From Here to There: Redefining Home

In this episode Jennifer goes through the positive and negative attributes of moving into an over 55 neighborhood, independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing facility.  Sometimes it's hard for individuals and their families to decide what type of over 55 environment is best for their needs.  This episode sheds some light on the most common options in senior housing.  

The last 5 years have proven to be quite a rollercoaster in the real estate world.  We went from a time where putting a sign in the yard equaled multiple showings the next day or even an hour later to a time where you might actually have to move that sign several times when mowing your grass before you even get a showing!  Where did we end 2024 and what does this mean for 2025 if you are thinking...

Vessie from The Lodge at Leon Springs talks to us today about a hidden gem of a community halfway between San Antonio and Boerne offering both assisted living and cottage style independent living.  Vessie walks us through common reasons some of her residents have chosen to make the move from a traditional single family home into a community setting.  Join us to see if this type of living might be...

On this episode Jennifer talks about a few things you need to take care of right away when you buy a home as well as a few things to be cautious of.  Additionally, she discusses a few basic maintenance items to keep top of mind.   If you have questions or suggestions for upcoming episodes please reach out to Jennifer at RealtorJenniferWilson@gmail.com or 210-621-4153 or through Facebook by searchi...

Today you will hear from Jennifer Wilson and Danni Springfield, both experienced agents in the Greater San Antonio Metroplex.  They will share the inside scoop on what comes out of buyers mouths when they are looking at your home as well as some of the psychology behind buyer's viewing experience.  Take this information to help you get your home as show time ready as possible to help set you...

In Texas we primarily close at a title company verses an attorney’s office.  Learn a little more detail about the title company’s role in ensuring good title to your property and a few other insights into how to have the best experience for your closing.  Nannette Williams with Alamo Title joins us today to discuss!

Listen to this fantastic podcast where we interview Brennen Boze  from the law office of Carol Bertsch. He has lots of insight on wills, trusts, probate, and other legal related complexities to consider when selling your home, or even simply if you are a homeowner. There are several things That you should consider having in place to protect your assets and your heirs.

Welcome to this episode where we meet with Amber who has worked many years in a retirement community.  She discusses both cottage living (with a garage and full kitchen) as well as independent living in a multi-story building.  She discusses who should consider each option, amenities available to residents and many other common questions that prospective residents have about moving into a retireme...

What do you do when you visit a loved one or aging parent during the holidays and realize that they aren't managing their home and their life like they were the last time you saw them?  What signs should you look for when visiting mom and dad during the holidays?  How do you know that a loved one shouldn't be living in their home any longer and what steps should you take to help them? We...

Many clients of ours have lots of questions and misconceptions when it come to who pays which closing costs and what is negotiable.  This brief episode discusses both buyer and seller closing costs and which fees are dictated by other agreements and obligations to be paid by particular parties and which fees are often negotiated.  

On this episode we will discuss a list of items that subtract value from a home in a buyer's mind. . .something that no homeowner wants to do.  I encourage all homeowners to listen to this list and work on crossing some of these items off your list sooner than later.  You never know when a surprise move may enter your world and it's so much easier to do small improvements over the years...

In this episode we discuss language that comes up frequently when we are visiting with a seller about the market value of their home.  Items that add value and items that add desirability are both smart improvements but some items tend to add an actual tangible increase in value of your home vs just making a buyer like and choose your home over another.  Listen to this episode to learn the differe...

In this episode of From Here to There, Redefining Home we meet with Beth Nixon to tap into her wealth of knowledge of living options for the over 55 demographic.  Beth speaks with us about common questions and concerns that individuals and their families have when considering all of the options in senior housing as well as some of the benefits of moving out of one's home and into one of the m...

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Listen to today's podcast to learn many common seller mistakes and how to avoid them.  You'll never get a second chance to make a first impression when selling your home!  We will discuss not only aesthetics but also pricing and selecting a good real estate agent to sell your home! Reach out to us directly: teamwilsongroup@gmail.com 210.621.4153 www.redefininghomesa.com or find us on Fac...

We all know that first impressions are critical but what counts in first impressions when selling your home?  Today we will discuss the most important items to concentrate on when you are trying to make a great first impression on a potential buyer when selling your home.  These tips will help you get your home sold fast and to create more showings and, therefore, more offers on your home. Reach o...

Join us today as Jennifer gives advice about great features in your home to enhance or upgrade that will matter to future buyers and that you can enjoy as well.  Many homeowners realize that their home is a large piece of their financial health and a big chunk of their net worth.  It makes sense to invest a little bit every year into your home due to its importance in your financial picture.  List...

Kyndra Vigil joins us today to give us insight into what estate sales look like these days and how to know if your home is a good candidate for an estate sale.  She also gives us some insight into donating your items as well.  If you see yourself needing to have an estate sale in the near future you won't want to miss this episode! If you would like to reach Kyndra directly her information is...

Today Guy and Jennifer touch on a scary topic for many home buyers and sellers. . .inspections!  We will discuss what you should do before your home goes on the market to help ease some inspection issues and what the most common items are that inspections reveal and how those findings are handled.  Reach out to us via email at teamwilsongroup@gmail.com or phone at 210-621-4153 or find us on Facebo...

Timing is everything. . .or is it? Timing is one of the most common questions we get asked by clients or prospective clients.  Is there a good (or bad) time to put your home on the market?  How far in advance do we need to start getting ready if we want to put our home on the market?  How long will it take to sell my home?  How long does the contract process take before my house is closed with the...

This episode features Charity Matthews and her studio called Yoga by Charity.  Listen in as Charity explains how transformative even a small dose of yoga in our regular lives can be.  Our world today can feel full of chaos and stress and a lack of time to get everything done, especially if you are in the midst of a major life change such as an impending move.  Yoga can be transformative and actual...

Today on this episode we will discuss the shifts we have seen in buyer desires and motivations which are affecting the way we, as Realtors, show and sell homes.  We will also touch on the best practices for selling a home as safely and strategically as possible during Covid 19.  At the end of this episode we will also touch on the economical and logistical effects we are seeing on our real estate...

Today we are going to talk about an option that many of our clients are considering or have considered.  The option of downsizing their home either square footage wise or maintenance wise or both while still remaining home owners.  If you are considering purchasing a home or condo that is better suited for your needs now that the kids are grown and gone this is the episode for you. Reach out to us...

In Part one of this episode we spoke about home prep and to prepare for showings. In Part two we will go through the process of starting to actual pack some items if you will be staying in your home while it is on the market. There are many great tips in this episode that explain how to capitalize on the time and energy you put into decluttering and simplifying your home while, simultaneously begi...

If you do elect to remain living in your home while your home is actively on the market this episode is for you. We will go through how to make a home show in it's best light through depersonalization and decluttering, freshening up paint and flooring if needed, exterior deferred maintenance, staging, and being "show time ready"