Everyone always asks me why I chose eXp Realty for my brokerage. What was the big draw? If you’ve seen my social media posts, you’ll know I rave about eXp Realty all the time. But I wasn’t always this way. You see when I first heard about eXp Realty, I was a new mom. My boys were just babies and the idea of being chained to a desk was exhausting. It seemed like an impossible task.    Maybe you’ve felt that way or are currently feeling that way. The idea of being locked into certain hours in one location just didn’t seem to work for us as a family.   When I first looked into eX ..read more

As a top agent in St. Louis, I get asked a ton of questions about how to be successful as a new agent. What do you need to do? How do you get leads? How do you close sales? Today, i’m answering some of the top questions I get so you can succeed in your newest endeavor.    Change your mindset A growth mindset is crucial to your success. You need to adopt a growth mindset in both your personal and professional life. The thing is, you don’t know it all. You haven’t fully developed into the person you are meant to be yet. The ones who remain in a fixed mindset never go far. They can’t s ..read more

Buying a home for the first time can be a scary process. You aren’t sure what to expect and probably have a million questions running through your head. You’re asking everyone you know for some insight and advice to make this process a little easier. The Google machine is probably making things more confusing for you. Take it from this pro, here are a few things to keep in mind when buying for the first time.    Save early Down payment: Start putting money away each month now. Depending on the lender, you can put as little as 3% down while other lenders require a higher investment ..read more

People love the holidays and I think a little holiday spirit is especially important in 2020. We could use the extra cheer and happiness. This holiday magic should also be included in your home when you’re selling. You don’t have to skip out on all the holiday fun just because your house is currently listed.   There are actually some key decorating ideas that will move the needle forward when it comes to selling your home. Talk about a Merry Christmas! Let’s break down some of my favorite decorating tips when it comes to staging your home to sell fast.   Declutter Maybe you’ve heard ..read more

In January, I set a goal of hitting ICON status. This is incredibly difficult to do and something I had my mind set on. I believed in myself and knew if I worked hard, we'd be there before the year's end.    Setting goals are important because they give us something to live for. They allow us to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones. Now, achieving those goals is a whole other ball game. Most times your goal requires hard work and a long-term commitment and very few can achieve something difficult without deep desire. Success is not achieved just by desire though. It's not enou ..read more

You may have read that title and thought, "who would want to downsize to an apartment from home?" but the truth is, millions of people! There are exponential benefits to downsizing your home.    Cost  The financial aspect is the most obvious benefit.    Homeownership is a wonderful thing but handling all the maintenance and repairs yourself adds up. It's also time-consuming to find the right contractors at a fair price and then set aside time to have the work done.   You also typically go from a larger home to a smaller apartment and less square footage means ligh ..read more

When you're considering buying a home there are a few things to consider to make this process even easier. Check out this list before diving into the home buying journey.    First, know your credit. Use Annual Credit Report to get a free and accurate reading. You want to be sure nothing on your report is surprising to you and that everything is accurate. If you're in collections for anything or behind on payments to anyone, make sure you get those handled and fast. Being approved for a mortgage is based upon your ability to handle debts and lenders want to see that you're managing al ..read more

Congrats! You just listed a home and now begins the real work. Now it's all open houses and getting the home out in front of potential buyers. Social media is actually your best friend when it comes to selling this house you just listed and fast. As someone who reached #1 in St. Louis quickly, social media has been my biggest ally.    Local Facebook Page If no one in your area has created a Facebook page for your local market here is your sign to do it now. If you specialize in new builds, luxury homes, a specialty neighborhood, etc. create a specialized page today. Buyers will be se ..read more

When Covid-19 hit, the economy took a temporary turn for the worse and people began to see layoffs coming, businesses closing and unemployment numbers rising. The idea of being in charge of your financial security became overwhelming attractive and having at least a secondary source of income became a necessity. The income and scheduling flexibility make a move into the world of the housing market an opportunity that many are exploring right now. But what does that look like? How do you get started?   Find out your local laws Before you sign up for a course or do anything, I suggest look ..read more

You made the decision to buy a home and then an unexpected natural or state of emergency happens and you go into panic mode. You wonder how this will impact your home-buying plans. Is it even possible now? You worry about your finances. Can you get into the homes? Is now still the right time? What do I need? How do I do this?    While these are all great questions, there are things you can do to ensure you’re in the perfect home in spite of the chaos all around the world. While there is uncertainty outside, you’ll want to feel perfectly happy inside of your dream home.    T ..read more