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Strategies to Get Over Asking Price
If you want to make the process of selling a house easier, this guide can help. Here are strategies for getting over the asking price.
2023 St. Louis Housing Market (It’s Not All Doom and Gloom)!
The 2023 St. Louis housing market is set to surprise property investors in the area. Here’s everything you need to know about the future of the local market.
St. Louis Real Estate: 3 Tips for Making Major Repairs to Your Home
Are you thinking of making major repairs to your home? You can read about making those changes in the current St. Louis real estate market, here.
Using Scents to Boost Your Home Sale
Did you know that how your home smells can impact your home sale? Read this guide to learn what smells to avoid and what smells to emphasize.
St. Louis Real Estate: Price Reduction 101 After The Listing is Live
A recent report named St. Louis as one of the top housing markets for Millennials. AARP gives St. Louis an above-average livability ranking. If you're a homeowner thinking of...
Traditional vs Virtual Open Houses: Exploring the Pros and Cons
Generally, it only takes around 18 days for a home owner to get an offer on their house. It can only take a few months for a home sale to complete. This rapid home buying process...
What You Should Know Before Buying Your First Investment Property
Provided By Guest Blogger: Michael Longsdon If you have some money you want to invest, real estate is a great option. It's a good way to make passive income, but that doesn't...
St. Louis Real Estate Buyers: Find the Best Schools in St. Louis County
In December of 2021, the median home price in St. Louis was $349,900 and the St. Louis real estate and St. Charles real estate market remains hot and competitive. There's no...
Moving As a Senior: How To Prepare Without the Hassle
A study shows that moving is one of the most stressful events in a person's life. Many consider it a higher stress situation than divorce. If you plan to move as a senior, there...
The Best Golf Courses in the St. Louis Area New Homeowners Should Play
Whether you're a new homeowner or in the market to buy a home in St.Louis, there are a plethora of things to consider. What needs to get done to your new home? What moving plans...
Top 5 Smartphone Apps for Selling or Buying a Home in St. Louis, MO
The market is going digital and the real estate market is no exception. The Sarah Bernard Realty team believes that our clients should come first. And more and more people are...
Appraisal 101: Why Is Home Appraisal Important?
With 2,600 square-foot homes in the St. Louis area appraising for $599,000 or more, you might be wondering how much that home you are eyeing is worth. Or possibly, you are...
Smart Home Upgrades that Help Protect Your New Home
Written By: Victoria Standridge One of the top things on every homeowner’s mind is safety and protection. What are you doing to protect your home, and how can you improve your...
Selling Your Home? Here’s How Much “Curb Appeal” Matters
If you’re in the process of selling your home, you may be wondering about curb appeal. Find out here how much curb appeal actually matters.
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your St Louis Real Estate? Is There a “Right” Time?
Are you wondering when might be the right time to sell your St Louis real estate and if there really is a “right” time? Learn more.
Why Are There So Many Different Commission Rates?
Why are there so many different commission rates? How do I know who to choose and what I am paying for? Find out the answers to these pressing questions today.
Why You Need a REALTOR® to Sell Your Home
Selling a home can be a long and stressful process for the buyer and a home seller. Without an agent or REALTOR®, you will have to do everything on your own, from putting your...
What Improvements Will Increase the Value Of My Home, if Done Correctly?
The surge in St. Louis real estate is still spiking as home owners see their asking prices overbid by ten of thousands of dollars. For example, news reports have a carriage house...
What Home Improvements Will Not Increase Resale Value?
With the housing market red hot and interest rates at historic lows, you're seriously considering taking the plunge and putting your home on the market. Inventory for houses...
Choosing the Best Paint Colors for Selling Your Home
St. Louis and St. Charles real estate is experiencing a historic seller’s market fueled by pandemic fatigue and record low interest rates. By the end of 2021's first quarter, our...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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