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Finding and purchasing or selling your home in Des Moines doesn’t have to be complicated.
Jill Budden provides the experience, connections and commitment to exceptional service you deserve.
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Meet Jill
CHOOSING THE RIGHT AGENT IS CRITICAL
Jill Budden and her team at the Real Estate Professionals Group delivers knowledgeable, honest insight to their clients. The team of full-service agents – not buyer’s agents, listing agents or showing specialists – is unique and provides a powerful advantage when negotiating one of Central Iowa’s most dynamic real estate markets.
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JESTER Park
Located just west of the Jester Park Equestrian Center.
Prairie Trail
Located in south central Ankeny and close to retail, dining and trails.
Brookefield Estates
Located in north Grimes, off of Hwy 141 near Beaver Creek Golf Course.
Selling can be easy—promise! 💙
I know because I’ve walked hundreds of homeowners through the process. Along the way, I've learned a few tricks and created a few tools to streamline the journey and put sellers at ease.
Tricks and tools like:
▫️ Easy-to-follow checklists that break information into bite-sized chunks with doable steps that aren’t complicated or overwhelming.
▫️ Weekly calls (more, if needed!😉) to check-in, answer questions, address concerns, or my fave, share exciting news!
▫️ Bending to YOUR preferences—whether YOU prefer phone calls, texts, video calls, or in-person, I’m game!
My sellers never wonder where they are in the process, where I am as their agent, or how the journey is going.
If this sounds like the kind of home-selling experience you’re looking for, reach out. I’d love to hear from you today 😊📲
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Want a quick calculation on how much you can expect to profit from selling your home? Just take the selling price and subtract 10% to account for expenses.
For example, say you sell for $300,000💸. You can expect to pay roughly $30,000 leaving your profit around $270,000 (before your mortgage payoff). Wondering what’s in the $30,000? 🤔
👈🏼 Swipe for an overview!
Share or save this post for later, and DM me if you have questions! 📲
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Buying a home is a numbers game, but it’s also an emotional game. That’s why from the get-go, I encourage buyers to only consider homes they can confidently afford 💸
Setting aside what lenders say, buyers should take the time to “try on” various mortgage payments and find the one that fits the best and feels the most comfortable.
That said, some guidelines can provide a starting point for answering the question: How much home can I afford? 💭 👉🏼
Save this post for later, or share it with anyone you know who has plans to buy this year. And, of course, reach out if I can answer any questions that come up along the way! 📲
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The Reserve at Jester Park ✨
A quiet and peaceful community. With an equestrian center, golf, hiking, wildlife observation deck & campsites along Saylorville Lake.
Beautiful ranch homes like this @kimberleydevelopment Markayla walkout 🤩
Don’t miss your opportunity to own some of Polk County’s best residential land... come on by tomorrow from 1-3 and take a look during our open house! 🏡🎈
DM me for more info! 📲
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Now accepting questions of all types: general, specific, open-ended, rapid-fire, skeptical, innocent, direct, delicate, trivial, creepy, and philosophical. None are off-limits! 🙅🏼♀️
That’s right! The expert is in, and it’s time for YOU 🫵🏼 to ask ME anything you’ve ever wanted to know about real estate but were afraid to ask. Maybe you’re wondering:
💭The house I want is the nicest in its neighborhood. Is it a mistake to buy it?
💭I’m a smoker. Do I have to worry about the smoke smell in my home when I sell?
💭Will my elderly dog turn buyers off of my home?
💭Is it okay to display my collection of “out there” paintings and sculptures during showings?
💭Do I have to disclose to buyers that the neighbors are horrible, that the home might be haunted, or that someone passed away in one of the bedrooms?
💭Why should I hire an agent when I can sell my home myself?
