Pumpkin Spice is to Fall, as Andrew Luck is to the Colt...wait, too soon?

Over the past decade, Pumpkin Spice has all but become the official face of Fall’s Annual Campaign to be elected Best Season.

But here at RE/MAX Advanced Realty and The Indy Home Pros Team, we wanted to know WHY Pumpkin Spice is so popular with hipsters and soccer moms alike. Stay tuned for more info on that. 

To better understand why Pumpkin Spice has captured America’s collective heart through its collective stomach, we must first understand its history. Just kidding.

No way we are going to bore you with its entire history; we might as well put a “click here to go back to whatever you were doing before you started reading this” button.

BUT! According to the History Channel, people have been using variations of Pumpkin Spice for roughly 3,500 years! The combination of spices listed below, nutmeg in particular, have been found in ancient pots in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa.

So, what exactly is in this “pumpkin spice” concoction? That is what we wanted to get to the bottom of---Starbucks lists the official ingredients of the PSL Spice component (Pumpkin Spice Latte) as…..

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves; (the trifecta common to most Pumpkin Spice related items around the country being cinnamon, nutmeg, clove). The non-spice flavoring ingredients include some pumpkin puree and other interesting ingredients.

Okay let’s break these ingredients down because you didn’t ask--the following ingredients as defined by Merriam Websters:--------

Cinnamon: - the aromatic, dried bark of any of several tropical trees (genus Cinnamomum) yielding a culinary spice, oil, and flavoring

Ginger: - a thickened pungent aromatic rhizome that is used as a spice and sometimes medicinally

Nutmeg: - an aromatic seed produced by an evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans of the family Myristicaceae, the nutmeg family) native to the Moluccas

Allspice: - the berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family

Clove: - the dried flower bud of a tropical tree (Syzygium aromaticum synonym Eugenia aromatica) of the myrtle family that is used as a spice and is the source of an oil

How cool are those? And, most importantly, each time you sip that PSL from now on, you can impress your friends and say things like, “Wow! That nutmeg truly complements the allspice….and (pause for effect) if I’m not mistaken, am I getting hints of...clove?!” 

Now, you may see one very interesting item that is left out of the Pumpkin Spice Latte ingredients...what is it now…hmm...oh that's right, PUMPKIN?!

Is pumpkin just being exploited for its popular and likable nature and figure?

Fear not, Starbucks officially lists on it’s PSL ingredients a tiny amount of “Pumpkin Puree”. While all of the other flavors carry the drink and are surely the stars, you can rest assured knowing there’s at least a lil bit of pumpkin in that item that you’ll undoubtedly order way too many of this beautiful fall season.

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You’re on Facebook, a lot, you found this article that way! But, how often do you visit actual Facebook Pages? Fear not, we’ve got all your shortcuts right here to the Best Facebook Pages Indianapolis Has To Offer.

  1. Visit Indy

Visit Indy keeps you updated on all things happening in Indy. Looking for something fun for your family to do? Looking to catch a concert or live play? Visit Indy is constantly posting in-depth blog articles about anything and everything Indianapolis. Follow them to see all of their great content!

  1. General American Donut Company

 They have some of the best donuts in town, they are cool, they are funny, they have strong coffee. If all of that didn’t convince you to follow them, you may not even be worthy of doing so. Give them a follow and pop in and try their 1) Original Glazed and 2) Cronut, the Croissant + Donut amazingness that your life has been missing. 

  1. The Shop Indy

 Have you seen some cool people around Indy wearing even cooler shirts? Yep, those are most likely from The Shop Indy. From Colts gear, to swag featuring America’s best and most beautiful school and campus GO IU, The Shop Indy has got you covered. With shirts like “I Still Call It Deer Creek”, how could you not go check out their Broad Ripple or Carmel locations?

  1. Wildwood Market

Support local! Wildwood posts a sandwich of the day and once they are sold out, they are sold out! So following them gives you a super cool inclusive feeling and you get there and get to enjoy their sandwich awesomeness while others don’t, and if that’s not #winning, we don’t know what is. Follow them and please, treat yo self to a sangwich. 

