Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Home Energy Clear - New Mindful Living Realty Services Provided by Essence Healing

Home Energy Clear
Provided by Essence Healing

Clear your home of negative and non-beneficial energies!




Home Energy Clear:  New Services with Mindful Living Realty brought to you by Essence Healing!
Exciting news for Mindful Living Realty - blending some energy work with real estate.
Three options with these services:
  1. Deep Clear
  2. Seller Clear
  3. Buyer Clear
Deep Clear removes negative and non-beneficial vibrations and energies from your home and property and replaces them with positive, lighter vibrations.  It even addresses negative entities.  Do you feel uncomfortable in your home?  Maybe a room you don't want to go in?  Your kids mentioning they can't sleep at night because something is in their room?  Might be time for a Deep Clear!

Seller Clear provides the clear of the Deep Clear PLUS removes the attachments, cords and connections that an owner may have with their property.  Shows off the home energetically by allowing the buyers to feel comfortable walking through your home.

Buyer Clear also provides the Deep Clear services on the home they purchase (after closing).  It also raises the vibration of the property and matches/ties the energy of the home buyer to the property.  Start out fresh!

You've heard about burying a St. Joseph Statue in the yard to help your property sell quicker...now you can Energy Clear your home!

Check out Essence Healing and the services at: https://www.essencehealingrc.com/home-energy-clearing

Contact Sarah at 605-593-9315 or s.barone.emond@gmail.com.

Monday, October 23, 2017

3535 Matson Drive - Sturgis home for sale...Awesome-er Price!

3535 Matson Drive
Sturgis, SD


Now only $200,000!




This raised ranch home in Sturgis is just outside of the city limits with views of the Black Hills and on a huge .46 acre lot!
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Remodeled Family Room
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Furnace Filtration System
  • Water Purification System
  • Big Laundry Room
  • Metal Roof
  • Oversized 2 car garage
  • Extra Parking
  • Fenced backyard
  • RV, bike, and bike trailer
  • It keeps going!
Looking for some extra income during the Motorcycle Rally?  Plenty of room for tents.  Or shut the door upstairs and rent out the basement.  Plenty of opportunities.

For more pics and information (after watching the video above, of course):  www.3535Matson.com

Or text/call for a showing:  605-593-9367

It's an awesome fall in the Black Hills!!

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Summerset home for Sale - 6675 Leisure Lane

Summerset Home For Sale
6675 Leisure Lane


Awesome Home.  FANTASTIC Price.

[Seriously.  This price per square foot is back in the 2010 days.  Sellers are ready to sell!]


Here is what you need to know about this property:
  • 2,380 Square Feet
  • FIVE Bedrooms - 3 of them upstairs
  • Master Bath
  • Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Breakfast Bar and Pantry
  • 2 Car Garage
2 Bedrooms and Bath downstairs are connected to a family room area - perfect space for the older kids or other family members.

I love the decks!  The back deck is 2 tier-ed - spot for your BBQ and Patio Set, the other for your swing.  The front deck is perfect size for watching the neighbors!

The neighborhood Rocks!

Walking distance from the Park.

More pics, floor plan, and info on the listing website:  www.6675LesiureLane.com

Call, text or email to take a look!
605-593-9367
team@rapidhomesonline.com

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

3535 Matson Drive Sturgis SD - New Price!

Price Reduced
Now $215,000
3535 Matson Drive, Sturgis SD



Sellers are ready to sell!

Located just outside of Sturgis City limits, you have space and room in this 2,000 square foot home on .46 acres.

That's almost 1/2 an acre for your RVs, 4 wheelers, bikes, bike trailers, snowmobiles, and all your other toys.  Plus you have a 2 car garage!

The home has everything you need - 3 bedrooms, plenty of counter space, nice appliances, recently remodeled family room downstairs (the egress windows add lots of light), fireplace with tile surround downstairs, large laundry room with shelves...

Plus all these features that you may not notice but adds to the awesomeness:  metal roof, furnace filtration system, dense screens that cut down on utility costs, water purification system and more!

Definitely the place to see!

Call or text us at 605-593-9367 for your tour.  (and don't forget to watch the video!)

Monday, June 26, 2017

3535 Matson Drive - Sturgis SD - NEW VIDEO

3535 Matson Drive, Sturgis SD

 

BRIGHT HOME ON HUGE CORNER LOT JUST OUTSIDE OF STURGIS!



