Selling your home can bring big financial gains, but it can also bring a big tax bill if you’re not prepared. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by tax strategist Alysha Harvey of Distinct Tax Consulting to share smart, proactive tax tips for home sellers. From capital gains to 1031 exchanges to inherited property rules, this is the real-world guidance every Atlanta homeowner needs before selling.

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Featured Guest:

Alysha Harvey is the founder and CEO of Distinct Tax Consulting Group and a nationally recognized tax strategist, accounting expert, and business consultant. She is the best-selling author of multiple books and the voice behind TaxAdviZHER. Alysha specializes in helping individuals and businesses make smart, tax-savvy decisions and is known for turning complex topics into clear strategies.

Website: distincttax.com

Instagram & Tiktok: @TaxAdviZHER

In this episode we talk about:

• How capital gains taxes apply to home sales
• What qualifies as a capital improvement, and why receipts matter
• How renting out part of your home affects your tax situation
• The power (and strict rules) of a 1031 exchange
• Step-up basis rules when you inherit a home
• What documentation to keep for the IRS
• The #1 mistake home sellers make when it comes to taxes

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

Taxes aren’t the most exciting part of selling a home, but they can have a huge impact on your financial outcome. This episode breaks down the strategies you need to protect your equity, reduce stress, and set yourself up for long-term success. A little planning now can save you thousands later.

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Selling your home while living in it doesn’t have to be chaotic. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by Karla Giltner of Currie Rose Interiors to explore the emotional and visual impact of occupied home staging. From layout tips to lighting, Karla shares how to make your space feel cohesive, inviting, and market-ready, often using what you already own.

Whether you’re listing soon or months away, this episode is filled with practical tips to help you prepare with less stress and stronger results.

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Featured Guest:

Karla Giltner is the owner of Currie Rose Interiors, an Atlanta-based staging and interior design firm known for transforming lived-in homes into spaces buyers connect with emotionally. A master-level accredited home stager with a background in interior architecture, Karla blends design expertise with real-life practicality.

Website: currieroseinteriors.com

Instagram: @currieroseinteriors

In this episode we talk about:

• The art and psychology of occupied home staging
• How to create emotional connection using layout, color, and lighting
• What emotions home buyers should feel when walking through
• Why personal items can block buyer imagination
• Easy updates and furniture placement tips for better flow and photos

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

First impressions are emotional; and that emotion drives offers. Whether it's clutter, color, or layout, how a home feels can be the deciding factor for buyers. Occupied home staging helps sellers keep daily life intact while maximizing presentation, speeding up the sale, and increasing sale price.

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What do cockroaches, moldy showers, and a mysterious bottle of champagne in the fridge have in common? They’ve all shaped real home buyer reactions during showings. In this episode, Judy sits down with fellow Sage & Grace agent Kristy Kadolph to unpack the surprising—and sometimes cringe-worthy—moments that can make or break a sale. You’ll hear true stories, practical advice, and what home sellers should do to make their homes feel welcoming, show-ready, and impossible to forget for all the right reasons.

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Featured Guest:

Kristy Kadolph is a Realtor with Sage and Grace Realty Group. With a deep understanding of buyer psychology and years of experience showing homes throughout Atlanta, Kristy knows exactly what makes a home resonate with home buyers - and what turns them off.

More about Kristy: https://sageandgracere.com/agent/kristy-kadolph

Instagram: @kristykadolphrealtor

Email: kristy@clareorealestate.com

In this episode we talk about:

• Why cleanliness matters more than costly upgrades
• How smells, clutter, and lighting affect buyer impressions
• What to remove from your home before a showing
• What home buyers feel when you're still living in the home
• Easy, affordable ways to improve showings

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

Home Buyers are making emotional decisions fast - and your home’s showing experience can make or break the offer. Whether you’re prepping a vacant property or living in the home during showings, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how buyers actually think.

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