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Downsizing, Buying a Second Home? We Talk Everything Real Estate with Brandi Dillon

Jul 12, 2020

Today's Real Estate Market is Super Hot! Are you thinking about buying a second home or downsizing? In this episode I speak with realtor Brandi Dillon from Keller Williams Realty Center  about selling your house or buying a second home. We take an inside look at what you need to know before you take the plunge. We discuss how you figure out how much your house is worth, what you need to do to get it ready to sell and what you can do if you have poor credit. We take a deep dive into everything real estate. 

Takeaways: 

  • The real estate market is really hot right now as interest rates are at an all time low.
  • The most important first step you can take in either selling or buying a home is get at good real estate agent.
  • A good real estate agent has these qualities: 1) Good Communicator 2) Has your best interests at heart 3) Pays close attention to details  4) Knows the market you're in or want to buy in 5) Good Strategist 6) Good Relationship with and you feel comfortable and trust them.
  • List of questions you need to ask real estate agents when you are interviewing them. Plus how many agents you should interview before you pick one.
  • Brandi outlines how you find the value of your house. (hint: it's not by getting the value off an internet site)
  • What you need to know about the changes in the real estate market during the pandemic.
  • Helpful tips on getting your house ready to sell.
  • What repairs are necessary to put your house on the market.
  • What you need to do if you're ready to buy a house.
  • If you're thinking about becoming a Real Estate agent, we discuss steps you'll need to take.
  • We breakdown how real estate agents calculate their commissions.
  • Brandi has just started her new team called "Lifestyle Homes Group." 
  • You can contact Brandi at 240-361-7745 or brandidillon@kw.com