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How to Declutter to Sell Your Home: A Guide for the Average Home Owner
In America's major real estate markets, there are 38% fewer homes on the market than a year ago. The inventory across the country is shockingly tight, and this is driving bidding...
Seller’s Market: Why You Should Sell Your St. Charles or St. Louis House (Now)
Interest rates are at a historic low right now. This allows prospective home buyers the ability to borrow more for a St. Louis house. Because of these low rates, homebuyers'...
Upsizing Your Home: When to Think About Buying a Luxury Home
For many high-profile businessmen and women, celebrities, executives, and more, the luxury experience is an important part of their lives. If you have been working hard, saving...
Tips for Selling a Condo
No matter where you are or what kind of condo you have, there are always a few quirks about the real estate market when selling a condo that are important to consider. Condos...
We love Clayton!
We love Clayton! Clayton is the financial hub of St. Louis and a wonderful suburb to work, live and to raise a family. Whether you’re just starting out after college, moving to...
Real Estate Market Trends for Home Selling
If you’re looking to sell your home, you’re probably wondering about the real estate market trends for the future! Ultimately, the good news is that it’s still a good time to...
Moving to St Louis? Tips for Relocation to Our Region
Are you considering moving to St Louis? Whether you’re relocating to be closer to your or your significant other’s family, or your job is moving you here, this is a great place...
FAQs from Home Buyers
Buying a new home is a big deal! Even if you’re not a first-time home buyer, if you’re not super familiar with the process, you likely have a few questions to ask when buying a...
Tips for Selling Your Home
When you’re ready to sell your home, you want to feel confident that you’re doing it right. As a homeowner, there are several tips for selling your home to keep in mind to make...
Buying Tips From Our Team
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Tips for Downsizing Your Home with Style
Whether your children have left the nest, you’re simply tired of taking care of a bigger footprint, or whatever your reason, downsizing home and decluttering can seem like a big,...
FAQs from Home Sellers
Selling a home, buying a home, it can all be confusing, and many questions will arise like home worth, when to list, and more. Selling a home isn’t a process that most homeowners...
Luxury Homes in St Louis
Sarah Bernard Realty assists in buying and selling homes in St. Louis, and much of the surrounding areas. Are you unsure which neighborhoods you ought to consider? Each has its...
What You Need to Know About the Steps to Buying a House
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned homeowner, the buying process scarcely changes and the steps to buying a house are universal! These steps are designed so you...
Adding Curb Appeal to Entice Buyers
Whether you’re currently looking to sell your house, or you are just being conscious of the future of your home, adding curb appeal is an important aspect to consider. Curb...
St Louis Market Statistics
November 2019 Stats October 2019 Stats September 2019 Stats August 2019 Stats July 2019 Stats June 2019 Stats May 2019 Stats April 2019 Stats March 2019 Stats February 2019...
Financing Your New Luxury Home: Calculate the Value
There are numerous tips for determining the value of your home that are market-wide, but a luxury home is a different breed from the rest. Square footage and number of bedrooms...
Best Home Improvements for Resell
It’s always nice to make renovations to improve your home. However, there’s a key distinction between whether you’re working on your home for yourself or a future buyer. If...
Buying Your First Home in the Luxury Real Estate Market?
Buying your first home in the luxury real estate market? Maybe it seems like a dream that’s suddenly real. Owning a beautiful home is a part of the American dream. Chances are...
Is It Time to “Right” Size?
As you consider your housing options, we love to think in terms of “right” sizing. This is different from down sizing which implies moving from a large home to a smaller one once...
Marketing Real Estate: Getting Your Home Ready for Buyers
So, you’ve decided to sell your home, and that’s great! Whether you have a new job elsewhere, prefer a different location, are moving closer to family, or have any other reason...
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent for Home Buying
Finding the right real estate agent to help you buy a new home can be a stressful task! There are tons of benefits to hiring someone to assist in the buying process, even if it...
Home Buying Real Estate Trends 2019
The future of the home buying market – especially in St. Louis – looks bright for 2019. There are homes on the market at all price points, buyers are purchasing, and inventory is...
Get Started Today! Quick Checklist for Buying a New Home
So, you’ve decided you are in the market for buying a new home—now what? The process can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first experience as a homebuyer. Here is a...
Choosing a Real Estate Agent That Works for YOU
It’s no secret that buying a house is a huge decision. Selling your house also comes with a slew of things you will have to navigate. Therefore, it’s critical when choosing a...
Innsbrook Market Statistics
February 2020 Stats January 2020 Stats December 2019 Stats November 2019 Stats October 2019 Stats September 2019 Stats August 2019 Stats July 2019 Stats June 2019 Stats May 2019...
Home Staging Tips
When you’re ready to sell your home, you want the best possible experience. That means the least stress and the highest sale price. Having an appealing home when buyers are...
3 Overlooked Questions to Ask When Buying a Home
It’s easy to get excited about buying a home. There’s the thought of a new space with new opportunities, new neighbors, and the chance to explore schools and activities. You...
8 Tips for Buying a Second Home
There’s never been more interest worldwide in purchasing a second home than there is nowadays. Many credit the advent of home rental sites such as AirBNB and VRBO with this trend...
5 Steps for Selling Your Home with a Realtor
Steps for Selling Your Home with a Realtor Selling your home or luxury estate is a life-changing decision that should be handled as a business transaction, yet with care and...
