McNamee Real Estate Team

11/02/2026

Your house sells for $400,000. How much do you actually walk away with?

It's not $400,000.

And that's something every homeowner should understand BEFORE deciding to sell.

Your mortgage payoff, selling expenses, possible repairs, and other costs all affect what you'll actually have left.

The sale price and your take-home amount are two very different numbers.

That's why we're building Selling Made Simple, a free community where homeowners can get practical answers before making big real estate decisions.

We're also hosting our first FREE online homeowner class this Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 PM Central.

If selling is somewhere in your future, we'd love to help you get prepared.

Register for Thursday's class using the link in the first comment.

And join our free homeowner community here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/253104524739647/

10/30/2026

Thinking about selling your house next year?

Before you start replacing countertops, buying new appliances, or planning a major renovation, have a conversation with a REALTOR® who knows your local market.

Here's why.

Not every improvement will help you sell your home for more money.

Sometimes fresh paint, better lighting, a thorough cleaning, and taking care of deferred maintenance will make a bigger difference than an expensive renovation.

And sometimes an update really IS worth doing.

The trick is knowing the difference before you spend the money.

After 19 years of helping people buy and sell real estate, I've seen how important it is to make these decisions with a plan.

My team helps buyers and sellers throughout western Wisconsin and the Minnesota east metro.

I also created a free Facebook community called Selling Made Simple, where homeowners can learn about preparing for a sale without feeling pressure.

The link to join the Facebook group is in the first comment 👇

10/25/2026

Thinking about selling your home next spring?

Here's a mistake I see homeowners make.

They spend months getting their house ready to sell before they even know what their home is worth or what they'll be able to buy next.

New flooring. Fresh paint. Updated fixtures. Landscaping.

And sometimes they've spent thousands of dollars on improvements that won't necessarily increase their selling price.

Before you spend a dime, do these three things:

1. Find out what your home could realistically sell for.
2. Figure out what you'll walk away with after selling expenses and any mortgage payoff.
3. Start looking at what your next home might cost.

Because here's the thing.

Selling your home is only HALF the equation if you're planning to buy another one.

After 18+ years helping people buy and sell homes, I can tell you that having a plan BEFORE you put your house on the market can save you a lot of frustration.

That's why I created Selling Made Simple | Home Selling Tips, Advice & Support, a FREE Facebook community where homeowners can ask questions, learn how the selling process works, and get helpful advice before they're ready to make a move.

Thinking about selling in the next year, or just curious about the process?

Comment SIMPLE and I'll send you an invitation to join us.

10/25/2026

Thinking about selling? The best list price isn't based only on what you've spent improving your home. It's based on what buyers are willing to pay compared with other homes available. Have questions about your home's value? Send us a message.

Jill McNamee - Realtor®
McNamee Real Estate Team
Realty One Group SIMPLIFIED
www.mcnameeteam.com
[email protected]
651-788-3040
Licensed in WI and MN

10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

Yes! I love all the places to put the books!

10/19/2026

The highest listing price doesn't always mean the highest selling price.

One of the biggest mistakes I see homeowners make is choosing a listing price based on what they "hope" their home is worth instead of what today's buyers are actually willing to pay.

I get it. Your home is probably one of your biggest investments, and of course you want to get every dollar you can out of it.

But here's something I've learned after years in real estate:

Pricing your home isn't about picking the biggest number. It's about positioning your home to attract the right buyers.

Price it too high, and you risk missing the buyers who would have been excited about it.

Price it strategically, and you give yourself a much better opportunity to generate interest, create competition, and negotiate from a position of strength.

The goal isn't to have the highest asking price in the neighborhood.

The goal is to walk away with the best possible outcome.

That's where having the right pricing strategy makes all the difference.

Jill McNamee - Realtor®
McNamee Real Estate Team
Realty One Group SIMPLIFIED
www.mcnameeteam.com
[email protected]
651-788-3040
Licensed in WI and MN

Hudson, WI Real Estate Agents | Serving Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities

10/19/2026

I've been working on something new, and I'm excited to finally share it!

After years of helping homeowners buy and sell real estate, I've realized that most people have questions about selling long before they're ready to call a REALTOR®.

And sometimes, they just want answers without feeling like they're being sold something.

That's exactly why I created Selling Made Simple, a new FREE Facebook community for homeowners.

We'll talk about everything from preparing your home and understanding its value to timing the market, navigating offers, and avoiding costly mistakes.

Whether you're thinking about selling next month, next year, or you're simply curious about the process, you're welcome here.

**Comment SIMPLE and I'll send you the link to join!**

10/19/2026

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10/16/2026

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