When you purchased your current home, chances are it was a good match for your lifestyle. It had the space you needed, the features you wanted, and a location that worked for you. But for most people, lifestyle and needs evolve through the years. Kids get older. Jobs or careers change. People take on new […]
Surprising Secrets for Successful Home Staging
“Staging” is about setting up and decorating each room of your home so that it looks as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Studies show that a property is more likely to sell quickly and for a better price if it is effectively staged. Even if you haven’t heard of staging before, you probably already […]
Top 5 Tips for Hiring the Right Moving Company
If you’ve ever used a moving company before, you’re likely aware of what a horror it can be – damage to your belongings, lost items, late arrivals, poor customer service… the list goes on (and there’s much worse). How do you select the best moving company for your needs? Ask for recommendations of who (or […]
2 Things You Need to Know Before You Move
If you’re thinking of making a move within the next few months, there are two important things you need to know. 1. Your Home’s Market Value The first is the market value of your current property. That’s the amount your home will likely sell for in today’s market. When you know its market value, you’ll […]
Top 10 Features that Sell Your Home
When buyers shop for a new home, they typically start by viewing properties that meet a specific criteria… four bedrooms, a finished basement, a quiet neighborhood, etc. But often there is something special about a home that catches a buyer’s eye that can very well tip the scales toward your home. Think about it. How […]
Want to Sell Your Home Faster? Make it Anonymous.
What do you notice when you visit a model home in a new development? Often, you’ll find wonderfully furnished and decorated rooms that anyone could live in. The operative word here is “anyone”. Sure, there might be a computer screen on a desk in the den, or a child’s Raggedy Ann doll sitting in a […]
Sellers: How to Know What You Need to Do
Say you’re a homeowner wanting to sell your two-story, detached home. You sit down and make a list of things that need to get done to make your property as attractive as possible to buyers. You consider the backyard. “Hmm,” you think. “Doesn’t our deck need a new finish and our flowerbed need new edging […]
Sellers: Take the Personality Out of Your Home
Does your home have a lot of personality? There’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, you may have pictures on the fireplace mantle showcasing happy family memories over the years… or trophies and other awards in the kids’ bedrooms that represent achievements that make you proud… or a fridge door covered with notes, a calendar […]
How Do You Perfectly Time Selling & Buying a Home?
3 Sure-Fire Ways to Find a Good Contractor
If you’re considering buying a new home (or selling your old one), one of your most important tasks is to find the right professionals to help you. You’ll need a good realtor, of course – that’s why I’m here – and possibly other professionals such as a real estate lawyer, contractor, cleaner, carpet installer, plumber, electrician, […]