  1. Indy Home Pros Team at RE/MAX

 Besides being the objectively funniest and wittiest account Indy has to offer, they also have hundreds of houses for sale to search. Check them out for giveaways, awesome videos, and stunning content!

  1. Square Cat Vinyl

 Coffee, Drinks, Live Music, Records...bliss. AND, for the month of October at Square Cat, all non-alcoholic drinks are 50% OFF! That’s unheard of and would only be done by cool people such as this. Be cool. Be like Square Cat. Check out their amazing record selection while sipping an amazing latte. Another example of how you could be #winning sooner than you thought.

  1. Conner Praire

 They could’ve easily been the #1 Spot, because who in Indy doesn’t love them some good ol’ CP?! From Fall Festivities to the infamous Christmas Town Tours thing that are definitely not called Christmas Town Tours but actors and actresses act they they are from like the 1800’s and you walk around to different houses and it’s awesome do it. Give them a follow and take the family out for a night you won’t forget!

  1. Newfields

 We feel most all of you Facebookers know of Newfields, but how could we not include what has quickly become a favorite stomping ground of both locals and tourists alike. From season themed displays of extravagance, to custom pop up restaurants and ramen bars, Newfields continues to surprise and amaze. Give them that follow and be cooler than your friends, instantly!

  1. Downtown Indy

They’ve become one of the leading pages in Indy, and we still aren’t even sure what they are? Are they a business? Are they an underground group? Is Downtown coming to life at night at tweeting and Facebooking? We don’t know, and quite frankly we don’t care, we just know that if you want to know anything about Downtown Indy, you come to this page!

10. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. is a community & environmental nonprofit that engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive. If you are looking to get more involved with volunteering in Indianapolis or anything community related, they are definitely the page to follow! 

1. The Inferno Room

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“You may spy cannibals, headhunters, or the skulls of your enemies. But you will definitely find one of the largest collections of Papua New Guinea native art that exists outside of a museum. Whether you explore the depths of our spirit house or spend your evening relaxing in the Kahuna Lounge or Luau Room, you’ll be enjoying some of the best tropical libations in the Midwest. You’ll find classics from Don the Beachcomber, Trader Vic, and Indiana’s own Stephen Crane alongside contemporary tiki concoctions from our own Infernal Tribe. Come find yourself in the fiery depths of tiki bliss.” - The Inferno Room


2. 16-Bit Bar + Arcade

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“16-Bit Bar + Arcade redefines how a night out is best played. With a name coined from the computer architecture that several of our 35+ vintage arcade games were built on, 16-Bit appeals to those looking for an alternative to the monotonous. From bar-going veterans to young open-minded, beer-centric types, to arcade game novices and enthusiasts, the nostalgic and playful vibe is for players of all types. The time has come to relive your childhood and party like it’s 1999, or 1989 for that matter.” - 16-Bit Bar + Arcade


3. TikiTiki Lounge

“TikiTiki Lounge brings a fresh cocktail lounge vibe to Broad Ripple. This downstairs haunt features contemporary tiki cocktails made with unique Latin American and Caribbean spirits. Cocktail highlights include the Smoking Dove - a modern spin on the classic paloma adding a fizzy, shaken egg white and the bitterness of malort. The Night Before Mitnal is created with Guatamalan and overproof rums, passion fruit, spice, rambutan fruit, basil and absinthe.” - TikiTiki Loungea dining room table

4. Kizuki Ramen & Izayaka

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“Our food is still prepared the same way as it is in Japan; utilizing a unique method of roasting bones before boiling, which is similar to the French style of making consommé. We were the first in the Japanese ramen industry to employ this method, which results in a rich, flavorful broth that is fragrant, and full of depth. We are devoted to replicating the incredible flavor of traditional Japanese ramen, and if equal substitutes for ingredients are not found within the US, we import the ingredients directly from Japan.

