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Hello sunshine and warm weather! Summer is in full swing and we have rounded up all the can’t-miss fun happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE over the next two weeks. Enjoy everything from farmers markets and sporting events, to First Friday celebrations, castle tours, outdoor concerts, comedy shows, yoga classes, Fourth of July festivities and much more! *Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

What: First Friday Old Market
When: July 2nd
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: July 2nd
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Markets: Old Market
When: July 3rd & 10th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: 2021 NCAA Men’s College World Series
When: June 28th - 30th
Where: NCAA College World Series | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: June 30th - August 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Forestry: Rebecca Hermann & Jim Butkus
When: June 30th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Suite 6109

What: Diedrick Brackens
When: June 30th - September 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: June 29th - September 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: June 30th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event)
When: July 1st - August 5th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Vibes Concert Series
When: July 1st - August 19th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: July 1st - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Bring Back the Music at Midtown Crossing
When: July 2nd - September 17th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: July 2nd
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: July 2nd - August 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: July 3rd - September 26th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: July 3rd & 10th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: July 4th & 11th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Monday Yoga Sessions
When: June 28th - July 12th
Where: Malcolm X Birthsite | 3448 Evans Street Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green
When: July 8th - 29th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: July 5th - October 11th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: U.S. Senior Open Golf Championship
When: July 8th - 11th
Where: 6900 Country Club Road Omaha, NE

What: Independence Day Parade and Celebration with Fireworks
When: July 4th
Where: From 84th & Q Street through downtown Ralston to 72nd & Main Street

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Three Dog Night
When: July 10th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street

What: Rockbrook Village Wine Walk
When: July 10th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: High Heel
When: July 10th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

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We understand just how stressful selling your home can be - the cleaning, the organizing, the planning, the showings - it’s enough to drive even the most zen person a little haywire. Now add children and pets into the mix and it may seem like more than you can handle. 

The good news is that with a little planning and some tips from today’s blog post, selling your Omaha, NE home with little ones can feel a little easier and less stressful. Let’s dive in:

Tips for inside the home:

-Clutter is something that accumulates the longer you are in a house, and this is especially true if you have children and pets. Take some time to sort through items (especially toys) and donate what is no longer needed, store items that you want to keep but don’t immediately need and throw away/recycle items that are on their last leg.

-If your home has a dedicated playroom, you may want to consider transforming the space into a multi-purpose room in order to appeal to all buyers. Remove the toys (and crayon on the walls) and allow buyers to envision their own needs/wants for the space. 

-We know how much you love your children and pets, and hanging pictures around the house is a great way to share fun memories. But when it comes to selling, you may want to remove a majority of those frames in order to depersonalize your home a bit. That includes the kids finger painting hanging on the fridge. You want buyers to feel like they are in their new home, not just visiting yours. 

-Pet stains and smells are a huge turnoff to buyers when they walk into a house. It is important to ensure any and all pet odors and carpet stains are taken care of prior to when showings are scheduled to begin. On that same note, if your children ever used the walls of your home as paper to color on, now would be a great time to remove that artwork as well. 

-If your child’s room is themed and theatrical, you may want to consider painting it a neutral color and changing out the princess lamp. This will make it easier for buyers who don’t have children to see the room as a functional space for them. *Side note: this time of transition can be hard on kids. Allowing them to pack a special bag of favorite items that can be taken out after showings can make them feel more at ease. 

-Make sure that outdoor pet waste is always cleaned up prior to showings. You don’t want potential buyers stepping in anything unpleasant when touring the backyard. 
 
Tips for showings:

-If possible, ask your real estate agent to give you a few hours notice before showings to make sure you can tidy up the house and get the kids and pets ready to go. Establishing this with your agent will lower your stress as you will have time to get everything (and everyone) in order. 

-Try to plan fun activities for you and the children to do during showings. This can be anything from going on a hike, spending the day at the zoo, taking a picnic to the park, etc. You want to show your children that this time away from home isn’t an inconvenience, but an opportunity to spend quality time together. 

