Before you even head out to grab some paint samples……………………Here are tips to help you save time and money

I’m glad you’re here!

I’ve put together a nice assortment of bite-sized pieces of real estate news, entertainment, and resources I think you’re going to enjoy. (And maybe even learn a thing or two you never knew you wanted to know!)

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on tap:

• Can you hear me now?

• Before you even head out to grab some paint samples…

• “Broom clean” is hard to define

But first, let’s start it off with my…

Meme of the Week

Your “perfect house” might be rare, but I’m pretty confident we can find it well before the next leap year rolls around in 2028.

Just to be safe, let me know what you’re looking for so I can start keeping an eye out! 😉

Can you hear me now?

We’ve probably all had moments where a neighbor’s noise made us lose a little sleep — loud music, late-night gatherings, maybe a barking dog that just won’t quit. For the most part, you just grin and bear it. But if it’s a bit too loud or too often, perhaps you share a few choice words with your neighbor about it.

But one woman was so fed up with noisy neighbors that she grabbed a megaphone and began blasting insults and swearing at them in the middle of the night… for nearly two years!

But if you ever feel tempted to solve a neighbor dispute with a megaphone, know that she ended up getting sentenced to three months in jail and was given a $3,600 fine.

Before you even head out to grab some paint samples…

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest (and most affordable) ways to update your home before it hits the market. But if you’ve ever tried to pick the perfect color, you know what it’s like to stand in the paint aisle staring at 47 slightly different shades of “warm neutral” and hope you don’t make the wrong choice.

Which is probably why a recent article I came across reported that more and more homeowners are hiring paint color consultants to avoid getting it wrong.

But before you spend money on that, you might want to check out this article I recently published. It breaks down what those services typically cost — and shares a few other ways to get solid guidance on choosing the right color… including just giving me a ring before you start updating.

“How’s the market?”

I get that question a lot, and I’m always happy to answer it! But there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. That’s why this newsletter doesn’t include weekly stats or price updates.

Besides, most people don’t care about real estate data until it actually matters to them. So instead of stats, I just try to keep this fun and entertaining.

Curious about a specific house? Wonder what your place is worth? Or just want a quick market snapshot?

Just hit reply and ask me! I’m always glad to give you any information, thoughts, or data you want. (And of course, no obligation or pressure! I love any opportunity to talk about the market.)

Trivia Time

What’s the name of the custom color Walt Disney World created to hide doors they don’t want people to notice or enter?:

A) Go Away Green

B) Mickey Mouse Mauve

C) Walt’s White

D) Beat It Black

Click the answer you think is correct.

“Broom clean” is hard to define

You’re supposed to leave your house in “broom clean” condition for the buyer when you sell your house, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation. It often boils down to sellers feeling like they left the place looking immaculate, and buyers wondering if the seller even owned a broom.

But it is kind of subjective…

Which is probably why so many sellers think they’re being super thoughtful when they leave certain things behind, but buyers end up feeling like you just left them something to figure out what to do with or get rid of.

So to take some of the subjectivity out of it, here’s a list of 5 things you shouldn’t leave behind when selling your house, even if you think you’re doing the buyer a favor.

The fact is…

It might, but it still might be a smart move to give me a call before you run out and paint your door black!

That wraps it up for this week!

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