To provide a full Japanese experience, we fly our designer in from Japan to create every one of our American outlets. We pay attention to every detail of the customer experience– from an open kitchen concept that evokes the atmosphere of a time-honored Japanese ramen shop, caring service reminiscent of Japanese hospitality, to even small details like mouthwash in the restrooms, we go the extra mile to ensure our customers are well taken care of in their dining experience from start to finish.” - Kizuki Ramen & Izayaka

5. The Jazz Kitchen

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“The Jazz Kitchen opened its doors in 1994 as Indy’s premier destination for jazz and beyond. Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” by Downbeat Magazine, The Jazz Kitchen presents a wide variety of local, regional and international jazz artists in an intimate 140 seat supper club style venue. Past notable performers include Harry Connick Jr, Ray Brown, JJ Johnson, Jane Monheit, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Cobham, Diane Schuur, John Scofield, Soulive, James Moody, David “Fathead” Newman, Dee Dee Bridgewater and 1000’s more in our 25 year history.

The entire experience would not be complete without our NOLA meets Midwest cuisine. A touch of the “Big Easy” represented by Satchmo’s Etoufee, Not-So-Cajun Chicken, ‘po boys and Crescent City Crab Cakes compliment midwest fresh-from-the-butcher steaks, chops & burgers. Fresh seafood, vegetarian faire and decadent desserts make for the perfect night out.” - The Jazz Kitchen

6. Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream

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“Bub's burgers are made from fresh, hand-pattied ground chuck; buns are house-made daily to fit Bub's burgers. Quality, value and service rule with a standard set for the highest ingredients, products and service levels possible.

While Bub's is known for burgers, other menu items like grilled Mahi Mahi, Elk Burgers, Chicken sandwiches and Bub Dogs are customer-pleasers as well.  The ice cream shop is also a popular stop on the Monon Trail, and customers find the hand-dipped shakes particularly refreshing. Indianapolis artist Mike Brown helped create the ambiance with colorfully painted farm-scene murals.” - Bub’s Burger & Ice Cream


7. Joseph Decuis

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“In 1720, when our ancestor Joseph Decuis' grandfather came to the New World, people ate only what they hunted, bartered for, raised or bought from someone nearby. Their food traveled from the forest or farm, to the kitchen, to the plate.

Food was a great pleasure in their lives; fresh, natural, healthy, seasonal and delicious. Meals were enjoyed around a table in good company.

But something changed after World War II. In our fast-paced, fast food, factory-farm world, the quality of food and the pleasure of dining have suffered. We are dedicated to keeping the timeless tradition of great local food and fine dining alive.

We credit our love for great food and fine dining to the influence of Joseph Decuis (pronounced day-QUEEZ). He lived in a time when his table was blessed with food from his farm, and dining was the stage for the bonding of family, friends and business associates. Our logo is an artful depiction of his signature as it appeared on his Last Will and Testament in 1822.

Many generations later, we believe in this family tradition so much, we created our own "Farm to Fork" experience.  Today, our guests enjoy world-class dining, special events at the Restaurant or on our Farm, and overnight getaways at our Inn in Roanoke or our Bed & Breakfast on the Farm.” - Joseph Decuis

8. 3 Carrots

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"Vegetarian Cuisine from the Heartland. Indy's favorite vegan lunch counter opened up their first full service restaurant in December 2017. Opening to lines out of the door, Three Carrots Fountain Square has been living up to the hype. Written up in every local media outlet (Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Business Journal, and Nuvo) as well as national outlets (Eater and Veg News), Three Carrots was identified as one of Indy's Top 25 Restaurants. Utilizing a wide variety of plant-based foods and cooking techniques, Three Carrots creates comfort foods that are both familiar and unique. Their scratch approach ensures that everything they serve is fresh and flavorful. Three Carrots has become a staple for vegans and carnivores alike." - 3 Carrots


