Notes & guides
Helpful before it’s salesy.
Checklists, honest answers, and local notes for Sioux Falls area buyers and sellers. Written the way I’d explain them to a friend, because that’s basically what this is.
The first-time homebuyer checklist: where to start
A plain-language walk through the steps of buying your first home in Sioux Falls, from the first conversation to the keys.
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Should I sell before I buy? How to think through the timing
A framework for deciding whether to sell your current home first or find your next one first, without the stress.
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Home inspections: what to expect and why they matter
What happens at a home inspection, how to read the report, and how to tell a real issue from normal wear and tear.
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Living in Brandon, South Dakota: a local's guide
Brandon is about 5 miles east of Sioux Falls, with Brandon Valley schools and a small-town feel that's hard to beat.
Read the note How a buyer's agent gets paid (and what it costs you)
In a typical sale, the seller covers the commission that pays both agents. Here's what that means for your budget.
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What does your next chapter look like? A note on life transitions
Why it's okay to not be ready yet, and why the conversation always comes before the decision.
Read the noteDon’t see the question you’re carrying?
This list grows as people ask me things, and yours might be the next one on it. Ask me directly, and if it’s a good general question, I’ll write it up for everyone.