🌹𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟒 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞🌹 Most buyers trail behind the home inspector, listen politely, then open the report later and realize they don’t understand half of what they’re reading. There’s a better way to handle it. Before the inspector packs up and leaves, make sure you get clear answers to these questions: 1. “Which issues here could cost me the most money?” Inspection reports often include dozens of findings, but not
0:28
🌹𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟒 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞🌹 Most buyers trail behind the home inspector, listen politely, then open the report later and realize they don’t understand half of what they’re reading. There’s a better way to handle it. Before the inspector packs up and leaves, make sure you get clear answers to these questions: 1. “Which issues here could cost me the most money?” Inspection reports often include dozens of findings, but not
9.9K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
𝐀 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 Most buyers walk through a home looking at countertops and paint colors. Smart buyers look at the stuff that actually costs money. Here’s my checklist: 1. The water heater. Look at the label on the tank. Find the manufacture date. Water heaters last 10-12 years. If it’s older, that’s $1,500-3,000 coming out of your pocket soon. Use it in negotiations. 2. The ele
0:18
𝐀 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 Most buyers walk through a home looking at countertops and paint colors. Smart buyers look at the stuff that actually costs money. Here’s my checklist: 1. The water heater. Look at the label on the tank. Find the manufacture date. Water heaters last 10-12 years. If it’s older, that’s $1,500-3,000 coming out of your pocket soon. Use it in negotiations. 2. The ele
91.7K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
𝟕 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 Before you start swinging hammers, read this. Not every upgrade is an investment. Some are money pits disguised as improvements. Here’s what I’ve seen cost sellers real money: 1. Over-the-top kitchen remodel. Spending $100K on a kitchen in a $450K neighborhood? You’ll recoup maybe $40K. The house can only sell for what the neighborhood supports. 2. Converting the garage to living space. Buyers want
0:13
𝟕 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 Before you start swinging hammers, read this. Not every upgrade is an investment. Some are money pits disguised as improvements. Here’s what I’ve seen cost sellers real money: 1. Over-the-top kitchen remodel. Spending $100K on a kitchen in a $450K neighborhood? You’ll recoup maybe $40K. The house can only sell for what the neighborhood supports. 2. Converting the garage to living space. Buyers want
42.7K views10 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟖 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 #𝟑) After how many years in real estate, I’m consistently selling listings in the shortest days on market, while still achieving strong prices. These are the real things I see that cause listings to sit longer than they should. 1️⃣ Pricing based on hope instead of market reality Buyers know value. If it feels off, they move on. 2️⃣ Listing before the ho
0:16
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟖 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 #𝟑) After how many years in real estate, I’m consistently selling listings in the shortest days on market, while still achieving strong prices. These are the real things I see that cause listings to sit longer than they should. 1️⃣ Pricing based on hope instead of market reality Buyers know value. If it feels off, they move on. 2️⃣ Listing before the ho
21.5K views10 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
✨𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞✨ Before you spend $50,000 on that “dream upgrade,” read this first. Swimming pools (in most climates) Cost: $50,000-$100,000 to install ROI: Only 7% nationally You spend $60K. Your home value goes up maybe $4,200. Plus $3,000-$5,000 per year in maintenance and insurance. Do this instead: Build a quality deck. 85% ROI at a fraction of the cost. Converting a bedroom into a home office Cost
0:17
✨𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞✨ Before you spend $50,000 on that “dream upgrade,” read this first. Swimming pools (in most climates) Cost: $50,000-$100,000 to install ROI: Only 7% nationally You spend $60K. Your home value goes up maybe $4,200. Plus $3,000-$5,000 per year in maintenance and insurance. Do this instead: Build a quality deck. 85% ROI at a fraction of the cost. Converting a bedroom into a home office Cost
12.4K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. You know what I see in almost every home before we list? Boxes and boxes of stuff that seemed like a good idea at the time. And now it’s all getting donated, trashed, or shoved into a storage unit nobody will ever open again. Here’s what I stopped buying completely: Knick-knacks and small decorative it
0:18
𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. You know what I see in almost every home before we list? Boxes and boxes of stuff that seemed like a good idea at the time. And now it’s all getting donated, trashed, or shoved into a storage unit nobody will ever open again. Here’s what I stopped buying completely: Knick-knacks and small decorative it
52.4K views11 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
𝟖 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Most buyers treat inspections like a formality. They follow the inspector around, nod a lot, then hope for the best. Big mistake. Here’s what to actually look for: 1. Water Heater Age Check the manufacture date. If it’s 10 years old, it’s on borrowed time. Replacement: $1,200 to $2,400. Ask for a credit or prorated replacement. 2. Electrical Panel Brand Federal Pacific and Zinsco
0:14
𝟖 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Most buyers treat inspections like a formality. They follow the inspector around, nod a lot, then hope for the best. Big mistake. Here’s what to actually look for: 1. Water Heater Age Check the manufacture date. If it’s 10 years old, it’s on borrowed time. Replacement: $1,200 to $2,400. Ask for a credit or prorated replacement. 2. Electrical Panel Brand Federal Pacific and Zinsco
19.1K views11 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:24
✨𝟖 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟✨ If your home has been feeling chaotic lately... it might be trying to tell you it’s overloaded. Save this for the next time you feel overwhelmed SIGN #1: You spend more time searching than using. You know you OWN the tape measure... but it vanishes every single week. SIGN #2: Tidying up feels endless. You’re not really cleaning — you’re just relocating piles from one corner to another. SIGN #3: Certain spaces are “off-limits.”