On .46 Acres just outside of Sturgis, you'll love this home with views of the Black Hills, deer and turkey through the front yard, awesome storms rolling in, and more off the front deck.  The perfect place to enjoy your coffee, host a party, or just sit on the porch swing enjoying the day.
Inside, you'll find over 2,000 square feet of space.  Stainless steel appliances, ample cupboard and counter space, a large picture window in the living room, and 2 bedrooms on the main level.
Downstairs has just been remodeled!  Egress windows let in the sunlight into the L-shaped family room.  A slate tile surround shows off the gas fireplace.  And the laundry room is huge with counter top installed.
Other features include a metal roof, static filtration system on the furnace, water softener, water purification system, and screens that do wonders on the utility bill!
Let's not forget the amazing back yard patio, fully fenced yard, lawn shed, RV parking space, 2 car garage with two entry doorways and door opener, extra parking for the rest of your toys....
The list goes on!
Check out the video and give us a call for your showing today.
Tristan and Sarah Emond...The Emond Team...605-593-9367

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Seller Video Series - The Closing

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD SELLER VIDEO SERIES

EPISODES 10.1-10.4

CLOSING DAY!



Closing is fun!
In the final episodes of Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Seller Video Series (until more are added, of course...), we talk about what it's all about:  the closing!
In episode 10.1, we talk about the moving process.  You gotta move out before the buyer's can move in.  I know, not fun... We discuss what you need to leave, take, and otherwise take care of.
Episode 10.2 rolls on with the buyer's walk through.  What should you expect during this?
Then we waltz into learning more about the final numbers in episode 10.3.  Learn more about how the real estate taxes work in South Dakota and how they are paid at closing.
Finally, it's all over in episode 10.4.  Closing Day!  In this video we answer your questions on what to expect and bring to this occasion.  Don't forget your signing hand!
AND - check out the awesomeness of YouTube screen captures in this weeks pic.  Looks like someone uses his hands when he talks....
It's been a pleasure to present these to you.  I know there will be more as more issues, thoughts and experiences come into play.  Until then...

 

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Seller Video Series - The Inspections

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD
SELLER VIDEO SERIES EPISODES 9.1 AND 9.2


The Inspections Process



Now that the deal is in place, it's time to move on to the inspections phase of the home selling process!
(Don't lie to me - after seeing the pic, you have the Inspector Gadget theme running through your head...you're welcome!)
In episode 9.1, we talk about the buyer's home inspection.  Yes, they will find something wrong and will ask you to fix something.  Just put that in your head right now.
Then we discuss the appraisal process in episode 9.2.  We talk about what you should expect...and to have patience.
The worst part about this part of the deal is the waiting...what will they say?  Have you heard back on the appraisal yet?  We get you through it the best when you understand how the pieces work.  Watch and learn!
'Til next time:

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Seller Video Series - The Offer

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD

SELLER VIDEO SERIES EPISODES #8.1-8.4



The Offer!
We've had showings and feedback.  Made some adjustments and possibly a price reduction.
Now an offer is presented!
In Episode 8.1, we talk about what to expect during this whole process.  That first offer may not be everything you've ever wished for...but we counter, counter, counter!
We go over the major terms of the offer in episode 8.2.
Then in episode 8.3, we consider the acceptance and counter offer stages of the process.  It's never official until it's __________________!
Finally I tell a few "final offer" stories in episode 8.4.  Learn more about when final offer really means final offer.
Watch and learn!!

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!!

Monday, May 15, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - Home Showings

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD SELLER VIDEO SERIES

HOME SHOWINGS - EPISODES 7.1 & 7.2



Home showing time!
We've got the property listed and ready to roll.  Now it's time to let those anxious buyers in the door.
In Episode 7.1, we talk about what you can expect during the home showing process.  How do the buyers get in?  What do they look at?  Do I have to leave?  (um...yes...  :)
Then we talk about showing feedback in episode 7.2.  You ain't gonna like to hear all of it, but it's good to know what buyers are saying about your home.  Who knows?  Maybe it will be an easy fix!
Check it out this week in Tristan and his WHITEBOARD!

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - Get it LISTED

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD

SELLER VIDEO SERIES #6.1 - #6.4

Get it Listed!



It's time to Get it Listed!
You have spent time cleaning, packing, decluttering, painting, fixing and cleaning some more.  Now let's get your home ready for showings!
In this week's release of Tristan and his WHITEBOARD, we roll through the process:
Episode 6.1 - The Paperwork:  What you need to sign and why.
Episode 6.2 - The Next Steps:  Pics, Measurements, and details.
Episode 6.3 - Getting it Online and On the Market...our process.
Episode 6.4 - The Emond Team's Exclusive 6 Week Ongoing Home Exposure Marketing System...long name, lotsa eyeballs!
Watch and learn more!

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!!

