June 4th, 2015 at 10:00 am
You’ve finally decided to sell your home. Congratulations. So where do you start?
You’ve got a lot to think about before that yard sign goes up and the open house is scheduled. A great real estate agent can do a lot of the thinking for (and with) you. But even finding that perfect agent takes a first step, as does making the house presentable, marketing it, and a host of other factors.
With the summer selling season fast approaching, let’s take a look back at some of our best advice for navigating the sales process.
May 28th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Congratulations! You’ve made it through numerous open houses, both your own and others, and have managed to sell your old house and find your new perfect home. But now a task that may seem terrifyingly daunting lies ahead: moving.
Packing up and moving all your stuff doesn’t have to be stressful or scary. Just follow these simple rules and you’ll be boxed up in no time:
1. Use it or lose it
As you pack your items, yo’re sure to come across many belongings that bring back fond memories–but how old are those memories? Although it can be hard to let go of that favorite jean jacket you wore every day for a year 10 years ago, it’s probably best to move on…literally. The less you have to pack, the more time and money you’ll save.
Tip: If it hasn’t been touched or thought about in more than a year, add it to the donate or trash piles.
2. Label everything
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April 30th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Selling your home requires a lot of time and patience. It can be overwhelming and stressful at times, but here are some tips and tricks to make the open house process just a little bit easier:
First impressions can make or break you
As the homeowner, many features of your house may seem normal and charming to you. However, it is important to take a look at your house as if it is your first time seeing it. Start outside by assessing your curb appeal. Make sure your shrubs and grass are trimmed and that paint looks fresh. You want potential buyers to see the outside of your home and be excited to walk in the front door. If the outside looks unkempt, they will assume the inside is as well.
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April 23rd, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Selling a condo is exactly like selling a home, right? Unfortunately, that is not always the case. The condo market can be a slightly different experience than your typical home sale. Although tips to home improvements like the ones mentioned here and the home selling preparedness tips mentioned here can also be helpful to condo owners, the tips below can help you take your condo from one in a million to one of a kind.
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April 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 am
If you’ve decided to sell your house, you probably have one main goal: get the highest price for your home. To do that, you’ll want your home to look as pristine as possible. A well-staged home can look inviting, comfortable, and help to elicit emotion from potential buyers. In some cases, a well-staged home may even help your home sell faster. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to create your desired first impression. In fact, home staging can be done with the help of a professional or by completing a few projects on your own. Here’s our guide for DIY home staging.
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