Jaci Tidmarsh - Realtor

Fall trends 2026, but make it real estate

A few things I’m seeing and talking about right now:

Pricing your home strategically, even if that means coming in under possible appraised value.

Millennial gray taking a back seat to warmer, softer, more inviting spaces.

And buyers asking for closing cost credits when the situation makes sense.

Real estate shifts. Buyer preferences shift. Strategy should shift too.

That’s why I’m always paying attention to what’s changing instead of doing things the same way just because that’s how they’ve always been done.

Which one of these surprised you most?

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]

Trying to buy a house without the right guide?

It can feel a lot like walking up the wrong escalator. 😆

You can absolutely try to figure it all out on your own.

Or you can have someone beside you helping you understand the process, ask the right questions, avoid unnecessary stress, and keep things moving in the right direction.

That’s the kind of buyer experience I want for my clients.

Clear guidance.

No pressure.

A real plan.

And someone in your corner when real estate starts feeling confusing.

Buying a home is a big deal, but you do not have to do it alone.

With me, we’re taking the escalator that actually goes up. 😆

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]

Oxford Manor charm, a pool, and a location just blocks from UOP. 🏡☀️

If you’ve been wanting to see this one in person, there’s an OPEN HOUSE September 26 from 1–3 PM. 👀

📍 1226 Elmwood Ave., Stockton

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has that combination I love: updates where you want them, character where you don’t want it erased, and a backyard that actually gives you a reason to spend time outside.

A few of my favorite things:

👉 Updated kitchen
👉 Separate primary suite
👉 Sun-filled family room overlooking the backyard
👉 Original vintage bathroom details
👉 Deck + pool for those warm Stockton days
👉 Oxford Manor location, close to the Miracle Mile and just six blocks from University of the Pacific

It’s one of those homes where the individual features are great, but seeing how everything works together is what makes it memorable.

🏡 Open House September 26 from 1–3 PM

Want the price, photos, and full listing details before then?

👉 Comment ELMWOOD and I’ll send everything over.

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
📲 209-204-3509
📩 [email protected]

Welcome back to Back to School Basics: Real Estate 101.

Today’s lesson, inspections.

Here’s the part sellers usually do not think about.

Do you want to find out what is wrong with your home before a buyer does?

Because that timing matters.

When we know more about your home before it hits the market, we can make smarter decisions about preparation, pricing, and negotiation.

That does not mean fixing every little thing.

It means having information early enough to create a plan instead of reacting later.

And that is a big part of how I approach selling.

Prep your home.

Price your home.

Market your home.

Negotiate your home.

Because selling a home takes more than a sign in the yard.

It takes strategy.

And yes, I’m thinking several steps ahead before we ever go live.

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]

Two sips in and suddenly it’s…

“Wait, I have an idea.”

But truly, this is one of my favorite parts of real estate.

Every client is different. Every home is different. Every move comes with its own goals, questions, challenges, and priorities.

So I don’t want to hand everyone the exact same plan.

I love sitting down, figuring out what matters most to you, and coming up with a strategy that actually fits your situation.

Sometimes that means finding a creative way forward.

Sometimes it means slowing things down.

Sometimes it means changing the plan completely.

And yes, there’s usually coffee or matcha involved. 😆

I genuinely love what I get to do every day, helping people make big real estate decisions with a plan that feels like it was made for them.

Because it was.

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]

Welcome back to Back to School Basics: Real Estate 101.

Today’s lesson, you don’t live in your home the same way you sell your home.

Staging is part of that.

Sometimes that means bringing in professional staging after the home is empty. Other times, it means working with what you already have, rearranging furniture, packing up some of the extras, and removing personal items so buyers can picture themselves living there.

The goal is to help your house feel like home to the people walking through it.

And staging is just one piece of the plan.

My marketing strategy starts before your home ever hits the market. I’m helping you prep your home, price your home, market your home, and negotiate your home.

Because selling takes more than putting a sign in the yard.

It takes strategy.

Next class, we’re talking inspections.

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]

Meanwhile, real estate has me juggling showings, contracts, inspections, negotiations, phone calls, texts, deadlines, and approximately 47 things that all need attention at the exact same time. 😆

Some days are calm.

Some days are absolutely not.

And somehow, I still love it.

Real estate life can be a little crazy, but getting to help people through some of their biggest decisions makes all of it worth it.

So yes, I’m managing it.

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]

Zillow is fun. I get it.

You can scroll houses from the couch, save your favorites, check out neighborhoods, and suddenly convince yourself you need a completely different kitchen.

But when you are actually getting ready to buy or sell a home, Zillow should be a tool, not the algorithm choosing your Realtor.

Because who you work with matters.

When you submit your information through a real estate website, you may be connected with an agent you did not personally choose. That agent might be wonderful. They also might not be the right fit for you.

And for something as important as buying or selling a home, I think you deserve to make that decision for yourself.

Interview Realtors.

Ask how they communicate.

Ask how they guide their clients.

Ask about their strategy.

Ask what working together actually looks like.

You are not being difficult. You are choosing the person who may be guiding you through one of the biggest financial decisions you make.

If you are buying or selling in Modesto, Stanislaus County, or anywhere in the 209, I would love to be one of the Realtors you interview.

No pressure. Ask me the questions. Get a feel for how I work. Then decide if I am the right fit for you.

Because Zillow can help you find the house.

The right Realtor helps you make the move with confidence.

Jaci Tidmarsh
Rand Residential
DRE #01730160
209-204-3509
[email protected]