9. St. Yared Ethiopian Cuisine & Coffeehaus

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“Experience - A taste of the "Hidden Empire", developed over an ion of time, founded in an ancient civilization and culture, and guided by the spiritual blessings of some of the world's major religions; a cacophony of taste not only to the mouth but to all the senses! truly . What we serve is an experience in timeless adventure.” - St. Yared Ethiopian Cuisine & Coffeehaus


10. The Melting bPot

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“Indianapolis is known for more than racing. Stop by The Melting Pot to see just what everyone is talking about when it comes to gourmet fondue. We offer a polished casual dining experience that capitalizes on casual meals around the table. Connect with long-lost friends on a special night in town, or treat your one-and-only to a romantic date and delicious fondue dessert. Nothing shows you care more than a pot of melted cheese and chocolate—and a tall glass of wine doesn’t hurt either. In fact, all our culinary treats are sure to hit the spot. Flavors from around the world, fresh seafood straight from the coast, tender cuts of meat prepared by our chefs- all of these are on the menu at The Melting Pot.” - The Melting Pot

Whether you're a seasoned agent, or a potential home buyer or seller looking for some inspiration, these 10 Twitter Accounts have all your needs covered!

10) Luxury Home Magazine @luxuryhomemag

Luxury Home Magazine offers beautiful photography of luxurious homes in the states. A link with additional housing information and photos can be found in each post. Follow this page to indulge in stunning homes around the country.

9) Spaces @spacespgn

Spaces posts unique homes around the world. Expect to see multiple tweets a day from this page of fantastic homes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, and many more. Follow this page to take a trip around the world to see beautiful homes.

8) Curbed @curbed

As stated in their bio, Curbed keeps you updated on all things home. Expect to see posts such as new builds in a community, incredible photography of gorgeous homes, and so much more. Follow this page to stay up-to-date on all things home.

7) Home Zada Digital Home Management @homezada

HomeZada is a home management twitter account with an outstanding team. Expect to find useful content such as their Home Inventory Tool and informative articles. This team is also quick to respond to messages sent their way. Give them a follow!

6) Houzz @houzz

Follow Houzz to find great articles covering topics such as home renovation, awesome tips on home decor, and so much more. Each article is well-written and includes beautiful photos of featured homes.

5) Housing Wire @housingwire

Housing Wire keeps their followers up-to-date on all things housing finance. They posts well-written articles that are informative and well-presented. Give them a follow to stay updated on their amazing content.

4) Homes & Gardens @homesandgardens

Homes & Gardens gives you your daily dose of stunning homes. View photos of incredible homes, read interviews covering amazing designers, and so much more. Check out their page to view awesome housing content.

3) Realtor.com @realtordotcom

Follow Realtor.com to keep up with the latest housing news. Content you can expect to find on this twitter account include interior design tips, photography of beautiful homes, and so much more. Check out their content and give them a follow to view their latest posts on your timeline.

2) One Kindesign @onekindesign

One Kindesign features beautiful interior designs and architecture. Each tweet comes embedded with a link to view photos and additional information about each home. Support this awesome page by giving them a follow!

1) Design Milk @designmilk

Design Milk posts stunning designs founded by Jaime Derringer. This page offers creative photography of unique designs and spaces. Follow this page to be inspired by art collected by Derringer.

BONUS: Follow US on Twitter @IndyHomeProsTm for fun and exciting info you won't find anywhere else in Indianapolis! 

Planning to sell your home but don't know how to get started? If yes, then you're in the right place!

In this post, you can learn how you can sell your home like a pro.

6 Steps To Selling Your Home

Prepare Your Home To Sell

Acknowledge that all markets are different.  What may be a Seller's Market in Indianapolis may be a Buyer's Market in Fort Wayne.  Each market is different.  Look at homes that have sold in your area.  Get a feel of market times.  Check various resources such as Realtor.com or Mibor.com for sold information.   We recommend getting a home inspection completed prior to listing your home for sale.  This will prepare you for any issues that may arise or scare buyers off prior to listing your home.  Clean up and clean out!  This is one of the most important things to do.  Get rid of all that clutter!  If you haven't used it or touched it in 6 months then it needs to go!  We recommend hiring a home staging expert to get your home organized and ready for market.

