When buying a home, there are many questions. Ask away but be ready to make a decision.When you are looking to purchase, make sure you want the house. Contracts are legally binding, and this is not the time to be wishy-washy. When accepting your offer, the seller takes it off the market, starts packing, hires a moving company, and all the myriad things that go into preparing the family. Have you talked to anyone who has had a house under contract, and there is buyer remorse? It can be devastating. They have trusted you, your agent, and your legally binding offer. For sure, check it out. Buying and selling a home is not to be taken lightly. Do your research, ask tons of questions about the neighborhood, the schools, the commute, HVAC age, roof, condition, previous updates, and maintenan... 11/27/2021

One of my questions when hiring someone, whether for business or personal: Do you like what you do? And then listen to the answer. 'I love what I do,' said with enthusiasm, is what I want to hear.I have tried this when working with a flipper, contractor, agent, attorney, etc.  And there are specific questions. If someone does rehabs on properties, I ask them if they would allow their family members to live in the house. Listen to the answer. In my decades of RE, I have only met one rehabber who said he would never sell a home that was not good or safe enough for him and his family.If a professional says they used to love the business, but there are too many problems now, listen. Is their passion gone, or maybe they never had that 'fire in the belly.' As a brand new REALTOR®,  a 'seasone... 11/30/2021

There was a CEO who had a unique style of hiring his top employee.  He would do his final interview at an upscale restaurant. And one, he was very well known. Before the entree, he excused himself to make or take a phone call. When the waiter served drinks, he "accidentally" spills a drink directly on the job applicant.  Oh no, the suit was now wet and stained, and he is reacting to this OOPS. The CEO was watching how they responded to this situation.Was this person, being interviewed, gracious enough to the server who apologized profusely, offered to pay for cleaning, etc.? Or did they lose it and berate the waiter because this was such an important meeting? It was this reaction that played a big part in whether he secured the new position or not. Using this technique, the CEO could te... 12/01/2021

We love our brick and stone rancher, one level, no steps, and a beautiful inground pool, but we needed one more room for visitors, out-of-town company, and family members.  We found it in the garage!We created our fifth bedroom by taking the existing 19' x 17' garage using the three brick walls and two doors, one to the driveway and one to the patio and pool. And also on this end of the home is the gourmet kitchen, powder room and laundry-perfect for guests, and an in-law suite when needed.  We created our fifth bedroom by taking the existing 19' x 17' garage using the three brick walls and two doors (one to the driveway and one to the patio and pool). And also on this end of the home is the gourmet kitchen, powder room, pantry, and laundry-perfect for a guest or in-law suite. Click To ... 11/29/2021