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MULTIPLE OFFERS – HIGHEST & BEST

By Kristi Gibbs | Feb 26, 2020

What is a highest and best offer? When a seller receives multiple offers on their property, they typically ask all interested buyers to submit a final offer by a certain time and date. The idea is that this is the highest amount the buyer is willing to pay with the best terms possible. Usually there […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY SETTINGS

By Kristi Gibbs | Feb 1, 2020

Have you ever seen a friend or family member post on social media about their home purchase or sale?  I certainly have!  Sometimes those posts include information that could benefit one party to the transaction.  This is why I strongly recommend changing your privacy settings on social platforms, especially Facebook, so only your friends can […]

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SECURING YOUR HOME

By Kristi Gibbs | Jan 29, 2020

  With all the new home technology available, there are a myriad of ways to secure your home.  The more tech savvy are controlling everything from the HVAC system to interior room lights to a crock pot from a phones.  Others are still using a wooden rod in the track of a sliding door so […]

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

By Kristi Gibbs | Dec 14, 2019

  I challenge anyone reading this to turn off all unnecessary lights when leaving your home, keep doors/windows well-sealed, turn down your A/C or heat when away, and use LED light bulbs.  Some simple steps and habits that can make a difference.  If your kids are like mine, then know that I understand how challenging […]

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HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS BY SEASON

By Kristi Gibbs | Dec 3, 2019

Want to keep some preventable maintenance from haunting you during a home inspection?  If you purchased a home in the last year, then you probably remember the inspection process and whether or not the home you bought had a slew of issues.  Could any of those have been prevented by regular maintenance?  I would suspect […]

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IS THE ZESTIMATE A GUESSTIMATE?

By Kristi Gibbs | Nov 22, 2019

  If you’ve been home shopping or home stalking in the 21st century, then you’ve heard of the Zestimate.  It has been credited for Zillow’s instant popularity and continues to generate buzz today.  Is this magical estimate of value generated by algorithm’s the end all be all to your home value?  No, it isn’t! Is […]

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TOP QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK ME ABOUT WORKING WITH A REALTOR

By Kristi Gibbs | Nov 18, 2019

  So you are thinking about buying a home and you have already read my post about selecting a real estate agent, but you still have some questions. Hopefully below you will see some of those questions asked and answered.   Can you show me homes that you don’t have listed? Yes! I am a […]

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SHOULD I TEST FOR RADON?

By Kristi Gibbs | Nov 4, 2019

I always recommend a radon test when purchasing a home. Your inspector will ask if you’d like to test for radon. Some homes have radon mitigation systems in place, but many don’t. It doesn’t hurt to test even if a system is in place in order to confirm that it’s doing its job.  Homes on […]

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WORKING WITH A LENDER

By Kristi Gibbs | Oct 29, 2019

  So you want to buy a home, but are you really ready to buy in this market? The number one thing that sellers fear is buyers walking away from the sale. Thus, sellers and their savvy realtors know that they need to see a solid letter from a lender OR proof of funds before […]

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