-If your planned activity isn’t pet friendly, it is important to have a safe place for your furry four-legged family members to go. A friend or family members home is a great option, or a local pet daycare. If you have an open house scheduled in advance, you can also use that time for your pet to go to the groomer. 
 

If you are looking to sell your Omaha, NE house, be sure to contact our team for more information. Our dedicated, knowledgable agents are here to provide you with the expert services you need. 

Man-oh man, the next two weeks of events around Omaha, NE are sure to be a good time! You can spend a day at a farmers market, taking in a sporting event, enjoying a yoga class, doing a city walking tour or taking dad to a car show for Father’s Day - just to name a few. We have rounded up all the can’t-miss events below for you to review. Enjoy! 

What: 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming: Wave 2
When: June 16th - 20th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Diedrick Brackens
When: June 16th - September 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: June 16th - August 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: June 16th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: June 16th - September 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Forestry: Rebecca Hermann & Jim Butkus
When: June 16th - 30th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Suite 6109 Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: June 17th - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: The Candy Project Presents: Gutenberg! The Musical!
When: June 17th - 27th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Districts BBQ Battle
When: June 18th & 19th
Where: 3814 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event) 
When: June 17th - August 5th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: June 18th - August 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: June 18th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: June 19th - October 9th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Second Annual Father’s Day Car Show
When: June 19th & 20th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: 2021 NCAA Men’s College World Series
When: June 19th - 30th
Where: NCAA College World Series | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: June 20th - October 10th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market 
When: June 19th - October 2nd
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Monday Night Movies at Turner Park
When: June 21st - 28th
Where: 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Monday Yoga Sessions
When: June 21st - July 12th
Where: Malcolm X Birthsite | 3448 Evans Street Omaha, NE

What: After Work Hike
When: June 25th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. Bellevue, NE

What: River City Star Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: June 26th - September 26th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Historic Home Run Tours
When: June 22nd & 23rd
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Midwest Collectible Toy Show
When: June 27th - October 24th
Where: Omaha Firefighters Union, Local 385 | 6005 Grover Street Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Doo Wop Project
When: June 18th & 19th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center 

What: Family Adventure Days at Neale Woods
When: June 19th
Where: Neale Woods Nature Center | 14323 Edith Marie Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Polishfest 2021
When: June 19th
Where: 3578 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Freedom Festival & Concert
When: June 19th
Where: Malcolm X Birthsite | 3448 Evans Street Omaha, NE

What: Secret Omaha Walking Tour
When: June 20th
Where: 16th & Douglas Omaha, NE

What: Vacation in the Village
When: June 25th
Where: Aksarben Village | 1911 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Caribbean Night
When: June 26th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center 

What: Sound Bath for Strength and Resilience
When: June 26th
Where: 724 S 12th Street Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: Personics
When: June 26th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Jeanne Robertson: The Rocking Humor Tour
When: June 27th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Zydeco Festival: New Orleans Comes to Omaha
When: June 26th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 32nd & Farnam Omaha, NE

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Do you remember all the emotions that came when buying your first home? Excitement, uneasiness, and jitters may have been a few of the many feelings that came along with the home buying experience. Well, get ready to feel them all again if you are planning to sell your Omaha, NE home.

One way to calm the nerves and to ensure the home selling process goes as smoothly as possible is to hire an experienced listing agent. In today’s blog post we are going to be discussing a few things you should know about choosing the right listing agent and a couple of questions to ask before they come on board. Let’s dive in: 

First, let’s talk about what a listing agent is and what they do for a seller. A listing agent, also commonly referred to as a selling agent, is a real estate professional who helps the homeowner get the most money for their home and helps to find the most qualified buyer. They handle a number of tasks including marketing the home, vetting potential buyers, conducting showings and driving negotiations. The listing agent works in the best interest of the seller and helps them navigate the process from beginning to end. 

