Prepare for the warmer months ahead and welcome the new season by putting aside some time this month to take care of the place you call home🏠

Here are some things to do this month to keep your home looking its best👇🏼

1. Change HVAC filters

2. Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

3. Start lawn maintenance routine

4. Clean range hood filters

5. Change your refrigerator's water filter

6. Touch up interior and exterior paint

7. Repair leaky faucets + fix squeaky doors

8. Deep clean the inside of your oven and microwave

9. Uncover and clean outdoor furniture

10. Prime your pool & outdoor grill for entertaining

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To get a mortgage, you’ll need to work with a lender to determine your loan needs and decide which loan would work best for you and your financial situation.

@lender1 & @lender2 are two lenders I 100% trust to take care of my clients. Working with a reputable, dependable, experienced mortgage lender is important. These two are some of the best in the business!

@lender1 & @lender2 take pride in ensuring you have an excellent home-buying experience and are committed to helping you obtain your dream of homeownership.

If you’re looking for a lender, these are two mortgage lenders I would highly recommend!

If you are relocating to a different city or state, send me a message!

Thanks to my connections in real estate and a nationwide real estate agent network, I have realtor friends everywhere! I'd love to connect you with the best agent for the job in the area you are moving to.

Fellow real estate agents, comment below and tell me where you're located! I'm always down to get to know new realtor friends and would love to help each other!

Transform your bathroom space and get organized with some of my favorite bathroom organization tips. ↓

1. Use drawer organizers to tidy up your make-up, jewelry, and hair accessory drawers.

2. Create a "quick grab" tray on your bathroom counter with glass canisters filled with everyday items (cotton balls, q-tips, sponges).

3. Label your bins, baskets, and drawers for easier clean-up and to keep everything organized.

4. For extra storage, use a bathroom cart to organize towels, washcloths, body products, bath salts, perfumes, etc.

5. Use stackable bins or acrylic stackable drawers to keep your bathroom cabinets organized.

6. Use a hanging shower caddy or sticky shelves to organize your shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and other shower products.

7. Hang floating shelves above the toilet or countertop for extra storage and space.

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**Insert City** is no stranger to authentic Mexican cuisine.

**Insert your favorite Mexican restaurant** is one of my favorite local Mexican restaurants.

Here are some of my favorite items on the menu:

**Insert 3-4 of your favorite menu items**

If you are looking for a place to grab a margarita and some tacos to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, you must try **Insert your favorite Mexican restaurant**!

Brush up on your real estate lingo to prepare and educate yourself for the process! Here are 7 terms you should know before selling your home:

1. CMA (COMPETITIVE MARKET ANALYSIS)

A competitive market analysis (or CMA) is a tool used to estimate the value of your home by looking at recently sold, similar properties in your area. Your real estate agent will be able to put together a CMA report to help you set your listing price correctly and competitively!

2. CAPITAL GAINS

A high capital gain is something to be excited about! This means that you’ve made a “profit” from your home sale because your house sale was above the initial purchase price (what you paid for the house when you bought it, which means your home value went up)!

3. DISCLOSURES

When selling your house, it’s your legal obligation to be honest and reveal any known issues about the property during the time you owned the home. This is helpful to set expectations and will lighten your legal liability since the buyers will be aware of any current issues or possible problems.

4. BIDDING WAR

As a seller, this is a great thing! A bidding war means that there are multiple buyers competing for your property. Each buyer will put in their best offer and will often go above the set asking price in hopes to beat out the competition and win the home.

5. RENT-BACK

If you need time to move after closing, a rent-back agreement is the perfect solution! This allows you to pay rent to the buyer (since after closing, they are the official owners of the home) until a certain date (which is specified in the contract). If your buyers agrees to it, rent-backs are great to buy some extra time before moving out!

6. MARKET VALUE

A home’s market value is an estimate of how much your home could sell for TODAY with the current market conditions (the amount active buyers would be willing to pay for your home). An appraiser will determine your home market value by looking at comparable home sales in your area (comps), your home’s location and features, interest rates, home maintenance, etc.

7. APPRAISED VALUE

The appraised value of a home is a professional opinion of an appraiser. An appraised value determines the value of your home and protects the buyer from paying more than what the house is worth.

Here are a few things you should know before relocating to **Insert City Or City Nickname! Examples: Music City, The Big Apple, Windy City, The Valley Of The Sun**.

**Share 3-5 things someone should know before moving to your city. Get as detailed and specific as possible!**.

Thinking about making a move to **Insert City**? I’d love to give you a rundown on local housing statistics, real estate trends, and where the market is headed — DM me!