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - First Impressions and Smells

NEW THIS WEEK!
TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD SELLER VIDEO SERIES

 

Prepare Your Home For Sale #3 and #4:
First Impressions and Smells



Watch the intro video above for my awesome drawing about what your yard should NOT look like!
You have seconds for a buyer to make an impression on your home when they first pull up.  What do you want that impression to be?
In Episode 5.3, we discuss those first impressions - why is it important?  What should you concentrate on?  You don't want your buyer walking through your home looking for all the things they need to fix!
Life moves on in episode 5.4...we talk about those smells.  They will turn off a buyer FAST!  Discover which ones are the main culprits and what you can do about them.
Great stuff this week!  Don't forget - if you need advice on where to start and how to prioritize your get ready to sell projects, give us a call or text!  605-593-9367.

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!


Friday, March 24, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - Your Home's Value

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD WEEKLY RELEASE!

SELLER'S VIDEO SERIES

EPISODES #3.1, #3.2 AND #4:


Your Home's Value



One of the first questions asked when thinking about putting your home up for sale:
What is my home worth?
In this week's release of Tristan and his WHITEBOARD, we talk about your home's value.
Episode 3.1:  How is your home value determined?  Flip a coin?  Play darts?  I go into the process of what pieces make up your home's value in our Rapid City market.
And of course, if there are things that make up that value, there are things that are NOT a consideration...hello Episode 3.2.  (that dream you had about someone giving you millions of dollars....may not be the case!  :)
Finally in Episode 4, we cover those Online Home Value Estimates.   You know - plug your address in and get an instant value.  How do those work?  Are they accurate?
Tons of great information!  Don't miss out!

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - The Seller's Video Series Begins!

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD – SELLER’S SERIES #1


IT IS TIME.  BUT FIRST, YOU MUST 

PREPARE. YOUR. SELF.



Are you ready to sell your Rapid City home??  What is the first step??  
Probably for me to take my shades off....
Make sure you are ready…I mean mentally.  People going through your home, keeping it show ready…plus other questions to ask yourself!  This stuff rolls on in Episode 1!
Episode 2.1 continues with the next step:  Hiring that real estate agent to help you with the process.  I give 3 tips to find the right one.
Then we have the fun one!  In episode 2.2 we talk about the paperwork, documents and disclosures needed to get your home listed on the market.  A real barn burner for sure, but don't miss it!  Important stuff!!
I'm grateful to help you learn more about what to expect when selling your Rapid City home!
Questions?  605-593-9367 or team@rapidhomesonline.com.   Stay tuned for more Tristan and his WHITEBOARD!

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Complete Buyer's Video Series Library

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD

THE COMPLETE BUYER'S VIDEO SERIES LIBRARY




DONE!  (well - for now....I'm sure I'll find more material to add as time goes on!)

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Complete Buyer's Video SeriesLibrary is now posted!

Now you can start where you want to, stop where you need to, and jump around all day and night.

Watch at 2am!  No reason to be hesitant to start the home buying process with this wealth of information.

Don't do it alone.  Sarah and I are here to help.  We've helped many clients and would be happy to add you to our frame of smiling clients on our wall!

Call or text when you are ready to make your move.

Until then, we'll


SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Final Walk Through and Closing - Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Buyer Video Series

NEW THIS WEEK!  TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD

THE FINAL 2 STEPS OF THE BUYER'S HOME BUYING JOURNEY:


WALK THROUGH AND CLOSING


The Key is ALMOST in your hands!

The final 2 steps of the home buying process await - the final walk through and the closing.
Certainly happy times!
Find out what to expect and look out for at the final walk through in Episode 14.
And then it's time for the Closing!  {insert "we are the champions" music here}  Episode 15 covers what to expect, what to bring, and how long you have to sign papers for....  :)
Once everything is signed, you have a shiny set of keys (or a used set that really needs to be replaced) and...
It's time to move in!
Pop the cork and enjoy the moment!
Wait - first you gotta watch the videos...

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Title Insurance and Home Survey - Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Buyer Video Series

JUST RELEASED!
TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD EPISODES 13.1 AND 13.2




Title Insurance and Home Survey



OK!  Believe it or not...there is light at the end of the tunnel.  We are almost closed!
But there are a few key components we need to understand before we get to the final walk through and closing.

Sometime within a couple weeks of acceptance, we'll receive a "Title Commitment" and talk about title insurance.   Episode 13.1 talks about what to look out for, how it works and what the costs are.

Making sure you have a clear title to your home and property.  (PS If YOU have any judgments on record - you need to get those paid up and taken care of, too!)

