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You might be wondering what your house is worth or if it’s really the right time to sell. Maybe you lead a busy life and don’t want to deal with listing your property on top of everything else you have to deal with.

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Any Real Estate Broker can list your property on the MLS, but a truly successful selling experience takes much more work. You need to have a plan of action to get your house in front of the right buyers at the right times. You need to finely craft and deliver the right marketing message and do whatever it takes to set your house apart from the others on the market. At Cari4Homes, we have the experience (over 1,600 area properties sold) and the market knowledge to help you sell your house fast and for a great price.

We go above and beyond to sell your area house fast and charge a reasonable and straightforward commission.

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We’ll research your house and provide a FREE Home Value Report

We’ll recommend a target “sale price” and describe exactly how we arrived at it. We are an open book, ask us anything at any time!

We will offer a flexible listing agreement, with a fair commission.

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If you decide to list with a cut-rate broker or sell on your own, the property might sit on the market for a while. When it sits too long, it becomes stale, losing its appeal to potential buyers. The longer you continue to own it, the more money it is costing you. We work with sellers all the time who’ve tried to sell with a less experienced broker, only to find themselves stuck with the house when the listing expires. These sellers inevitably call us to help with their home selling needs.

Between our experience, unique marketing and winning sales strategies, we will help you sell easily, reducing the average days on market! We believe in providing amazing service, so you can move on with your life!

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NATIONAL MOTHER GOOSE DAY

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May 01, 2025•4 min read

National Mother Goose Day & Real Estate: Writing Your Next Chapter!

by Cari Pelayo

May 1st marks National Mother Goose Day, a celebration of classic nursery rhymes and fairy tales that have shaped childhoods for generations. But did you know that these timeless tales also hold real estate wisdom?

From Jack and Jill’s real estate struggles to Humpty Dumpty’s home-selling fiasco, there’s a lesson in every rhyme—and today, we’re diving deep into how these childhood stories apply to buying, selling, and navigating the housing market in 2025!

So, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned seller, or just here for the laughs, let’s explore the real estate world through the eyes of Mother Goose!

🦆 A Brief History of Mother Goose Day

Before we dive into real estate fairy tales, let’s take a quick look at the origins of Mother Goose Day.

This whimsical holiday was first celebrated in 1987 to honor nursery rhymes and classic children’s stories that have been passed down for centuries. From Humpty Dumpty’s great fall to Little Miss Muffet’s unfortunate run-in with a spider, these rhymes have entertained children for generations.

But here’s the twist:
🎭 These seemingly simple stories contain valuable lessons about life, decision-making, and yes—EVEN REAL ESTATE!

🏡 BUYERS: Avoiding a "Jack & Jill" Fall in Your Home Search

"Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after."

🎢 House Hunting Feels Like a Rollercoaster!

If you’ve ever searched for a home, you know it can feel like a wild ride—just like Jack and Jill’s adventure.

One day, you’re excited about a beautiful listing. The next, you find out it already has 10 offers. Then, when you finally get your offer accepted, you’re hit with an inspection report longer than a novel.

🏡 3 Ways to Avoid a Home-Buying Tumble

1️⃣ Get Pre-Approved – Like packing a safety kit before hiking up a hill, getting pre-approved prevents surprises and gives you an advantage over other buyers.

2️⃣ Be Ready to Act Fast – Homes in today’s market sell quickly. If you find your dream home, don’t wait—make an offer before it’s gone!

3️⃣ Hire a Great Real Estate Agent (ahem, me! 😉) – Having an experienced agent guides you safely through the ups and downs of homebuying.

📊 FUN FACT: Homes listed in spring sell 6x faster than winter listings [2]—so if you’re serious about buying, now is the time to jump in!

🏡 SELLERS: Don't Be Like Humpty Dumpty—Price It Right the First Time!

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together again!"

💰 Overpricing Your Home = A Big Fall

Humpty Dumpty thought he was secure sitting up high, just like sellers who price their homes too high. But when buyers don’t bite, the listing sits, price reductions start, and confidence crumbles.

Eventually, that home sits too long on the market, and no amount of marketing, price drops, or “king’s men” can fix it.

🏡 3 Tips to Price Your Home Right

1️⃣ Look at Recent Sales – Check comparable homes in your area to see what buyers are willing to pay.

2️⃣ Listen to Your Agent – Your agent will provide a data-driven pricing strategy—trust the numbers!

3️⃣ Don’t Wait to Adjust – If your home isn’t getting offers within two weeks, it’s time to reconsider the price.

📊 FUN FACT: Homes with a well-written listing description sell 64% faster than those without one —so just like a good nursery rhyme, words matter!

🏡 Real Estate Lessons from Other Mother Goose Tales

🚪 Three Little Pigs & Home Inspections

The first two pigs-built homes with cheap materials, and we all know how that ended—a big bad wolf (or poor foundation) knocked it down!

Lesson? Always get a home inspection before buying!

🏠 Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe & House Hunting

The old woman had way too many people crammed into a tiny space—which is why knowing your must-haves in a home is crucial!

Lesson? Size, layout, and future needs matter when choosing a home!

🎩 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary & Curb Appeal

A beautiful front yard and well-maintained exterior can increase home value significantly!

Lesson? Invest in curb appeal—it pays off!

🏡 Wrapping Up: Your Real Estate Happily Ever After!

Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be a fairy tale gone wrong. Whether you’re climbing hills like Jack & Jill, avoiding Humpty Dumpty’s pricing mistake, or making sure your home isn’t built like the first pig’s house, you CAN find success in today’s market!

📩 Ready to buy or sell? Let’s write your next chapter together—no fairy tale required! DM me today! 🏡✨

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