Alan Sather Realtor Blog
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Hi, I am Alan Sather, the real estate agent of choice for those who want a great experience buying or selling a home. My "clients-first" approach means that you'll be working with a professional who listens to you, provides expert advice, and works hard on your behalf. Read about cheap ways to prepare your home for sale, characteristics of a desirable street, etc in my blogs.
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
2w ago
Fast forward a few years and imagine that your kids have grown up. They’ve come back to the “old neighborhood” to reminisce. What will they remember? The playground where they hung out with their friends? The quiet cul-de-sac where they learned to ride their bikes? The park where they picnicked ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
2w ago
You turn on the television and watch a news story about housing prices going down. Then you read an article about the housing market on the upswing again. It’s a little like being on a roller-coaster ride! Unfortunately, the ride isn’t much fun if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
1M ago
When shopping for a new house or condo, most buyers consider factors such as neighborhood, proximity to schools, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, size of the kitchen, and more.These are, of course, all important considerations. But, there’s one question that few buyers ask until it’s too late: “Will our furniture ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
2M ago
No matter how much you love your current home, you may still be dreaming of the day you can buy up into a better home in a better neighborhood. Is that day today or a few years down the road? Here’s a quick way to make that assessment. First, make a list of ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
2M ago
Household smells in our own homes can be a problem because we get accustomed to them. However, it takes just a few seconds in a stranger’s home, to know if a smoker lives there. The smell is in the air! So, when you put your home on the market, think about ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
2M ago
Say you’re trying to sell a used car. Imagine that it’s a desirable make and model, the mileage is low, and, overall, it’s in great condition…except, that is, for the body. Unfortunately, there are a few areas where the paint is scratched, and there are a couple of dents and rust ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
3M ago
When you put your property up for sale, you want to make sure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. If, for example, buyers don’t realize there is a great school just a couple of blocks away, they ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
4M ago
When people think about selling their home, many focus on all the things they will have to do: paint the kitchen; clean closets; prepare for viewings; find another home; arrange financing; start packing; etc. It can all seem very overwhelming, very quickly. In fact, if you focus on the long to-do ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
4M ago
Are you making a New Year’s resolution this month? Whether it’s to quit smoking, lose weight, or spend more time with your family, you’ll have a much better chance of success if you turn that goal into a learning goal instead.A learning goal is simply a commitment to learn something ..read more
Alan Sather Realtor Blog
5M ago
It’s amazing how much damage water can cause. Just two gallons of water from a burst pipe or overflowing toilet can wreak havoc throughout your home and necessitate thousands of dollars in repairs. Ouch!What should you do at the first sign of water leakage? First, stop the source. Turn off the ..read more