When preparing your house for a viewing, you’re obviously going to make sure it’s clean and tidy. After all, you want to make the best impression possible on potential buyers. But in the minutes before the buyers are due to arrive, there are a few final touches you need to do in your house to […]
The MOST Important Room in Your Home
When preparing your home for sale, you want to make sure every room looks its best. But pay particularly close attention to the kitchen. Many buyers will spend a lot of time determining whether or not it meets their needs. In fact, some buyers will even form an impression about the entire property based primarily […]
Not-So-Obvious Home Staging Tips
When it comes to “staging” your home for sale – which basically means ensuring it looks clean and uncluttered – you probably already know the basics: clean the counters, vacuum the floors, mow the lawn, etc. But there are some home staging tips that are less obvious, yet can help to sell your property faster […]
7 Tips to Make Buying a Home Smooth Sailing
In the nautical world of pleasure boating, there is a specific process to follow to ensure a fun day on the water. Skip one of those steps and you risk having a miserable experience. The same holds true when buying a new home. There is a process to follow to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here […]
6 Questions Smart Home Viewers Need to Ask
Viewing new homes on the market can be a very exciting and fast-paced experience — especially if you’re also selling your current property. You see a home you like, you fall in love with some of its key features, and before you know it, you’re making an offer. But, if you have somehow not considered some […]
Foyer Appeal 101: Make That First Impression
You’ve heard of curb appeal. Curb appeal refers to the good impression buyers tend to get when they first see your house “from the curb”. The greater the curb appeal, the more enticing your house will seem. After Curb Appeal Comes Foyer Appeal But there’s another type of appeal you may not be aware of: Foyer […]
Navigating the Real Estate Maze
What You Need to Know About Lots
When shopping for a new home, one of the most important considerations – yet one most people don’t pay enough attention to – is the lot type. Selecting the right lot type can significantly increase your enjoyment of the home. Picking the wrong one can have the opposite effect. There are three special types of lots […]
How to Be Pet Smart When Selling Your Home
Of course you love your pets; after all, those fur-babies are truly members of your family. But some people just don’t appreciate pets and all the sights, sounds, and smells that accompany them. To keep potential buyers focused on your house, and not your pets, follow these simple tips: Wash and put away pet toys and […]