Author name: Phil Kirk

What separates a good agent from a bad agent?  Experience? Knowledge? Responsiveness? Absolutely.  In this challenging marketplace the often overlooked and undervalued skill that comes top of mind for KRT is the art of maintaining our own and our client’s emotional capacities. LOGIC VS. EMOTION We all have milestone events that engage our emotions: applying […]

When it was time to buy their first home, Taylor and Kevin knew what was important to them: proximity to Downtown, walkability, neighborhood-connectivity, and of course – plenty of space for their pups! When we asked Taylor and Kevin if we could see how they are enjoying their new home, they threw down the welcome

You shouldn’t be.  ‪As a real estate team, we find ourselves tip-toeing between two drastically different categories of marketing:  ‪(1) On the one hand, we want to celebrate our client successes and provide hope for individuals and households looking to enter the marketplace.  ‪(2) On the other hand, we also want to inform our network

What comes to mind when you hear the words: AFFORDABLE HOUSING? If you peruse news articles about Central Indiana affordable housing developments, you will often see direct quotes from neighbors, sharing their perspective on affordable housing: “It’s gonna be like… a big prison built behind my house.” “There is no way the city is going

Renovation projects are daunting, but kitchen renovations take the cake! Let’s be honest, revamping a kitchen can be time-consuming and expensive. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, yet the functionality is just as critical as the aesthetics. The good news is that you can transform the look and feel of your kitchen without

We have this ongoing tradition in our family. It’s not holiday-related. It’s not something we do for birthdays. No, those would be easy. Our tradition is to buy a house and then tear it apart to remake it the way we want it. We love the idea of coming into a space and leaving our

Prepare Your Deck, Patio Furniture and Hoses Before the chill in the air turns into harsh winter weather, clean and protect your deck to prepare it for the long winter months ahead. Clear off all lingering leaves.  Take advantage of your last chance to power wash the deck before temperatures drop too low.  Drain remaining

Finding time to tackle home projects can be challenging when life gets busy. Life has a radically different rhythm these days – especially if you are homebound due to the COVID-19 outbreak. So let’s take advantage of the time and spruce up our homes!  Tackling the right updates will add value to your home and give us

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately from friends and clients: Should I Airbnb my investment property or do a long-term lease? While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, I would like to cover the broad-strokes pros & cons to each option. WHAT IS A LONG TERM RENTAL? Let’s start with some

Every few years or so, the real estate community gets hooked on a new buzz word. Experiential retail, densification, PropTech, the “agile” workplace – the list goes on. This year is certainly no different. But don’t get me wrong. As an agent and real estate developer, I appreciate terminology that provides a framework for the work we are