Real estate answers, on video

Tell me, what would you have done in this situation?

If you keep getting the SAME feedback... listen to it!

Supply and demand drives the market NOT realtors!

This is exactly what you should do when selling with old flooring!

This old video comes up all the time still!

You do NOT close until the sellers are OUT... period!

I used to own this 15 years ago and NOW it's for sale!

This is EXACTLY why you need your agent to walk through with you!

You CANNOT cancel a deal because you're offended.. period.

Now this CAN be a good strategy but it has to be done correctly!

Here are a couple of standards that I simply REFUSE to follow!

MOST buyers do not like tons of different flooring types in a house!

You HAVE to decide what your 'lose it' price is when writing an offer!

Some houses are LESSONS and that's completely okay!

Silence, in real estate, IS feedback - every single time!

I believe this is actually an EXCELLENT use of my time!

If a seller wants to sell and a buyer wants to buy, why WAIT?

If a seller wants a true bidding war.. you NEED to price the house properly!

Listen.. you NEVER know what can happen so write the offer, period.

I have gotten SO many of you asking this one question..

It 100% depends on who exactly is doing the repairs!

You NEED to get multiple bids every single time!

EVERYONE wants the maximum amount possible for their home, period!

Roofs.. are the number 1 deal killer in real estate!

I never get tired of this view especially on my horse!

A buyers agent should absolutely do THIS!

This reminded me of how much I miss flipping houses with Him 🩷

Once a buyer gets disheartened it is HARD to reel them back in!

So many people have very strong opinions on HOA's...#alishacollins

I think it should be THE standard for sellers to clean before buyers move in!

Clutter ALWAYS makes a house seem a lot smaller than it is!

Your FIRST showing is technically online while they're scrolling!

Showings with NO offers means one thing.. PRICE!

The buyer is NOT automatically picking the most expensive option!

This is EXACTLY how you avoid drama with repairs in your deal!

Does it truly matter what the seller paid for the house they're selling?

You NEED to be asking your agent these questions before hiring them!

In my market, I would have done things a little differently!

Honestly.. HOA's sound amazing!

I would NEVER recommend a pre-list inspection and for good reason!

It is 100% inappropriate to grill another agent after being under contract for 4 days!#alishacollins

Look, there's pros and cons to HOA's!

Agents SUGGEST price and advise but the seller ultimately decides!

You're not paying an agent for simply one opinion..

I pull out my phone & they're convinced it's their time to shine! 😂

Type 'Wyoming' in the comments and I'll give you the link!

De-cluttering ACTUALLY makes a difference!

It is really hard to sell a house with a BAD roof, almost impossible!

If you're not getting showings or any interest.. it's PRICE!

Comment 'Barlife' and I'll give you the link!

I am NOT a proponent for AI staging, it adds nothing! #alishacollins #staging #AI #buy #sell 

You NEED to ask agents questions BEFORE signing anything!

Photos matter WAY more than you even realize!

The market determines the purchase price NOT realtors!

Clutter costs sellers WAY more than you actually realize!

Are sellers making repairs or giving credits in your market?

Different realtors - SAME strategy!

Bad roofs = extremely hard to sell! I say this all the time for a reason!

Verbal offers hold absolutely NO water in Wyoming!

You NEED professional photos taken and placed in the right order!

Would you give up $50,000 just to not pay a realtor?

Formica is an EXCELLENT and affordable countertop option!

STOP freaking out when the inspector finds things that need repaired!

I don't agree with this person at all, Wyoming won't double in size.

You HAVE to prepare your house, especially when it comes to smells!

Even on new construction, you NEED to get inspections!

THIS is how you get the most money for your house every single time!

Supply and Demand ARE what determines house prices!

Wyoming is NOT for everyone.. and that's okay!

Type 'Wyoming' in the comments and I'll send you the link!

Even if the property is listed by your agent they HAVE to write the offer YOU want!

Most appraisers do NOT like to use 'FSBO's for comparables!

Comment 'Wyoming' and I will personally give you the link!

I'd love to you to join us, comment 'Wyoming' and I'll give you the link!

If you make a mistake, own up to it, fix it and move on!

Every single market is behaving completely differently right now!

Video DOES work in real estate, here's a little proof for you!

Type 'Wyoming' in the comments and I'll send you the link!

Emotions do NOT belong in real estate!

Showings with no offers almost always means-PRICE is too high!

UNBOXING 🩷 Thank you so much Ruby Wyld!

This is the MOST common appraisal requirement that's called!

Listening to the market is VITAL in getting your home sold!

Escalation clauses CAN be an excellent strategy!

Your roof NEEDS replaced... depending on your market!

There are TONS of businesses here in Casper!

This is exactly how realtors & appraisers value homes!

Do NOT skip inspections on a new construction home, period.

Unfortunately I cannot get my FAVORITE toilet so...

