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As a practical person – I do think of myself that way – Christmas can be overwhelming. I like finding gifts under the tree that are useful. I know how annoying it can be to be given something that ends up in the trash can. Often, real estate agents will come up with adorably useless […]

Why One Feels Like the Wild West and the Other Follows the Rulebook Why One Feels Like the Wild West and Why Working With a Dual Licensed Agent Matters If you buy or sell across the Alabama and Florida state line, you already know the markets feel completely different. I work both sides every week […]

How One Home Sat for a Year with No Offers and Went Under Contract in Less Than 30 Days! When a home sits on the market for months, sellers start to lose hope. By the time a listing expires, most feel frustrated and unsure of what to do next. As a 1% listing specialist, I […]

Every home sale is unique, but certain strategies consistently create exceptional results. One recent Navarre listing I represented sold for $200,000 over the asking price — a number that surprises many sellers until they see how intentional the process was from start to finish. I represented these sellers, and one thing they did flawlessly was […]

For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) sounds simple: list the home yourself, avoid paying a commission, and walk away with more money. But in real-world practice — especially along the fast-moving Gulf Coast — it rarely works that way. The biggest challenge FSBO sellers face isn’t marketing or paperwork. It’s negotiation.When you represent yourself, you lose the advantage of […]

Selling a home should feel empowering, not overwhelming. For many sellers, though, the biggest hesitation isn’t the process — it’s the cost. Traditional listing fees can take a significant chunk out of your equity, especially along the Gulf Coast where home prices have risen steadily.That’s where the 1 percent listing model changes everything. The truth […]