Heads up, sellers! Clean and fresh goes without saying, but a new study from GetAgent says selling your home may be as simple as one of these fragrances wafting through the halls of your home:

- Freshly baked bread 🍞
- Fresh linen 👚
- Newly brewed coffee ☕️

You could always do some serious baking, washing, or brewing right before “show” time, but lighting a candle is definitely the easiest way to go. Other safe smells? Cinnamon, citrus, jasmine, pine, and vanilla 🤍

Ready to sell? Give me a call or send me a DM today📲 I’d love to connect with you!

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It's estimated that the average adult makes more than 35,000 decisions per day. No wonder we're all exhausted at the end of the day! 🤯

Well, good news 🎉 Today, I'm gonna take one of those decisions off your plate — especially if you're thinking about buying a home soon. It’s this: What property type is right for you?

Here's what to know 👉🏼

Know what you’re looking for? Want to see what’s out there? Send me a DM, and I’ll send over properties that meet your wishlist! Still undecided? DM me anyway and let's figure it out together 😊📲

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Welcome Home to 8520 NW 33rd Ct in Ankeny 🗝

Listed at $1,150,000 with 4 beds and 3 baths.

The character and detail speak for itself in this pristine 2-year old custom walkout ranch with just over 4,000 sqft of living space...topped off with views of your private saltwater pool, sun deck, & professionally landscaped yard backing to the mature tree line 🌳

Modern amenities and finishes are perfectly paired with the old-world charm of brick archways, exposed beams, intricate stone details, and a claw-foot soaking tub 🛁

The main level features a spacious open concept, chef's kitchen with premium appliances, dining room, executive home office, and the primary suite.

Magazine-worthy laundry room 🧺 & drop zone off the oversized 3-car garage 🚗 + a back stairway to the upper level bonus room with electric fireplace where the possibilities are endless: an additional living space, private office, secluded guest room, game room or workout studio 🙌🏽

2 additional bedrooms, full bath, and a large family room are located in the light-filled, walkout lower level.

Prime outdoor living, perfect for entertaining with a screened porch and covered, open-air deck overlooking the fully fenced yard and pool with attached pool shed ☀️

📍Prime location, right around the corner from Saylorville Lake & nature trails and just minutes to Ankeny's Prairie Trail District.

Downtown and the west side of the metro are just a short 15-min drive or a 30-min commute North to Ames. This staycation living can be all yours, don’t miss it! 🤩

DM me today for a showing! 📲

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Welcome home to 5711 NE Hillcrest Drive in Ankeny 🏡

Perched on a hill at the end of the street, the backyard views are priceless in this 2-story walkout home backing to a creek & natural prairie🌳

One step inside and you'll fall in love! 💛

Listed at $450K with 5 beds, 3 baths, and 2,176 sqft.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entry, front office/flex rm, dining and kitchen. Open concept living with great natural light filtering in through large windows and sliding door with transom window ☀️

Kitchen features white cabinets, black granite countertops, subway tile, sink on the perimeter overlooking the backyard, pantry, & stainless steel appliances - all stay! 🤩

Access to the large fenced-in yard, fully irrigated. Ankeny amenities and North Polk Schools! 🎓 plus so much more!

DM me for a showing today 📲

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Heard of house hacking? Yes, no, maybe so? In short, it’s this: Finding ways to make money with your home 🏡💸

Back in the day, it meant buying a multifamily property, living in one unit, and renting out the rest. While this still works, it’s no longer your only option. Here are a few other house hacking ideas 👉🏼

Are you an experienced “house hacker?” What ideas am I missing? Drop them in the comments below! 👇🏼

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So you’re buying a home, but you just can’t shake the feeling that it isn’t meant to be. Suddenly, it hits you—you do NOT want to go through with it. But it’s too late, right? Well, maybe not 👉🏼

Are you smack dab in the middle of this predicament right now? Then STOP scrolling this post and call your real estate agent📲—they’ll know what to do and how to help. (And one more thing... don't worry about upsetting your agent. Your happiness is their top priority!)

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Do not make this mistake when listing your home...

Selling your home with an instant offer site or by yourself, without hiring a licensed real estate agent 🙅🏼‍♀️

Here are 3 reasons why you should ALWAYS use an agent to sell your home 👉🏼

If you’re looking to maximize your profits, your best bet is to work with an agent who knows how to make that happen. DM me if you’re considering selling your property—I’d love to connect 😊

*Source: National Association of Realtors. '2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.' Page(s) 137-148.

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We want things more when there are fewer of them to go around. Case in point: This summer’s Lululemon Belt Bag 👜

That principle is called scarcity, and it plays a major role when selling a home🏡. Here’s what I mean: There are only so many homes on the market in any given neighborhood for buyers to consider. The key 🗝 is to play up your home without coming across too strong.

An easy way to do this? Use your listing description to highlight your home’s unique features like:

- “Most level lot on the street”
- “Only basement home on the block”
- “Situated on a cul-de-sac lot with a private backyard”

When it’s time for you to sell, use the scarcity principle to help your home stand out from the competition. Want more tips and tricks for selling quickly for top dollar? DM me, and let’s chat! 📲

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Your house fit like a glove when you moved in several years ago. Now? Not so much. Life has changed. YOU have changed.

Maybe now you 👉🏼

The truth is you grow and change — and so does what you need from your home🏡. If you think you might want to upsize, but you’re still on the fence, let’s connect. I’d love to show you a few homes with a little more wiggle room so you can see firsthand how they fit! 😊

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I don't know who needs to hear this, but, not all home improvements are going to help you build equity in your home 🙅🏼‍♀️

By all means, put your touch on your home. You've worked hard to get where you are and should make it your own! Just know that not all improvements are going to add value. While a doggie door is SO convenient and a front yard fountain is 100% calming, things like a new HVAC, updated appliances, or a replacement roof are always going to be more reliable investments that boost your home's bottom line 💸

If you're planning home improvement projects this fall and would like my thoughts on how they'll impact your home's value, 📲DM me and let's jump on a call. I can let you know exactly what's in demand in your neighborhood.

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Why rent when you can own your own home and start gaining equity?! 💸

Welcome home to 2650 NW Heritage Ave in Ankeny 🤍

You will LOVE this location, just minutes from bike trails, groceries, dining, and schools!

Unique unit with 3 bedrooms on the upper level + a finished BASEMENT!

Hardwood flooring throughout the entire main and upper levels, including the stairs and all bedrooms🪵

Hunter Douglas shades on the 1st and 2nd floor windows 🪟

Spacious open concept living on the ground level - carrying groceries in is a breeze with the kitchen right off your 2-car attached garage! 🚗

➕ so much more! 😍

Listed at $220K with 3 beds, 3 baths, and 1,340 sqft.

DM me today for a tour! 📲

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Put up your feet, ya’ll! The Labor Day weekend is here! YES! 🙌🏼

If you're keeping it low-key at home this year, here are a handful of ways to spend the weekend 👉🏼

Labor Day is all about giving yourself a break from the daily grind, so relax and enjoy time with your loved ones 🤍

What are your plans for the weekend? Do share - drop them in the comments below! 👇🏼

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