Seizing the Moment: Why Selling Your Home Now Can Be the Smartest Move
In the world of real estate, timing can be everything. Unfortunately, fears about timing can be crippling. This year we've had hundreds of Carmel homeowners with a desire to make a move yet become paralized by fears of costs and interest rates....
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Posted by Kristie Smith on September 24, 2023 in Selling a home
Embrace the Season: Benefits of Selling Your Home in Fall and Winter
As the seasons change and a crisp breeze fills the air, the idea of selling your home might seem counterintuitive during the fall and winter months. However, this could be a strategic move that aligns perfectly with your goals. Let's explore the ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on August 18, 2023 in Selling a home
How Many REALTORS Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?
Whenever people ask me: "Kristie, what's the easiest and cheapest thing to do before hitting the market?" The answer is easy -- especially since it is also my greatest pet peeve...
Wait for it....LIGHTBULBS! Whether I walk into a church, ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on January 18, 2022 in Selling a home
Today's Buyers are Serious about Buying a Home
Today’s Indianapolis homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process – and they’re serious about it. A recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on August 8, 2020 in Selling a home
Our best home transformation hack: TayMac covers!
Before listing a house, I have a long list of things I recommend homeowners replace or update to attract the right buyers and sell the home faster.
Some things are basic but create an immediate ‘wow’ to potential buyers, such as ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on February 21, 2019 in Selling a home
Transform your outdated home to ensure a quick sale
The condition of your home is one of the most important factors in attracting buyers and getting your home sold fast. In today’s market, busy buyers short on money, time and handyman skills want to purchase a move-in ready home. No outdated ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on August 15, 2016 in Selling a home
Getting your Indy home ready to sell – Part I
First impressions are everything when you’re trying to sell your Indianapolis home, even with record-low real estate inventory. It’s a great time to list and sell your home but remains crucial to put your home’s best foot forward ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on May 21, 2014 in Selling a home
5 reasons Indianapolis needs you to list your home NOW
Indy Homes Team listing
The 2013 Indianapolis real estate market demonstrated improvements with increased home sales prices and lower inventory of foreclosures. The Indy Homes Team facilitated multiple-offer scenarios for our clients listing homes ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on January 15, 2014 in Selling a home
The pitfalls of For Sale By Owner and how a REALTOR adds value
A friend of a friend has been trying to sell her starter home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) for several months now. I’ve seen pictures of the home on Facebook—it’s very well kept and has updated features throughout. Yet it sits and sits ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on March 13, 2012 in Selling a home
Sell then buy, or buy then sell?
Many clients come to me with this chicken-and-egg dilemma: “Should I sell my home first and then search for my perfect new home, or should I find the perfect home and then sell?” Well, as with many dilemmas, it just depends. There are ...
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Posted by Kristie Smith on December 5, 2011 in Selling a home