Devise A Marketing Plan

Realtor or No Realtor - Sit down and decide which is best for your situation.  Some sellers like the "doing the grunt work" approach to selling a home.  Some sellers may be experienced in home sales and can do it all on their own.   Statistics show that Realtors net home sellers up to 10% more than going at it on their own.  Items to consider when considering selling your home are:  Title work, Appraisals, Contracts, Disclosures, and Marketing!  Selling a home can be a daunting task these days.  The days of putting a sign in the yard and advertising in the newspaper are long gone.  

Determining A List Price

If you plan to sell your home FSBO (For Sale by Owner) without using a Realtor this could be another task.  Many home sellers base their homes value on the tax assessed value.  This can be good or bad.  We see many times that the assessed values are much lower than what the market value is.  We also see that assessed values can be much higher than what is market value.  One recommendation is to get a current home appraisal on your home.   If you choose to hire a Realtor they will have all the data available to them to provide to you as the seller on what fair market value may be or often times referred to as (FMV).  Your Realtor should be able to show you data form existing homes sales from the last 6 months that will outline the best pricing strategy you should take.  Do not overprice your home - this will cause market times to increase and will ultimately cause you to sell your home for less.  When homes sit on the market for too long most buyers have the perception that the home has "issues" and this may cause your values to decrease.  

Market Your Home for Maximum Exposure and Syndication

We recommend interviewing 3 agents from different companies.  Look for an agent that takes an aggressive approach to listing your home.  Hiring a full-time sales associate that has local experience is key.  In today's marketplace agents and brokers should show you how to leverage internet exposure and syndication.  With over 95% of all home buyers finding their dream home online, internet syndication and marketing is a must.  Agents should be familiar with social media outlets and internet lead conversions.  

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Negotiate An Offer To Purchase

Ok, so you have chosen your Realtor and now you have an offer to purchase.  What do you do?  If you are working with a Real Estate Professional that professional should be able to guide you through the whole process.  They will present the offer to you, prepare counter offers, schedule inspections and appraisals, coordinate and order title searches and coordinate the closing process.  They should act a as sounding board for all your questions, needs, or concerns.  

Planning Your Move

This is where the fun begins.  You may feel relieved or you may feel that your world is caving in on you!  Hopefully when preparing your home for sale you got rid of all that stuff you really didn't need, in return this should allow for a smoother moving process.  Your Realtor should be able to provide a few recommendations of local movers that can assist.  Moving can be a daunting task but planned well it can be a smooth process.  During negotiations you may have closed a few days prior to moving.  Keep in mind that the new buyers will be excited and eager to move into their new home.  We always recommend to our clients to be sure to not leave anything behind and give it a good cleaning for the new homeowners.  It always is better to "pay it forward".   

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Are you going to be hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your house this year? If so, you are probably feeling a bit nervous, excited, and maybe even a little overwhelmed. You are looking to make this special holiday perfect and for all of your guests to be happy and full! Ultimately as much as you try to control things and have every little detail ready there will inevitably be things you miss and aren't thinking of right now. To help relieve some holiday stress here are a few little tips that can make this a holiday to remember.

1. Make a plan to tackle some cleaning: No one wants to host a holiday meal in a dirty or unkempt home. Start brainstorming a list of what needs to be cleaned, fixed, or put away. A list will help you to keep organized as well as keeping you in check for what needs to be done next.

2Go grocery shopping now!:  Don't wait until the last second to pick up your thanksgiving ingredients. Going to the store now is a good way to avoid busy stores full of last minute thanksgiving shoppers. Shopping earlier will make you feel much more relaxed when the week of Thanksgiving comes.

3. Think of the cooking utensils you might need for you and your guests this holiday: Nothing is more annoying than making a full dish and realizing that you don't have the proper plate or platter to serve it on. Before you go out and buy a brand new cooking set make sure you've asked a friend or family member if they have something you could borrow instead of digging in your pocket to buy something brand new.

