Valerie Bodine-Realtor, Exp Realty

Valerie Bodine-Realtor, Exp Realty Real Estate Professional, buying homes and selling homes

It’s so easy to fall in love with a home during a quiet weekend showing 😍🏡The lighting feels perfect, the rooms look spa...
08/14/2026

It’s so easy to fall in love with a home during a quiet weekend showing 😍🏡

The lighting feels perfect, the rooms look spacious, and everything seems calm and peaceful. It’s the kind of moment that makes you start imagining your life there right away ✨

But before you make it yours, take a step back and see how it fits into real life. Think beyond the staging and fresh paint.

How does the commute feel during rush hour 🚗💨? What’s school-night traffic like when everyone is heading home 🏫? Are grocery stores close and convenient 🛒? Is parking easy after a long day? What about evening noise, neighborhood activity, and your daily routines 🌙?

And don’t forget the numbers—monthly mortgage, utilities, maintenance, and all the little costs that add up 💰📊

A home shouldn’t just look good during a showing. It should work for your real, everyday life—even on a busy, ordinary Tuesday when everything feels a little chaotic.
Because the right home doesn’t just impress you once… it supports your life every single day ❤️🏡

Save this for your next neighborhood tour—you’ll thank yourself later 🙌

Closing day is always special, but this one was worth the wait. 🏡❤️After 2½ years of searching, the perfect home finally...
08/07/2026

Closing day is always special, but this one was worth the wait. 🏡❤️

After 2½ years of searching, the perfect home finally came along—and it was absolutely worth every bit of patience.

The entire process was seamless, and a huge shoutout to Savanna Perkins on the other side. It makes such a difference when you’re working with an amazing agent who truly wants what’s best for everyone involved.

And thank you to Shawn French, our lender, for making financing a breeze and pulling off the unicorn of all unicorns… an appraisal waiver! 🦄🙌

Congratulations to this sweet couple! I can’t wait to watch this next chapter unfold and see all the memories you’ll make in your new home. ❤️

07/27/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling your home? Before you start pricing out a new kitchen... ✋

Let's talk about the **real** glow-up. 😎

Here are 4 things that usually make the biggest difference:

💰 **1. Price it right.**
The first 7–14 days are your home's time to shine. ✨ Price too high and buyers may keep scrolling.

📦 **2. Declutter like you're getting voted off the island.**
If you haven't used it in a year... pack it! Less stuff = bigger spaces = happier buyers.

🌸 **3. Give your curb appeal a little love.**
Fresh mulch, trimmed bushes, a clean front door, and a welcoming entry can have buyers saying "Ooooh!" before they even walk inside.

📸 **4. Please... no blurry cell phone photos.** 🙈
Your home deserves its best angle. Professional photos stop the scroll and get buyers through the door.

The good news? You don't need a $50,000 renovation to impress buyers. Sometimes it's the simple things that put more money in your pocket. 🙌

📌 Save this post for when you're getting ready to sell... or send it to that friend who's convinced they need to remodel the whole house first. 😂

🏡 SALE PENDING! 🏡Can we just take a minute to talk about this home?! 😍🌿 It is truly a city homesteader’s dream—room to g...
07/10/2026

🏡 SALE PENDING! 🏡

Can we just take a minute to talk about this home?! 😍🌿 It is truly a city homesteader’s dream—room to grow, garden, relax, and create your own little slice of paradise right in town. Don't mind me if you find me popping over to secure some veggies from the amazing garden they have rocking!

My amazing buyers have been searching for TWO YEARS. 👀 We’ve toured homes, written offers, and they stayed patient through it all. The second this one hit the market, we were the first ones through the door, and they knew immediately… this was THE one. ❤️

Sometimes the right home is worth the wait.

I have to give a huge shoutout to Savanna Perkins, Realtor - Red 1 Realty! This is our first transaction together, but I’ve watched her professionalism from afar for quite some time. She has been absolutely wonderful to work with, and I’m looking forward to a smooth transaction from start to finish!

Congratulations to my buyers! It's been a long time coming! 🎉 The countdown to closing begins now! 🏡🔑✨ New memories to be unlocked!

🎉 10 years in real estate today! 🏡✨Ten years… and what a ride it’s been!There have been deals that fell apart at the clo...
07/06/2026

🎉 10 years in real estate today! 🏡✨

Ten years… and what a ride it’s been!

