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Carrie Patton, Realtor at EXP Realty I'm from the North Florida area...born and raised! I enjoy spending time with my friends & family.

Sellers ask what they are actually paying for, and it is a fair thing to ask out loud.Pricing comes first, and it has le...
10/14/2026

Sellers ask what they are actually paying for, and it is a fair thing to ask out loud.

Pricing comes first, and it has less to do with opinion than with knowing exactly which three houses on which three streets a buyer will be weighing yours against next month.

Then the marketing, meaning photographs that survive a phone screen, a description that sounds like a home rather than a spec sheet, and enough reach that you end up with more than one interested party, because one party is not a negotiation.

After that it turns into logistics: showings scheduled around your actual life, paperwork chased, the lender and the title company nudged along every few days.

And then the negotiating, which is usually where the compensation earns itself back several times over.

Very little of that is glamorous, but it is most of the job.

Ask me for a free copy of my book if you want the longer version.

https://carriepatton.book.live/biz-card-book

What does pre-approval actually get you?Two things, and the first one is internal. You stop spending Saturdays in houses...
10/12/2026

What does pre-approval actually get you?

Two things, and the first one is internal. You stop spending Saturdays in houses you were never going to be able to buy, which saves you a couple of months and a fair bit of heartache.

The second is what happens when a seller has two similar offers on the table and one of them arrives with a lender's letter attached.

Request a free copy of my buyer guide before you tour anything.

https://carriepatton.book.live/buyer-book

Falling behind on a mortgage is the kind of thing people keep quiet about for months.That silence is the expensive part....
10/09/2026

Falling behind on a mortgage is the kind of thing people keep quiet about for months.

That silence is the expensive part.

Three or four payments down, you still have genuine choices in front of you, including selling the house on a timeline you set rather than one a court sets, and possibly a short sale if you owe more than the place would fetch.

What shrinks those choices is time, not the amount owed.

A lender will nearly always take a call from someone who rings them in month two, and nearly never negotiate with someone who has spent six months not answering the phone.

If this is where you are, it is worth a conversation before it becomes a decision.

Request a free copy of my book and start there.

https://carriepatton.book.live/biz-card-book

How long does selling actually take?Getting the house ready is the part you control, and it usually runs a week or two, ...
10/07/2026

How long does selling actually take?

Getting the house ready is the part you control, and it usually runs a week or two, unless you find something behind the washing machine that you would rather not have found.

Time on the market is the part nobody can honestly promise, because it depends on your price measured against every other house a buyer walks through that same weekend.

Closing takes another four to six weeks after that.

My free book gets into what actually shortens that middle stretch, and I will send you a copy.

https://carriepatton.book.live/biz-card-book

Everyone says the first step is looking at houses.Start with a lender instead, because until you know what you can borro...
10/05/2026

Everyone says the first step is looking at houses.

Start with a lender instead, because until you know what you can borrow and what that monthly payment actually feels like against your paycheck, every listing you fall for is really just a guess. It also means that when the right place turns up on a Tuesday, you can do something about it on Tuesday.

Request a free copy of my buyer guide and work backward from the money.

https://carriepatton.book.live/buyer-book

Three houses on my street sold last October, all of them inside about three weeks.The people shopping this time of year ...
10/03/2026

Three houses on my street sold last October, all of them inside about three weeks.

The people shopping this time of year have usually already lost something they wanted over the summer, and that makes them faster and more decisive than the crowd who were still window shopping in May. Ask me for a free copy of my book if you are weighing the timing.

https://carriepatton.book.live/biz-card-book

🏡 MOVE-IN READY & FULL OF CHARM!Welcome home to this adorable, beautifully maintained 2022-built home located in the hig...
10/02/2026

🏡 MOVE-IN READY & FULL OF CHARM!
Welcome home to this adorable, beautifully maintained 2022-built home located in the highly desirable Greenbrier neighborhood of Live Oak. Situated on a cleared and fully fenced 1-acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers the perfect combination of modern comfort, privacy, and functionality.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the powered automatic front gate and beautiful crossbuck-style perimeter fencing, along with a secondary access gate for added convenience.
Step inside to an inviting open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, while both spacious bathrooms offer double vanities for added convenience.
Need extra space for projects, hobbies, equipment, or storage? You’ll love the 20' x 20' metal workshop/garage, complete with a concrete slab and power already installed. This versatile space adds even more functionality to an already impressive property.
With a newer home, 1 full acre, privacy, beautiful fencing, gated access, and a powered workshop, this Greenbrier property offers the best of peaceful country living while still being conveniently located near everything Live Oak has to offer.
✨ Come take a look—you may just fall in love!
đź“Ť 13746 86th Terrace, Live Oak, FL
đź’° Offered at $350,000
📲 Contact me today to schedule your private showing or with any questions!
Carrie Patton, REALTOR®
eXp Realty, LLC
đź“ž Call/Text: 386.365.0609
📧 [email protected]

