Realtor Moms

As a home seller, are you finding yourself getting unsolicited advice from everyone you know? Your dog groomer? Your hair stylist? Your dentist?!? In this episode we're debunking the most popular home selling myths. Tune in to figure out what's fact or crap. 

If you're getting real estate advice from your brother's third-cousin's ex-wife's dentist, take it with a grain of salt. There are a LOT of real estate myths out there. This episode covers Real Estate Myths: the buyer edition. 

Yes! It’s COLD outside! Yes! we are still working -even when it's 20 degrees below zero. Yes! there are still buyers looking, and  YES if you’re thinking of selling... you should! Don’t let the cold cold temps keep you out of this hot hot real estate market. In this episode, we’ll tell you why.

Bidding War woes begone! Before you find yourself stressed about a multiple offer situation, take a listen to these tips from Jamie & Tasha (And pssst: It's not ALWAYS about the highest price ;)

Have you ever considered what YOU would do differently if you had your next home custom built? As Realtors, we see homes - a LOT of homes! Tune in to hear some of the trends in decor, floorplans, and convenient ideas we're seeing in late 2020!

Nobody wants to come home to a burst water pipe or a snowdrift blowing in their front door. Equally as disappointing is a furnace that's quit (for any number of reasons) or a busted downspout. Let's face it - winter is just a little bit harder on our homes! So we've put together a list of homeowner to do's before old-man-winter sets in! (PS - Who here has furnaced their service?? Anyone? ;) 

Getting stuck in your real estate search? Not finding anything that speaks to you? Don't give up! Take a listen to Tasha and Jamie's tips on how re-considering some of the deal-breakers on your list can lead you toward finding the home that's been eluding you...

Selling!?! In 2020!? Yes ma’am! And you might be surprised to hear it’s actually really good timing! In the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding areas we are experiencing a fast moving market in real estate right now. So we’ve put together 6 top tips for making the most of it. Tune in!

We’re Baaa-aack! And 2020 continues to “surprise” us around every corner. Don’t be surprised by this real estate market though - find out what interest rates are really like, how many homes are out there in the Fargo-Moorhead market for sale, and how you can “see" homes without even leaving your couch! Listen in! These are the top 7 things you need to know about Buying a home in 2020!

Cue twangy-country music here: Are YOU a New-Home-Building Lone Ranger? Do you think to yourself: Why would I need the help of a Realtor if I'm having a house built?  Well, listen up, kemo sabe ;) We have more than a handful of reasons why it's probably in your best interest, and you just don't know what you don't know... 

Just because you've signed a purchase agreement for the sale of your home, doesn't mean your work is done! Here's your guide to what to do and NOT to do before closing. So, give 'er a listen then go on, GET!!

Part 2! Tune in to BOTH Coronavation episodes for tips on home renovation ideas that range from a few dollars to a few years off your life! (kidding) If you've found some extra time on your hands (God bless you, and) now might be a great time to tackle that kitchen or bathroom project you've been wishing for!

/kəˈrōnəˈvāSH(ə)n/  - FAKEnoun -  The act of updating, changing or repairing something in or around your home utilizing the illusionary "extra time" we all supposedly have amid the coronavirus pandemic. -- If you're as restless as we are, and have grown tired of looking at that old brass light fixture and frumpy landscaping, tune in for some simple update ideas you can totally handle... You got th...

We're singing the Homeschool Blues! In this episode Tasha and Jamie talk about life at home with school-aged kids (5 between the 2 of them!) during the coronavirus pandemic: Homeschooling, teacher appreciation, prom (what prom?) -- does anybody else feel like we're on a family road trip with an unknown destination? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? 

How is the Fargo-Moorhead real estate market responding to the coronavirus situation? And, how are Realtors and their clients operating under these extremely unique circumstances?! Well, one thing is for sure: We're doing things a little differently these days! Tune in to hear how. (Then go wash your hands.)

Spring has sprung in the Fargo Moorhead Real Estate Market, and "Karen" needs to be prepared! In this episode, Jamie and Tasha share advice on how to make your offer successful (it's not ALWAYS only about price!), when facing a multiple offer situation. Word to the wise: Bring it, Karen!

Dreaming of glossy countertops? Searching for a park-like back yard? What's on YOUR Real Estate Wish List? In this episode, Jamie & Tasha talk wants and needs -- if you're in the market to buy, listen in for an alternate perspective. And if you're selling, perk up your ears for smart upgrade opportunities that could put your home at the top of more buyers' Real Estate Wish Lists.

#1: Replace the carpet, Karen. Yes, we understand it's a beautiful shade of aubergine. Yes, we can see it's in great condition. And yes, we hear you when you worry the buyer will want to "pick out their own" carpet. But please, trust us! And tune in to this week's episode for 9 more top update tips for "Karen". 

You know the house is for sale - you know the seller is asking $5million (hey, a girl can dream!) - and you know the taxes are $XXX but what does that really mean for your monthly budget!? Well, we're here to help! So UNbookmark your online mortgage estimator, delete that home-calculator app and tune in to this episode of the RealtorMomsPodcast! You might be surprised. :)

Have you taken a ride on the Real Estate Rollercoaster?! Buying or selling a house can be SO emotional! And it's ok to feel that way. :) Jamie and Tasha are here to break down many of the reasons why moving pulls at our heart (and purse) strings and talk about how we can help.

🎵Dashing through the store, with a one-hundred-page list, oer the racks we go, searching for the gifts... Tasha has coffee, Jamie has her Dew, mix in some spirits: wine or beer! We've got shop-ping to do!! Ohhhhh! 🎵  Who's ready for Christmas!?!  

Has it been 10 years since you last had your furnace serviced? Are your outlets GFCI protected - do they need to be? How much insulation is really in your attic?  In this episode, Tasha & Jamie talk about exposing your home's dirty little secrets (and fixing them!) with a pre-listing home inspection. 

From mornings to mealtime, bath nights to bedtime Jamie and Tasha talk about negotiating with their kids, ages 4 to 17. THIS is how they keep their kids alive. (...and fed...buckled up...quiet in church...dressed...on time... :) 

Do you know your negotiating style? Meet in the middle? How low can you go? Take it or leave it?  In this episode Tasha and Jamie talk about negotiating a real estate purchase (or sale!) and what you should know before you make your offer. 

Who wants to move when it's -20? YOU DO. As they say: Pull-up your big-girl (or boy) *undies* and get on with your home search! With fewer buyers willing to shiver-through showings, and sellers motivations gaining momentum, buying in the fall has some serious advantages.