 acre property offers the kind of lifestyle many buyers talk […]
Home Buying Tips Waiting To Buy A Home Because Of Interest Rates? Read This First Waiting To Buy A Home Because Of Interest Rates? Read This First One of the biggest questions I’m hearing right now from home buyers in Lakeville, Bloomington, and throughout the Twin Cities is simple. “Should I wait for interest rates to come down before buying a home?” It’s a fair question. As of the writing […]
Home Selling Tips WHY IS MY HOME NOT SELLING? WHY IS MY HOME NOT SELLING? This is one of the hardest conversations sellers have to hear. Because most homeowners believe if their home is not selling, it must be the market. Most of the time, it’s not the market. Right now in the Twin Cities, Lakeville, and Bloomington, I’m watching some homes sell in […]
Home Buying Tips HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUY A HOUSE? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUY A HOUSE? If you’re thinking about buying, this is the question everyone asks. How long does it actually take? The honest answer is simple. It depends on how prepared you are. I’ve had buyers find a home on the very first showing and get it under contract the […]

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