How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell If you’re ready to list your home for sale, there are many things you can do get your house ready to sell and make it a show-stopper for...
Get Top Dollar for Your Home
Get Top Dollar for Your Home As you consider selling your house, undoubtedly you want to get top dollar for your home. As you research, “what is my home worth?” keep in mind the...
Mentor Highlight – Andrea Lenzen
Sure, as a real estate agent, there are many times you’re working independently, researching industry trends, following the news, creating marketing materials, and painstakingly...
Housing Marketing Update | Dec 2018
December 2018 Recap Home prices were consistently up again in most markets in 2018 but at reduced levels compared to recent years. High demand for few homes for sale fueled price...
2018 Company Recap
2018 was a huge year for Sarah Bernard Realty Team – not only for our team, but for the buyers, sellers, and renters we are so fortunate to work with. Thank you for helping us...
Housing Marketing Update | Nov 2018
November is known as one of the slowest real estate months nationwide. For St. Louis, single-family homes were selling faster and for a higher amount compared to the previous...
Top 5 Favorite Properties Sold in 2018
When you love what you do – you never work a day in your life. Because passion is what drives our team at Sarah Bernard Realty Team – it’s easy to fall in love with each project....
Welcome To The Team, Jennifer Bickel!
Jennifer Bickel grew up with real estate in her blood. On Sunday afternoons, her family would pile into their car and begin their open house tour across the city. This was their...
Sarah Bernard Housing Market Update
This time of year is quite typical to see a decline in activity for the housing market. Summer is over and we’re all getting ready for the holidays. But did you know, over the...
STL Live With Host Sarah Bernard
Did you know our fearless leader is an accomplished television host? That’s right! Sarah has been an anchor for STL LIVE for the past 8 years and is a passionate arts and...
Updated: Color Is Everything Workshop
R E G I S T E R H E R E Sign Me Up! Ever have a hard time picking out the perfect color combos to go with your home and all your furniture, decor and accessories? Does your...
Home-Selling with the Sarah Bernard Realty Team
Whether you’re selling your first home, an investment property, or somewhere in between, we understand that changing your address is more than just a transaction: it’s a life...
Top 5 Summer Must Do’s in The Lou
We love St. Louis summers! ‘Tis the season of fireworks, backyard BBQs, and trips to the pool. But what about after that? Not to fear, we’re here to guide you through the dog...
Top 5 Dog Parks in St. Louis
No matter how often you walk, nothing tops a play session with another dog to tire out your energetic pooch. Luckily, St. Louis is home to several top-notch, off-leash dog parks...
Sarah Bernard Realty Team’s 4th Annual Ice Cream Social
Top 10 Tips for Moving with Pets: The St. Louis Edition
So you’re moving to a new home in the St. Louis area. Congratulations! Whether you’re moving across town or from a city far away, we’re so happy that you chose to settle here....
Home-Buying with Sarah Bernard Realty Team
We love working with home-buyers! Whether you’re searching for your first forever home, an established investor, or anything in between, we have your best interests in mind....
Sarah Bernard Realty Team Celebrates National Pet Day
In honor of National Pet Day on April 11th, we’re giving your pet a 2 night stay for 2018 reservations booked before April 30. In honor of your furry friendship, we’re...
Toils, Troubles, and Jewels of Owning a Vacation Rental Business
I’ve been getting tons of questions lately about how I make money with my vacation rental business. It’s kind of a hot topic. Tons of people in the last few years have decided to...
St. Louis’ Top 5 Public High Schools
Whether you have a full household or plan to start child-rearing in a few years, school district quality is among the top concerns of potential home buyers. And for good reason!...
RedKey Realty Leaders
RedKey Realty Leaders is named a finalist of the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2018 Best Places to Work and the winner of St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s best places to work, and for...
TOP 10 DAILY MUST-HAVES: Jamie Gilman, Realtor and Sales Specialist
Jamie is passionate about real estate. She has bought, rehabbed and managed her own rental properties in St. Louis, giving her an eye for potential and quality in any home. Her...
Exploring Clayton on a Saturday
With all the beautiful weather in Clayton lately, it’s time to start thinking about how to spend those upcoming Spring days. Here’s one way to spend a day in and around Clayton —...
Five Fast Facts: Soulard Edition
1. According to Niche, Soulard is one of the best places for millennials to live in St. Louis. The Niche grading system, based off of input of people living in the area, gave...
Five Fast Facts about Living in Chesterfield
1. It’s the largest city in west St. Louis County. Chesterfield is nearly 34 square miles in area and has a population close to 50,000. Chesterfield is full of delicious dining...
Top 10 Daily Must-Haves: Sarah Bernard, Luxury Home Realtor
We’re kicking off a new monthly blog series to get to know the Sarah Bernard Realty Team, powered by RedKey Realty Leaders. In these posts we’ll share daily routines for how they...
Welcome to Our Real Estate Blog
Tips, Tricks, Checklists & More Welcome to our real estate blog! As a residential, investment, and vacation-rental seller or buyer, you need a trusted resource and reliable...
How Decking the Halls For the Holidays Can Grinch Up Your Home Sale
by Lisa Gordon as reported on Realtor.com Unless you’re a total Scrooge, it’s hard to argue with the fact that glitter lights and colorful accents make a home look more cheerful...
5 Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Home Looking Show-Ready 24/7
by Angela Colley as reported on Realtor.com When you’re selling your home, you must be ready for people to pop in at a moment’s notice. And no, it’s not like when your neighbor...