Ready, set, go! Drop your question(s) in the comments or shoot me a message and be on the lookout for my no-nonsense answers 👇🏼
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You'll hear that you should interview at least three agents before choosing the ONE you want to work with. I say interview as many as you need until you find the RIGHT 🤍 agent for you. And don’t worry, when you know, you'll just know! 😊
So you can get a jumpstart on the interview process, here are my answers to a handful of the questions you may have. If others come to mind, feel free to drop them in the comments below 👇🏼
▫️ I have worked as a full-time realtor for 8 years 🗝
▫️ For the past 22 years, I have been proud to call Ankeny home 🏡
▫️ 2021 stats: 29 happy buyers and 22 happy sellers! 📈
▫️ I love what I do because I’m helping people with their most personal asset: their home. I get to spend a lot of time with my clients throughout the process of buying and selling and have met so many wonderful people who I now call friends…and I never would have met them otherwise! 😊
▫️ Special areas of interest include new construction and helping my sellers prep their homes to help them get top dollar! 💸
▫️ Treating clients with kindness, respect, and integrity is fundamental to me. To that end, I communicate clearly and often during every part of the buying or selling journey. Text, phone, email, or face-to-face, I’m game for whichever you prefer 📲
▫️ When I’m not working some real estate magic, you can find me spending time with my husband and any of my 3 boys I can track down 😉
Curious about what’s happening in your neighborhood this May? Share in the comments, and I’ll be in touch!
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Brace Yourselves... 🤩
3055 Jackpine Drive in Waukee is absolutely STUNNING 💎
I mean, from the custom front door, 14' tall ceilings, tiled linear fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows that wrap the living space, bringing in natural light all day long.
Listed at $759,900 with 3 beds and 4 baths.
Need I say more?
This home has SO much to offer. DM for more info or a private tour 📲
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💭 Buyer FAQ: What is a rent-to-own property?
Great question! 👈🏼 Swipe left for the full deal...
If you’d like to talk more about buying this spring, I’d love to chat! Send me a DM📲 I’d love to share all the many roads to homeownership. I’m confident there’s one that’s right for you! ♥️
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Happy mothers day to all the "moms" in every sense of the word ❤️
To me, mothers day is a perfect day to celebrate and share gratitude with all of the women in our lives who have made an impact on our lives and helped us become who we are.
Enneagram. If you know, you know. If you don't, you should. (Seriously. Google it, take an assessment, and then come back to see how your Enneagram may help guide your home search 🔎🏡)
Know your type already? 👈🏼 Swipe to see what it says about your next home!
What do you think? Think the Enneagram is dead on or trendy hocus pocus? Share your thoughts below. I’d love to hear! 😊👇🏼
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If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.
African proverb
If my two choices are alone or together, I’m always betting on together. Together makes the journey half as hard, twice as good, and infinitely more meaningful at the destination 💙
This week, stand tall, be brave, but don’t go it alone. Lean into your “together,” see the people cheering you on, and go farther than you ever dreamed you could! 🎉
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The school year may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean all the grades are in! Today - POP QUIZ! 👩🏼🏫 Don't worry. I’ll go easy on you. It’s just TRUE or FALSE! 👉🏼
How’d you do? Aced it, no doubt! 😉 If you have other mortgage or real estate questions on the brain, drop them in the comments below. I’ll be happy to answer! 😊
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🏡🎈 OPEN HOUSE: The beautiful @kimberleydevelopment Markayla walkout ranch home.
🕓 TOMORROW 1:00-3:00 in Granger
📍10955 NW 111th Ave | $649,900 |5 BED | 3 BATH
An absolutely stunning new construction home. Pictures do not do it justice- you have to come see for yourself tomorrow! 😊🎉
DM me for more deets! 📲
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Ready to sell 💸 but don’t want to hire a professional stager? I’ve got good news! 🥳 You can absolutely stage your home yourself with these easy tips:
🌳Focus on curb appeal. First impressions matter so make this one count. Consider pressure washing, fresh paint on doors and shutters, replacing house numbers, and a new mailbox. And of course, clean out the flowerbeds, spread fresh mulch, and plant some seasonal flowers.
🍽Make sure your kitchen shines. Kitchens sell houses, so make yours stand out by clearing out the clutter and updating the hardware. And please, please, please, make sure it’s clean!
🪑Reduce furniture to a minimum. Too much or too big furniture will make your rooms look small and choppy. Arrange the furniture in a way that makes each room feel spacious, homey, and easy to navigate.
💎Depersonalize your home. Remove all the family photos, keepsakes, refrigerator art, toys, and personal items in the bathroom. You want the buyer to easily envision themselves in your home — not you in your home.
🌷Think pleasant, but not overpowering smells. You could beautifully stage your home, but if a potential buyer is overwhelmed by a bad (or bad to them) smell, it’s over. The smell of clean is often enough, but if you’d like, consider a mildly-scented candle — and make sure you’ve taken out the trash!
