Indianapolis Real Estate Podcast with the Evelo Team

We have some exciting news to share with you. We are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club to help our local food pantries.




If you are outside of Indiana, can you do us a favor? Reach out to one of your local food pantries and help them fill up as the holiday season approaches. Every little bit helps.


If you have any other questions for us, don’t hesitate to reach out. Give us a call or send us an email any time. We look forward to hearing from you.

We have a few questions to answer today, all relating back to managing multiple offer situations from a buyer’s standpoint.

Should you wait for other offers before making one? We advise against this, because you should submit your offer as soon as possible. Our marketplace is competitive due to low inventory. It’s easy for a home to sell quickly, even in under 24 hours. You should dodge multiple offer situations whenever you can. It can drive up the price quickly.

Additionally, ask for a limited time frame of acceptance. Ask your agent for a recommendation of an appropriate time frame. This urges the seller to accept or decline your offer in a specific amount of time.



If there’s already an offer, should I still make one? If you like the house enough, submit an offer. However, you need to use two strategies. First, write off highest and best number. If this offer is then rejected, you’ll already know you put your best foot forward already. Second, get pre-approved ahead of time. This shows the seller you’ve consulted a lender to make this major financial decision.

How can my offer stand out? Avoid contingencies at all costs. For instance, if you’re dedicated to a property, you might want to pick up some fees as the buyer. You can protect yourself while reducing contingencies for the seller.

As always, if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the surrounding Indianapolis area, reach out by phone or email. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have and possibly turn one into a future video! Talk to you soon.

• Pride of homeownership: It’s the American dream and what everyone strives for. If you get approved for a loan, now is the best time to make the transition.
• Mortgage interest deductions: You can take your mortgage interest and deduct that from your taxes. If you’re renting, you’ll only receive the standard $1,500 deduction.

• Your credit score: Everybody knows how important credit scores are! It helps you buy anything you want. Owning a home and paying your mortgage on time can increase your credit score.
• Rising rents: The country faces increasing monthly rent payments everywhere. Instead of paying rent, you can be investing in your own property.

Many people might not realize it, but the spring market is already in full-swing in Indianapolis real estate. According to a graph on Historic Sales by Year, the data reveals most sellers list between February and April. Then, homes sell within thirty days and close between March and June. Oftentimes, sellers think they should wait until it warms up to act.


However, February 1st kicks off the spring market! That’s crucial information. Although it’s still cold, the busiest selling season of the year has already started. February to May are the top-selling months of the year locally. If you want to list, and have not yet, you are missing the boat. There are statistics to prove it. Now is the time to sell if you want to avoid increased competition down the road! 

Don’t let this happen to you! Don’t wait and let time fly by. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this season in Indianapolis, give us a call or email! Reach out to us at your earliest convenience. We’d be happy to hear from you!

Today, Scott Surette from Premium Home Inspections joins us to discuss the three-part home inspection on a construction property. Why would anyone want to pay someone to inspect a brand new home?


Typically, people have the misconception that a new property is like buying a new car. This isn’t the case. New construction isn’t that way. It’s an imperfect process with many people working together. Bringing in a new set of eyes to look everyone over is important.

I have a specific process. It includes three stages: foundation, pre-drywall, and final. We look at things before the foundation and drywall are built. We follow the home each step of the way as it’s built. We want to safely say we’ve looked at everything and verify it officially.

We want to identify any and all problems prior to closing! Once the builder received their pay, it isn’t easy to back out to fix things. We know it upfront and get it fixed.

If you’re interested in buying or selling a home, as always, please reach out. We’re happy to serve your real estate needs. Give us a call or email today!

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Winter is approaching quickly, and with that being said, you'll need to invest in some maintenance around your home in order to keep it in good condition. We have Scott Surette with Premium Inspections to give us some useful advice.

First of all, you need to disconnect your hoses and faucets. You don't want your pipes to freeze, so do this maintenance now to avoid a heavy loss later on.

Inspecting your gutters is also very important. You want them clean and clear of debris because if they're clogged this will cause water to get into your basement and this could cause major issues with your foundation. If your gutters are clear, the water can be pushed away from your foundation when the snow melts in the spring. You simply want to ensure that the water gets carried away from your home.


A very easy thing to do is to change your furnace filters. Dirty filters restrict airflow and this can cause damage to your furnace as well as your air vents. It's an easy thing to do, and it could save you a lot of money down the road. Preventative maintenance always pays off.

It's also a good idea to get someone to come and check on your fireplace and your chimney if you're going to be burning wood in it this winter. While you're at it, get your smoke alarms tested and replace those batteries if necessary.

Please don't hesitate to call Scott if you have any questions or concerns about winterizing your home.