Moving With Kristin

Out with the beige and in with the charm 💫

In 2025 we'll be seeing more design choices that have a cozy home vibe, including warm wood tones, patterns, and lots of texture!

If you want to add a little cozy charm to your home without breaking the bank, swipe to see a few ways to get started!

Somebody had to say it ⬇️

Swipe to learn what lifestyle marketing is! Then read the caption to learn how to apply it to your listing!

Lifestyle marketing is the one thing that can make your home stand out among the rest, because most agents don't use this strategy!

Here's how you can apply lifestyle marketing to your listing.

First, I help my clients make a Top 10 List to give to anyone considering their home. These are the top 10 reasons you love your home. Think *beyond* the quartz countertops...tell future buyers something they may not realize about your home after just a 30 minute showing. Things like...

+ the bike path that's easy to get to

+ the deer you see every morning at dawn

+ the neighborhood parties every summer

+ the memories you made hanging out in the backyard as a family

Then, find a creative way to feature these things in your photos and during showings.

Consider putting together a basket next to your garage door with bike helmets and extra water bottles in.

Set up a cozy nook next to a window with a chair and throw blanket, book, and coffee mug so buyers can picture themselves having their early morning coffee in that spot.

Set out a corn hole and a hammock next to a fire pit in the backyard.

These seemingly small touches make a BIG impact on potential buyers!

Do you want more ideas on how to show off the lifestyle of your home? I have a FREE guide – How to Create a Lifestyle Buyers Want that you can request right now! It’s full of more questions to consider along with tips and tricks for how to sell a lifestyle!

Comment LIFESTYLE for your free copy!

I know everyone tells you that the first step to buying a home is a preapproval, but that's not quite correct.

You don’t need a preapproval...

Or a listing date.... Or even a plan (I don't even have a "pla!" -Phoebe)

What you do need to start the moving process???

An agent you can easily reach out to. Plain and simple.

An agent on your team you feel comfortable with, one who's expertise you trust, is step number 1, every time.

Did you know clients reach out to me up to even a year before they're ready to move? And some aren't even ready a year later!

THAT'S OK!

There's no need to rush through the process if you're not totally ready, but it's important to establish who your agent is (like me!) so I can keep in touch with you and help you stay on track.

No contracts to sign. No commitment. No strings attached. Just a simple DM let's me know to leave room for you on my calendar so that when you're ready, we can hit the ground running!

If you're sitting there thinking, "Hmm ok I know when I'm ready to move, I want you to be my agent, I'm just not sure when that will be!" just DM me "MY AGENT" and we will get the (easy, no pressure) conversation started! 🥳

The ball may have dropped, but I don't want to drop the ball on your monthly homeowner checklist! 🪩

Swipe to see your January Homeowner Checklist. And if you're feeling extra motivated this month, comment CHECKLIST below for the entire 2024 homeowner checklist! It's the perfect thing to print off and reference all year long!

🎄 Store Christmas decor in labeled bins (I like to use red and green to keep it festive and easy to find in the storage room) ❤️💚

🚂 Refresh play spaces (grab a few stylish storage bins from Target to clean up the kid toys!)

🔋 Replace smoke alarm batteries

🧼 Clean out the fridge and wipe down shelves🚿 Replace shower curtain liners

🧽 Wipe down fan blades

🛀 Wash duvet covers and sheets (throw in dryer balls with essential oils for a spa scented infusion)

👕 Organize dresser drawers and closets (Donate anything you haven't worn in the past 12 months)!

💡 Replace burnt out light bulbs

s🧹Remove dust from air vents

📝 Make a list of items to stock up on

🏡 Make a list of HOME GOALS!

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