Staging does not have to be difficult or expensive. Just think like a buyer! And if you’d like me to take a look at your home and offer up a few more suggestions, just reach out. I’m happy to help!😊
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☝🏼 First of all, I'm not sure who really believes real estate is a bad investment, but I wanted to share with you 4 reasons investing in real estate can be great! 🏡😊
▫️Reason #1: Predictable cash flow. Whether your cup of tea is commercial, residential, or vacation rental properties, the result is the same—regular passive income. And that’s always a win!
▫️Reason #2: Property appreciation. Your property will typically increase 3-5% in value on an annual basis—sometimes WAY more like we saw in 2021. In a few short years, you’ll be able to sell your property for considerably more than you paid for it.
▫️Reason #3: Portfolio diversification. Owning investment properties gives you solid diversification, which helps you weather any economic ups and downs.
▫️Reason #4: Profitable wealth building. Your net worth grows as you build equity, collect passive income, and then set the cycle on repeat.
Want to dive deeper into real estate investing? 💸 Let’s chat over coffee! 📲DM me, and we’ll set something up.
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If you’re lucky enough to own a home and have a place to move, you’re sitting in the middle of a win-win situation regardless of whether you sell or rent it out. Sounds pretty great, huh? It is😉
👈🏼Swipe left to see why!
If you’d like to talk more about selling vs. renting, DM me today📲. I’m happy to pull the numbers and show you what’s happening in both markets so you can make a decision and move on!😊
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When buying a home, bigger is not always better🙅🏼♀️. Don’t get me wrong, I’m right there with you drooling over enormous homes with a dedicated room for E👏🏼VER👏🏼Y👏🏼THING (home office, exercise room, craft space, homework nook, PLUS ridiculously large bedrooms).
But hear me out☝🏼. There are some downsides to that larger-than-life house that’s caught your eye. Here goes:
▫️Upkeep and maintenance: It starts with the larger mortgage but don’t it doesn’t stop there. ▫️Bigger homes mean higher utility bills, more furnishings, and more maintenance costs.
▫️Future investment risk: While there’s no way to predict what will be a good investment, smaller homes are trending — and that means it might be harder to find a buyer when the time comes for you to move on.
▫️Square footage doesn’t equal functionality: Larger homes often have rooms that sit empty most of the time. If you can’t use areas on an almost daily basis, it’s wise to consider something a tad smaller.
▫️Sacrificing location: If that larger home is outside of town, press pause before moving forward. You don’t want to sacrifice location just to get a few more square feet. After all, location is a top determiner when buying a home. Think lifestyle, not just home-living, and factor in your commute, schools, accessibility, and resale value.
Keep these things in mind as you hunt for your next home sweet home. And remember, good things do come in small(er) packages!😉
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🌎 Earth Day is the perfect time to remember that small changes can make a big difference no matter what the context. To that end, here are a few tiny but manageable home sustainability tips you can make starting today that will impact our world for years to come🌿:
▫️Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs.
▫️Reuse bags, water bottles, scrap paper, and glass jars.
▫️Plant a backyard garden or start composting.
▫️Replace appliances with energy-efficient models.
▫️Turn off lights when you leave a room.
▫️Repair drippy faucets.
▫️Lower the temperature on your water heater or thermostat.
▫️Use cloth instead of paper to clean your kitchen.
Have any home sustainability tips to share? Comment below! 👇🏼
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Living Somewhere You Love > ❤️
Click the link in my bio to explore different properties and lots available! 👩🏼💻
In this video, I highlighted some lots it’s The Reserve at Jester Park 🏡
See one you like? DM me and we can go check it out in person! 🎉
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Lean in real close, busy buyers👂🏼. I’m about to dish 4 things no one tells you about buying a home that, frankly, would be downright silly to ignore:
▫️Buy in a great school district even if you don’t have kids. It’ll make reselling down the road easy peasy.
▫️You don't have to buy at the high end of your price range. In fact, you shouldn’t. Leave room in your monthly budget for repairs, renovations, and the unexpected.
▫️You can ask the sellers for items you like or need such as furniture, artwork, or appliances. They may say no, but then again, they may say yes!
▫️Consider following up the home inspection with a contractor walk-through. A contractor's keen eye will give you a more realistic estimate than the inspection report of what it will cost to repair issues.
Are you toying around with buying a home this spring? 📲DM me—I’d love to hear what you’re looking for!😊
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