Lori Schilkowski, Realtor, Keller Williams Premier

11/17/2025

I swear my mom used to make these! BRB.

11/09/2025

Still scarred from the frenzy that was the housing market in 2020-2023?

You’re not alone – many would-be buyers are shying away from buying a home because they remember the breakneck pace of the housing market a few years ago. 😰

But times have changed, and for the better!

The market is moving more slowly in 2025, which means it’s the perfect time to buy a home if you’ve been waiting.

Now you have more time to make decisions, more time to think, and more time to negotiate without the pressure. ☺️

Want to get started?

Drop "BUYER" in the comments to get your free guide to homeownership!

11/08/2025

Name one thing worse in real estate than buyer’s remorse. 🤔

I’ll wait!

I joke, but I really, really want to help my clients avoid buyer’s remorse when it comes to their homes. 💔

Luckily, there’s a question you can ask yourself to remorse-proof your real estate decisions:

“Would I be upset if this home were off-market tomorrow?”

If you’re feeling like the answer is a lukewarm yes or a no, that’s your sign to keep looking.

But if it’s a HUGE yes... then we’ll work together to develop a persuasive offer so you can snag that house! ✅

Comment "BUYER" if you're ready to find your dream home!

11/07/2025

🙅 When I say, "Never!", I mean it!

As an agent, I’ve seen all sorts of ~creative~ things done in homes. 😅

Those experiences have led me to put together a list of the things I will never do to my home.

Here’s the list:

1. Loud paint colors
2. Converting a garage
3. Over landscaping
4. Following bold kitchen trends
5. Trendy flooring
6. Ignoring maintenance
7. Wallpaper in the main rooms
8. Keep popcorn ceilings
9. DIYing home renovations
10. Not thinking about lighting

Are these things on your never list?

Or 🫣 have you done some of these things to your home?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

11/06/2025

⛔ I see this mistake ALL the time… and it’s time to put a stop to it!

You might think the thing that turns buyers off the most is an ugly paint color or boring landscaping.

But it’s actually spaces that feel cluttered and cramped, which make it hard for buyers to imagine their lives in your home.

When buyers can’t see themselves in the space, they often won’t make an offer. 😕

Want to avoid this? Try these 3 tricks:

1. Remove your personal items and decor
2. Do a big declutter
3. Move your furniture around to highlight the best features of the space

Doing these things will make it easier for buyers to imagine themselves in your home, which will lead to a faster sale! 💰

Don’t leave money on the table—comment "SELLER" for the best selling strategies!

11/05/2025

The truth is that the first 2 weeks your home spends on the market are by far the most important.

If your home isn’t marketed right or priced well, it can become stagnant. 😨

When buyers see a stagnant listing, they tend to view it as a red flag and typically avoid it.

Making those first 2 weeks count is the way to make sure you have a successful sale.

You can show your home off in its best light with a few strategic moves like:

- Decluttering 📦
- Adding curb appeal
- Doing low-cost upgrades

Want to know how to make your home look and perform its best on the market?

Comment "SELLER" to learn the best strategies for staging and marketing your home!

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

Oh, man. This one is SO aggravating!

09/12/2025

New 🏠 on the Market!

09/09/2025

Just Sold! Congrats to my clients! 🥳

01/30/2025

Calling all investors! Tenant-occupied 3/2 ranch in Lexington just hit the market! Call me for details. 704.975.8842