Lindsay Stark - HomeSmart Realtor

Baby boy is here and our family is complete! 💙Loving every minute soaking up all the snuggles I can!

So excited for my buyer whose offer was accepted today! With a 3-car garage AND an RV garage, there’s plenty of room for all the motorized toys he’s bringing from Colorado!

A well-crafted listing is the key to getting buyers through the door 🏡✨. From high-quality photos to detailed market insights, every element plays a role in showcasing your home’s full potential. I know exactly how to put together a listing that grabs attention and gets results. Ready to list? Let’s chat and make your home the star of the market!

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Don't forget Fido and Fluffy when house-hunting! It's their FURR-EVER home too!

3 tips to consider when looking for your new home (besides a yard!):

🐾 Pet-Friendly Flooring

Look for durable, scratch-resistant flooring like tile or laminate. Carpeting can be tough to clean, while hardwood might scratch easily depending on your pet.

🐾 Proximity to Parks and Trails

A home near pet-friendly parks or walking trails is a huge plus, offering a convenient way to exercise your pets and keep them entertained.

🐾 Pet-Friendly Neighborhood

Research the neighborhood for pet-friendly amenities like nearby vets, pet stores, and grooming services. It’s also worth checking if the area has sidewalks and is safe for walking your pet.

💣 Bomb advice incoming.

As a real estate agent, there’s nothing better than seeing a couple take the step into homeownership as a team.

But let’s be honest…

Buying a home with another person has its challenges, and most of them start with miscommunication. 😞

Before you start searching for your new home, go through these 10 questions with your partner so you’re on the same page:

1. Do you see this being our forever home or starter home?

2. What are your must-haves and nice-to-haves when it comes to a home?

3. Are you open to working on the home? If so, to what extent?

4. Is our income likely to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next 5-10 years?

5. How involved will our parents be in this process (financially or otherwise)?

6. How will our lives change over the next 5-10 years, and how might that change what we need from our house?

7. Can we still make our mortgage payment if one of us unexpectedly loses our job?

8. How much of our monthly pay are we comfortable with spending on a mortgage payment?

9. How much outdoor space do we want, and how will we maintain it?

10. What’s the ideal timeline for buying a home?

If you’re not married, here are two bonus questions you’ll want to get clear on before you start looking:

1. What will happen with the house if we break up?

2. Do we want to have an attorney create a legal agreement, or are we comfortable with a verbal agreement?

While these questions are kinda serious, it’s best to get them aired out before you’re in the middle of a heated negotiation or after you get the keys. 😅

Send this post to your homebuying partner so you can schedule a coffee date and get these questions answered!