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 also some less obvious home staging tips that can help to sell your property faster and for a higher price. Here are a few examples. The Kitchen Obvious: ...Read More

How do you boost curb appeal?  Here are some proven ideas that you can get done in an hour or so: Wash both the inside and outside of the front windows. You'll be amazed at the difference that can make. Sweep the walkway leading up to the front entrance. Add a new welcome mat. Also, wash down the front door. If possible, remove cars from the driveway. Let buyers imagine their own car...Read More

When you sell, you’ll probably want to get the best possible price for your property. Who wouldn’t? Unfortunately, there are many ways to inadvertently leave money on the table – sometimes thousands of dollars. How do you avoid that possibility? Just remember the 4 Ps: • Prep. Do everything you can to prepare your home so that it looks great to buyers. Clean, declutter, f...Read More

If you're thinking ahead to your next dream home, the road you need to take to get there may seem confusing. Do you search for listings online? Drop by Open Houses on the weekends? Call the number on For Sale signs?   Let's break it all down! Here are the specific steps you need to take to ensure you find a home that fits your wants, needs and budget. 1.Find out how much your current...Read More

Ideally, you would like buyers to wait until they’ve viewed your whole property before they judge it. However, the reality is, buyers start forming an impression of your home as soon as they see it from the curb. So, it pays to do everything you can to improve your property's "curb appeal". Here are some ideas: You can improve the impact of your landscaping by trimming hedges...Read More

If you’re like most people, you go to see a doctor when you’re not feeling well or have a health concern. However, you may also visit your doctor for a check-up, or to ask questions about healthy living.   In fact, consulting your doctor for anything health-related is a smart ide...Read More

If you take care to price your home correctly - that is, at a price that is in line with what similar properties in the area have sold for recently - then you have a good chance of selling it at or near your asking price. That doesn’t mean you won’t get a low-ball offer. You might. So, what do you do when that happens? First, understand that the buyer may not necessar...Read More

Four Things You Should Know About Staging You've probably heard about "home staging". As the name implies, it's all about arranging each room in your home in a way that will make the best impression on buyers. Here's what you need to know about staging if you're thinking of listing your property. 1. Staging can get you a higher price. On average, a fully-staged home ten...Read More