Memphis Real Estate Podcast with Rita Driver Rita Driver

During the holiday season, everyone is out at the mall, on vacation, or visiting family. How can you protect your home while you’re away? Selling your home? Get a free home valuation. Buying a home? Search the local MLS. The holiday season is starting. Today, I wanted to address some safety issues and give you some tips to protect your personal property. During the holiday season, people are out spending money and shopping at the mall. Some people leave their Christmas trees on at home or leave important personal items in the car. One of the most important safety tips I can give you as a former MPD officer and Realtor is to be careful on social media. Social media is a great way to keep up with everybody. However, when you post on social media, you are advertising that you are not at home. You are advertising that your home is vulnerable. Even the best of locks can allow unsavory people into your house, so be careful when posting to social media. Be careful when posting to social media. I also recommend that you document your valuables. Take photos and record serial numbers to help law enforcement track down the would-be thief or the person selling your personal items on the street. As great as social media is, not everyone there is exactly what they are supposed to be. Some people may be looking to break into your home while you are away at family functions or on vacation. If you have any other questions about protecting your home this holiday season, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Our team is about more than just real estate. We’re truly here to help. Selling your home? Get a free home valuation. Buying a home? Search the local MLS. Our team is more than a real estate firm. We do much more than just buy or sell. I want everyone to remember: we’re here for you. Whether you need advice or help finding a lender to refinance your home, need to find a contractor, or even just want to add value to your home, we can help. We always try to keep a plethora of information available for you. Whatever your real estate needs are, we want to help. We also manage properties. So, if you’re having difficulty renting out a property, we’re more than happy to assist you. Whatever your real estate needs are, we want to help. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Inventory is low in our market and competition is down. This means it’s a great time to be a home seller. Selling your home? Get a free home valuation. Buying a home? Search the local MLS. Have you heard the news? Our Memphis market is hot right now, and every home we’re listing is selling within a few days or a few weeks. This is great news for sellers. Competition is down and we’re low on inventory, so now is the time to sell. If you’re a buyer, this news isn’t so great. However, rest assured that we’re here for you if you’re thinking about buying a house and we’ll definitely be able to find a home for you before the new holiday season hits. Now is the time to sell in our market. Also, remember that Halloween is coming up fast, so don’t forget to set your clock back. If you don’t, you might accidentally show up early for work! If you have any other questions about our Memphis market or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be glad to help you.

In today’s competitive market, what are some ways you can make your offer more attractive to the seller?  Selling your home? Get a free home valuation. Buying a home? Search the local MLS. Right now, the market is in desperate need of inventory. So with as many multiple offer situations as we’re seeing, what can you do to make your offer more attractive? As a seller’s agent, I’ve personally seen a lot of my clients rejecting offers where the buyer seems to be asking for “everything and the kitchen sink.” With as competitive as things currently are, buyers should be putting their best foot forward—which means not loading down an offer with excessive demands. When it comes to repairs and touch-ups, we have all kinds of vendors on staff who are qualified and willing to help you make any and all changes you might want or need. The ideal situation is to create a win-win transaction for both sides. However, expecting a seller to take care of all of these small details at your demand could cause them to drop your offer and move on to the next one. The ideal situation is to create a win-win transaction for both sides. In this hot market, the seller should be comfortable knowing that they are getting a good deal by accepting your offer. By not overloading the seller, it will be much easier to make your dreams as a buyer come true. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

This summer heat is nothing new to locals in our area, but don’t let yourself become careless to the dangers that come with it. Selling your home? Get a free home valuation. Buying a home? Search the local MLS. Memphis weather is always hot and humid. But right now as we enter August, this is especially true. Now, this isn’t something I need to remind locals of. We all understand just how intense this heat can get. But always remember that in this kind of heat, it’s important to look out for the dangers and risks that come along with it. If you have pets, make sure that they are well taken care of. Please don’t leave them anywhere, especially outside, without water or shade. But it isn’t just our pets who are affected. Be on the lookout for the safety of everyone around you. Whether it’s your friends, family, or neighbors, please check on the people around you to make sure that they are staying cool and safe. Also, be especially mindful of the safety of the elderly. Heat can be extremely dangerous for everyone, but especially for anyone who might already be in frail health. Have fun, stay hydrated, and be safe this summer. The good news is that heat relief centers will be opening soon in our areas. These centers will be air conditioned and provide backup in case of electrical outages or other emergencies. Providing water to your neighbors, the elderly, and also staying hydrated yourself is incredibly important. We’ll be checking in with our past and current clients throughout this hot time of year. Finally, be very careful if you play sports. Getting out to the ballfield is fun but can be dangerous in this heat. Have fun, stay hydrated, and be safe this summer. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

The weather isn’t the only thing that’s heating up. The real estate market is on fire right now. Selling your home? Get a free home valuation. Buying a home? Search the local MLS. Our summer has warmed up quite considerably as of late, and we aren’t just talking about the weather. The real estate market is extremely hot right now. We are putting properties on the market and seeing them receive multiple offers within days. That’s great news for our sellers. If only there were more of them! We can take advantage of the market right now. If you’ve been on the fence thinking about whether to get involved in this market, it’s time to get off it and reach out to our team. We can get your home on the market to take advantage of those buyers that are on the market now. Since we’re already in the middle of July, it’s important that we get everything moving before school starts again.   If you have any questions for me about buying or selling a home in this market, I would be happy to answer them. Just give me a call or send me an email today. I look forward to hearing from you.