I would rather price higher and reduce than price low and leave money on the table!

This is THE most underrated rental property strategy out there!

Type 'Wyoming' in the comments and I will personally send you the link to join!

Type 'Wyoming' in the comments and I will send you the link to join us!

I whole heartedly believe staging makes ALL the difference!

Comment 'Wyoming' and I will send you the link!

Your agent NEEDS to explain everything to you!

In my opinion, you ask for everything you want repaired and go from there!

Open houses are NOT the problem!

Focusing on Health and Safety repairs only will help you IMMENSELY!

This is exactly what I am going to use in one of my rentals!

Even in new construction homes, costs can add up!

Shop with me for some new hickory cabinets for one of my rentals!

This happens A LOT more than you would think!

Building new construction while still owning can be a little tricky!

These are my FAVORITE things about this kitchen!

You're hiring an agent do their problem solving and expertise!

Your agent HAS to write any offer you want them to write!

Knowing how your home should be marketed is IMPORTANT! Type seller in the comments❤️#alishacollins

What do you think about this?

BAD photos can turn people away from your house before it even gets a chance!

Your house is listed TOO high if...

Connections matter BUT so does marketing, photos and social media!

How much would this be in your area and where are you?

Marketing your property IS my job!

This kitchen is actually one of the BEST I've seen in Douglas, Wyoming!

Don't make the mistake of missing THIS inspection!

Overpricing your home does NOT protect you!

Back-up offers do NOT solve everything..

5 more things I tell every single seller BEFORE we go on the market!

You NEED to ask your agent tons of questions before hiring them!

Bentonite soil can cause foundation movement!

It aggravates me so much when agents DON'T take care of their clients!

This is one of the hardest days since Bob passed away..

Comment 'Wyoming' and I will personally send you the link!

Comment 'Wyoming' and I'll send you the link to register!

Buyers you NEED to start watching the market months in advance!

MOST of the time people regret not taking the offer!

Comment 'Wyoming' and I will personally give you the link to register!

This is fairly inexpensive to prevent cancer..

What do YOU think is the worst smell in a house?

I STILL buy the leak coverage with the home warranty!

85% of people truly cannot see past clutter..

MLS alone does NOT sell houses anymore!

Skipping THIS inspection could quite literally cost you thousands!

I am telling you.. do NOT ever skip the roof inspection!

NEGOTIATION is completely normal in real estate!

This house is currently on the MARKET! How much would this be in your area?#alishacollins

THIS is one of the most expensive surprises you can have when buying a home!

Get a roof inspection EVERY single time you buy a house!

Countering is part of negotiation.. Somehow we’ve all forgotten that.

Excitement is what sells houses and overpricing absolutely KILLS it!

People who live here don’t stay because it’s easy!

Real estate agents don’t have to work with everyone.

In my market THIS is a very loud pricing signal!

This is EXACTLY why houses sit on the market,especially when sellers want top dollar!

$27,000 worth of electrical issues in a house that was newly remodeled..

People don't move to Wyoming for convenience, they come here for FREEDOM!

This seller deserves some serious credit,you couldn’t smell the pets in the house! 👏#alishacollins

Real estate pricing isn't as simple as people think!

This is the kind of property that comes to mind when you think Wyoming!

This photo cracks me up and honestly I kind of get part of it!

This is exactly why you still do inspections on new builds!

Listing appointments are NOT just all about the price of the home!

The MOST important part of buying a house is the agent you choose!

NOT everyone is going to be brutally honest but your agent needs to ask!

Why homes ACTUALLY sit on the market might surprise you!

VA loans get BLAMED for a lot of things they don't actually cause!

Just "make an offer" doesn't always work, it's not JUST about the price!

Do BOLD colors turn you off or can you see past them?

Do NOT stay too high for too long and make way less in the end!

Offering 20% less in this price range is usually not an automatic YES!

Showings without offers usually means your price is too HIGH!

In Wyoming, the buyer ALWAYS has the final say!

I don't care how nice your dog is DO NOT leave them at your house when showing!

Most people that price too high to begin with end up getting LESS in the long run!

BEFORE an offer comes in, I have this conversation with every one of my sellers!#alishacollins

Here’s ONE thing that instantly makes a showing go better — and it costs $0!

This might be controversial BUT I will die on this hill!

It is my JOB to write ANY offer that my buyer wants written!

The market — aka buyers — tell sellers what a house is worth!

Opinions of value are just that, OPINIONS!

Your agent HAS to write the offer YOU want to write!

You should know what to expect out of an agent. If it’s confusing when you’re selling your house.

What do you think of this flip so far? Is there anything you'd change?

Saying you have an offer BEFORE you have it is not a strategy, it's pressure!

Comment "Monday" and I will personally give you the link to register!

We've used this same paint for YEARS in our rentals and it truly holds up!

