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Recent blogs on Real Estate Sales and Marketing
By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
See original blog  New to Market · Aspen Trails, Flagstaff38 E Mohawk Dr — Updated Aspen Trails Home for Sale in Flagstaff, AZ38 E Mohawk Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86005 · MLS #205966 $749,850A beautifully updated single-level home tucked into the trees at the quiet edge of Aspen Trails — where skylit interiors, twin decks, and forest views meet easy access to NAU, trails, and I-40. Flagstaff, AZ Aspen Trails Forest Retreat Single-Level Living Updated & Move-In Ready Forest Views 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1,582 Sq Ft     The OverviewA Bright, Updated Retreat in the Pines of Aspen TrailsTucked near the back of desirable Aspen Trails, this beautifully updated single-level home offers a peaceful, low-traffic setting with convenient access to nearby trails, NAU, and I-40. Inside, abundant natural ligh...
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By Debra Leisek
( Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska)
Watch The Skies From Your Home!BayRealtyAlaska.comFacebook @BayRealtyAlaska#AlaskaRealEstate #BayRealtyAlaska #HomerAlaskaRealEstateBay Realty 52 Years Serving Our Community!When You Need Results Bay Realty WorksBay Realty Offers You the Knowledge You Need to Sell, Rent or Buy Property on the Kenai Peninsula. Information is Power and we give You the Power to make the Right Decision for YOU!Our area offers Beautiful Homes, Recreational Cabins, View properties, Private Remote Property, Beach, Waterfront Properties, Islands, Waterfalls, Bluff Homes, Bluff Land, River Property, Small Acreage, Large Acreage, Commercial Land and Business Opportunity. We Have Property Management with a Longstanding Reputation for Good Service to Landowners and TenantsSince 1974, Bay Realty has been serving the...
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
Read full blog Pine Canyon · Flagstaff, ArizonaLuxury Mountain Home for Sale in Pine Canyon — Flagstaff, AZA 2018 modern mountain retreat where walls of glass stack away to the pines, evenings end at the fire pit, and a rare second lot means you own nearly an acre inside one of Flagstaff's most sought-after gated golf communities.3308 S Clubhouse Cir, Flagstaff, AZ 86005  |  MLS #205933 Flagstaff, AZ Luxury Living Gated Golf Community Forest Retreat Mountain Views Rare Second Lot Offered At $4,600,000   4 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms 4,000 Sq Ft · Built 2018 The OverviewBuilt for How You Actually Want to LiveSome homes are built for shelter. This one is built for how you actually want to live — mornings that start with mountain light pouring through walls of glass, evenings that end around th...
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Listing Details: 16819 Front Beach Road 717 Panama City Beach, FL 32413MLS #: 788777Price: $725,000Beds: 3Baths: 3Sq feet: 1,670Call John Skinner Jr. (850) 543-5763 to see if this property is still available.Welcome to Tidewater Beach Resort Unit 717--one of the most sought-after east-facing corner residences on the west end of Panama City Beach. This coveted ''J'' floor plan is defined by its exceptional wraparound balcony, offering a perspective that simply cannot be replicated in most units. From this elevated vantage point, enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the emerald Gulf waters, sugar-white sand beaches, and breathtaking sunrise-to-sunset coastal scenery. Whether sipping morning coffee or unwinding in the evening, the balcony becomes a true extension of the living space and the h...
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By Peter Mohylsky, Broker, Call me at 850-517-7098
(Property Management Inc.-Destin)
POV: you understood the assignment.Education and experience are the two big issues while you are shopping for a home or property.  ⭐🏡Being prepared, knowing your priorities, and actually telling your agent what you think after a showing?Elite homebuyer behavior. No notes, gold star secured.🤌#thehelpfulagent #houseexpert #a091126 #realestate #goldstarbehavior
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
Read full blog    Vacant Land for Sale · Continental Country Club · Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Vacant Land for Sale in Continental Country Club — Flagstaff, AZ A level, ponderosa pine–studded homesite where the mountain air, the fairways, and the forest are all right outside your future front door. Bring your builder and settle in among the pines of Country Club Estates. $290,000  · 0 000 E Seminole Drive · MLS 205894   Flagstaff, AZ Build Opportunity 0.18 Acre Lot Ponderosa Pines Mountain & Forest Views Golf Community   List Price $290,000     The OpportunityA Rare Chance to Build in the Pines of Continental Country Club Level, buildable lots inside Flagstaff’s established Continental Country Club community don’t come along often — and this one is ready for your vision. The 0.18-acre (7,992 s...
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
Read full blog  Land for Sale · Snowbowl Estates 5.6 Acres for Sale in Snowbowl Estates — Flagstaff, AZ More than five wooded acres bordering Forest Service land, with sweeping mountain views and Arizona Snowbowl just up the road — a rare canvas to build your Northern Arizona retreat. Flagstaff, AZ 5.6 Acres Borders National Forest Mountain Views Forest Retreat Snowbowl Nearby List Price $239,850  5.6 Acres Lot Size     The OpportunityA Blank Canvas at the Foot of the San Francisco Peaks More than five untouched acres, a canvas for whatever mountain retreat you can imagine. This parcel borders Forest Service land and opens onto sweeping mountain views, giving you the space and privacy to build a home centered around wide-open sky and quiet. The location does a lot of the work here: Snow...
