Krista Thomsen's (kthomsen12) Blog

Have you ever thought about walking away from a listing?   While there are probably reasons too numerous to name,  I wanted to share with you the top five that other agents have shared with me.  1.    Unrealistic Sale Price – You may have taken the listing at a higher price than your market analy...

When the time comes that you decide you want to sell your home, the question you might ask yourself is, “Should I list my home with a Realtor or try to sell it myself?”  There is no right or wrong answer here.  However, I wanted to give you 11 questions to ask yourself to help you make an educate...

When you meet with your clients, the conversation usually gets around to the topic of the down payment and closing costs—how much and where’s it coming from.  Do you know what’s OKAY and what’s not okay?  While not everything is covered here, these are the most common money sources clients usuall...

  Often I talk to people who are asking if I think now is a good time to sell their home.  That is a good question with which I respond with the following questions: What’s the reason for wanting to sell?  Size, neighborhood, changing jobs-need better location? Do you know what your home is worth...

The famous question that is asked by clients "Why do you need that paperwork?" Well, if you had $200,000 to hand out to a complete stranger, wouldn't you be cautious who you gave it to? Of course you would! This is why you will be asked many questions about you, your finances and your credit. You...