Each year, the West's Most Western Town hosts the four-day PRCA-sanctioned Rodeo Scottsdale, also known as the Parada Del Sol Rodeo. At the Westworld of Scottsdale Equidome Arena, the 70th annual event will take place from March 9-12, 2023. The rodeo arena doors open two hours before each show, and it's highly advised that you … [Read more...] about Rodeo Scottsdale
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Arizona Bike Week 2023
Schedule a reminder: Returning from March 29 to April 2 is Arizona Bike Week at Westworld of Scottsdale. Two important regions are involved. A big expo hall at WestWorld houses The RockYard, which serves as the venue for nightly concerts. With more off-road and other outdoor leisure vendors taking part in the rally this year, … [Read more...] about Arizona Bike Week 2023
Storage & Moving
I have partnered with Muscular Moving Men to offer a FREE packing kit to our clients. Muscular Moving Men will deliver 5 moving boxes, plus 1 roll of tape and 3 lbs of packing paper. They will also drop 1 storage vault, then pick it up and store it up to one month for no charge. A certified estimator will also be scheduled … [Read more...] about Storage & Moving
Tip #7
First impressions are HUGE with Home Buyers! More often than not, that first visit will be your only opportunity to emotionally win over the buyer. It's like online dating. If you showed up to a first date smelling of bad odor, and looking disheveled, there's a good chance you won't be asked out on a second date. When appealing … [Read more...] about Tip #7
6 Mistakes Home Buyers Make
1. Being seduced by a home’s good looks and ignoring the fundamentals 2. Not buying for location 3. Skimping on services 4. Waiting on upgrades until after close Buyers building a home, especially first-time homebuyers, often err on the side of thinking that they can get a better deal on certain upgrades after closing … [Read more...] about 6 Mistakes Home Buyers Make
5 Negotiating Tactics that Kill a Sale
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: … [Read more...] about 5 Negotiating Tactics that Kill a Sale
Tip #6
What is clutter? Clutter is anything you’re keeping around your house that doesn’t add value to your life. Decluttering is all about making room in your home for the things that matter. Clutter can also negatively impact your ability to sell your home. Buyers have a hard time looking past large objects. It can create a … [Read more...] about Tip #6
Dispelling Refinancing Myths
“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE. For years now, we’ve been hearing that interest … [Read more...] about Dispelling Refinancing Myths
Understanding Supply, Demand and Condition in Real Estate
I've noticed after numerous listing appointments and talking with people that it's not clear why home improvements help sell a home faster, and for top dollar. In many cases, people feel these improvements are an expense and not an investment. I want to share this food analogy below, as I believe this will help show how … [Read more...] about Understanding Supply, Demand and Condition in Real Estate
Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Maintenance
Clean/Paint the Trim Grab your magic eraser and start wiping down all the scuffs, dirt, and fingerprints off all your interior trim (baseboards, door frames, doors, etc. If there are deep scrapes or dark scratches consider grabbing a can of your semigloss trim paint and start painting. Clean Vents & Registers … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Tips for Home Maintenance