Real Estate
Ana Kollock
Property Management: Working with a Property ...

Have a property or two that you need assistance with? Looking for help securing tenants? Worried about ensuring the property is up to code and stays that way? For some the solution is hiring a property management company. See how to find the right one and set up an effective relationship in this blog post.

Property Management: Working with a Property Management Company
Real Estate, Sellers
Ana Kollock
Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays

Want to move now? Worried about selling your home during the holiday season? Selling your home at any time of the year takes some planning. During the holidays, you’ll find this is even more necessary as you’ll have additional obstacles to be aware of. These tips are to help you stick to the plan set by you and your Real Estate Professional, who you will definitely need with you on this journey!

Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays
Buyers, Real Estate
Ana Kollock
Buying a Home During The Holidays

Have a new home on your wish list this year? Don’t want to wait until the new year? For many home buyers, the home buying process feels even more daunting during the holiday season; however, in some cases the pros outweigh the cons. Here are some tips for those purchasing a home during the holiday season.

Buying a Home During The Holidays
Real Estate
Ana Kollock
#GivingTuesday with The Steve Ritter Team

After all the holiday shopping, Now’s Your Chance To GIVE BACK! The Steve Ritter Team is connected to several different charities and causes who could use your support on this #GivingTuesday. Join us in helping them serve our communities!

#GivingTuesday with The Steve Ritter Team
Real Estate
Ana Kollock
Property Management: Finding & ...

Ready to find a tenant for your property? Nervous about the intake/screening process? Worried about setting boundaries for communicating with your tenants? This blog post is for you!

Property Management: Finding & Communicating with Tenants

Real Estate

Quarter 2 (2023): Real Estate Market Update

Quarter 2 (2023): Real Estate Market Update

As we shared in the first quarter review, the real estate market has been a bit slow this year…and things did not pick up as much as expected in the second quarter. Now this doesn’t mean there hasn’t been great opportunities, but it’s not as widespread as experts thought it could have been. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at the second quarter numbers for several different counties. You’ll see that everyone is experiencing this lull in the market when compared to last year – but as much in some places as there is in others.

Property Management: Safety First! Smoke & CO Detector Maintenance

Property Management: Safety First! Smoke & CO Detector Maintenance

As a property manager, what’s your main priority? The answer is the well-being of the tenants who utilize your building/property as it pertains to the property’s maintenance. This also includes safety measures that are put in place to help prevent tragic events as much as humanly possible – which brings us to today’s topic…smoke & carbon monoxide detectors.

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Processing Offers & Negotiating Sale

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Processing Offers & Negotiating Sale

Been showing off your home to prospective buyers? Hosted an Open House or two? Now you should begin to receive offer(s). Depending on the market you may receive one or multiple offers at a time. When you receive an offer, there are key terms/areas to the contract that you’ll need to understand to determine what negotiations are needed, if any. Check out our blog to learn more.

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Handling Showings & Open Houses - Sellers Edition

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Handling Showings & Open Houses - Sellers Edition

Is your home ready to go on the market? Nervous about upcoming showings and possible open houses? Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it! From preparing your home to planning around your schedule to hosting an open house, we cover it all in this new blog posts so that way SELLERS are able to maximize these opportunities to showcase their home.

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Have a Plan for Showings - Buyers Edition

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Have a Plan for Showings - Buyers Edition

Have you looked at a few homes online that fit all of your criteria? No Open Houses available? Saw a virtual tour but want to see more? Then it’s time for the fun part: home tours! But amidst the excitement it’s important that you don’t forget to look for potential issues that you could either need to take on or negotiate on. As your Realtor, we’ll be helping you with this but it helps to have a plan before we get there.

Property Management: Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan

Property Management: Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan

Property Managers and Landlords – Do you get unexpected calls about required maintenance needed on your property? Are you tired of having to deal with last-minute repairs? There is a better way! By setting up a preventative maintenance plan, you can plan for and tackle these projects, so it happens when you want them to. Learn how to set one up here.

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Understanding the Value of Your Home

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Understanding the Value of Your Home

Have a home to sell? Not sure of its value in the current market? Would you like a FREE report that will tell you just that? We’ve got you covered! Your home’s value is subjective to the market. While demand for homes is on the rise, not all homes in every area will generate the same level of interest. That will make an impact on your home’s value. So, what factors contribute to the level of interest? Find out here!

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Create Your Home Search Criteria List

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Create Your Home Search Criteria List

Did you receive your pre-qualification/pre-approval from your lender? Have your other funds in order? Then it’s time to begin your home search! We will set you up on a custom home search through the Multiple Listing Service, a system only accessible by Realtors; but, we’ll need some information from you first - your home search criteria.

Property Management: Contract & Policies

Property Management: Contract & Policies

Have a property that you’re not using? Bought a multi-unit with the intent to rent it out? Did you just purchase your first investment property? Then you are all at the same point – in need of tenants.  You’ll need written contracts & policies in place to protect yourself before you begin talking to prospective tenants. Here’s what you need to keep in mind.

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Pre-Listing Preparation Tips

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Pre-Listing Preparation Tips

There is a period of preparation prior to when you sell your home. It’s called the Pre-Listing Stage. We can guarantee that the success of the sale of your home is heavily dependent on what you do before putting your house up for sale. Every home is different so the list of items to complete during this phase varies. Generally, there are 10 major preparation items you want to at least consider. See the list here!

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Connect With a Lender & Get Your Finances In Order

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Connect With a Lender & Get Your Finances In Order

You made the decision to buy a home this year…so how do you get started? One of the very first things you want to do is talk to a lender. As you review your finances to find out what you’re preapproved for, be sure to remember that you will need funds for closing costs: the deposit, moving expenses, etc. Keep reading to learn more!

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What Home Buyers Need to Know in 2023

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What Home Buyers Need to Know in 2023

Do you want to stop renting and start building equity? Is your home starting to feel cramped? Or is it the opposite, you have too much space and are looking to downsize? You don’t want to miss this! Buyers are starting to gain traction in this local market, meaning there are some great opportunities available. It’s an exciting time but be sure not to miss any of the important details!