We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will, too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In this…
Communication in the Home Stretch Congrats, your house is officially on the market! Now it’s time to think about the final steps to your home sale. Once your home is on the market, you’ve spoken with your agent about marketing strategy, and you’ve made a plan to help you prepare for showings, it’s your agent’s…
All of the Nest Realty 2021 Annual Reports are now available for each regional Nest franchise. At the beginning of each year, we do our best to prepare all of our clients, associates, partners and agents for the new year ahead. We engulf ourselves in the sales charts, devour the data, look back at goals…
Ways to improve the insulation in your home by Tom Seabrook What do letters and your home have in common? They both have envelopes! Just like a folded piece of paper protects your correspondence, your home’s thermal building envelope protects you from the weather outside. The envelope—the exterior “shell” of walls, foundation, roof, doors, and…
A Buyer Broker Agreement makes your relationship with your agent official. It outlines the services an agent will provide as you search for a home—in essence it’s an employment contract between you and your agent. Before signing and “hiring” an agent, you can ask questions and discuss your expectations, so you don’t have any surprises.…
Constructing coziness through the ages by Tom Seabrook What does it mean to be cozy? When you’re cozy, you’re warm, safe, comfortable, relaxed—qualities we seek in our lives, and in our homes. How did people in the past achieve this coveted coziness? Read on to explore the history behind some of our favorite cozy home…
You’ve considered your situation and you have decided to move forward with selling your home, either now or in the next few years. You’ve made the decision to hire a listing agent to help you make the most of your home sale. Now it’s time to find an agent—it’s never too early! As you search…
Location, Location, Location Where do you want to live? Seems like a simple question, but it’s an extremely important one to ask when considering a home purchase. Ask yourself—do you want to be close to: Your place of work? A specific school? Your preferred grocery store? That coffee shop where you spend way too much…
When it comes to your home, better safe than sorry A clear title to the property you’re buying is essential to completing the transaction and taking ownership. In some cases, unknown issues can arise during the title transfer process; this is where title insurance can protect you and your mortgage lender. Read on to learn…
Take Advantage of Green Foliage Traditionally, spring is a popular season to sell houses. To stand out in a busy market and make a spring sale, you need to make your listing special. Professional photography can pay off big time, bringing you more interest from buyers who browse listings online first. But what if your…