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RAAH Real Estate is rooted in the Hebrew word “Raah,” meaning “to pasture” or “to tend with care.” It reflects our belief that real estate is more than a transaction - it’s about guiding, protecting, & serving people with trust, attentiveness, & care.

10/08/2026

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna tell you anyway… 🏡

New home builders are out here offering rate buy-downs, closing cost incentives, and lender perks like they’re handing out Halloween candy. 🍬

Sellers, why aren’t we stealing a page from their playbook?

💰 Offer seller concessions.
🏦 Team up with a lender for financing incentives.
📉 Help buyers lower their rate, closing costs, or loan fees.

You don’t always have to lower your price to make your home more affordable!

Work smarter, not cheaper. 😉

10/08/2026

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna tell you anyway. 🏡

4 things your Realtor should discuss BEFORE listing your home. If they don’t, you might need a new Realtor. 😬

1. Days on Market: How long are homes like yours actually taking to sell in YOUR neighborhood?
2. Negotiations: What are buyers commonly asking for? Concessions? Repairs? Rate buydowns?
3. List-to-Sale Price Ratio: What percentage of asking price are sellers ACTUALLY getting? Because asking and getting are two very different things.
4. New Construction Competition: What incentives are nearby builders throwing at buyers? Closing costs? Rate buydowns? Preferred lender perks?

If your Realtor isn’t discussing these four things, are they really helping you strategize, or just putting a sign in your yard and hoping for the best? 🤷‍♀️

Selling a home requires more than a lockbox and a prayer.

10/07/2026

Help from your family can make buying a home possible, but this is not the time for a surprise transfer.

Gift funds often require a paper trail. Depending on the loan, your lender may need a signed gift letter, proof of where the money came from, evidence of the transfer, and confirmation that the money does not need to be repaid.

If $20,000 suddenly appears in your account without the right documentation, it can create questions and extra work at the worst possible point in the process.

The easiest solution is to tell your lender about the gift before anyone moves the money. They can explain exactly how it should be transferred and what documents your family will need to provide.

Planning to buy with help from your family? DM me GIFT before anyone transfers a dollar, and I’ll connect you with a lender who can help you document it correctly from the beginning.

10/06/2026

A lower purchase price sounds like the obvious win, but it may not give you the immediate financial relief you expect.
If you are putting 10% down, reducing a home’s price by $10,000 only lowers your down payment by $1,000. Your loan amount and monthly payment will also decrease, but you are not suddenly bringing $10,000 less to closing.
A seller credit works differently. Instead of changing the purchase price, the seller contributes toward eligible closing costs, prepaid expenses, or an approved interest-rate buydown. For a buyer who can comfortably afford the monthly payment but wants to keep more cash in the bank, that credit could be far more useful.
The right choice depends on your down payment, loan program, closing costs, appraisal, and long-term plans. Before you negotiate, ask your lender to calculate both options.
Found a home where the seller may be willing to negotiate? DM me CREDIT with the listing and we can discuss what options would be best for you.

10/05/2026

You didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway…

Sellers, how about we try not to shoot ourselves in the foot? 😂

When your home is on the market, neutral staging can help buyers focus on the property itself—not personal décor or political messaging.

Consider putting away signs, flags, and other highly personal items during showings. It’s not about hiding who you are—it’s about helping buyers picture themselves at home.

We’re selling a home, not hosting a debate in the living room. 😉

Neutral staging helps buyers see the possibilities.

10/05/2026

Mortgages like to make simple questions unnecessarily complicated. The balance shown on your statement is typically the principal you still owe. Your payoff amount is the total needed to completely satisfy the loan on a specific date. It can include interest that has accumulated since your last payment, along with applicable fees or other outstanding charges.
That is also why your payoff amount can change from one day to the next. If you are selling, refinancing, or paying off your mortgage early, the number in your online account may not be the final number used to close out the loan.
Thinking about selling? DM me PAYOFF with your address, and I’ll prepare an estimated seller net sheet so you can see what you could actually walk away with.

10/04/2026

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna tell you anyway…

Sellers—would you stay home during a showing?

Buyers—would you feel comfortable touring a house with the seller following along, answering questions and giving you the unofficial guided tour? 😬

Probably not.

Buyers need space to look, talk freely, open closets and decide if they actually like the house—without the homeowner hovering nearby.

🏡 Seller-Side Tip: During showings, inspections and walkthroughs, make yourself scarce. Your agent can handle it.

Sometimes the best selling strategy is simply… leave. 😂

Buyers—would you stay or reschedule?

10/04/2026

Keeping your current house can be a brilliant wealth-building move. It can also become an expensive way to avoid making a decision.
A low mortgage rate makes the rental idea feel almost too good to give up, but the mortgage payment is only one number. You need to know what the home could realistically rent for and what remains after property taxes, landlord insurance, maintenance, vacancy, management, HOA fees, and major repairs are accounted for.
If the property only produces income during a perfect month when the tenant pays on time, nothing breaks, and every dollar of rent reaches your bank account, the numbers are not finished. You also need to consider what keeping the property does to your next move. The equity you leave in the house may be the money you need for your next down payment, and carrying the existing mortgage can affect how a lender evaluates your new purchase.
Before you put a “For Rent” sign in the yard, compare both paths using real numbers.
If you are thinking about keeping your house as a rental, DM me the word RENT and your address. I’ll estimate the market rent, likely selling range, and the numbers you should compare before making the decision.

10/03/2026

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna tell you anyway. 😉

When you’re touring a home, be careful what you say—and what feedback you give afterward.

“I LOVE this house!”
“We’d definitely pay more.”
“This is the one!”

All innocent comments… until you’re sitting at the negotiating table. 😬

Sellers and listing agents may remember what was said or shared, and showing feedback can reveal just how interested a buyer really is.

Love the house? Tell your agent.
Have concerns? Tell your agent.
Ready to write an offer? Let the offer do the talking.

A good buyer’s agent isn’t being secretive—we’re protecting your negotiating position.

10/02/2026

You didn’t ask but I’m gonna tell you anyway…

As a listing agent, I ALWAYS want feedback after a showing.

As a buyer’s agent? I don’t always give it. 😬

Why? Sometimes my buyers didn’t have strong feelings either way. Sometimes their feedback is personal, overly specific, or simply not helpful to the seller. And sometimes, what they think could actually affect our negotiating position if they decide to come back with an offer.

So yes—I want your feedback on my listings. 😂
But I also understand why I may not get it.

No feedback doesn’t necessarily mean bad feedback.

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