Moomey Team, Realtors

06/01/2026

The biggest pricing mistakes sellers make happen before the listing ever goes live. It usually starts with the wrong question. How high can we go?

Instead of: How will buyers compare this to everything else they’re seeing right now? Because buyers do not evaluate a home in isolation. They are comparing it instantly to every other option in that price range. And the first impression that creates often decides whether the listing builds momentum or starts chasing the market.

Pricing is not just a number. It’s the strategy behind the entire sale.

05/30/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 5112 N FAIRMOUNT ST LOT 102, Davenport.

5112 N FAIRMOUNT ST LOT 102, Davenport, IA 52806 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Square Feet: 1056; Price: $49,900; MLS ID: 26-5

05/30/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 17791 170TH, Letts.

17791 170TH, Letts, IA 52754 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Square Feet: 1508; Price: $285,000; MLS ID: 26-231

05/30/2026

What Sellers Should Know About Pre-Listing Inspections
Most sellers spend weeks preparing their home for the market: decluttering, touching up paint, maybe tackling a few overdue repairs. What some sellers overlook is hiring a home inspector before the listing goes live. It's not a requirement, but for many sellers, it's a smart move.
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Most sellers spend weeks preparing their home for the market: decluttering, touching up paint, maybe tackling a few overdue repairs. What some sellers overlook is hiring a home inspector before the listing goes live. It's not a requirement, but for many sellers, it's a smart move. How It...

05/30/2026

Keep your landscaping simple if you plan on moving in the near future!

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Landscaping has the best return on investment!

05/29/2026

How to Choose Lighting That Makes Rooms Feel Larger
The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help you transform...

The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help...

05/29/2026

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes
Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how light moves...

Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how...

05/26/2026

Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip staging.

With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help yours stand out counts. And while staging costs vary, whatever you spend could pay you back big time.

For example, if you invest the typical $4k for mid-level staging on a $400k home, that can turn into roughly $18k in added value when you sell.

That gives you the potential to net about $14k more at closing – about a 350% return on your investment.

But staging doesn’t have to mean hiring a full crew. There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to virtual staging to simple DIY updates.

DM me if you're getting ready to sell and let's talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and your budget.