Wednesday, July 14, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE In real estate, you hear the words “broker” and “agent”, but do you really know what the differences are in terms of education, income, and responsibilities? For starters, a real estate broker is someone who is licensed to own their own real estate firm. They can manage other agents and collec...
Thursday, July 8, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Hi, I’m Suzanne Athey, owner and founder of Team Athey & Remarkable Property Management. No, I’m not an investment planner or an accountant, and I don’t pretend to give investment advice, I’m simply thinking off the top of my head. Because recently I discovered that if I had purchased land...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, thunderstorms, and flooding—this is the season for severe weather and natural disasters. It is also the time of year for power outages as temperatures soar. So how do you prepare for so many unknowns? Honestly, you can’t. But you can be ready to deal with a l...
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE“Father’s Day was hard again this year.” This simple statement doesn’t begin to convey the emotion behind it, for this year marked the second Father’s Day since my father passed away. And like so many others who have lost one of their precious parents, I joined in quiet solitude remembering th...
Thursday, June 17, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Should sellers have their home pre-inspected before they put it on the market? Or for that matter, in this hot real estate market, is it worth it for buyers to have a home pre-inspected before they make an offer? The answer in both cases is not an easy one. Essentially it is both “yes” and “no&rdquo...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENESummer is here! And word on the street is cruise lines will soon start sailing on the open ocean again. Ahh! Imagine a real vacation aboard a real ship. Sea-laden breezes whipping your hair. Free flowing fun, entertainment and relaxation. Truly, a cruise is just the ticket to recover from the stresses of the past year. Nev...
Friday, June 4, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE At Team Athey we know firsthand the maximum impact aerial drone photography and video have when it comes to capturing homebuyer's attention. Talk about making a great first impression. According to MLS statistics, homes with aerial images sold 68 percent faster than homes with standard images. That’s becaus...
Thursday, May 27, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENEStaging a home for potential buyers
doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact,
with a little imagination and elbow
grease, you can go a long way toward
making your home more inviting. Here
are six budget-conscious staging tips
to help you create an uplifting mood
while making your home look
significantly better i...
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Without a doubt, home prices are up and the housing market is hot for sellers. But is it a good time for you personally to list your house? Before you decide, ask yourself a few simple questions. If you sell your house, do you have a plan of where you will buy or rent next? If so, how long are you going to stay in th...
Friday, May 14, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENE Hi, I’m Suzanne Athey, owner of Team Athey & Remarkable Property Management. In real estate it is important to stay ultra-organized. Knowing this, it is not surprising that our entire team is all about creating lists to make sure we don’t overlook a single detail. Today I’d like to share a few l...
