Do contingency offers still work?

How contingency offers work, what it means, and when to avoid it.

Do Contingency Offers Still Work in 2025? If you think contingency offers always fail in today’s market, think again. Today, I’m breaking down how buyers can still secure homes even with contingencies. The key lies in understanding seller motivation, having a strong backup plan, and knowing when to list your current home. You’ll discover the best strategies to make a contingency offer more appealing and how to avoid common pitfalls. Find out how to navigate this tricky process in my latest video. Watch the Video Looking to Sell Your Home? Are you thinking about listing your home? We can help you get an accurate home valuation based on current market trends. Home Value Report Looking to Buy a Home? Use our full MLS search with virtual tours, directions to listings, schools, and more all on an interactive map with detailed listing information. Search All Homes Featured Listings 4726 E SIERRA VISTA Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 4 beds | 3 baths $3,550,000 24201 N 87TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 5 beds | 5.5 baths $2,695,000 31221 N 161ST Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 5 beds | 3.5 baths $1,250,000 2744 E DONATO Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85298 5 beds | 4 baths $975,000 7725 N VIA DE FONDA, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 3 beds | 2 baths $925,000 Call or text me at 602-413-8195 or reply to this email to get an expert answer to questions you may have. If you were forwarded this email and would like to get my updates directly, click here to join my mailing list.   Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 8510 E. Shea #100 | Scottsdale, AZ 85260 US This email was sent to hollykhuntimer.baseball@blogger.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.

Free home selling guide download (PDF)

My latest insights and tips all in one place to sell your home.

2025 Free Arizona Home Selling Guide Learn how to price, market, and prepare your home for sale, as well as successfully navigate the closing process, with this free eBook.   You can download your free home selling guide here. (PDF) Clients and friends, Are you thinking about selling your Arizona home soon? Home prices are still high, and rates are still tough for most homebuyers. The days of listing a home on the market and it “flying off the shelf” are behind us. If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market this year, I invite you to download my latest home-selling guide that’s been updated for our 2025 real estate market. You can download your free home selling guide here. (PDF) I’ll explain everything you need to know to sell your home for the most money with the least stress.  You’ll learn:   -Preparing & staging your home for sale -Pricing your home with current market trends -Repairs to make before selling -How to find out how much your home is worth -How to get professional photos for marketing You may also wonder if prices are projected to rise or fall… or how much competition you may be facing in your market. The free eGuide will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven't even thought about yet. We put these strategies in place for a client and here’s what they said… If you have any questions about selling or buying a house or what’s happening now in our Arizona real estate market, just call or email me.   Enjoy the free guide!   Monique Walker: Realtor Remax Excalibur  Monique@MoniqueSells.com 602.413.8195 Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 8510 E. Shea #100 | Scottsdale, AZ 85260 US This email was sent to hollykhuntimer.baseball@blogger.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.

How homeownership builds wealth

Homeownership offers financial freedom, stability, and long-term wealth.

Why Buying a Home Is Smarter Than Paying Rent Is renting really the best choice for your future? While it may seem like the easier option, every rent payment goes straight to a landlord without helping you build wealth. Homeownership, on the other hand, turns those payments into equity, providing long-term financial security, tax benefits, and full control over your space. Today, I’ll explain how owning a home can put you on the path to financial freedom and why it's a smarter investment than renting. I’ll go over everything you need to know in my video—just click the button below to watch. Watch the Video Looking to Sell Your Home? Are you thinking about listing your home? We can help you get an accurate home valuation based on current market trends. Home Value Report Looking to Buy a Home? Use our full MLS search with virtual tours, directions to listings, schools, and more all on an interactive map with detailed listing information. Search All Homes Featured Listings 4726 E SIERRA VISTA Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 4 beds | 3 baths $3,750,000 4537 E SUNNYSIDE Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85032 4 beds | 2 baths $845,000 9452 S 51ST Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044 4 beds | 3 baths $685,000 1363 N MCKENNA Lane, Gilbert, AZ 85233 4 beds | 2 baths $619,000 12815 W MILTON Drive, Peoria, AZ 85383 4 beds | 2.5 baths $449,900 If you were forwarded this email and would like to get my updates directly, click here to join my mailing list.   Call or text me at 703-405-5119 or reply to this email to get an expert answer to questions you may have Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 8510 E. Shea #100 | Scottsdale, AZ 85260 US This email was sent to hollykhuntimer.baseball@blogger.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.

