Five Common Home Decorating Mistakes: Avoid These Tacky Design Choices
If you are planning to sell your home, of course you want to get as much money for it as the market will bear. To appeal to the widest possible buying audience, you may spend significant time and effort making updates to set just the right stage. But sometimes poor decorating ...
Read morePrepping Your Home for Sale Part I: Twelve Foolproof Ways to Make a Great First Impression on Buyers
You’ve probably heard the saying, "You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression." That's just as true when you're selling your home. The average house hunter will decide if they're interested in property within seconds, so it's imperative to put your home in its best light and ...
Read moreSeven Surefire Ways to Create Winter Curb Appeal
The winter weather may be drab, but your house doesn’t have to be. During the spring and summer, lush green lawns and cheerful blooms help to make every property look inviting. The colors may turn to vivid golds and crimson when fall arrives, but the undeniable beauty remains. In order to ...
Read moreTwelve Low-Cost Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
If you want to get top dollar for your home, it has to look its best. When potential buyers first lay eyes on your house, curb appeal can help make the sale. Sprucing up the outside of your property and transforming it into a sought-after abode doesn’t have to cost a ...
Read moreEight Tips for a Flawless Open House
If your home is about to hit the market, an open house probably won’t be far behind. Whether you’re working with an agent or selling your home yourself, there are steps you can take to increasing the chance of moving it quickly and for a better price. One of the best ...
Read moreSelling Your Home? Here’s Why You Need a Pre-Listing Inspection
If you’re selling your home and don’t like unpleasant surprises, you’re going to want to schedule a pre-listing inspection. When the contract on your house is executed, it may seem like cause for celebration. But in reality, it marks the beginning of a long and uncertain process to a potential closing. ...
Read moreThe Outdoor Upgrades that Make Your Home More Valuable
Exterior upgrades can enhance the look of your property and offer ample recreational benefits too. When you think of these backyard home improvements, endless ideas probably come to mind. Swimming pools. Gazebos. Patios. While there’s no end to your options, they’re not all created equal in terms of their return ...
Read moreSeven Clever Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays
Once upon a time, selling your home during the holidays was considered a major no-no. But with the advent of online listings, residential sales have become less seasonal. There are even advantages to selling your house during the holidays: buyers tend to be more serious and the competition is less intense ...
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