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Fast DIY Projects To Up Your Kitchen’s WOW Factor
July 01, 2020
When you’re getting ready to put your home on the market, you want it to impresswould-be buyers. And because the kitchen is such an important spot in your home, youreally want to make sure it has the WOW factor necessary to grab the attention of yourideal buyer and help get...
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The Biggest Landscaping Trends of 2020
June 26, 2020
It’s a new year, and with every new year comes new design trends—including in landscaping.The National Association of Landscape Professionals recently released their picks for the top landscaping trends of 2020. Some of the biggest trends poised to take over lawns across the US this year include:Multi-season landscape design. As homeowners...
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5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
April 25, 2020
To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful...
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5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
April 24, 2020
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you'll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.2. Organize and...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
April 23, 2020
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are eight reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.1....
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Selling Your Home? Don’t Overlook These Key Details
April 20, 2020
When you’re selling your home, the steps you take to get your property ready for buyers can mean the difference between a quick and profitable sale and your home sitting on the market for months. And often, the best steps you can take to sell your home are the steps...
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Easy (And Affordable!) Staging Tips To Up Your Bedroom’s Appeal
March 16, 2020
The way you stage your home can go a long way in helping it to sell. Potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves at home in your property—and that’s especially true of the bedroom, where they’ll be spending a large chunk of time relaxing (and, of course, sleeping!).But...
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Home Features Buyers Want Right Now
February 10, 2020
Ideally, when you’re selling your home, your property will have the features buyers are looking for—and you can highlight those features in your listing to drum up more buyer attention. But what, exactly, are those features?Home remodeling Porch.com recently surveyed 980 recent home shoppers to find out their must-have features. According...
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Selling Your Home? These Quick Fixes Will Appeal To Buyers—And Help You Sell Faster
February 03, 2020
When you list your home, you want it to sell as quickly as possible. But in order for your home to sell quickly, it needs to appeal to buyers.A recent article from Redfin outlined quick DIY home improvement projects you can do to up your home’s appeal—and help it sell faster. Some...
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How Much Does Curb Appeal Increase Your Home’s Value?
January 22, 2020
Your home’s exterior plays an important role in grabbing buyer’s attention and, ultimately, selling your property; like the old saying goes, “you only get to make a first impression once.” But can curb appeal actually increase your home’s value?Apparently, it can—and by more than you might expect.In a recent article, REALTOR®...
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House Not Selling? Here’s How To Revive Your Listing
December 23, 2019
If your house isn’t selling as quickly as you’d hoped, now is the perfect time to reevaluate your strategy—and make your home as appealing as possible before the spring real estate boom hits in a few months.But how, exactly, do you do that?In a recent article on Forbes.com, real estate experts...
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Hosting An Open House? This Is What Buyers Are Looking For
November 10, 2019
Open houses can be an extremely effective strategy for selling your home—but only if your house is ready for buyers.A recent article in the Washington Post outlined the top ten things buyers should look for at an open house. As a seller, you should plan ahead to make sure each area is...
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