4. Start cooking: It's never too early to get ahead on Thanksgiving cooking. Thanksgiving meal can be a lot to manage at once, take any opportunity you can to prepare things in advance. A few Thanksgiving food items that can be prepared before the big day include: rolls, cranberry sauce, turkey stock, gravy, and even some simple appetizers are easy to prepare a day or two before hand.

5. Buy some nice smelling candles: Everyone wants their home smelling nice when hosting family and friends. Purchasing candles is a quick way to decorate and set the mood for your holiday. Candles are inexpensive and make a great addition to any Thanksgiving centerpiece.

6. Pick up a fresh bouquet of fall flowers: Flowers make for great centerpieces at the Thanksgiving table. Flowers are also an easy way to bring bright colors and scents into your home.                                                                                                                                                                     

7. Bust out some games for the kids attending your meal: While the kids aren't eating they will need to be entertained. Pull out the board games from the cupboard and make them accessible to your little guests. Having the kids busy will help you stay busy with your cooking and entertaining.

These are a some the ideas of The Indy Home Pros Team at RE/MAX Advanced Realty and a few ways to make your home holidays ready. Don't stop here, get creative, make lists, and most of all, be prepared!

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Our homes play a very important role in protecting us against extreme climate and weather conditions, giving us peace of mind of our families’ safety and providing us all the comfort we need. If you can make your home as your family’s best comfort zone, everybody will be at home right after school or work, weekends need not to be somewhere else to unwind and everyone can spend more time to each other developing stronger bonds and closer relationship. Customize your home to become your family’s best comfort zone by:

Gardening. Make use of your lot space and grow some plants like flowers to make the exterior of your home more charming to look at or vegetables that can help you save and eat fresh and nutritious food or go natural using some medicinal plants for cough and for other external ailments. You can have the kids help you for them to learn the jobs of gardening and become cooperative with nature.

Landscaping. This will make your home look externally beautiful and presentable at all times. You can create the design you desire but think of the most ideal one that you would truly love or if unsure, you can search over the internet for additional ideas or consult someone professional to help you come up with the perfect landscape. This will let you and your family enjoy the refreshing ambiance and feel the relaxing environment just right in your home.

Interior Designing. This will surely make your whole family fall in love and proud with your home. Be creative and design the rooms according to everyone’s life-style and interest. Arrange objects to maximize visual appeals. Make sure that your design is carefully thought to make the room look organized, inspiring and harmonious. A look that brings calmness, relaxing thought and delightful view. Learn plenty of ideas and the DIY online to wonderfully improve your home.

We should love our home. How it looks can reflect our attitude and the ways we live. Make your home the best comfort zone by customizing it accordingly. Every family member will feel great whenever at home if it has a comfortable environment, clean surroundings and coordinated design where they feel connected. Working all together will develop can also help you build a happier family who serves one another. Remember that  “ Family solidarity is the key to success.”

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How do we really determine a successful living? And what are the factors behind that would help someone achieve it? The ways that a family practices at home can greatly affect the life of the children in the future. Parents must set the examples that their children may adopt and posses the right attitude. Here are some ideas on how you can build a happy home and also evaluate your progress in achieving a successful life.

1. Learn To Prioritize. Clear up your way and learn to distinguish your needs from your wants. By doing this, you will be able to organize things and act upon them accordingly. It would be easier for you to decide and can accurately accomplish the work since you are not so overwhelmed with all your to do’s.

2. Believe In Yourself. Do not be hesitant to share your ideas and opinions. Optimism towards the things you do will not just trigger you to pursue. With this attitude, you can inspire others to be positive as well. People around you will then support you due to the efforts you exert and the passion you show.

3. Display Perseverance. Failures are part of our lives. These would help us learn to become mature and be molded to a better individual.  You will surely come out on top if you never give up. What is important in this is that you have earned the wisdom and knowledge that would come in handy for you to apply when a new opportunity comes.

