Beth Goethel Group - RE/MAX Preferred Real Estate

08/29/2026

Buying a home is exciting, but being “ready” is about more than finding one you love. 🏡

Before you start house hunting, take a look at the bigger picture: Is your income steady? Do you know what monthly payment actually feels comfortable? Do you have savings set aside for the unexpected? And does buying align with where you see yourself over the next few years?

Getting pre-approved and understanding your full budget early can make the home buying process much smoother, and having the right real estate agent and lender in your corner helps you make decisions with clarity instead of pressure.

You do not need to have every detail figured out before you start. Sometimes the best first step is simply understanding your options.

Thinking about buying a home? A quick conversation can help you figure out what makes sense for you!

08/28/2026

Think about the brands you remember most. They are not just selling a product. They are selling a feeling, a lifestyle, and a story people want to be part of.

Selling a home works the same way. Buyers are not only looking at bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. They are imagining morning coffee on the porch, music playing in the kitchen, and what everyday life could feel like there.

The best marketing helps buyers picture themselves in the home before they ever step inside. That is why thoughtful photography, strategic presentation, and strong storytelling matter.

Your home deserves more than a listing. It deserves a story that connects with the right buyer! 🏡

08/27/2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Right now, sellers are flexible on the price in ways they weren't before. Let’s take advantage of that flexibility.

You may be surprised by what's available – and how willing today's sellers are to work with buyers.

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

08/26/2026

Home value is about much more than square footage.

Location, layout, condition, updates, curb appeal, and current real estate market trends all influence what buyers may be willing to pay. And not every renovation adds the same value in every neighborhood.

Curious what buyers may notice most about your home? That is always worth a conversation before making big updates.

08/24/2026

A conversation about selling does not have to start with paperwork, pricing, or a sign in the yard.

Sometimes it starts with a few questions: What could my home sell for? What should I update first? Is now a good time? What would the process actually look like?

If selling your home has crossed your mind, you do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out! 🏡

08/24/2026

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Most home sales still close, and the biggest thing that could get in the way of yours is the one thing you can actually do something about.

With the right prep, your sale has every reason to make it to the finish. So, let’s connect and get your house sold.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

08/23/2026

A little perk for your prep! 🍎☕️

To all teachers and staff at the Baraboo School District, St. Joe’s, St. John’s and CCS- enjoy a FREE medium coffee or $3 off any drink of your choice at Coffee Bean Connection during August 24–28! Just show your badge. 🤎

A little something to help fuel you as you get ready for another amazing school year. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

Courtesy of The Beth Goethel Group | RE/MAX Preferred

08/22/2026

If your saved homes folder is starting to look like a full-time job, it may be time to stop scrolling and start narrowing. 👀

Online listings are great for inspiration, but photos can only tell you so much. The layout, natural light, neighborhood feel, and little details that make a home feel right usually become clear once you see it in person.

Start with your true non-negotiables, narrow the list, and tour the homes that actually fit your budget and lifestyle.

You do not need 37 options. You just need a few good ones worth seeing.

Ready to turn the saved folder into an actual home search? Let’s narrow it down.

08/21/2026

You get ONE renovation. Are you choosing the dream kitchen or the spa-like bathroom? 👀

Both can completely change how a home feels, but every homeowner has that one space they would upgrade first.

Kitchen or bathroom? Choose your side below. ✨

08/20/2026

One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

If it's been a while since you've gotten a professional look at your home's value, let's change that.

Reach out for a free, personalized Home Equity Assessment that estimates what your house could sell for, how much equity you've likely built, and what that could mean for your next move.

You may have six figures of equity without even realizing it. And that’s enough to change everything about your next move.

-UpHomebuyer

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor's house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.