House hunting is so much fun, but let's be honest - the real thrill is when you make an offer and we're all waiting with baited breath to see how the seller responds.  Today, you got that response and your offer was accepted!  Congratulations, you're going to be a homeowner! And now you're terrified because you're going to be a homeowner.  So now what?  I'm glad you asked. First, get your earnest money to your Realtor.  You will have already agreed on an amount and a timeline, so make sure you stick to that.  The sooner you get it to your agent the better, because she may need time to then get it to her office or the listing agent. Your Realtor should deliver your contract to your lender and your closing agent, who is most likely an attorney.  Check with your lender to make sure she received it.  Then watch for communications from both of them with instructions on next steps.  They'll be reminding you to obtain insurance quotes, sche...

I see so many people looking for ways to fill the time during the quarantine, so I've created a virtual scavenger hunt! The first three people to complete the scavenger hunt will get a free Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) of your home once the threat of COVID-19 has passed. If you're interested in listing your home in the future, this will help you know where your home stands and what you can do to add value. If you're not interested in listing, it's still fun to know. Plus, I've done these for people who ended up using it to get a BIG cut in their property taxes! If you're not local, I can still do a virtual CMA, but it's less likely to hold up in a tax dispute. If you're interested in that service, I can connect you with an agent who's local to you, so still play along! And if you're not currently a home owner and a CMA can't help you, there are plenty of other services I provide, so still play and we'll find a great ...

It occurs to me that I kind of jumped into blogging with both feet and never really introduced myself.  I did a  Meet My Team  post but even then I didn't share anything about myself.  So here it is, all about me.  Enjoy! As a Southeast Indiana Realtor, I Make Home A Reality for both home buyers and sellers.   Having grown up in Dearborn County and lived in Southeast Indiana all my life, I have strong connections to the community and love helping others develop the same.   My communication skills, negotiation skills and ties to our community help me connect with clients and provide them with the best service possible. My knowledge of and enthusiasm for this region give me a desire to not only get you in a home, but the right home.   I am passionate about giving back to our community both through my career and volunteer work.   When I'm not assisting clients you’ll find me volunteering for Girl Scouts, cooking, blogging and taki...

I had a little time to kill between showings so I decided to wander through some of the local shops.  Tristate Artisans is tucked back in a corner of the Batesville Shipping Village  and might have been easy to miss but I'm so glad I didn't!   I meandered into the shop thinking I'd was just coming in from the cold, but Look.  How.  Cute! Of course I had to check out the rest of their stock and ask LOTS of questions!  Small business owners like to support each other, so I wanted to see where their stuff came from.  I was pleasantly surprised to learn most of their items are made by the owner and local artisans.  Hence, the name! I found a collection of candles with yummy scents and snarky labels and just had to have one.  I couldn't find a scent/snark combo that really spoke to me, so I asked if the crafter ever took special orders.  Lucky for me, that was one of the items made by the shop owner, and she was plannin...

They say it's all who you know, and in Real Estate that couldn't be more true.  House hunting can be daunting, and knowing someone who knows the business can be a huge weight off your shoulders.  But let's be real, finding the house is the easy part.  How are you going to pay for that new house?  Sure, you've got a good job, decent credit and a little money in the bank.  But not enough to pay cash!  How are you going to get a loan?  I've got a girl for that!  Actually, I have several, and I'll get you in contact with all of them so you can see who will best serve your needs.  A big part of safeguarding your investment is making sure the title is free and clear.  That means that no one else will have a claim to your home after you write that big check.  How do you track your title to the beginning of days?  You don't, I've got a girl for that! Now that you've found your dream house you want to protect it!  Need insura...