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By Kelly Broaddus, 100+ Northern AZ Homes Sold in 2021!
(eXp Realty)
Read full blog Williams, AZ • MLS 205905Manufactured Home for Sale on 1.03 Acres in Williams, AZ — 1783 E Whitehall DrSpace, privacy, and sweeping cinder-cone views just eight miles from Williams — a Northern Arizona retreat with room to personalize, explore, and grow.$360,000 Williams, AZ 1.03 Acres Forest Retreat Mountain Views No HOA • Livestock OK Grand Canyon Gateway   2Bedrooms 2Bathrooms 1,456Sq Ft       OverviewA Rare Slice of Northern Arizona High CountrySpace, privacy, and sweeping views await just eight miles from Williams. Set on approximately 1.03 acres, this affixed 1999 manufactured home offers 1,456 square feet, a split floor plan, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious bonus room. Add a door and closet to create a potential third bedroom, home office, or hobby room...
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By Alex Gandel, Ventura/Los Angeles Counties Real Estate & Beyond!
(Top Producing Agent, Pinnacle Estate Properties)
Simi Valley Success Story: Expanded Texas Tract Home Sells at Full PriceSome homes have features buyers actively want — and the key is clearly communicating those advantages when the property comes to market.4985 Bowie Court offered a particularly desirable combination: an expanded single-story floorplan, a 10,018-square-foot lot, a court location, and a setting in Simi Valley’s established Texas Tract.The four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offered flexible living space, an updated kitchen with quartz counters, a family room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, covered patios for outdoor entertaining, additional parking, potential gated RV access, and a private backyard with a spa and stone accents.A Strong Start From Day OneThe home went live on the MLS on May 22, 2026.Just six days later, ...
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By Alex Gandel, Ventura/Los Angeles Counties Real Estate & Beyond!
(Top Producing Agent, Pinnacle Estate Properties)
When a home doesn’t immediately connect with the right buyer, the answer isn’t always a price change. Sometimes, the way a property is presented to the market can make all the difference. That was the case with 906 Granby Street in Simi Valley. The home had originally been marketed while tenant-occupied. Once the tenants moved out, Alex Gandel and his team saw an opportunity to give buyers a fresh look at the property—and to help them better visualize what the home could be. A FRESH LOOK. A FRESH RESULT. RELAUNCHED JULY 31IN ESCROW AUGUST 6SOLD FOR $769,900 A New Opportunity to Showcase the Home   With the property now vacant, the marketing strategy changed. We took new interior photography to give buyers a clearer, more inviting view of the home’s spaces. Then Alex’s in-house marketin...
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By Alex Gandel, Ventura/Los Angeles Counties Real Estate & Beyond!
(Top Producing Agent, Pinnacle Estate Properties)
SIMI VALLEY REAL ESTATE SUCCESS STORY The Right Connection Led to a Full-Price Sale When the owners of 3125 Divernon Avenue in Simi Valley were ready to sell, marketing the property was only part of the strategy. Sometimes, a successful home sale is also about knowing the right buyer—and knowing how to bring the right people together. $1,265,000 SOLD PRICE ASKING PRICE FULL-PRICE SALE 12 DAYS TO ESCROW A Buyer Was Already in the Pipeline Over more than four decades in real estate, Alex Gandel has built an extensive network of past clients, prospective buyers, local homeowners and real estate contacts throughout Simi Valley and the surrounding communities. That network became an important part of the selling strategy for 3125 Divernon Avenue. Alex and his team identified a prospective b...
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By Peter Mohylsky, Broker, Call me at 850-517-7098
(Property Management Inc.-Destin)
More than 6 in 10 Americans think they have to put 20% down to buy a home, and that misconception could be keeping some would-be buyers on the sidelines.We all talk about affordability issues but that is not really the elephant in the room.  We are actually wasting time while the home prices rise.  🏡There are a variety of loan programs with different down payment requirements, so it’s worth talking with a trusted loan officer to learn what options may be available to you.#thehelpfulagent #houseexpert #a091026 #realestate #dreamhouse
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Simi Valley Real Estate: The Complete Local Guide for Buyers & SellersIf you're researching Simi Valley real estate, thinking about buying a home in Simi Valley, considering selling your current property, or searching for an experienced Simi Valley Realtor, you've come to the right place.I'm Ken Grech, a local Simi Valley Realtor® with more than 25 years of real estate experience.Over the years, I've helped buyers and sellers navigate changing markets, multiple-offer situations, slower markets, relocations, first-time purchases, move-up transactions, downsizing, investment properties and everything in between.But here's something important to understand about Simi Valley real estate:Simi Valley isn't one real estate market.Different neighborhoods, property types, price ranges and even i...
