What Are the Top 3 Mistakes Sellers Make When Selling a Home? If you're thinking about selling your home in today's market, you may be wondering what separates the homes that sell quickly and for top dollar from those that sit on the market. After more than 23 years in real estate, I've found that m

What a Little Home Prep Can Do Before You Sell One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is: “Should I do anything to my home before putting it on the market?” Our answer is simple: a home can sell in almost any condition if it’s priced right. But most homeowners don’t just want to se

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Get Older At some point, this question tends to come up—sometimes quietly: “Can I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s usually not urgent. It shows up in everyday moments—walking up the stairs, keeping up with yardwork, or ju

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home? One of the first questions most homeowners ask when they start thinking about selling is simple: What is this actually going to cost me? It’s a great question—and one that’s important to understand upfront so there are no surprises later. Understanding Commissio

What Should You Know About Downsizing? If downsizing has been on your mind lately, you’re not alone. For many homeowners—especially after being in the same home for years—it’s not really about “going smaller.” It’s about making life easier, simplifying things, and setting up the next chapter in a wa

How to Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Imagine a buyer pulling up to your house for the first time—the lawn is neatly trimmed, the front door is freshly painted, and the entryway feels warm and inviting. This instant “wow

Are Online Home Estimates Actually Accurate? A Twin Cities perspective on Zillow, Redfin, and your real home value If you’ve ever looked up your home on Zillow or another site, you’ve probably had the same thought: “Is that really what my home is worth?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear

The Best Time To List Your Home This Spring Is Almost Here If selling has been on your mind this year, timing matters—and there’s a window coming up that tends to give sellers a bit of an edge. Based on historical data, the week of April 12–18 stands out as one of the strongest weeks to list. Now, t

What Determines Your Home’s Value? If you’ve ever looked up your home online, you’ve probably noticed that different websites give you different price estimates. It can leave homeowners wondering: What actually determines the value of my home? The truth is, a home’s value isn’t based on just one num

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. Homeowners looking to sell in the Twin Cities real estate market usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Historically, spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your

When Is the Best Time to Sell a House? Timing can make all the difference when it comes to selling your home. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downsize, or relocate, knowing the best time to put your house on the market can help you get the best price and a quicker sale. But is there really a “per

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them) Let me start with this: homes are absolutely still selling. In fact, thousands sell every single day across the country. But the sellers who are successful right now have one thing in common — they’ve adjusted to today’s market inste

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home? If you’re thinking about selling, one of the first questions you probably have is: How long is this going to take? The honest answer? It depends. But I can give you a realistic framework so you know what to expect. The Average Timeline From the day you go live o

What NOT to Do When Getting Your Home Ready for Sale Getting your home ready to sell doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. In fact, some of the most expensive updates homeowners consider rarely pay off when it’s time to list. Last week we shared what to do before putting your home on the market.

What Should You Do to Prepare Your Home for Sale? How to prepare your home for sale so it attracts buyers, sells faster, and earns top dollar. Getting your home market-ready before listing in the Twin Cities metro isn’t just smart — it’s strategic. With buyers scrolling listings online first and mak

I'm Getting a Divorce: How and When Do I Sell My Home? Divorce is never easy, and when a shared home is involved, emotions can run even higher. If you’re facing the difficult question of how and when to sell your home during a divorce, you’re not alone. Many couples find themselves overwhelmed by bo

Why So Many Homeowners Are Rethinking Their Home Right NowFor many homeowners, retirement isn’t some far-off idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.According to recent data, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next couple of years.   A meaningful portion of those homeowners ar

The A, B, C’s of Real Estate: An A–Z Guide for Buyers and Sellers What do all the terms used during a real estate transaction actually mean? Whether you’re buying or selling a home, understanding the language of real estate can make the process feel far more manageable. This A–Z guide offers real es

The Ultimate Moving Checklist   Let’s face it, moving is stressful. That’s why we’ve created an epic moving checklist to help you stay on track. With some direction and this 8-week printable moving checklist for your upcoming move, you’ll be sure to have everything done between now and the big day,