10 Things to Know When Choosing a Realtor
IT MATTERS WHO YOU WORK WITH.FOR US, REAL ESTATE IS ABOUT PEOPLE. NOT TRANSACTIONS. Choosing a Realtor can be a lot like dating. You need to find someone who is passionate, trustworthy, and best suits what you are looking for. Look below for the top 10 most important things to know when choosing a realtor. INTEGRITY | Is this person honest, ethical, and respected in the community and industry? KNOWLEDGE | Does this person have the ability to guide me through this entire process? RESULTS | Does this person have a proven track record to give me confidence in achieving my results? TRUST | Do I trust this person to genuinely represent me and my best interests? GOOGLE | When I Google this person, what do I find? TEAM | Does this person have a whole team of specialized professionals working together to serve me? EXPERIENCE | Is this person a seasoned real estate expert? PASSIONATE | Is this person’s passion for this industry evident? SERVICES | Does this person provide state-of-the-art staging, photography, client care, and marketing? LOCAL | Is this person truly familiar with my market? Our team sells a home every 3 hours, so you can be confident that we have the knowledge and experience to get the job done. For us it's not just about the transaction - because we strive to deliver the ultimate real estate experience. When you buy or sell with us, you get industry-leading services, strategies, tools, marketing, and technology from one of the top ranked teams with the largest real estate company in the world, Keller Williams Realty. You'll also have our team of experts to help navigate the process in the most streamlined and personalized way possible - to achieve your goals and exceed your expectations. That’s the Lucido difference. Let’s Chat! Get in touch with us to find your perfect match today!
Recipes for a Memorable Night at Home
Forget the stress of trying to score that coveted restaurant reservation, going out on Valentine’s Day is overrated anyway. It doesn't need to be February 14th to treat yourself to a date night at home. Whether you’re celebrating with that special someone, hanging out with friends, or treating yourself, give these delicious recipes a try for a 5 star, 4 course, home cooked meal any time of the year that will surely be more memorable than any restaurant dinner. After all, the key to anyone’s heart is food! COCKTAIL | Grapefruit Mojitos for twoIngredients: 2 limes 1 handful of mint 2 grapefruits 3 oz. white rum 2 tbsp. honey 1 bottle sparkling water Directions: Squeeze the juice from 1 grapefruit and 1 lime into each glass, then divide, add, and stir all of the ingredients per glass, and finish by muddling the mint leaves. STARTER | Bruschetta HeartsIngredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread 4 oz. goat cheese, softened 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp. extra-vigin olive oil 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions: Cut the slices of bread using a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Arrange the bread hearts and toast them in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until light brown and crispy. Spread each toast heart with a thin layer of goat cheese. Next, in a small mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, basil leaves, and salt and pepper. Distribute tomato mixture evenly over each toast heart, spreading it to emphasize the heart shape. Serve immediately. ENTREE | SURF AND TURFSkip the steakhouse and serve shrimp and beef tenderloinwith a side of asparagus at home. Get the Recipe DESSERT | Raspberry Cheesecake BrowniesIngredients: Fudge Brownie Layer: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 8 oz. coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1/4 tsp. Salt Raspberry Cheesecake Layer: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup raspberry preserves or raspberry jam* optional: raspberries, for topping Click here for the directions!
New Year Plan to Get Organized
With the holidays over, the pain of having to take down decorations is upon us. If you’re hoping that you can fit another storage bin on your garage shelf without it breaking, it’s time to declutter. Productivity experts recommend tackling organization with a strategy; set a schedule and set reminders for yourself. To make the task easier, spread out the work.Below is a New Year plan to help you achieve your organization goals for the year, month by month. January- It’s okay if you didn’t like one or more of the gifts you got this year, but what’s not okay is keeping everything when you know it will never get used. Donate, return, or toss unwanted items, or toss older versions to make room for the new. February- It’s time to dump all the things you kept because you “might need them in the future.” If you haven’t revisited them in a year, chances are you won’t revisit them ever. This includes: old love letters, greeting cards, photos, and business cards from people you no longer correspond with. (You can scan sentimental items into your computer to save them without taking up physical space in your home.) March- Prepare your gardening tools for spring. Throw out all expired seeds, broken flower pots, and torn gardening gloves. April- Shred the files of papers and receipts you kept for tax purposes (after you file your taxes). Also, start going through old sports and outdoor equipment. Donate items your family doesn’t use or have outgrown, such as bicycles and baseball gloves. May- Before it gets too warm, go through old boxes in the attic or basement. Toss out any items may be broken or damaged from being stored. June- Evaluate the condition of travel gear for vacation season. Luggage and camping gear can take up a lot of space, so if you plan to replace these, try repurposing them or donate to a local thrift store. July- Survey your closet for spring and summer clothes. The ones you haven’t worn yet this season should be donated now so that others can wear them while it’s warm. Also, do an inventory of school supplies. Old markers, pens, and glue sticks may be dried up. Toss these, then make a list of what you need to buy for the new school year. August- Go through the kids' schoolwork that you have been saving. Only keep the best examples of their work and take photos of anything that may be taking up space. Displaying their artwork will help decrease the need for storing it, too. September- Now that the kids are back in school, you can focus on getting your private spaces organized. Purge old supplies from your home office and take stock of what you need for new projects. Consider purchasing storage bins and file cabinets for increased organization. October- Get ready for lots of food as the holiday season approaches by organizing your kitchen, starting with the pantry. Check expiration dates and toss expired items, chipped plates, bowls, and any rusted/bent cutlery. November- Weed through old holiday decorations as you begin to buy new ones. Donate the old ones you aren’t as fond of. December- Take the warm clothes you don’t wear to a charity. Someone else could surely use that old, never-been-worn sweater in the cold!
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