2025 Arizona Home-Selling Workshop Invite

I'd like to invite you to a free seller workshop that's coming up soon.

You’re Invited to Our Official Arizona Home-Selling Workshop Wednesday @ 6:00 PM – February 26th via Zoom Register now for a free home seller workshop ticket Dear clients and friends, With market conditions shifting and interest rates expected to fluctuate in 2025, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about selling a home in today’s environment. I’d like to invite you to a Home-Selling Workshop where I’ll answer them for you. I will have a virtual workshop coming up on Wednesday @ 6:00 PM – February 26th via Zoom. Please register for a free ticket if you’re contemplating a home sale this year I will tell you step-by-step how to prepare your home for sale so you sell it for the most amount of money with the least hassle. I will present for about 60 minutes, with time at the end for questions. Here is the agenda so you know what to expect: ➢ An update on the direction of home prices in our market ➢ The best time of year to put your home on the market (and when to take it off) ➢ How to determine the best price to list your home  ➢ What remodeling improvements to make now for the best financial return ➢ How to properly stage your home to get the best web photos ➢ How to encourage honest feedback from buyer showings ➢ How to transition from your current home to a new one flawlessly ➢ How to handle tax considerations if you have a lot of equity ➢ How to negotiate a lower commission with a real estate agent ➢ Considerations if you’re planning on selling without an agent ➢ Hidden fees to look out for and avoid in a real estate sale I will have all the latest data from our MLS so we can have a real data-driven discussion on where the market is headed so you come on to the market to get your best price. This is a 100% public service educational workshop. There is zero pitch or obligation to hire me. You are welcome to reach out to me with additional questions or to talk about listing your home for sale, but that’s not a requirement by any means. I also plan to invite a mortgage broker, home inspector, financial planner, and property manager to the event so you can ask them questions about mortgages, inspections, taxes, and even renting your property if you decide that’s a better option for you. Please register now for a ticket if there’s even a remote possibility you plan on selling your home. I will help you plan and prepare for the sale now. It’s completely free. See you there! Monique Walker: Realtor Remax Excalibur  Monique@MoniqueSells.com 602.413.8195 Featured Listing 24201 N 87TH Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 5 beds | 5.5 baths $2,695,000 Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 8510 E. Shea #100 | Scottsdale, AZ 85260 US This email was sent to hollykhuntimer.baseball@blogger.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.

How real estate beats stocks every time

See how real estate stacks up against stocks for long-term wealth.

Stocks or Real Estate: Which Offers a Better Return? Which investment builds wealth faster—stocks or real estate? Many people assume stocks are the best way to grow their money, but real estate offers unique advantages that can lead to much higher returns. Today, I will break down both options, showing how a simple investment can multiply in ways you might not expect. By comparing potential gains, you'll see why leveraging real estate can be a game-changer for your financial future. If you're looking to make smarter investment choices, this is something you don’t want to miss. Watch the Video Looking to Sell Your Home? Are you thinking about listing your home? We can help you get an accurate home valuation based on current market trends. Home Value Report Looking to Buy a Home? Use our full MLS search with virtual tours, directions to listings, schools, and more all on an interactive map with detailed listing information. Search All Homes Monique's Featured Listings 4633 N 127TH Drive, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 5 beds | 3.5 baths $875,000 8712 W SEQUOIA Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 3 beds | 2 baths $775,000 5921 E WOODRIDGE Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 5 beds | 2 baths $765,000 2542 W KIT CARSON Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85086 5 beds | 2.5 baths $625,000 7316 N VIA CAMELLO DEL NORTE, 107, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 2 beds | 2 baths $545,000 Call or text me at 703-405-5119 or reply to this email to get an expert answer to questions you may have If you were forwarded this email and would like to get my updates directly, click here to join my mailing list.   Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. 8510 E. Shea #100 | Scottsdale, AZ 85260 US This email was sent to hollykhuntimer.baseball@blogger.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.