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 […]
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, […]
Home Inspectors: Friends or Foes?
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 […]
How to Survive a Home Remodeling or Renovation
You’ve picked a great contractor, decorator, or remodeler. The crew is coming in on Monday to do the work. You can hardly wait to see the remodeled kitchen, new hardwood floors, or freshly painted living room. But there’s one thing that can put a damper on all your enthusiasm: the work itself. Dust. Loud noise. […]
Top 5 Ways to Impress Home Buyers
5 Things Home Buyers Don’t Want to See
When preparing a property for sale, homeowners often focus on the things that will impress buyers, such as clean and uncluttered spaces, well lit rooms, staged furniture designed to maximize appeal, and so forth. But it’s equally important to pay attention to those things you don’t want buyers to see… those little turn-offs that, although […]