Jessica Jackson Real Estate

Spring is in full swing and the flowers are blooming which reminds us of how lucky we are to have your business! From the referrals to the inquiries to the likes and comments, thank you for allowing this business to bloom and flourish as much as the beautiful spring foliage!

Lost on how to coordinate your flooring and countertops? Keep these tips in mind: 1 Start with picking your choices for the countertop! It’s much easier to coordinate your flooring to your countertop than the other way around. This also allows for some flexibility in the styles you choose. 2 Think of the rule of threes: 2 dominant colors + 1 complementary, accent color.... 3 Though it’s great to do something unique, don’t push yourself to be too adventurous with your choices. You want your flooring and countertops to be timeless. Instead, choose one wall of backsplash, for example, to be your statement element. Do you have anything else to add that wasn’t mentioned?

You know the old saying when it rains, look for real estate! But if you’d still rather look for rainbows, then hopefully it leads to a great piece of property.

Planning on buying a home this Spring? Don’t forget these tips that can set you up for the best success: 1 If you find a home that you love, don’t hesitate place a bid. Springtime marks the beginning of the busy season for real estate, so you don’t want to risk losing your dream home to another buyer. 2 Get pre-approved. This is an important step no matter what season you’re buying in, but Spring is a highly competitive time of the year. Getting pre-approved early will ...help streamline the buying process. 3 Hire a real estate agent. Because it’s a busy time of the year, hiring a real estate agent especially one that knows the area will be the key to your success (and sanity). 4 Focus on the motto of real estate: Location, location, location! If you like the location and you like the house, despite whatever decor the homeowners chose, then don’t sleep on the home and place your bid! 5 Have all your documents in order. This will also streamline the home-buying process it can be a long and arduous process, especially during Spring. Having everything prepared will fast-track the process. Do you have any other tips to add?

Can you guess what a real estate agent’s favorite word is? Hint: Anyone can become one, and it’s not referrals (even though that’s a VERY close second ).

Choosing a paint color can be such a tough choice sometimes! Here are some tips to choose between the seemingly endless options: 1 The easiest, most straightforward way to choose a paint color is to go with the color you naturally love. Since you already love that color, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll love seeing it in your home too. 2 Turn to Pinterest for color inspiration. The ability to browse thousands of beautiful photos and easily save the images you love is a gre...at way to start pinpointing the styles and color schemes you like. 3 Look in your closet or fabrics at a fabric store to see what colors you gravitate towards most. Use that as inspiration to create a color scheme for your house! 4 If you already have furniture and pieces of art in your home, you can use color theory to base your paint color off of what would match best to your furniture. Do you have any other tips to add?

If you stepped into a home and saw 1 feature that makes you instantly turn the other direction, what would that feature be? For example, is it bright pink flooring and wallpaper? Is it not enough floor-to-ceiling windows? Or is it a huge fixer-upper?

If every real estate agent had a dollar for every time they were asked, Is this the year to buy a house? they wouldn’t need commission anymore! In all honesty, while there is no way to make predictions for real estate, standing on the sidelines definitely won’t help you reach your dreams. Don’t wait any longer, let’s chat today.

It’s finally a #newyear, and there’s no doubt that everyone is hoping for a stronger year than last.

Are you in the process of searching for your next home, but don’t know how to start? Here are the top 3 tips on how to properly house hunt: 1 Get pre-approved for a mortgage. While this may seem too early it’s actually essential if you want to speed up the transaction process. Sellers will see that you are a trusted buyer, be more willing to negotiate, and you can get the keys to your dream home quicker! 2 Make a list of your non-negotiable must-haves. This will help yo...u focus your search and negotiate because you know exactly what you’re looking for. 3 Start online. Nowadays, people are selling more and more online. Doing preliminary research online will help you save time. Do you have other tips to add?

What are your top 3 New Year’s #Resolutions this year? Drop them down in the comments and see if anyone chose the same goals as you!