Tips & Ideas

Okay, I have a confession to make. When you’re selling your home, staging matters… BIG TIME.

Happy Halloween! Do you ever wonder if you're being tricked by a Realtor? What are you actually paying for? Yeah, paperwork and a sign in the yard. When you hire me, though, I can tell you exactly what you're paying for.

“Hey, Ashley, do you charge a higher commission than other agents?” I’ve had a few people text me the same question in the last month, so I figured I’d just publicly answer it here: NO.

Here’s advice most Realtors won’t give you: It might not be a good idea to sell your home when moving. I realize I make my living off of people selling their homes, but I view my job as more than just helping people buy and sell.

Do you ever think, “that looks easy, I bet I could save a few bucks and do it myself”? Sometimes that strategy works out really well... other times, not so much. Real estate is one of those "other times."

Sometimes people struggle emotionally to let go (of the house or the items in it), and it feels overwhelming to move. Sometimes there's the loss of a loved one, and the family is left not knowing how to proceed.

Over the past several years, I have had clients who need to sell a home that has been in the family for many years. This process can be incredibly stressful, mentally and physically. Not only are there relationship dynamics to navigate as you work through the plans with your entire family, but there is usually an avalanche of things to deal with...

Let’s be real, nobody liked math class growing up. And when you’re approaching the closing table, real estate can feel like A LOT of...

The truth is, a good home that’s priced right and shows well WILL sell. It doesn’t matter if it’s May or December. It doesn’t matter if it’s

I'm selling homes like hotcakes. No, seriously. My listing videos get an average of over 56,000 views!  Here are a few of the key...

In the last 6 months, my home ads have been seen over 978,084 times—that's enough to fill the Caesars Superdome 12 times over!

If you’re selling, it’s important to realize things aren’t the same as they were and to price your home correctly for today’s market.

As an award-winning Realtor in Yorktown/Williamsburg, I often get asked, “How do I measure the equity I have?” It’s a huge determining...

In my opinion as a full-time Realtor, here are 10 reasons why homes on the SAME STREET can sometimes sell for $50,000 more than their...

Does your home smell like a pet store (or worse)? I was talking to a seller recently, and they asked me what was the ONE thing they can...

So, here's the Yorktown/Williamsburg homeowner update that nobody asked for: Anya Thai Cuisine  recently opened in Newport News, and I’m...

I was so blessed to work with Mike and Joanna on the sale of their rental property! I have known them for a while as neighbors, and we...

1. Don’t be irrational or emotional. Know that a home is worth only what a buyer is willing to pay. This might sound like common sense,...

Here’s the truth about Zillow… It is a great tool to use if you are looking for rough estimates. However, I wouldn’t base any of your...

Many people think agents are lazy and get paid a lot of money without much work. Especially in this current seller’s market where...