4. Contentment. This is where you can measure success. It is the stage of your life wherein your desires are confined and satisfied. Once you feel the fulfillment in every area of your life and have no regrets with the decisions you have done, then for sure you are already cherishing true happiness and success.

Achieving true happiness can never be reached by anyone alone. We need each other to help hand in hand, learn how to properly deal with any situation and start giving hope and sharing happiness to those around you especially to your loved ones. A home plays a very important role in molding a someone's personality and attitude. So always display love at home since a person's success starts at home.

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Selling a home is a very time-consuming job and not that easy to do. This involves creating marketing materials for publicity, conducting showings, attending phone calls from inquirers or potential buyers and processing of the documents. Doing all these would take so much of your energy and can be so stressful especially if you are a first time seller. This is where Realtors can be of great help in selling your home!

Time and Energy. You will be able to save a lot of time because you can instead spend your quality time for your loved ones than attending to tasks involve. You will not be too busy and exhausted in doing your own job as well. In this way, you will gain peace of mind that someone trustworthy is doing the selling for you while not sacrificing too much of your time. Since time can never be turned back, it is very important that we should spend it very wisely and preciously.

Knowledge and Experience. Realtors are like other professionals licensed to perform tasks under their field of specialization. They study the real estate progress of the area they are assigned to, they would know the most appropriate value of your home by going through the details and they can also determine how much the repair cost would be. In time and experiences, real estate agents have figured out their own strategies on how to effectively market a home in certain areas.

Publicity. You can be freed from managing social media accounts which are needed to be attended in a timely manner. You will not be bothered of creating marketing materials such as neighborhood preview and flyers. Showings are also recommended to conduct for the potential buyers to personally experience the ambiance of the home you sell. Publicity is the key to let everyone know about the property you are selling and to come across with potential buyers. Internet is very useful when it comes to communication and information. And by maximizing the advantages it provides, your home will surely be bought in no time.

Administrative Job. Get away from more burdens in processing all the paper works. These papers include the BPO forms, Seller’s Disclosure, Presentation of Offer, etc. Realtors have copies of all the official documents needed and can have them ready for you to just sign and wait a little for the money.

Real estate professionals allow you to keep going with your life without being intervened. They support you with your opinion and suggest things where you can both achieve the goal within the time-frame. This is how beneficial realtors are in selling your home. They have acquired sufficient knowledge, have gained experiences and have all the tools available for an effective home marketing.

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Having a home of your own is one of the greatest things you can have in life. It gives you the feeling of success, displays your dignity and provides the comfort you ever wanted. In order to find out the kind of environment you wanted to stay with for a long period of time, here are some things to consider in acquiring the perfect home for you.

         - Location. Choosing where to live is a very crucial decision. You might be a nature-lover person and wanted to settle in a place where you can perfectly view the shapes of the mountains, hear the river water flows or the waves of the sea and breathe the clean-fresh air each day. Or perhaps, a person who is into modernized living that maximizes the advantages of the progressing technology wherein almost everything is conveniently available all the time.

        - Cost-efficiency. The size of the house should be just right for you and your family to utilize. You do not want to pay a larger tax, bigger electricity and water bills and more expenses for the maintenance of a home that is too big for all of you.

        - Community. You might be looking for a beautiful and charming home but you would also want to consider your safety and of your beloved ones. Try to get more information you can about the place you will move into. Learn about the crime rate of the area, the safer way or road to pass especially during late hours and talk to your neighbors to gain consciousness about the place.

        - The House Itself. It is strongly recommended that you visit the house before buying it. For you to know how presentable and cozy would it be to live in. It is also to make sure that you will love the home’s both external and internal design, its structures and to be able to estimate the total cost of repairs needed if there are.

 These are just some ideas that can help you decide in acquiring the perfect home for you. The Indy Home Pros Team knows all the amenities of each home listed and lets you know of the surroundings for your awareness. So, you would not just live happily and conveniently with your family, but also living all together with safety. 

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