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How To Choose A Real Estate Agent!

1. Ask Friends and Family

Asking for recommendations from those you trust will give you an honest answer is one of the most important ways of knowing you are getting the truth about their real estate agents. Asking friends and family is a way to ask questions about the real estate agent's experience and hear what the agent did for them. Also, ask friends and family who are similar to you because different people work well with various aspects. Asking someone who has a similar personality and work ethic to you is a great way to find the best recommendations that fit for you.

2. Reviews

Looking at the real estate agent’s customer reviews can also be a big indication of how well the real estate agent does or does not work with other customers. The reviews can show you if the real estate agent truly cares about doing the best for their clients. Also, looking at the number of reviews can be a good indicator of whether they have a lot of experience. The repetitiveness of numerous positive or negative reviews can indicate if the reviews are more reliable than what the reviews say is the truth.

3. Interview

Sitting down and meeting with a real estate agent is another recommended step. During the interviews, you can see how the real estate agent prepares and get a feel for their personality. You will also be able to see how they care and listen to their customers. Interviewing up to three agents is a good amount to find the right fit.

4. Personality

The personality of a real estate agent is a significant factor to take into consideration when choosing your realtor. You will be working with a real estate agent for a big life moment of buying or selling property. A real estate transaction is a big life and financial moment for everyone, so working with an agent that fits your personality is an element to pay attention to. You want to enjoy the moment of buying or selling property.

5. Experience

The experience of the real estate agent is another factor to think about when choosing your agent. Having a realtor that is very familiar with the process is a huge pro. Having an abundance of experience, the qualities of listening and making sure their clients needs are being met, are characteristics learned by experienced and successful agents.

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Location: 516 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite C, Appleton, WI 54911

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Customer Focused is The Number One Priority

Customer Focused Is The Number One Priority

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to nearly 900 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities across the U.S. With more than 1.2 million connections, TDS is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the United States. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 1 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol-based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services.

TDS passionately serve our customers. We recognize that without our customers TDS would not exist. Our focus on our customers and providing them with excellent experiences will allow the company to grow and achieve our long-term goals. We serve our customers well by delivering outstanding services and products that improve our communities and the broader society. As responsible and sustainable employers, we fuel the economic engines of our communities. We provide leadership, resources, and support to improve the lives of citizens in the communities we serve. TDS gives back, and supports communities, both large and small, through volunteerism and donations. We pursue excellence in everything that we do to ensure we exceed the expectations of our customers, people, and communities. We emphasize innovation, creativity, efficiency, and ongoing development for our individuals, our teams, and the company as a whole. We are never satisfied in our pursuit of excellence. We work hard and deliver quality with urgency. When faced with adversity, we persevere.

If you are interested in hearing more about TDS please give me a call.

Linda Wendorff

Senior Account Manager

TDS Telecommunications LLC

920-347-3363

Linda.wendorff@tdsmetro.com

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Cheers to Three Years!

Cheers To Three Years!

Hip, hip, hooray! Three cheers for Lori Dibbs & Associates, LLC, because we are celebrating three years in business! Can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday we were starting out, and now we’ve blossomed into a full-fledged office building. Talk about a journey!

But hold your horses, because the celebration is far from over. We are throwing a shindig like no other, and guess who we want to party with? That's right, you! So mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, because it's going to be a Taco, Tequila, & Testimonial Tuesday extravaganza!

Picture this: the tantalizing aroma of sizzling tacos filling the air, with a dazzling array of toppings to create your dream fiesta. But that's not all! We've got bakery treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. And what's a celebration without some liquid courage? We have got beer, wine, lemonade, and, of course, tequila!

Ah, but here comes the twist, my friend. If you want to indulge in a shot of that smooth tequila goodness, you've got to do them a solid. You see, we're all about customer video testimonials, and we want to hear your shining praise. So unleash your inner Spielberg, and we will be recording your testimonial that'll make our hearts sing. And guess what? Your reward for being our on-screen superstar? A well-deserved shot of tequila, on the house!

Lori Dibbs & Associates, LLC wants you to know that they owe their success to you, their cherished real estate alliance. It's your unwavering support, trust, and love that has propelled them to this momentous occasion. So come on down, raise a glass, and let's toast to three incredible years of achievements, memories, and a future filled with endless possibilities. Together, we've built something truly remarkable!

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2 Tips to Stay Organized this Summer

Summer and staying organized seem to be IMPOSSIBLE! Summer is about unscheduled days, having fun and relaxing. Being organized feels more scheduled and strict.