One thing separates average from successful sellers and it’s NOT luck!

This contractor found something WILD in the attic of the primary suite!

Fast markets create pressure BUT pressure is not protection!

Low offers are NOT offensive but being unprepared is!

This is one of my BIGGEST contractor pet peeves!

Wyoming is NOT for everyone-that's not a flaw that's a feature!

A low appraisal doesn’t automatically kill a deal BUT it does force a decision!

This is one of my FAVORITE parts of the process, reimagining the layout!

Function matters BUT durability even more so in rentals!

This comment STOPPED me in my tracks.. here's why!

Come with me to pick out the FINAL pieces for a bathroom remodel in one of my rentals!#alishacollins

This is exactly what you can get for $225K in Casper, WY. How much would this be near you?

This is the not-pretty part of the process — the FULL gut!

Every once in a while we will still see a MASSIVE deal with multiple offers!

NOT all flippers are bad but this situation was terrible!

The market has NOT crashed BUT it definitely has shifted!

BAD marketing kills more listings than ANYTHING else!

STOP stressing, your agent can handle this!

For the love - DO NOT have people walk through your garage for the first showing!

Pricing is REALLY subjective right now and very difficult!

SIXTEEN showings in six hours… and honestly? It was wild and wonderful!

I met someone who ACTUALLY wants to keep all the leftover paint!

It's unfortunate but TRUE - New construction is absolutely NOT problem free!

Please understand that repairs are a NEGOTIATION as well!

Inspections are THE smartest and cost effective protection for your investment!

Paint is one of the LOWEST cost and HIGHEST return investment options!#alishacollins

Homes are going under contract and then going right BACK on the market!

Do NOT close without doing a walk through!

Back-up offers are one of the SMARTEST home-buying strategies out there!

When a home sits it's ALWAYS one of these: Marketing, Condition or Price!

THIS is some of the best advice and I could NOT agree more!

First appraisal came in clean, second-Same value... different story!

Flip houses CAN be done correctly - ALWAYS do inspections!

The market doesn't care what you want — it cares what buyers will PAY!

Layout makes or breaks a remodel — and this flip is a perfect example!

Whenever I try to save money reusing... it never works!

Love 'em or hate 'em - this flip house was completed flawlessly!

This flip house had a TON of repairs and the sellers wouldn't fix it!

When a contractor walks in and smiles-I know I've found THE one!

EVERY flip has its surprises but watching deal after deal, there are commonalities!

New homes can have issues too, ALWAYS get inspections done!

An FHA inspection isn't ACTUALLY a real inspection!#alishacollins

House flipping debates always get interesting when it comes to floor plans!

I ALWAYS forget to show you the before.. so here it is!

Just because you're approved for a number doesn't mean that's what you should spend!

If you aren't a rule follower than an HOA might not be the right choice for you!

First time homebuyers, here's what NO ONE tells you!

Mid-Transaction panic is REAL when you're under contract!#alishacollins #property#firsttimehomebuyer

You might be a NAUGHTY buyer if...

BEFORE you buy in an HOA.. ask yourself if you need the amenities!

You do NOT need to be perfect, you just need to be prepared!

You either love them or you absolutely despise them.. HOA'S!

You learn a thing or two after owning and managing rentals for 20+ years!

You either love them or despise them, which side are you on??

HOA's can make decisions that TEALLY affect your lifestyle!

Getting involved in your HOA can seriously make ALL the difference!

The final walk-through is your opportunity to make sure your investment is secure!

It is VERY important that you understand the HOA docs before you close!

You CAN'T have it both ways, so which do you prefer and why?

A bridge loan could DEFINITELY be a good option, you need to understand how it works!

FHA loans can require little things to be repaired for you to buy the house!

Do NOT.. I repeat DO NOT skip any of your mortgage payments!!

Do NOT let a first-time homebuyer stop you from accepting their offer!

Even with new construction, I ALWAYS recommend a home warranty!

Area rugs really WARM up a space! Bonus points if they're washable.

ULTIMATE New homeowner to-do list!#alishacollins

Walk-throughs are a MUST whether it's new construction or existing!

HOA boards can yield an EXTREME amount of power!

Do NOT overlook these small details when moving into your new home!#realestatetips

This is the #1 question I get from first-time homebuyers!

First time homebuyers are my ABSOLUTE favorite!

Bridge loans are STRESSFUL! Be prepared for the financial strain before jumping in.

This comes into play when a buyer can't qualify for a new home until they sell!

KNOW the payment you can afford! Make sure your new home is a blessing, not a burden.#alishacollins

New construction contracts are completely different from existing home contracts!

Not accepting VA or FHA offers? You're limiting the buyer pool!

The letter from the lender needs to at least have what you're preapproved for!

Do NOT worry about FHA appraisal requirements unless they're called!