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Real estate professionals don't usually have a lead-generation problem alone.The bigger problem is what happens after the lead arrives.A homeowner requests a valuation. A buyer fills in a property enquiry. Someone calls after seeing a listing. A landlord downloads a guide. An old prospect suddenly becomes active again.If those leads aren't contacted, organised and followed up consistently, marketing spend is wasted.That's one reason GoHighLevel has become increasingly attractive to real estate agents, brokers and property businesses.But getting the software is the easy part.Building it correctly is another matter entirely.For real estate professionals looking for someone to implement the platform properly, our choice for the top GoHighLevel expert in 2026 is The Funnels Guys.Why The Fun...
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By Coral Amelia, Professional Real Estate Services You Can Trust
(https://keenanhowardrealty.com/)
When you're moving to a new home in NYC, you've made a huge step forward in your life; however, once moving day arrives, it can turn into stress in a heartbeat when you're faced with the myriad tasks of moving day logistics. There are a ton of rules that differ from one building to another and vary depending on the neighborhood, building regulations, narrow streets, elevator reservations, parking restrictions, etc., in NYC moves that are not necessarily the case in other suburban moves in which a truck backs into a driveway. People who don't know about Manhattan co-op or Brooklyn walk-up apartments often don't become aware of what to expect until moving. Training the Buyers in Move-In Rules for the BuildingTo be able to comprehend the Co-op and Condo RequirementsEach building in NYC has...
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By Allen Lungo, Costa Rica Real Estate and Relocation
(Costa Rica Paradise Properties)
COSTA RICA - New Exclusive Listing - Ionic Eden Retreat and Cacao Estate, Guacimo, Limon, 26 Hectares, 5000 Cacao Trees, 50% land still Uncultivated, Additional Business Opportunities, $1,900,000 USD.Webpage - https://brevitas.com/p/A03gsbc/ionic-eden-cacao-estateYouTube Video Link - https://studio.youtube.com/video/goctWbVwbKw/editIonic Eden Cacao Estate is a secluded 26-hectare (60 acre) eco-retreat near Guácimo, Limón, Costa Rica, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and extraordinary biodiversity. The estate features 5,000 cacao trees, 300 ayahuasca vines, and more than 30 varieties of food-producing trees. Ionic Eden is home to a living landscape of cacao, tropical fruits, medicinal plants, birds, butterflies, and wildlife.Built facilities include two homes, a large greenhouse, c...
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By Kimberly Chadwick, Residential realtor with team to serve!
(Keller Williams Realty Group)
🏡 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘!Come take a look at 𝟖𝟏 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐫, 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, 𝐏𝐀 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟎𝟑! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers an open-concept layout, hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, a spacious kitchen with center island, a large deck, and a private owner’s suite with an updated bath. Plus, you’ll love the convenient location near Skippack Village, Providence Town Center, parks, the Perkiomen Trail, and major routes.📅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡⏰ 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌If you’ve been looking for a move-in-ready home in the Methacton School District, come see this one in person. We’d love to meet you and give you a tour! 🏠✨Kim Chadwick, REALTOR®Keller Williams Realty GroupKim Direct: 215-527-5134Office: 610-792-5900
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By Lew Corcoran, Expert guidance. Exceptional results.
(Better Living Real Estate, LLC)
Small acts of gratitude can create loyalty, trust, and referrals that last for years. Content Summary Small, thoughtful gifts help clients feel appreciated and remembered. Acknowledgment builds trust, unexpected kindness strengthens relationships, and consistent gratitude increases loyalty and referrals. By creating intentional touchpoints throughout the year, you can deepen client relationships and keep your business top of mind. Introduction A thoughtful gift is not about the item itself. It's about making someone feel seen, valued, and remembered. That's why client gifting continues to work, even in a world filled with emails, ads, and automated messages. People want to know they matter. They want to feel appreciated. And when they do, relationships grow stronger. Here's something wo...
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Listing Details: 3604 E County Hwy 30A Unit B-8 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459MLS #: 958716Price: $745,000Beds: 1Baths: 2Sq feet: 807Call Courtney Ledezma (850) 608-0677 to see if this property is still available.A jewel in sought-after Palms at Seagrove on Highway 30-A in which building B is situated at a 20 ft elevation so flooding is not an issue! A quaint 1 bedroom with bunks that affords 6 people to sleep is the perfect beach getaway on the 3rd floor and all windows Gulf facing are hurricane rated. This charming condo has been beautifully renovated from top to bottom including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, built in bunk beds, and much more! Sit back on your balcony and soak in the sun and enjoy the Gulf breezes and view of the Gulf of Mexico just steps from your front...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Some Good Tips! A successful home sale starts with a smart strategy from day one. Experience matters when your goal is to sell in the shortest time for the best possible price. Thoughtful preparation and the right approach can attract serious buyers, build momentum, and help you reach the closing table sooner.  A successful home sale starts with a smart strategy from day one. Experience does matter when the goal is to sell the propeprty in the shortest time for the best number.   🏡 Thoughtful preparation and the right approach can help attract serious buyers, build momentum, and get you to the closing table sooner. Thinking about selling? Send me a message and let’s create a plan for your home! #thehelpfulagent #houseexpert #a090926 #realestate #icanhelp  Peter A. Mohylsky     Your Buck...
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