We only have a few more days left in 2017, which means that it’s both time to anticipate the new year to come and reflect on the year that we just had. I’ve been thrilled this year to be able to connect with my past, present and future clients via the RyanRobertsRealtor.com blog, so in the spirit of reflection I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite blogs from this past year. Check out Ryan’s Top 10 Real Estate Blogs of 2017!
- “5 Real Estate Trends Expected to Shape 2017,” January 21, 2017: Staying up to date on what is trending in the real estate market can work to your advantage when buying and selling a home. Read more.
- “Ryan Roberts Now Listing at Lake Martin,” March 12, 2017: For years Realtor Ryan Roberts has thrived on working with a consistently growing number of home buyers and sellers in Auburn, Opelika and Lee County—and recently his reach has expanded yet again. Read more.
- “Timing is Everything: When During the Day to Visit a Prospective Home,” April 16, 2017: Some home buying experts suggest that you should actually visit a prospective home at various points throughout the day in order to really get a feel for what goes on in and around the home in different settings. Read more.
- “These Neighborhood Features Can Increase Your Home’s Value,” May 28, 2017: Often when thinking about a home’s value, we consider amenities specific to the home itself. However, the attributes that exist in the area around your home can also affect how much it is worth. Read more.
- “How to Declutter to Sell Your House,” June 11, 2017: The ideal way to make a presentable house is to clean it up, and this includes decluttering. A cluttered house is unappealing to potential buyers; plus, a decluttered and clean house makes the home look well-cared-for easing some surface suspicions a buyer might have. Read more.
- “Why Video Marketing Works to Sell Your Home,” August 13, 2017: Video marketing is an expressive way to show off your home in an imagined 3D space; moving the view around the house gives onlookers a more detailed illustration of the home you’re trying to sell than static images and bare textual descriptions. Read more.
- “What Are the 5 Most Common House Insurance Claims?” September 24, 2017: Policies vary across providers and plans, so being aware of some of the most common house insurance claims will help you know what to look for in a plan. Read more.
- “The Stories Behind These Haunted Places in Auburn,” October 12, 2017: Come October, in addition to touchdowns and halftime shows, some of us are focused on a spookier concept that surrounds Auburn culture: the haunted. Read more.
- “10 Reasons We’re Thankful to Live in Auburn and Opelika,” November 23, 2017: The Auburn and Opelika area is associated with many things—from the innovation brought on by Auburn University to the small-town feel specific to “The Loveliest Village on the Plains.” Read more.
- “Buying a Historic Home: What You Need to Know,” December 11, 2017: Whether you’re a history buff, you favor the uniqueness of older homes or both, buying a historic home is a goal that many have in mind for their next home purchases. Read more.
Our top 10 real estate blogs of 2017 indicate our intention to provide Auburn, Opelika and Lake Martin residents a wealth of useful information about both the local and nationwide real estate market and the surrounding community. We look forward to continuing to do the same in 2018!
For your real estate needs in Auburn, Opelika and Lake Martin, contact Realtor Ryan Roberts today at 334-750-9872, or email [email protected]!