When I go on a listing appointment to list a house, one of the key things I go over is my marketing strategy. It is important for the potential seller to know and understand what I do to get a home sold, which is much more than just sticking a sign in their front yard… […]
10 Things You Need to Update Before Putting Your House on the Market
Any home that is over five to ten years old likely needs some updating before being put on the market. Older homes tend to have the shiny brass while newer homes have brushed nickel among other things. If you fall into the brass category, even if you like brass, you need to change it so […]
The 3 Reasons You MUST Stage Your Closets
Yes, along with everything else in your home you really do have to stage your closets when you sell your home. Why do I have to stage my closets? Buyers will look in them and behind every other closed door Packed closets tell buyers that there is not enough storage space in your home Everything […]
Why I am the Right Choice to Sell Your Home the “New” Way
“For 42 percent of home buyers, the first step in the home-buying process was looking online for properties and 14 percent of home buyers first looked online for information about the home buying process.” That is a direct quote from the National Association of Realtors 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Why is this […]
Is It Time for You to Move? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
You are considering moving, but you are still on the fence. You know rates are low, and you have been toying with the idea, but how do you know when it is time? Do you think your house would sell quickly? Would your house sell for a price you would be happy with? Do you […]
Is Your House Ready to Show During the Holidays?
Everyone loves the holidays and if you are “the” host in the family, you know that it takes a lot of work. So how do you handle hosting holiday gatherings when your house is on the market? With careful planning, of course! Since you never know when the phone might ring with a request for […]
Selling Your Home to the Boomer Generation
Staging your home is important, we all know that. You want it to be inviting and friendly to all who enter – from the front door to eye-popping entryway, to the cozy kitchen, and more, your efforts should be designed with your future buyers in mind. But are you considering the Boomers or retiree buyers? […]
Spic and Span – Deep Cleaning Your “For Sale” Home
There are many things a home owner must do in order to prepare their home to go on the market and of those chores, next to de-cluttering, cleaning is one of the most important. Few people like deep cleaning but it is critical to setting you and your home up for success. Ideally, you should […]
Social Media Tools Your Agent Should Be Using
I’m not sure if you’ve ever noticed that I don’t talk about my open houses and there’s a reason for that. I don’t hold them. WHAT? you may say but it’s true – I have not found them to be an effective way to promote my listings. Over the years I have found that all […]
Is Downsizing Right For You?
In a super-sized world where everything bigger is better, no one likes to think of down sizing. But as you edge closer to retirement, perhaps it’s time to consider what you really need to get you thru your retirement and golden years. tAnd there could also come a time where downsizing isn’t just an option […]
