Nicki Pousson, PLLC, Associate Broker | CDPE | SFR | ABR Certified in Short Sales, Foreclosures, & Distressed Properties
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East Valley Living
Finding Local Coffee Shops
Finding Local Coffee Shops Chain stores are everywhere, but a good local coffee shop? That's the real neighborhood gem. The kind of place where they know your order before you say it, where regulars become friends, and where a morning stop turns into the heart of the community. That's the East Va...
What Do You Actually Do for That Commission?
What Do You Actually Do for That Commission?" Let's Talk About It If you've read anything about the NAR settlement, you've probably wondered whether commissions are now optional or negotiable in a whole new way. It's a fair question, and honestly, I'd rather answer it directly than dance around i...
New Construction - Do You Need Your Own Agent, or Can You Just Work With the Builder's Rep?
New Construction - Do You Need Your Own Agent, or Can You Just Work With the Builder's Rep? What ten years of marketing subdivisions for homebuilders taught me about who is really on your side at the model home. This question comes up almost every time I work with a new construction buyer, and I ...
Tip Tuesday - Seller Concessions Can Save Your Closing
Tip Tuesday - Buyer Seller Concessions Can Save Your Closing💵 The down payment isn't usually what catches buyers off guard. It's the extra 2 to 5% needed just to close. A seller concession can cover that gap, but only if you ask for it in your initial offer. 📋 Once the contract's signed, that o...
Buying New Construction? Be Sure to Bring Your Own Agent.
What 30 Years of Watching Builders Sell New Construction Taught MeI spent a decade marketing subdivisions for major homebuilders here in the East Valley before I ever represented a buyer through a builder purchase myself. That gave me a front row seat to how the process really works, and it's sha...
Chandler's Parks: A Backyard Bigger Than Most Cities
Chandler's Parks: A Backyard Bigger Than Most Cities Ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you the same thing: Chandler was built around its parks, not the other way around. A Park in Nearly Every Neighborhood One of the things buyers relocating here are often surprised by is how close a par...
Discover Chandler, Arizona
Discover Chandler, Arizona☀️ Chandler, Arizona isn't just a place to live, it's a lifestyle you'll fall in love with. From resort style pools and year round sunshine to a community that welcomes you with open arms, Chandler has a way of making you feel at home before you've even unpacked your fir...
From the Field - The Lender Who Almost Blew a Closing
From the Field The Lender Who Almost Blew a Closing📞 Not all lenders are created equal. I've worked with plenty who kept deals on track, and a few who made me chase them for updates three days before closing. 👀 Part of my job is knowing which lenders show up and which ones make you sweat. Want ...
Chandler's Flag Football Season Just Kicked Off
Friday Nights Under the Lights: Flag Football at Tumbleweed ParkThere's a rhythm to fall in Chandler that has nothing to do with the weather cooling off, because let's be honest, it usually doesn't cool off much in September. It has everything to do with Friday nights at Tumbleweed Park. Every Fr...
Why the Cheapest Commission Isn't The Best Deal
Why the Cheapest Commission Isn't The Best Deal🏡 Homes that skip a competitive buyer's agent commission sit longer, sometimes a lot longer. A 2025 study found low commission listings took 33% more time to sell. 💰 Saving a little upfront can cost you a lot in market time.
Which Upgrades Actually Add Value, and Which Are a Waste of Money?
Which Upgrades Actually Add Value, and Which Are a Waste of Money? Which Upgrades Actually Add Value, and Which Are a Waste of Money? A straightforward look at what buyers actually pay for, and what to skip if you're planning to sell. I get asked about renovations all the time, usually right befo...
Chandler Schools Spotlight: Why Families Keep Choosing Hamilton High School
Chandler Schools Spotlight: Why Families Keep Choosing Hamilton High School If you're relocating to Chandler and school quality is on your checklist, Hamilton High School belongs on your radar. Located at 3700 S Arizona Ave, Hamilton sits inside the Chandler Unified School District and has built ...
Do You Need to Make Repairs Before Listing, or Sell AS IS?
Do You Need to Make Repairs Before Listing, or Sell As Is? If you're getting ready to sell your home, this is one of the first questions you'll face: fix things up first, or list it as is and let the chips fall where they may?I get asked this all the time, and my answer comes from more than just ...
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Nicki Pousson, PLLC, Associate Broker - AZ LIC# BR008942000HomeSmart Elite Realty
Gilbert, AZ 85295
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