You hear time and time again, “Let me just get through the holidays”, “Call me after the holidays”, “I’ll wait to buy that after the holidays it will be cheaper”.  These statements are made in reference to many things like buying a bigger purchase, weight loss, appointments you keep putting off, and selling your house.  Well, I am here to tell you that listing your house now is a very smart decision. In the past everyone thought that spring, the warmer months, was the best time to sell.  The holiday season is so busy with shopping, cooking meals, throwing and attending parties ..read more

Home Rehabs In Wisconsin - Timing is Everything Autumn is here, and if you are rehabbing a home, now is the time to make all the repairs and improvements you can - especially to the outside of the home.  Here in Wisconsin, doing a home rehab well can be heavily dependent on the seasons.  Let's face it, we have a long winter. But then again, so does half the country - and that doesn't stop industrious investors like myself from doing home rehabs well, with the goal of flipping them in the spring for a healthy gain.  Here's my list of 5 things you can do in the fall to make your ..read more

Jacci Konkle is a real estate investor, coach/mentor, and realtor who thinks outside of the box to help everyone and anyone get the results they want and need in today's fast-changing market. Contact her today to see how she provides creative win-win real estate solutions for home sellers, home buyers, and investors like you! 920-740-3599  Photo courtesy of Pexels Making Your First Investment Property a Success Buying an investment property can be a fantastic way for you to earn extra income. However, investing in real estate involves more than purchasing a property and finding a tenant ..read more

As the founder of the Appleton REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) and a huge proponent of ALL local REIA’s, I know firsthand how important networking is when it comes to growing your real estate investing career.  But just showing up as these events is one thing - knowing how to fully take advantage of the opportunities of real estate networking events is another thing altogether.  Even if you are a real estate investing newbie, here are 10 tips to help you network like a pro! 1. Put Your Phone Away We all have business we could be attending t ..read more

Use these easy tips to get ahead in your life!   I’m super-blessed and fortunate to have a loving family I get to spend lots of time with, a flourishing career in real estate, and to live in the best place in the world! (Appleton people throw your hands up!) Alright, it gets a little cold here in the winter, but what’s the use complaining, right?  And that thought (not complaining) got me thinking about how to be a success in real estate (or anything else), just by keeping in mind a couple of key things - it’s called mindset, people! So here are 5 tips that will help you to be a suc ..read more

Selling For Sale By Owner Can Be a Snap - But Avoid These Mistakes! You might think that just because I'm a realtor I scoff at the thought of people selling their own houses (otherwise known as FSBO, or "For Sale By Owner").  However, this couldn't be further from the truth.  As a realtor, investor, and someone who has sold lots of homes and seen lots of different situations, I understand that selling your own home might be the right choice for you! Everybody is different and some people are definitely up to the challenge of selling their own home.  IN FACT, I've even created a ..read more

Increase the Value of Your Home With These Easy Steps A lot of people ask me "How do I increase the value of my home?" on a weekly basis. Well, here's how you can increase the value of your home quickly, whether you live in Appleton or anywhere else! 1. Make Space! In this day and age, buyers want space, space, space!  More and more people are looking for wide open floor plans with living rooms right off the kitchen, good “flow” in the house, and featuring an overall “open” floor plan.  What if your house doesn’t already have this open plan? Consider creatin ..read more

UPDATED AND REPOSTED April 2021 Since my last blog post, a couple of you have reached out to me to ask about my Lifeonaire mission trip to Guatemala, which I mentioned in my post last week about Appleton, Wisconsin and what to look for in a good community.  So I thought that I'd take a little time to revisit my trip and, since this is a real estate blog, circle back around and tell you some of the things I learned in real estate (and in life) during this fantastic journey.  1. Life, adventures, and work are better when you have a good team #teamwork #appleton #realtor #lifeonai ..read more

UPDATED AND REPOSTED March 2021 Living in the US, we definitely take some things for granted.  But I'm happy to be from an area of the country where people usually make it a priority to help out those in need.  Back in 2014, I had an opportunity to travel to Guatemala on a trip to help build houses for some people who really needed someone to help them out.  What a journey! Making it even more of an amazing experience was the fact that I got a chance to bring my daughter and show her what it's like for people who live in other parts of the world who don't have access to some of ..read more

Common knowledge says that if you live in a winter climate, you should wait til spring to sell your home. But I'm here to challenge that notion!  Reasons to List Your Home During The Winter Months: 1. Less Competition.  This may seem like a no brainer, but people still haven't seemed to jump on the wagon. Think about it, if everybody is waiting to list their homes in the spring, there is LESS COMPETITION when it comes to moving your property. This seems like a "DUH" moment, but let me tell you, it's true.  And here's a fun fact: List Your Home In The Winter! CLICK HERE FOR THE ..read more