Stories of Home: Leveling Up with Mariah Goss

Mariah and I met prior to the purchase of her very first home. She was referred by an acquaintance who thought we’d be a good fit. She became my client and quickly became a friend.

Mariah knows what she wants. Locked and loaded with her spreadsheets, pens and highlighters, she is armed and ready for all things real estate. An accountant by profession, her attention to details is on the forefront, and it helps her make the best real estate decisions.

In 2019, we set out on a journey to purchase her first home. Then, a 26-year-old upwardly mobile young professional, set out to meet a big goal that would soon be an example to her family and community.

The Best Investment

She made a smart purchase – a single-family home that, with a bit a sweat equity, would add value and appreciate quickly. She knew this wasn’t her forever home, but it was a great starter home that she made beautiful. After a few years of homeownership, personal growth, and professional promotion, she reached out to discuss her options for “leveling up” to her next home.

We worked through whether keeping her current home as an investment property was wise and what she wanted in this season, or if it would be best for her to cash out on her investment. Ultimately deciding to sell, I laid out the marketing plan and went to work.

We closed quickly with a great buyer – Mariah ultimately clearing six figures! What better investment can you make than real estate? Her property appreciated during those three years, while she was simply living and enjoying her home. The home doubled in value, and in that short period of time, her payout reflected such.

The Process

We discussed what she wanted in her next home, and she was committed to a townhome. After three years in a single-family home, she desired something more low maintenance and move-in ready. We viewed several amazing homes, but ultimately landing with a new construction townhome that met most of her requirements.

With the proceeds from her sale, she was able to put down a sizable down payment for her dream home for this next season of life.

We’ve closed, and she’s currently making her new house her new home.