21.4K views10 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:23
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔✨ January is renovation planning season — and the right updates can add instant appeal and long-term value. This year’s highest-ROI projects include: ✔ Statement light fixtures Warm gold, matte black, and soft modern lighting are top buyers’ favorites. ✔ Kitchen refreshes Think updated hardware, quartz counters, neutral backsplashes, and mixed metals. ✔ Spa-inspired bathrooms Floating vanities, upgraded mirrors, and sof
407 views10 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:15
🏡 𝟏𝟎 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐈’𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐭) After many years in real estate, I’ve seen the little things that quietly kill resale value, and the smart moves that help you get top dollar. 1. Skip Maintenance or Quick Fixes Leaky taps, cracked tiles, peeling paint, buyers notice everything. Deferred maintenance screams “hidden costs.” 2. Over-Personalize with Bold Colors or Wallpaper You might love dark navy or f
79.8K views10 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:16
𝟔 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (the stuff people forget) 👀 • Check your phone signal inside the house If it drops out now, it won’t improve once you move in. • Stop and listen for a moment Traffic, neighbours, dogs, lifts, if you hear it today, you’ll hear it most days. • Notice if some rooms feel hotter or colder That’s a big clue to how comfortable the home will be year-round. • Pay attention to where the sunlight i
48.5K views10 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:18
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 Playing the “wait for lower rates” game? Let’s talk Michigan—because the math matters here too. Buy today: $350,000 home at a 6.5% rate ≈ $2,210/month (principal & interest) Wait 2 years, hoping rates drop to 5%. But Michigan home values appreciate just 3% per year (very conservative for many areas). That same home is now ≈ $371,000 At 5% → $1,995/month You saved about $215/month. Nice. But here’s what didn’t get saved: • ≈ $21,000 in equity you didn’t bu
280.8K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:12
𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟕 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝. Most buyers walk through looking at countertops and paint colors. I'm looking at what the seller hopes you won’t notice. 1. Fresh paint in random spots only Not a refresh. A cover-up. There’s usually water stains, patches, or problems hiding underneath. 2. Air fresheners in every single room One candle is normal. But plug-ins on ev
123.9K views11 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:15
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟑𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬… 🏡🌳 Homebuyers: Save Big with a Strategic Offer! With homes sitting on the market for over 30 days, sellers may be more open to negotiations. But instead of just offering below the asking price, here’s a smarter strategy to save more in the long run: Make Your Offer Work for You: * Offer at the Asking Price: Instead of offering less, submit your offer at the list price. * Request Selle
49.9K views11 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:23
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡… (𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.) And it’s the most unglamorous thing by far about buying a home. Most buyers treat the final walk through like a victory lap. They’re imagining where the couch goes. Picturing the kids in the backyard. Already mentally moved in. Big mistake. The final walk through isn’t a celebr
32.6K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
0:15
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭- 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧❤️ That time between going under contract and doing your inspection? It’s not downtime—it’s go-time. These next few days can set the tone for a smooth transaction or a stressful one. Here’s what smart buyers do before the inspector even shows up: 1. Get the Seller’s Property Disclosure (if you haven’t already) This gives you insight into known issues, recen
34.1K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
1:40
Appartement à vendre - Visite rapide et infos | Century 21
7.8K views3 months ago
TikTokpatrickleveillo
0:27
Maison à vendre à Schifflange, Luxembourg | Century 21
868 views3 weeks ago
TikTokmademoisellejacky
0:16
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰: ✨ 1.⁠ ⁠From “selling a house” → to “selling certainty.” Today’s buyers don’t want perfect — they want predictable. Homes with pre-inspections, repair logs, documented upgrades, and warranties win because they reduce fear and build trust. Certainty > hype. 2.⁠ ⁠From “photos first” → to “sequence first.” Most agents rush to MLS. Top agents follow a launch sequence: pre-launch adjustments
20.6K views11 months ago
FacebookThe Kelley Real Estate Group- Powered by Century 21 Circle
1:32
Revamping my Fall wardrobe at Century 21
1.7K views1 month ago
TikTokleahjones619
See more
Static thumbnail place holder