We can have both…the fun and spontaneity of summer, with just the right amount of order so we don’t end up facing a three-month clutter dig out come Fall. Sound like a plan? Here are a couple ideas to try.

Evaluate your priorities. What’s most important to you this summer? Is it time with the kids? Getting projects done around the house? Relaxing and hanging out with friends? Come up with a list and prioritize it. If “keep the house organized” or “organize (the basement)” doesn’t make the list, no worries! Enjoy your summer!

Call on your little helpers. With the kids out of school, they’re probably creating more messes than during the school year. More time at home = more stuff to come out of storage and pile up on flat surfaces! Create a new daily routine of having the kids’ pick up and put away items they use or play with. Each day, before bed bed-time declutter, or work on having them put things away before they pull something else out. This is a great habit to work on over the summer because it will also help you and your kids during the school year.

What strategies do you use to stay organized during the summer? Share them on
my FB page!

Tory Much, Professional Organizer

www.feelathomebytorymuch.com
https://www.facebook.com/feelathomebytorymuch/
920-475-6722

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Things To Do, Places To Go, People To See

Are you looking to relocate to the Fox Valley? We will talk about all the amazing benefits that come with living in the Fox Valley! Living in the Fox Valley means there is so much to see and do no matter what season it is. Although sometimes our seasons get mixed up with May trying to be like December or vice versa, we have plenty of indoor and outdoor adventures to go along with any season Fox Valley’s weather decides to be that day!

Attractions:

Indoors:

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Volunteer:

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Want to Learn more about more of the amazing things to do, explore, eat, and etc. visit Fox Cities Official Travel Resource today!

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Commercial Interiors have gone Resimercial

For the past 5 years Resimercial has been the terms used in commercial interiors to explain the new homey look of office design. From small one room offices to large corporate offices, a place that feels and looks more like home is where people want to spend their time. With the work from home trend the last few years, it has become even more relevant that workplaces are now more than just a spot with a desk to work from. People want options for work styles and meeting styles. All around the table for a meeting, has turned into gathering in a room of comfortable seating with AV to share information and brainstorm. These new trends are working toward both attracting new employees and retaining the ones they have. Can all this comfort be productive? Companies are saying yes. Businesses that are meeting the needs of their employees with the flexibility to work in different modes throughout the building and at home are seeing higher production and happier employees. If you find Suzie in the work lounge in the afternoon with her laptop, instead of at a desk, is that still productive? Does her manager approve? These are the questions being asked. It’s only been a short time, but surveys are showing higher satisfaction rates with employees and higher productivity.

Going Resimercial in your office isn’t a quick solution of running to the local furniture store and picking out some new soft seating. There are codes to be followed when designing a room for clearance by doors and walkways. Commercial furniture has higher weight capacity and longer warranties, due to the construction of the product and required testing it must go thru to meet BIFMA standards. The fabrics are made to last longer and repel stains. There are also electrical options on commercial furniture to make it easy for your staff to plug in. These are just a few of the benefits of working with an interior design company that knows commercial furniture, the codes and can help you with the best decisions. It is also important to remember lead times are often 8-10 weeks for commercial furniture. If you are considering building a new building or remodeling an office, the best time to get an interior designer involved for furniture is early, when you hire an architect/builder or start thinking of a remodel. This will help make sure that the plan is laid out for electrical and AV with furniture from the start.

Carol Killian

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Mental Health/Wellness Month and Advance Care Planning

Ever have a nagging feeling that wakes you up in the middle of the night? Ever feel the internal stress of
putting something off that you KNOW you need to do, but just haven’t gotten to it yet? Ever hear of a
friend or family member that suddenly found themselves in a medical emergency and there was no one
who knew what to do or what their preferences were?

Well I knew that feeling about Advance Care Planning and specifically an Advance Directive for Health
Care before I completed it. Many people think they are pretty good at planning ahead and thinking
about their loved ones. Most people do not know that Wisconsin is not a “next-of-kin” state which
means that a loved one or relative can not just step in to make decisions for them in a healthcare
emergency.

Did you know this?

Did you know that having an Advance Directive (or some people call it a Power of Attorney for health
care – same thing) means you have an advocate that can legally speak for you if you ever face an
accident, serious illness, or end-of-life situation and can’t speak for yourself? This document means
you’ve considered your preferences, choosing someone to be your agent(s), and have had conversations
with them so they know what you want. It’s actually an act of love to those who matter most to you.

What kind of preferences do I mean?

