Why Use A REALTOR? Realtor vs. FSBO

In my experience, there are two main reasons sellers are tempted to try For Sale By Owner (FSBO); they think a seller’s market means they will be able to sell easily, or, they are trying to save money and maximize their profit by avoiding realtor fees. I get it. However, I wouldn’t be in this profession if I didn’t feel…

Selling Your Home? Read This!

Being intentional about how you stage your home for showings can help speed up the selling process. Here are some affordable steps you can take before putting your home on the market to make sure your house shows well both in person and in online photos (because we all know people love to creep on a house online first!): Fresh paint…

First Time Homebuyers – What To Keep In Mind

My wife Fran and I really enjoy working with first time homebuyers. As parents, we’ve helped our children go through the process of buying their first homes, and know that there’s a lot of concerns and unknowns for first timers, and we enjoy the opportunity to work with clients and put their minds at ease during the process. Here are…

Exciting Things Happening Around Here!

Welcome! I am so excited about the launch of my new website…thanks for stopping by! My blog will be a great resource for homeowners, first-time home buyers, experiences buyers, and sellers alike! Stay tuned for posts related to Iowa City area events, tips and tricks for selling your home, what to expect as a first-time homebuyer, market trends, and much…