The odds of seeing a bear at an open house are low…but never zero!

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:

• The odds of seeing a bear at an open house are low… but never zero

• Data says home sellers over 70 may be leaving money on the table

• Put your home-selling instincts to the test

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

Meme of the Week

As you’re about to see… avoiding bears may actually become a theme in this newsletter. 😄

The odds of seeing a bear at an open house are low… but never zero

People don’t always think of New Jersey as a place overflowing with nature and wildlife. But it is called the Garden State for a reason.

And sometimes that nature strolls right up to your front door… and rings the doorbell.

A black bear recently wandered onto a homeowner’s porch in Sparta, NJ, looked directly into their Ring doorbell camera, and then casually walked away with another bear waiting nearby.

Data says home sellers over 70 may be leaving money on the table

A recent study found that homeowners over the age of 70 often receive lower prices for their homes compared to younger sellers. But before anyone takes that personally, there are some very understandable reasons why that may happen.

I recently published an article breaking down a few of those reasons, along with some simple ways homeowners can better protect themselves and make more informed decisions when it comes time to sell.

Free Guide: How To Prepare Your House For Sale

Do too little and you’ll leave money on the table — or worse, not sell your house at all. Do too much and you’ll lose time or money on things that don’t have a good return on investment.

This is why I created this free guide to help you prepare your house just the right amount…

…so you can sell it for as much as possible, and as quickly as possible.

Let Me Read the Guide

“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

A girl in Los Angeles County, CA was recently given a permit to keep what kind of animal on her residential property?

A) Unicorn

B) Platypus

C) Miniature hippo

D) Sloth

Click the answer you think is correct.

Put your home-selling instincts to the test

Selling a home comes with a surprising number of decisions, tradeoffs, and judgment calls. Price too high or price too low? Renovate or leave things alone? Accept the first offer or hold out for another?

So I thought you might have a little fun with this quick quiz that puts you in a few common real estate situations to test whether your instincts would help or hurt you when it comes time to sell.

The fact is…

You see! Open houses do help you avoid bears!

That wraps it up for this week!

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