Since I became an agent, my phone has turned into a little real estate hotline.
"Okay, be honest, is this house overpriced?"
"What does it mean when it says 'coming soon'?"
"We're not moving. But hypothetically… what's our place worth?"
I love every single one of these texts. Not because I'm hoping they'll turn into a sale, but because they remind me why I got into this in the first place.
Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and a vulnerable one. You're talking about money, timing, where you'll wake up every morning. It makes sense that people want to ask someone they already trust instead of a stranger with a billboard.
The friend who happens to know real estate
Everyone has a friend they call for certain things: the one who knows cars, the one who knows wine, the one who'll tell you the truth about the haircut.
I want to be that friend for real estate.
That means giving you the honest answer, even when it isn't the exciting one. Sometimes it's "wait six months." Sometimes it's "this one has a problem you can't see in the photos." And sometimes it's "this is the one, and we need to move today."
Friends or not, it's the same approach
Whether we've known each other ten years or ten minutes, here's what you get: straight answers, quick replies, and someone who looks closely before you get attached. I grew up in Highlands Ranch, I know the Denver metro well, and I care a lot more about getting it right than getting it fast.
If someone you know is thinking about it
Most moves don't start with a listing appointment. They start with a casual "we've been thinking about maybe…" over dinner or drinks.
If you hear that from a friend, coworker, or neighbor, I'd be honored if you passed my name along. I'll treat them the way I'd want my own people treated.
And if you're the one sending midnight Zillow links? Keep them coming. That's what I'm here for.
Kat Schneider · Associate Broker, Realty ONE Group Premier
303-517-3631 · kat@hauseofkat.com