There have been deals that fell apart at the closing table, homes that sold in a weekend, contracts that tested my patience (and my prayer life 😂), happy tears, sad tears, and those unforgettable triumphant tears when we finally handed over the keys.

I’ve laughed, cried, celebrated, negotiated, prayed, and probably consumed way too much coffee. ☕😅

The greatest blessing hasn’t been the homes I’ve sold—it’s the people I’ve met. So many clients have become lifelong friends, and that is something I’ll never take for granted.

Looking back, I can clearly see God’s hand in every season. Even when doors closed, He was opening better ones. Every challenge taught me something, every victory reminded me to give Him the glory, and every family I was trusted to help has been a gift.

To everyone who has trusted me, referred me, encouraged me, and prayed for me over the last decade… thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are the reason I still love what I do.

Here’s to 10 years of opening doors… literally and figuratively. 😉🏡

I can’t wait to see what God has planned for the next chapter. ❤️

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸Today we celebrate 250 years of American independence—a legacy of freedom, courage,...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of American independence—a legacy of freedom, courage, and opportunity.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Have a fun, safe, and Happy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸🏡

🎉🏡 SALE PENDING! 🏡🎉This one is officially UNDER CONTRACT! 🙌Congratulations to my wonderful sellers as they prepare for a...
07/03/2026

🎉🏡 SALE PENDING! 🏡🎉

This one is officially UNDER CONTRACT! 🙌

Congratulations to my wonderful sellers as they prepare for an exciting out-of-town move and the start of a brand-new chapter! ❤️ It has been such a pleasure helping them through this transition, and I’m so grateful they trusted me to be part of their journey.

Wishing them all the best as they begin this next adventure!

Thinking about buying or selling? I’d love to help you make your next move a smooth one.

📲 Reach out anytime—let’s get you home!

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🚨✨ PRICE IMPROVEMENT! ✨🚨The opportunity you’ve been waiting for just got even better! 🏡💥This gorgeous home now has a NEW...
07/02/2026

🚨✨ PRICE IMPROVEMENT! ✨🚨

The opportunity you’ve been waiting for just got even better! 🏡💥

This gorgeous home now has a NEW PRICE, making it the perfect time to schedule your showing before someone else beats you to it!

✔️ Updates galore
✔️ Fantastic location in Kettering
✔️ Move-in ready
✔️ A home you’ll fall in love with the moment you walk in

Don’t let this one slip away! 📲 Call or text me today to schedule your private tour before it’s gone. 937-673-3968

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07/02/2026

✨ Some homes just feel good the second you walk in. 🏡

It’s not always because they’re the newest, biggest, or most expensive. More often, it’s because the seller removed the little distractions that make buyers feel tense, crowded, or unsure.
Here are the quiet details that can completely change how buyers feel:

✨ Clear counters. Visual clutter makes rooms feel smaller and busier. Open surfaces help buyers picture their life there.

☀️ Natural light. Open the blinds, clean the windows, and use warm light bulbs to make every room feel brighter, calmer, and more inviting.

🌿 Fresh air. Heavy candles can make buyers suspicious. Clean air or a light, neutral scent feels fresh and welcoming.

🛋️ Simple textures. Soft, minimal staging makes a home feel warm without feeling overdecorated.

🎶 Calm energy. Quiet music, open windows, and a clean walkthrough create a peaceful atmosphere buyers want to stay in.

🖼️ Less personal overload. You’re not erasing your life—you’re creating enough space for buyers to imagine theirs.

📲 Message me "SELL" if you'd like a second set of eyes before you list. Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. 💙

06/18/2026

🏡🔥 Excuse me while I introduce you to your next obsession… 🔥🏡

This Kettering beauty understood the assignment. 💁‍♀️

✨ Updates galore
✨ Move-in ready
✨ Close to all the shopping, restaurants, coffee spots, and Target runs your heart desires
✨ Zero projects waiting for you on the weekends

Translation? You can spend your time decorating, hosting friends, and deciding where to eat dinner—not replacing carpet or updating bathrooms. 🙌

This home is polished, pretty, and patiently waiting for its new family to fall in love. ❤️

But don’t take too long… homes this fabulous tend to get scooped up faster than the last parking spot at Target. 😉

📱 937-673-3968 to schedule your showing!

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