For example: What do you want to be done for you if you collapse and need Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)? Did you know that the chances of being revived with CPR and returning to the exact same way
you were beforehand are surprisingly low? If you are resuscitated, and recover mostly, but need to live
in a nursing home or community-based residential facility long term your loved ones can’t just
automatically get your what you need?

How does this and other Advance Directive questions affect our mental health? Well, when we
anticipate something could happen but don’t take action anticipatory stress wears on us harder than if
we just took action to address the thing we’ve been avoiding. When someone needs us to make
decisions for their health care and there’s no plan in place, loved ones can doubt themselves for years
afterward as to whether they made the right decisions.

Today’s suggestion: Take excellent care of your mental health by putting your mind at ease and get
started on your Advance Directives. We make it so much easier with free classes, trained facilitators, and
special programs to help you face procrastination. Ahhh, what a relief when this is completed and your
loved ones know what to do. Maybe then, they will be inspired by your action, and they can complete
their own Advance Directive. For more info: www.fvacpp.org or call (920) 997-8412

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Pros and Cons of Buying A House In Today’s Market

Buy now, or wait until 2024? That’s the question prospective homeowners are struggling to answer in today’s housing market. Home prices skyrocketed throughout the pandemic, and the Federal Reserve’s work to tame inflation has sent mortgage rates soaring too.

So, is it time to buy a home? Or is it better to wait on the sidelines in the hopes that prices or rates see a significant drop soon? And what if there’s a recession?

While the answer will vary for everyone, here are some compelling reasons for buying now.

 If you buy now, you start building equity immediately. According to Redfin, the median home price in Wisconsin in 1990 was $62,100, while just last month, the median home price hit $280,400.

 According to a recent study by the Federal Reserve, the median net worth of U.S. homeowners is 40x higher than the median net worth of renters. In real dollars, that translates to about $300,000 in net worth for a homeowner versus about $8000 for a renter.

 You have greater control over your monthly housing payment. Rents have gone up on average 4.17% from 1954 until 2023.

 Another reason why homeownership is key to wealth building is because of all the tax benefits that come with it. If you have more questions about the tax benefits of being a homeowner, make sure to speak with a tax professional!

 Last, but not least, buying a home allows you to make long lasting relationships and promotes wellbeing and a sense of community.

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What Could $50 Do For You?

Did you know that there exists an organization right here in the Fox Valley that seeks to find
answers to that very question?

The Fox West 50 is a branch of the Fox West Chamber of Commerce, founded by Sean Tiernan, who
knew a good idea when he stole it. 🙂 He had the idea of getting a group of community members
together once every three months. They were not required to be members of the Fox West
Chamber. The only requirement…the willingness to change a life.

Founded in 2020, when several community organizations were in desperate need of assistance, the
Fox West 50 stepped up.

Every three months, these 50+ individuals get together to listen to two organizations present on
this question…What could $50 do for you?

Every three months, the Fox West 50 gives away between $2,000 and $3,000 to deserving
organizations.

Beyond the giving, the organization also makes sure that community organizations gain valuable
exposure to help them grow and succeed. They do so by showcasing those community
organizations on their Facebook page.

So, who do they give to?
Youth Organizations
Local Non-Profits.
Business Start-Ups.

The Fox West 50 committee, led by Tyler Salmeri, receives applications from these organizations
and brings the two finalists to the Quarterly Giving Meeting. The recipient receives $50 from each of
the Fox West 50 members right then and there.

The Fox West 50 is currently seeking new members to join their great group of philanthropists.
Your commitment of $50, four times per year, means the world to these organizations.
You can answer the call to serve by reaching out directly to Tyler, at tsalmeri@fireflyagency.com.

Because $50 can change a life.

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Need your carpet cleaned? Do Carpet Encapsulation!

My name is Laura and I am a Co-Owner of A-Action Steamway LLC. We are a full-service cleaning service that includes, residential and commercial carpet cleaning, grout cleaning and sealing, strip and wax floors, and office cleaning. We work to make our customers and our employees happy all at the same time! We have two different carpet cleaning methods: hot water extraction and encapsulation. Most everyone understands extraction, however, not encapsulation. This is what we include in our proposals for carpet encapsulation:

Encapsulation is a simple, cost-effective way to maintain commercial carpeting. This method, when performed correctly, can produce highly pleasing results.

It’s a win-win situation!

Carpets look exceptionally good on a day-in and day-out basis. This procedure is working well for our customers!

Please contact me at 920-209-6776 or lauraleedom62@gmail.com

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