REALTY EXECUTIVES Regional Office
Think back to the very first home you purchased. What was it like?
I think the majority of us can safely say that it was small—nothing to build a family around, and probably in need of many upgrades. The house my parents first brought me home to was the top half of a 2-story duplex. With minimal space, heat that was in-and-out, and a bedroom not even big enough for a pack-n-play, Mom and Dad delighted in their very first home purchase and proudly took care of their little nook.
Over time, they creatively mapped out their dream home, knowing one day that they would upgrade. Slowly but surely, they renovated and updated what they could until it was time to sell. Almost 30 years later, I have been a witness to my parents moving forward in the Real Estate world more than once, and I have finally seen their dream home come to life. This is a fairly typical progression for home owners alike.
The term ‘starter home’ is not unknown to Realtors; we all know what it is. It seems like a practical purchase—one that helps prepare for moving up and onward to something bigger in the future. Most of us have gone down this very path.
Surprisingly, a large number of Millennials have decided to skip the traditional starter home step and simply wait until they can purchase their forever homes—first! Is this becoming the new normal? What is causing such a change?
Click HERE to read the full blog and see the stats!
Do you think renting longer and buying a forever home is the right choice? Let us know your thoughts by emailing AndreaKane@RealtyExecutives.com
A good old-fashioned spring cleaning does the home, and the homeowner, good.
Some spring cleaning tasks tackled “the old-fashioned way” bring tried and true results. While other chores have a modern day, high-tech upgrade that can make your life easier. Keep reading for more options to help you accomplish some of the most popular spring cleaning tasks.
There’s no escaping the need for vacuuming and general cleaning year-round. But spring cleaning is the time to get to hard-to-reach places and give your floors a refreshing, deeper clean.
Old-Fashioned
The old-fashioned way to vacuum and clean the floors is, well, to just do it. It sounds simple enough, but it can take a lot of effort.
Get out your vacuum with all of its extensions along with your floor cleaner of choice, whether that’s a combination sweeper/duster, a mop, or a bucket and a rag, and roll up your sleeves. The trick is to get all the nooks and crannies that easily get overlooked during regular cleanings by removing obstacles in your path. Those areas behind the couch, in between counters, and under all the beds will benefit from an old-fashioned cleaning.
To read the complete story, click HERE.
Realty Executives of Wisconsin held their annual Regional Conference in September and as part of their community outreach initiatives, raised over $11,000 in contributions to benefit the charity BEFORE16. This organization, founded by Broker/Owner Dan Spransy of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy, provides life-saving opportunities for children around the world. As a group the Realtors® raised over $5,000 and the Regional Developer of Wisconsin, Dale Schaechterle, matched the donation in support of their generous contributions. To learn more about BEFORE16, visit their website at Before16.org and become part of the solution.
Congratulations to Troy Bretl, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Choice in Port Washington, for being sworn in as the new President of the Ozaukee Realtors Association.
A native of Ozaukee County, Troy was a natural choice to lead the Ozaukee Realtors Association. We couldn't imagine a more fitting individual to serve his peers and this industry with excellence. Congratulations on your honor Troy, it was well deserved.
To learn more about Realty Executives Choice, visit their office online at https://www.realtyexecutives.com/office/choice.
Snapchat might not be your go-to real estate app — yet — but it’s worthy of a closer look. Snapchat enables real estate professionals to capture leads, track competition and monitor engagement. Because it’s built on interactive communication through video, picture and text, it’s changing the game of real estate, revolutionizing what it means to throw an open house and interact with clients. In today’s digitally driven society, staying relevant, establishing authentic human-to-human connections and crafting quick, visually appealing content is the key to success.
We asked 11 real estate professionals to share their insights on how Snapchat can benefit agents’ personal brands. Here is what they had to say:
The measurable success I’ve had is the inbound and outbound referrals with other agents across the country. The unmeasurable success is getting to know my clients and other agents. Snapchat forces you to be real and authentic. Sometimes it even forces you to be a little vulnerable, which is a good thing. Vulnerability leads to trust, trust leads to relationships, and relationships lead to transactions and referrals. Agents worry about creating a professional image, but most people look for trust in their agent and couldn’t care less if they have a suit and tie on. – Neil Mathweg of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Click HERE for full story.
As your Realty Executives Agent, my sole focus is to give you the executive treatment you deserve. From listing at the right price to making the best offer, I will be there every step of the way. I am immersed every day in all aspects of the process - comparable home price analysis, property surveys, credit reports, open houses, HOA agreements, lenders, title companies, homeowners’ insurance, walk-throughs, terms of sale or purchase, repairs, concessions and closing documents and much more - and I will put that expertise to work for you. I know buying or selling your home is a big decision and my job is to help make it as easy, stress-free and successful as possible.
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