Jennifer Plute Real Estate Broker

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As a resident of Butte, I work hard to focus my passion on local real estate and all it entails. I a

10/28/2026

What's Up Wednesday
My weekly glimpse into what is keeping me busy, entertained and slightly surviving
Reading: Finished Surviving Hearts by Charlotte Saxon, Started A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J Maas.
Listening: I finished Red Rising by Pierce Brown and started the second book called Golden Son.
Watching: I started watching From on Netflix. Currently on season three and I have read reviews that the series really falls apart during season three. It is starting to drag out and so far I am three seasons in and still do not have any answers.
Life Update: This weeks Positive Grim Reaper - "Find a warm spot in life and enjoy the moment." I really like this one. Life is all about finding a warm spot and enjoying the sweet moments
Bonus life update - it is almost Halloween, which is my favorite holiday. We will be up at Treat Street again handing out candy and goodies for the kids. I look forward to this event all year, it is one of my favorite business events.

10/26/2026

There is always one house beautiful enough to make a buyer say, “Honestly, I could probably live with the ghost.”
Which one are you choosing?
A. The Victorian mansion with the dramatic staircase
B. The secluded cabin where no one can hear you scream
C. The historic farmhouse with a barn you definitely should not enter alone
D. The storybook cottage that looks innocent, which somehow makes it more suspicious
Drop your letter in the comments.
If your real-life wish list includes original hardwoods, arched doorways, built-ins, or a home with a little history, DM me CHARM with your preferred area and budget. I’ll send you the character-filled homes currently for sale.
Ghost status not guaranteed.

10/23/2026

Full Disclosure - I have never had a McRib. Am I missing out or is the McRib a hard pass?

10/23/2026

Closing-day excitement makes it very easy to walk through an empty house while mentally arranging your furniture. That is also how buyers miss the missing refrigerator, the dripping sink, the scratched floor, or the repair that was never finished.
The final walkthrough is your opportunity to confirm that the property is in the expected condition, agreed-upon repairs were completed, included items are still there, and the seller has removed what they were supposed to remove.
If you find a problem, take photos and contact your agent before closing. The available options will depend on your contract, the issue, and local practices, which is why you do not want to discover it after every document has been signed.
Under contract or getting close? DM me WALKTHROUGH before closing day, and I’ll help you know what to check before the house officially becomes yours.

10/22/2026

Nothing makes a homeowner feel instantly wealthier than seeing the house down the street sell for a big number.
That sale absolutely matters, but it does not automatically establish your home’s value. Buyers and appraisers will compare the properties more closely than “same neighborhood.”
Square footage, condition, updates, lot size, bedroom count, garage space, location within the neighborhood, and the terms of the sale can all affect the comparison. The neighbor may also have offered concessions, completed a major renovation, or accepted terms that are not obvious from the final sale price.
A nearby sale gives us a valuable new data point. The next step is adjusting that data to your actual home before making plans around the equity.
Curious what the recent sale down the street could mean for your property? DM me NEIGHBOR with your address and the home that sold. I’ll compare the two and give you a realistic range based on the differences buyers will notice.

10/21/2026

What's Up Wednesday
My weekly glimpse into what is keeping me busy, entertained and slightly surviving
Reading: Ended up finishing two books last week, guess I had a lot of free time on my hands, although both books were short. The first is The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Vampire Accountant Fred and the second is Undying Hearts. I am currently 2,000 pages away from my yearly reading goal.
Listening: I finished Red Rising by Pierce Brown and started the second book called Golden Son.
Watching: Netflix series Below. Josh Harnett was the only part that kept me interested. I was waiting for something to happen, however Josh made it all worth it.
Life Update: This weeks Positive Grim Reaper - "Love yourself fur-ever" Full disclosure I bought these adorable Positive Grim Reapers from Temu. I am looking forward to the wacky unhinged sayings.

10/20/2026

Earnest money is not an extra fee added to the price of the house. It is money a buyer provides as part of the purchase contract to show they are serious about completing the sale.
The contract identifies how much is required, where it must be delivered, and the deadline for delivering it. Depending on the transaction and local practice, the money may be held by a title company, closing company, real estate brokerage, attorney, or another approved party.
If the purchase closes, the earnest money is generally credited toward the amount the buyer owes at closing.
If the contract ends before closing, the money is not automatically refunded or automatically given to the seller. What happens depends on the contract, whether the buyer followed the required deadlines, whether a contingency applies, and why the transaction ended.
Before sending earnest money, understand exactly who will hold it, how it must be delivered, and which contract protections may allow it to be returned.
Planning to make an offer? DM me EARNEST with the listing before you submit it. I’ll help you understand the amount, delivery deadline, and contract terms connected to your deposit before you move any money.

10/20/2026

Two homes can both advertise a two-car garage and offer completely different amounts of usable space.
There is no single standard size for every two-car garage. The interior width, depth, ceiling height, and garage-door opening can vary. Stairs, support posts, water heaters, storage shelves, and mechanical equipment can take up even more of the usable space.
One garage may comfortably fit two SUVs with room to open the doors and carry groceries into the house. Another may technically fit two smaller cars as long as nobody plans to get out of them.
Before buying, bring the dimensions of the vehicles you actually drive. Measure the garage interior, the door opening, and any permanent obstacles. Then think about everything else you expect to store inside, including trash bins, lawn equipment, bicycles, tools, and holiday decorations.
Found a house you love but need the garage to work too? DM me GARAGE with the listing and what you drive. I’ll help you verify the measurements before you discover the problem on moving day.

10/18/2026

A quiet afternoon showing can hide a lot about what daily life at an address actually feels like. The five-minute drive that brought you to the showing may become a 35-minute commute during rush hour. The empty street may fill with parked cars every evening. School pickup may block the intersection, nearby lights may shine directly into the bedroom, and traffic or train noise may appear at hours you were never there to hear it.
None of those things automatically make a neighborhood wrong. They simply help you decide whether the location works for the way you actually live.
Before making an offer, drive the route you would take to work. Visit during the evening. Stop by on a weekend. Pay attention to traffic, parking, noise, lighting, and anything else that will affect your normal routine.
Found a house you are seriously considering? DM me DRIVE with the listing. I’ll help you create a second-visit checklist so you can evaluate more than the kitchen and floor plan before you commit.

10/17/2026

One convincing email can redirect an entire down payment into a scammer’s account. This is not the kind of mistake you fix by sending a follow-up email and waiting for someone to respond. Real estate wire fraud often starts with an email that looks completely legitimate. The sender may use the name, logo, formatting, and signature of someone involved in the transaction. Then the message creates urgency by claiming the wiring instructions changed or the money must be sent immediately to avoid delaying closing.
Never verify wiring instructions by replying to that email, clicking its links, or calling the number listed inside it. Pick up the phone and call your title or closing company using a number you already know is correct. Confirm the account name and number verbally before sending anything.
If the instructions suddenly change, stop. If the email pressures you to act quickly, stop. If anything feels even slightly different from the process you were originally given, call immediately.
If you already sent the money and something feels wrong, every minute matters. Call your bank or wire-transfer company immediately, ask for the fraud department, and request a wire recall. Then call the title or closing company and report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://rebrand.ly/fw3dc38.
Scammers move quickly, and wire transfers can be extremely difficult to reverse. Do not send an email and hope someone sees it. Pick up the phone.
Under contract or preparing to close? DM me SAFE before you transfer earnest money or closing funds. I’ll help you identify exactly who should verify the instructions before a dollar leaves your account.

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