How to find the best listing agent in Omaha, NE: 

-Interview a couple of agents to make sure the one you pick is the right fit for you and your needs. If possible, it is best to do this in person. Take time during each interaction to make sure the agent is not only trustworthy but also has a knowledge of the local market and connections in the industry. 

-Are they a certified realtor?  Very important to know as many agents work in real estate but do not have the education or certification as a "Realtor".

-Getting referrals is a great way to vet potential candidates. Hearing another person's experience with a real estate agent can give you a feel for what it would be like to work with them and what you can expect in terms of communication, quality of work, and how they treat their clients. (Check out our client testimonials here!)

-Dig in and verify the experience of a potential selling agent. You can do this by simply searching their name and visiting their website, which will show their previous and current listings and client testimonials. This will give you a better idea of the homes they have sold and how they compare to yours, as well as if they are familiar with your neighborhood. 

Lastly, it is important to be prepared with questions when meeting potential listing agents, so we have listed some questions below that you can use to better familiarize yourself with the agent:

-Are you a full-time listing agent? - This will let you know if this is what they live and breathe each day, or if it is a side gig. 

-What do you think my home is worth? How did you get to that price? - This will help you get a sense of if you are on the same page, especially if you had a price in mind. 

-What would be your marketing plan for my home? - A good selling agent will have a detailed plan of action to promote your listing. This can include things such as 3D virtual tours, open houses, professional photography, broker tours and/or “Just listed” mailers. 

-What are the comps in my neighborhood? - Asking this question will give you a better feel for the agents' knowledge of the area.

-What is your commission rate? - This question will ensure you understand what you will be charged for their services so there are no surprises.

Learn more about our experienced and dedicated Heim-Berg Team here.  Then let's talk and get your home sale started today.  We treat all our clients like FAMILY!!

Be sure to check out our other tips for selling your Omaha, NE home here! 

Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss all the fun events and adventures that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE over the next two weeks! You will find everything from concert series and farmers markets, to comedy shows, movies in the park, history tours, sporting events and more. We have listed everything below for you to review - enjoy!

What: 23rd Annual Taste of Omaha
When: June 4th - 6th
Where: 6232 Pacific Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event)
When: June 3rd - August 5th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: June 4th - August 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: June 4th - December 3rd
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: June 4th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: June 5th - October 9th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: June 5th - September 26th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: June 5th & 12th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena 
When: June 6th & 13th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Monday Night Movies at Turner Park
When: June 7th & 14th
Where: 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: After Work Hike
When: June 11th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: June 7th - October 11th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Cinco de Mayo Omaha Festival
When: June 11th - 13th
Where: S 24th Street & N Street Omaha, NE

What: 17th Annual Wine, Blues, Beer and Hot Air Balloon Festival
When: June 5th
Where: Soaring Wings Vineyard | 17111 S 138th Street Springfield, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: June 2nd - August 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming: Wave 1
When: June 4th - 7th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond the Vote
When: June 2nd - December 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Ain’t Misbehavin’
When: June 2nd - 20th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: June 2nd - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: June 2nd - September 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Forestry: Rebecca Hermann & Jim Butkus
When: June 2nd - 30th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Sight of Sound Art Show
When: June 2nd - 4th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: June 3rd - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Salvador Dali’s “Stairway to Heaven”
When: June 2nd - August 14th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Family Adventure Days at Camp Wa-kon-Da
When: June 5th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 402 Forest Dr. Bellevue, NE

What: Castlepalooza! at Joslyn Castle
When: June 5th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Corgi Racing
When: June 5th
Where: Horsemen’s Park | 6303 Q Street Omaha, NE

What: Music at Miller Park
When: June 5th
Where: Miller Park Pavilion | 2702 Redick Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Wicken Omaha
When: June 6th
Where: 10th & Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: History Tour: Parks and Boulevards
When: June 6th
Where: Durham Musem | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Poppy’s Happiest Weekend
When: June 11th - 13th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

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