January Content 2021

January 1

2021 is FINALLY here! I feel like everyone has been waiting for this year to come – whether it was to escape the craziness of 2020, to be hopeful of a new year, or to just start over. This year is full of new ambition for me.

Three things I am looking forward to this year include:
? AMBITION #1
? AMBITION #2
? AMBITION #3

What are you looking forward to this year? Do you have any goals?

January 2

Pillows and blankets are two very underrated home decor pieces. They can completely elevate a home by express the style, richness, coziness, or atmosphere the homeowner desires.

Are you a pillow person or a blanket person?

January 3

?? Oh hi there, it’s ME – [your name]! Figured it would be a good time to pop in and tell you a little bit about myself.

I’m guessing you probably already know I am a real estate agent since you’re following along here. But in case you didn’t know, now you do! ?

Four of my favorite things to do, besides sell real estate are:
✨ THING #1
Share why you love THING #1.
✨ THING #2
Share why you love THING #2.
✨ THING #3
Share why you love THING #3.
✨ THING #4
Share why you love THING #4.

I started this corner of the internet to share my favorite things about real estate (and my life) to help buyers, sellers, renters, and pretty much anyone that lives in a home or apartment. You’ll find monthly maintenance tips, some of my favorite products, tips for buying/selling, and local happenings.

I would love to hear how you found me, so drop a comment below and introduce yourself! Glad you’re here and hope you stick around!

January 4

Happy #NationalTriviaDay!

Here’s a fun real estate fact you may not have heard of. ?

If you think that Amazon is the pioneer of purchase-and-ship products, you’re forgetting about the mail-order catalog giant Sears & Roebuck of the early 20th century.

These homes would be delivered to your address in the form of materials, instructions, and sometimes even tools. Sears bragged that, “Any man of reasonable strength, size, and intelligence can assemble a Sears & Roebuck home.”

S&R sold approximately 75,000 of these kits! The best part? Some of them can still be purchased in the resale market!

Do you think your family would have purchased one of these back in the day?

January 5

☕️The latest technology in the coffee industry has definitely changed the way people prefer their coffee. From a pour over to instant to a Keurig or Nespresso machine – are you a coffee drinker?

And if so, how do you make your coffee?

January 6

?It’s time for this month’s home maintenance tips!

A new year typically calls for a nice refresh of your home. Whether you start by deep cleaning high traffic areas or switch out your furnace filters, don’t forget to check a few things off your list to ensure your home stays in tip-top shape!

January 7

When you start looking at houses, how do you keep track of what you love about each property?

? Do you keep it all in your head? Do you write it down on pen and paper?

When you hire me to represent you, I’ll share with you a house hunting checklist that you can use to easily identify what you like and don’t like in the homes we tour.

That way you can refer back to your notes later before making any offers and if nothing matches your criteria, we will continue our search.

January 8

? 5 Tips for a Relaxing Bath

① Dim the lights
② Light a couple of candles
③ Pour in some bath salts or bubble bath
④ Grab a drink and a snack
⑤ Read a book or turn on your favorite binge-worthy show

A little self-care in the form of bath time is a must! If you haven’t had one recently, I totally recommend it.

January 9

?What’s happening this month around town? Here are some local events you may want to add to your calendar!

✨ LOCAL HAPPENING #1
✨ LOCAL HAPPENING #2
✨ LOCAL HAPPENING #3
✨ LOCAL HAPPENING #4

Do you have any fun plans this month on your calendar?

January 10

Did you know that homes account for 22% of the energy usage in the US. Much of that energy is wasted by leaky windows and inefficient household appliances and habits.

Here are 5 ways to cut your energy costs to not only conserve energy, but to save you MONEY!

January 11

What’s for dinner tonight??

Tell me what you’re having in the comments below!

January 12

When it comes to buying your home, purchasing during the right time can save you thousands of dollars. But buying your dream home is not just about purchasing at a particular time of year.

There are many factors involved depending on your personal situation. As your agent, I always walk my clients through the pros and cons of purchasing or selling in the current market.

January 13

Oh boy, is it a GREAT feeling (you know after the whole escrow process is completed and documents are signed… ?)

