Excitement. Anxiety. Frustration. Pride. Partnership. Every real estate journey has it all.
MAKING
THE MOVE
We talked to three first-timers about what it’s actually like to buy and sell a home in today’s market. One thing they all had in common? They had an agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS by their side, providing expertise, guidance, and support at every step.
EPISODE 3
A single mom and decade-long renter, Alicia dreamed of owning in Bronzeville, the Chicago neighborhood where she grew up. But when she found her ideal three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo, she soon learned it was “unwarrantable” — which is not ideal for buyers. Luckily, her agent and REALTOR Lateefah helped Alicia navigate tough negotiations and tricky financing rules to help her cross the finish line. Watch to see why Alicia feels like a superwoman now.
Kayleigh and her then-fiancé Thomas bought their first home in 2021. After two years, a wedding, and their first baby, they needed a bigger home. But selling and buying a home at the same time isn't exactly easy. Enter: REALTOR Carissa. She helped Kayleigh use the equity from her first home to purchase a $550,000 upgrade with room for her growing family — despite tricky timelines and multiple buyers pulling out at the last minute.
EPISODE 2
After losing to other buyers in 10 different bidding wars, Nicole was getting discouraged. But REALTOR Cindy never gave up. Shifting strategies, she showed Nicole an older home bursting with potential. Then came an inspection scare. Cindy used her local expertise and connections to help Nicole navigate a long list of repairs and secure the savings to make the home her own. Watch the video to see how it all turned out.
EPISODE 1
Psst…REALTORS are members of the National Association of REALTORS . Every member must adhere to the REALTOR Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism, serving the interests of clients, and protecting the public.
Real (Estate) Stories & Tips from First-Time Buyers & Sellers
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Excitement. Anxiety. Frustration. Pride. Partnership. Every real estate journey has it all.
We talked to three first-timers about what it’s actually like to buy and sell a home in today’s market. One thing they all had in common? They had an agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS by their side, providing expertise, guidance, and support at every step.
EPISODE 1
After losing to other buyers in 10 different bidding wars, Nicole was getting discouraged. But REALTOR Cindy never gave up. Shifting strategies, she showed Nicole an older home bursting with potential. Then came an inspection scare. Cindy used her local expertise and connections to help Nicole navigate a long list of repairs and secure the savings to make the home her own. Watch the video to see how it all turned out.
Kayleigh and her then-fiancé Thomas bought their first home in 2021. After two years, a wedding, and their first baby, they needed a bigger home. But selling and buying a home at the same time isn't exactly easy. Enter: REALTOR Carissa. She helped Kayleigh use the equity from her first home to purchase a $550,000 upgrade with room for her growing family — despite tricky timelines and multiple buyers pulling out at the last minute.
EPISODE 2
A single mom and decade-long renter, Alicia dreamed of owning in Bronzeville, the Chicago neighborhood where she grew up. But when she found her ideal three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo, she soon learned it was “unwarrantable” — which is not ideal for buyers. Luckily, her agent and REALTOR Lateefah helped Alicia navigate tough negotiations and tricky financing rules to help her cross the finish line. Watch to see why Alicia feels like a superwoman now.
EPISODE 3
Psst…REALTORS are members of the National Association of REALTORS . Every member must adhere to the REALTOR Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism, serving the interests of clients, and protecting the public.
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Real (Estate) Stories & Tips from First-Time Buyers & Sellers
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