Katie Malenoir-Evans, Realtor at Sotheby’s International Realty

Property Spotlight This Upper Westside charmer offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is 1183 sqft. As the new owner you will enjoy being nestled against the hillside, a short walk to Elings Park, vaulted master bedroom ceilings, and mountain view decks off of the front and back of the house. Are you ready to call this property your new home? Message me today to set an appointment to view in person within Covid safety regulations. Listed at $1,199,000 by Michelle Cook with Compass Realty. (Property photos have been virtually staged).

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Property Spotlight This remodeled home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and is over 2100 sqft. Beautiful vaulted ceilings, pleasant outdoor space, front courtyard, and back deck for dining. Message me today to set an appointment to view in person within Covid safety regulations. Listed at $1,745,000 by Dan Beightol with Sun Coast Realty.

Property Spotlight This lovely, light-filled home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is over 1400 sqft. Large corner lot with a private backyard offering a large patio, play space, fruit trees and more. The interior of the home features vaulted ceilings, dual-pane windows, an updated kitchen, and mountain views. Message me today to set an appointment to view in person within Covid safety regulations. Listed at $1,189,000 by Kalia Rork with Berkshire Hathaway Realty.

You’ve heard it’s a sellers market now for months, but does that guarantee your house will sell? No, it doesn’t, but here are 5 tips that will help your chances of having a successful sale: 1. Have great curb appeal/landscaping 2. Have neutral tones throughout the home. (Paint if needed). 3. Declutter and depersonalize... 4. Complete inspections and make repairs before listing your home 5. Hire a staging company Properties that are light & bright, clean, move-in ready, and have great curb appeal generally do sell quicker and with multiple offers. You want buyers to be able to imagine themselves in this home for years to come right when they see the house from the street, and especially when they walk through the front door. If you have any questions of where to start with selling your home, please reach out. I would love to have the opportunity to turn your home into a successful sale See more

For my Buyers: If you’re thinking of buying this year, and you’re constantly browsing homes through online websites, ask yourself these 5 questions: 1. How long have you been looking for a home? 2. If you saw a house online that you’ve liked, what attracted you to that home? ... 3. When do you want or need to move? 4. Have you spoken to a lender? Have you been pre-approved? 5. Are you working with a real estate agent? (If not, what are you waiting for?! Give me a call) Whether you’re thinking of buying next month or later this year, I’m happy to work with you and help you become a homeowner! Contact me with any questions no strings attached

Expired, Withdrawn, and Canceled. You saw a property you really liked and now it has one of those three words next to it. Well, what do they each mean? An Expired Listing is when a property hasn’t sold by the end of the term stated in the listing contract. If this happens and in our current seller's market it’s hardly happening at all a seller can list again with the same agent or move on to a new agent. A Withdrawn Listing is when a property is no longer active o...n the MLS or being marketed, but it still may be listed for sale with an agent. This can happen for multiple reasons the seller decides to wait a few more months now to sell, they have decided to do renovations first and then re-list, etc. Keep in mind these homes may still show up on a search for several days after being withdrawn so this is why it is key to work with an agent ()who has the most up-to-date property information. A Canceled Listing is when a seller and their agent agree to terminate the listing contract. Just like a withdrawn listing, this can happen for multiple reasons maybe the seller decided not to sell at all anymore, or they have decided to rent the property for a few months first instead. Again, your agent will be the best resource to find out what happened. Overall, if you see one of those three words next to a property you like, don’t panic! The good news? The property may still be for sale so reach out to me and I’ll find out for you See more

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For my Sellers: If you’re thinking of selling this year, and you’re debating when to list your home, ask yourself these 5 questions: 1. When do you want or need to move? 2. Where are you wanting to move to? ... 3. Have you ever sold a home before? If so, did your listing agent guide you through the process? 4. What are you looking for in a listing agent? 5. When can I come over to preview the home and visit with you? (Give me a call and let’s put a date & time on the calendar) Whether you’re thinking of selling next month or later this year, I’m happy to work with you! Contact me with any questions no strings attached

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Hi guys! I thought it would be fun to round up a few random facts about me that you may not know. So here we go! 1 I am originally from Jacksonville, FL (Go Jags!) 2 I am 28 years old and my birthday is in March (Aries baby ) 3 I have three older brothers, including my twin brother ... 4 I didn’t go to college (UF Gators for life though ) 5 I was scouted for modeling at the age of 14. Instead of going to college after high school, I moved to NYC for a modeling career. 6 I lived in Manhattan for 6 years working in the fashion industry before moving to SB. 7 My husband, David, is British and we met through a mutual friend in nyc. 8 David and I married after 5 months of knowing each other and have now been married 8.5 years (Not sick of you yet babe ) 9 I am fascinated with marine biology. Jellyfish and Sharks are my favorite marine animals to study, although I honestly love them all. I love working in real estate to help my clients learn more about the buying/selling process. If you work with me, we’re gonna be friends (Sorry not sorry ) Comment below if you did or didn’t know some of those facts, AND let me know something I may not know about you See more

Do the appliances come with the home? This is either one of my most asked questions or something my buyers don’t even think about. Answer: Usually, but not always! The majority of sellers do leave behind the home appliances since they will be purchasing a property that has the same appliances already. BUT, a seller could decide to bring a few appliances with them when they sell. Why? 1. They just bought a new washer/dryer set and the property they’re moving into has an o...lder one...so they’re taking those new babies with them! 2. The dining room chandelier has been an heirloom in their family for years...so they’re taking it with them! 3. The sellers never had a microwave...so there’s not one to include in the sale. There can be situations where you get two of the same appliances too! (If you want). Ex: There’s a refrigerator in the kitchen and one in the garage. The seller doesn’t want to take either. Cheers, they’re included in the sale! My job as your realtor is to know answers like these. I will confirm ahead of our house showings that all appliances are included, or not, and I will also confirm as we do the home inspection. So don’t worry! You’ll know before you purchase the home if you can microwave all the hot pockets your heart desires or not! See more