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Home Buying Tips Buyer vs Seller Reality Check: What Really Happens at a Home Inspection Buyer vs Seller Reality Check: What Really Happens at a Home Inspection A home inspection is one of the most important steps in a real estate transaction, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. From both the buyer and seller side, it creates emotion, uncertainty, and sometimes frustration. But when you break it down, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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Home Selling Tips Why Online Home Values Are Outdated Why Online Home Values Are Outdated Home School Podcast Episode #4 with Tom Sommers and Liz Sandwick If you’ve ever searched your address online and looked at your home’s estimated value, you’re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 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 Selling Tips How Do I Prepare My House for Sale in the Twin Cities MN How Do I Prepare My House for Sale in the Twin Cities MN When a seller asks me how to prepare their home for sale, the first thing I tell them is to clean and declutter. That is the most important step to get off on the right foot. If you properly prepare your home, […]
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Home Selling Tips Should I Renovate Before Selling My Home in the Twin Cities MN Should I Renovate Before Selling My Home in the Twin Cities MN It depends on the market. Before you can make a decision like that, you have to look at the homes most similar to yours that have sold in the last six months. Were those homes renovated or did they sell for a strong […]
Home Selling Tips HOW MUCH IS MY HOME WORTH RIGHT NOW? TWIN CITIES REALITY HOW MUCH IS MY HOME WORTH RIGHT NOW? TWIN CITIES REALITY If you’re thinking about selling, this is the question that matters most. How much is my home actually worth right now? Not what Zillow says. Not what your neighbor got last year.What it will sell for today. Here’s the truth. Prices in the Twin […]
Home Selling Tips What Are Closing Costs When Selling a House? What Are Closing Costs When Selling a House? If you are selling your home, you want one clear number.What will you walk away with at closing? Seller closing costs are lower than buyer costs. But you still need to know what is included. Here are the typical seller closing costs: Title and closing fee around […]
Home Selling Tips What Increases Home Value the Most? What Increases Home Value the Most? (Top Upgrades That Actually Sell Homes for More in 2026) If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably asked yourself:“What upgrades actually increase my home’s value the most?” Here’s the truth most sellers don’t hear:👉 You don’t need to spend $50,000 on renovations to get top dollar.👉 But […]
Home Selling Tips Is Now a Good Time to Sell My House? Is Now a Good Time to Sell My House? This is one of the most common questions homeowners ask, and in many cases the answer is yes. However, the real answer depends on your specific situation. Every homeowner has different goals, timelines, and motivations, and those factors play a major role in deciding when the […]
Home Selling Tips Keeping Your Home Safe When It’s Listed for Sale Keeping Your Home Safe When It’s Listed for Sale One concern many homeowners have when selling their house is security. When your home is listed on the market, multiple agents and buyers may be touring the property, which raises an important question: How do you keep your home secure during the selling process? As a […]
Home Selling Tips Home Sellers and Home Buyers Are Misreading the Market Right Now Home Sellers and Home Buyers Are Misreading the Market Right Now There is a lot of noise in today’s real estate market. Headlines say prices are crashing. Social media says buyers are waiting. Some agents are telling sellers to hold off completely. But here’s what I am actually seeing every day working with buyers and […]

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