January 14

? If you don’t have a designated plant watering day (like me…), here is a tip to easily water your plants without worrying about forgetting them:

This is mainly for those little small plants that you tend to forget about.

Grab some ice and add a once ice cube to each of your small plants. It will melt overtime and easily get absorbed by the plant. Typically it’s enough water for the little guys! You can add another ice cube if needed.

For the bigger guys, I like to fill up a water bottle or cup and take it around the house, especially if you can’t bring them all to the sink!

January 15

But really… when it comes to moving, I think we would all appreciate if Alexa could just start packing for us. Yeah, that would be great. ?

January 16

Having a slow morning today – enjoying the comfort of my home a little extra, finalizing some closing docs for my client, and picking up the house before I head out the door for client meetings.

How does your morning look? ☀️

January 17

CLEANING TIP:

Don’t forget to clean your dishwasher! For those of us making the most of our dishwashers, it’s super important to clean them out every once in while.

To Clean:
①Pour 1 cup of vinegar in a dishwasher safe glass and set it inside the top rack of your dishwasher.
②Run it on the normal cycle.
③ Remove glass and sprinkle baking soda inside the bottom of the dishwasher.
④Run it again on the HOTTEST cycle.

Alright, who’s cleaning their dishwasher, now? ?

January 18

How are you serving others in your daily routine? ?? #MLKDay2021

January 19

? JUST SOLD!

Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their home! Ready to sell your home?

January 20

[Share something you have just learned this week. It can be, but does not have to be real estate related!]

January 21

So you’re thinking about buying or selling, but not sure where to find the best realtor in [your city]? Look no further.

?? Not sure where to start? Message me.
?? Need to get pre-approved? I have an awesome lender.
?? Want to see what your homes worth? Let me give you an estimate.
?? Have a home you’d like to see? Let’s get a showing scheduled.

Ready to chat to see if we are the right fit for you? Give me a call or send me a message and let’s connect.

January 22

? Virtual home buying is on the rise, especially with the pandemic that hit last March. While the process isn’t new, it’s become more common during the past 9 months.

It is a pretty simple process when it comes to buying a house virtually – from the showings to signing paperwork, here’s an overview of what it looks like.

If you’re in the market to buy a home, let’s talk about your options.

January 23

Do you have a designated bar area? Whether you make fancy cocktails or dress up your favorite soda pop ?, eyeing people’s bar carts or wet bars in their home is always a blast!

Some keep it simple and other’s go all out! ?

January 24

It’s no secret how important small businesses are, especially to our local economy.

?While not everyone may be in the market to shop a small business, here are FOUR ways you can support me right here on Instagram!

January 25

Books on the coffee table – yes or no?

I like to keep it classic with a few hardcover books with beautiful photography inside. Sometimes a notebook is nice to jot down ideas, but keeping it the least amount of cluttered, is ideal!

January 26

?You know that feeling when you are walking down the aisles of Target just waiting for something to catch your eye and then when you grab it and see the price tag, you second guess yourself and wonder if 1) you want to spend that much 2) it’s worth your time?

It’s not as easy as going in with a list and budget that you need to stick within for a smooth trip.

?Buying a house is similar – but obviously a much bigger purchase. That’s why I ensure all buyers that work with me are PRE-APPROVED.

This means that when we start looking at homes online or in-person, we know EXACTLY what is in your budget (a loan amount that you are pre-approved for) as well as any criteria you are looking for in a house (# of bedrooms, single-family, near a landmark, etc).

?Ready to get pre-approved? Send me a message and I can connect you with my preferred lenders.

January 27

How do you like your coffee?

☕️ Black
☕️ A little cream
☕️ No cream, just sugar
☕️ A little cream and a little sugar
☕️ I like coffee with my cream

January 28

Whenever I receive a review from another client, it always makes me so happy! Thank you so much for entrusting me with representing each and every one of you!

January 29

?What does HOME mean to you?

Leave me a comment below and share what home means in your eyes. ??

January 30

What are closing costs?

You’ll hear closing costs on TWO ends of the home buying process. One will refer to the closing costs associated with the offer on your home, the other will refer to the closing costs associated with getting a loan on that home.

Don’t mix the two up and ensure you have enough to cover ALL of your closing costs!

January 31

[Share some behind the scenes info that goes into showing a property].