🏡 Welcome home to 23350 Meadow View Dr.!This beautifully maintained brick home is nestled on a spacious half-acre-plus l...
10/02/2026

🏡 Welcome home to 23350 Meadow View Dr.!
This beautifully maintained brick home is nestled on a spacious half-acre-plus lot in the desirable River Woods Subdivision within Advent Christian Village, a 55+ retirement community in North Central Florida.
Featuring a new roof, comfortable living spaces, a versatile flex room, and a peaceful setting, this home offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, and convenience.
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed split floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for everyday living and for family and friends to visit. The inviting layout creates comfortable areas for relaxing and entertaining, while the functional galley-style kitchen offers convenience for everyday meals. A 2-car garage provides additional parking and storage space.
And the lifestyle doesn’t stop at your front door! Advent Christian Village offers an array of amenities, including 24/7 emergency monitoring, healthcare services, shopping, dining, a wellness center, two pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a library. Many amenities are just a short golf-cart ride away, with the beautiful Suwannee River nearby to enjoy the peaceful North Florida surroundings.
Whether you’re looking for a comfortable place to call home, space for visiting family and friends, or a community with convenient amenities and an active lifestyle, this property is ready to welcome you home! ❤️
đź“Ť 23350 Meadow View Dr., Live Oak, FL
đź’° Offered at $280,000
📲 Contact me today to schedule your private showing or with any questions!
Carrie Patton, REALTOR®
eXp Realty, LLC
đź“ž Call/Text: 386.365.0609
📧 [email protected]

💥 North Florida Living at Its Best! 💥👉 Looking for a beautiful North Florida home with room to spread out? This one is d...
10/02/2026

đź’Ą North Florida Living at Its Best! đź’Ą

👉 Looking for a beautiful North Florida home with room to spread out? This one is definitely worth seeing!

🏡 This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman-style home sits on almost 3 acres, tucked away on a hill surrounded by gorgeous mature oaks and offering an amazing view.
Inside, you’ll find impressive 9', 10', 11' and 12' ceilings, a stunning stone gas fireplace, and a spacious open-concept kitchen featuring a large island, porcelain farmhouse-style sink, and gas range. The home also offers a gas tankless water heater, PGT windows, spray-foam insulation, underground power, whole-house rain gutters, and a 250-gallon underground gas tank.
French doors off the living room lead into a wonderful year-round sunroom with A/C, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful backyard. Step outside to the back porch, where you’ll find a brick fire pit—perfect for cool evenings with family and friends. 🔥

Need a little extra space? The home also features a flex room that could be used as an office, guest space, or whatever fits your needs. It includes a half bath, electric fireplace, and recessed TV area.

🌳 Outside, the property is beautifully landscaped, with HardiePlank siding and brick trim wrapping around the entire home for a stunning finished look. The fenced backyard includes a 30' x 50' metal building that complements the home and features a concrete slab, two 12' x 12' roll-up doors, a side entry door, and an insulated roof. There’s also a charming additional building that would make a great pet space or extra storage.

✨ Additional features include:
• Water softener
• Beautiful mature oaks
• Almost 3 acres
• Fenced backyard
• Spacious sunroom
• Large back porch & brick fire pit
• 30' x 50' metal building
• Gas appliances & tankless water heater
• Spray-foam insulation
• Underground utilities

This property offers the perfect combination of comfort, character, space, and peaceful North Florida living. 🌿🏡

📲 Call or text 386-365-0609 to schedule your private showing today!

10/01/2026

You do not need to renovate anything before you list.

Fix what a buyer clocks in the first ten seconds, which is the dripping tap, the door that sticks in humid weather, the cracked tile by the back step, and the two bulbs nobody has replaced since spring. Leave the kitchen alone unless something in it is actually broken, because a full remodel almost never returns what you put into it.

My free book covers where that line sits, and the link below will get you a copy.

https://carriepatton.book.live/biz-card-book

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