A "want" is pretty self-explanatory and is something you'd like to have, but it isn't necessary or essential. "Wants" are the sprinkles, the frills, the cherry on top, if you will.

Your "wants" should be a list of the things that would make a home even more awesome. They are features that would be nice to have but aren't essential.

Some examples of "wants" include:

- A modern kitchen with new appliances

- Built-in storage cabinets in the garage

- A finished basement

- Hardwood floors

- Updated bathrooms

- A pool and hot tub

Write a list of everything you "want" in your next home, and come back tomorrow to complete the Homebuying Wishlist Challenge!

A "deal-breaker" is an item on your list that a home must have for you to consider buying it. "Deal-breakers" tend to be things that cannot be changed, like location, or hidden issues that come up on your home inspection report.

Some examples of "deal-breakers" include:

- School district

- Natural lighting

- Location

- The neighborhood

- HOA rules and regulations

- Structural or foundation issues

- Roofing issues

- Water damage

- Termite issues

- Plumbing problems

- Mold

- Price of the home/estimated mortgage payment

"Deal-breakers" are items on your list that are non-negotiable, things you can't live without, or problems that you don't want to deal with or spend money and time fixing.

Once you write a list of your "deal-breakers", your homebuying wishlist will be complete!

Now you have a clear picture of what you are looking for in a home, making the house-hunting process much easier and more enjoyable for both you and your real estate agent!

Interested in buying a home and looking for a realtor to guide you through your journey to homeownership? Send me a message, and I'd love to chat more with you about the homebuying process!

Here are 6 ways to save money and cut down on costs when buying a new build home:

1. Set a budget. Determine how much you can afford to spend on a new build home, communicate your budget with your builder, and stick to it!

2. Choosing a smaller floor plan is a great way to save money (or to give you the flexibility to spend a little extra on design upgrades).

3. Save where you can! For instance, high-quality luxury vinyl flooring is a great way to get the look of hardwood floors without the expensive price tag. You can always go cheap and upgrade later!

4. Know when to splurge. Outdoor living spaces, energy-efficient appliances, home offices, and updated kitchens are some of the features homebuyers look for in a home (which means that these upgrades will have a great return on investment)

5. Look at different builder options to find a reputable and respected one in your area. Research and compare a few different home builders before choosing the right one for you!

6. Avoid making change orders, as they can quickly add thousands of dollars to your final cost!

Interested in buying a new build home? I'd love to work with you and guide you through the process! Send me a DM, and I'll be in touch!

What better way to celebrate National Wine Day than an afternoon of wine tasting?

Here are 3 of my favorite places to swirl, sip, taste, and savor wine in **Insert City, State**:

1. **Insert local wine-tasting spot 1**

Address: **Insert address 1 here**

2. **Insert local wine-tasting spot 2**

Address: **Insert address 2 here**

3. **Insert local wine-tasting spot 3**

Address: **Insert address 3 here**

If you go to any of these local spots to celebrate #nationalwineday, post a photo on your Instagram story and tag me so we can share and support our community together!

By starting the morning with intention, focus, and mindfulness, you set yourself up for a successful day. Creating a morning routine is proven to lower your stress, increase your productivity, boost your energy levels, and allow you to prepare for the day ahead!

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For me, a successful day starts by:

1. Setting an alarm for 6am to make sure I'm up and at 'em

2. Opening the blinds throughout my home to let in some natural sunlight.

3. Checking my calendar and making a to-do list to stay organized.

4. Moving my body by going to the gym for a quick workout or taking my dogs on a walk around the neighborhood.

5. Pouring myself a cup of coffee and sitting on my back porch to watch the sunrise.

6. Spending a few minutes stretching, journaling, meditating, and breathing.

What's something you do each morning to set yourself up for a great day? Share in the comments below!

May you and your loved ones have a wonderful and safe rest of your weekend! Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

But once the keys are handed over and the home is officially yours, there are still plenty of things to do to settle into your new place.

Here are 7 things you should do after closing on a home:

1. Update your driver's license.

2. Set up utility services.

3. Add new dates to your calendar, like trash pick-up, street cleaning, community events, etc.

4. Change or re-key the locks.

5. Change keypad codes.

6. Store closing documents in a safe place.

7. Change your address information with USPS, your employer, bank, subscription services, schools, credit card companies, tax agencies, healthcare providers, etc.

Interested in homeownership? I'd love to give you more information about the home-buying process and answer any questions you might have. Send me a DM, and let's chat!

Here are 7 outdoor updates that will add value to your home!