I pretend to be an artist again to give you a very rough idea of what is included in a survey.  Do you need one?  Or maybe more importantly - do you need a new one?  Find out more in Episode 13.2.

Technical and boring stuff...but very important. 

You don't want to buy a property where your garage is in your neighbor's lot!


SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Lender and Appraisals - New Episodes of Tristan and his WHITEBOARD!

JUST RELEASED!
TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD BUYER’S VIDEO SERIES 
EPISODES 11 AND 12


Time for the Lender to do their Thing!






Home is under contract!  The home inspection and home insurance process has begun.

What does the Lender do in all of this?

Find out what to expect from your Lender in this weeks Tristan and his WHITEBOARD episode 11.

Then we hop right into the appraisal.

What is an appraisal?  (It’s different from the home inspection!)

Who is it for? What should you expect?

PLUS 5 common appraisal issues to keep an eye out for!

Check it out in this weeks Tristan and his WHITEBOARD – Episodes 11, 12.1 and 12.2.


SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Home Insurance on the Home You Bought - Tristan and his WHITEBOARD

New and Shiny Release!
Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Episodes #10.1 and #10.2
Home Insurance on the Home you Just Bought!




This week, Tristan and his WHITEBOARD go into the Home Insurance stage of the home buying process.  We've got the home inspection in progress - you also need to get on the phone with your insurance professional and make sure you can get your home insured properly!

In Episode #10.1 - we cover home insurance as it relates to the purchase agreement - time frames, what to look for, getting it done before closing.

Episode #10.2 is the fun one where I comment on 6 insurance red flag issues.  These are things I know some insurance companies may not cover or will need more money to insure.  Very important to know this kind of stuff while looking at the home.

I had fun with this week's graphic - hopefully it made you smile!

There is no sense staying in the dark when it comes to the home buying process.  Tristan and hisWHITEBOARD are here.  {insert hero da-da-da-da! clip here}


SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD

Monday, January 16, 2017

Rapid City Real Estate Market Report for 2016

2016 RAPID CITY REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT



We took WHITEBOARD out for a spin at market reports.  He did a good job!





Check out how Rapid City Real Estate - the facts, the numbers, the boring stats....and then we tell you how things are looking as we get into 2017!

Biggest thing I noticed so far is lack of inventory!  Buyers are looking for homes to buy - give us a call if you know anyone thinking about selling.  605-593-9367



Last year, our Spring market hit in February.  May was strangely slower - now is the time to get your home ready and work on those inside projects.


All figures and charts reflect data from Black Hills MLS and may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.  Data references residential properties in the Rapid City and surrounding areas.
Rapid City Real Estate is rocking on!



Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - Do I GOTTA get a home inspection?

Just Released!
Tristan and his WHITEBOARD Episodes 9.1-9.4

What is a home inspection?




Now that the offer is signed and accepted, and you've been out all night celebrating...

It's time to rock and roll.

Let's get the home inspection started!

{Yes - you should get a home inspection (see episode9.4)...}

In Episode 9.1, we break down the contract side of the inspection...time frames, things to expect, what to watch out for.

Episode 9.2 follows up with negotiating with the seller for repairs.

I added Episode 9.3 as there is often much confusion about the difference between the home inspection and the required condition inspection provided by the home appraiser - most often a concern for VA and FHA properties.

I break the pattern a bit in Episode 9.4 to tell a story (from a seller's side, actually) about why you SHOULD get a home inspection.  It is important....these buyers missed out on a bunch by waiving it.  Watch the story.

Good information, easy videos to watch.  Check out the new stuff!

And as always,


SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Tristan and his WHITEBOARD - How to Write an Offer on a Home

JUST RELEASED!

TRISTAN AND HIS WHITEBOARD
BUYER VIDEO SERIES EPISODES 8.1, 8.2, AND 8.3


We have made a plan, got the preapproval, and found the perfect home...now we need to talk about how to write an offer on a home!
How do you do THAT you ask??
Tristan and his WHITEBOARD has got your back!
(that almost rhymed - just sayin')
In Episode 8.1, we cover making the offer - what to expect, the parts of the offer (fun paperwork stuff) and how the whole thing plays out.
Episode 8.2 follows up with the counteroffer.  Chances are, the seller with counter the offer we present - what is involved and what to expect in that stage.
Finally I tell a story in Episode 8.3 about the power of digital signatures.  Four minutes.  We won a property in FOUR MINUTES.  This one you just gotta watch!  :)
More great stuff continues next week as we delve into the home inspection, home insurance, and other parts of the transaction as we move forward to close.
So...

SEE YOU AT THE WHITEBOARD!