Home Selling Tips

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Jan

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Why January Is The Best Month For House Hunting

Have you made it your New Year's resolution to find that perfect home for you and your family? You might have thought that you needed to wait until spring to start house shopping, but the fact is that January is a great time to begin. Put on your winter jacket and get out there while the leftovers from the New Year's party are still in the fridge – you'll have the upper hand. House hunting in January offers a number of advantages that will work in your favor. Here are some of the main reasons: Busy Social Calendars First of…

14

Jan

By Lori Blank

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Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter

After all of the excitement of the holidays, the sparkle of the lights and the overstimulation of decorations, the rest of winter can seem lackluster. Don’t let your home add to the dreariness of the season. Spruce up your curb appeal with the tips below and inspire your neighbors to create well-groomed street that will make driver’s passing through smile. Tend The Plants If you’re currently located in a winter wonderland, then dig up any dead plants that won’t grow back. Replace them with cold-loving flowers, such as snowberry or lambs ear. In warmer climates, this is the time for…

12

Jan

By Lori Blank

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Market Your Home For Sale Like A Professional

Anyone preparing their home for sale can get focused on all the little updates they need to make before it’s ready to be put on the market. However, once the property is listed, they usually just sit back and wait for the offers to roll in — which can be disappointing. For A Fast Sale Real estate agents know that the work never stops. Below are insightful tips from property experts to create buzz around your house and get it sold quickly! Bait Buyers With Visuals Most buyers do their preliminary searches online, so this will be their first impression…

09

Jan

By Lori Blank

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Flaws You Cannot Hide By Staging Your Home

When you sell your home, you want it look as good as possible. To do this, your real estate agent will help you stage your home or, if needed, help you find a professional to stage your home. This means de-cluttering your home, re-arranging furniture, and de-personalizing each room. A staged home is more appealing to buyers and helps to highlight your home's positive features. However, staging is not meant to cover major flaws in your home. Some things just have to be repaired. Roof Problems It doesn't matter how pretty your home is, your buyer is going to expect…

09

Oct

By Lori Blank

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Tips On Passing Your Home Inspection With Flying Colors

Home inspections are a tense time for everyone. Sellers are fervently hoping that nothing major is wrong with their home that could hold up the transaction. Buyers are eager to hear that their new house is in prime condition. Whatever the wishes, one thing is for sure; any news from an inspector is usually bad news. Home inspectors have a tough job. They have to be trained to spot hundreds of potential issues with a home and be knowledgeable of local codes, community restrictions and residential permit parameters. Stay one step ahead of your home inspector by reading the list…

03

Oct

By Lori Blank

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Which Additions Really Add Value To Your Home?

When you own a home, there are additions that you can make to the property that will improve the value of your home. For example, a newly renovated kitchen or bathroom is a popular choice that will really make the home more desirable to buyers. Also, adding storage space or a well-thought-out family room or other practical space can be a very good investment that will bring up the home's value. However, there are other projects that are not really worth your time or money and will allow very little opportunity to recover your costs when it is time to…

05

Sep

By Lori Blank

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Don’t Turn Your Buyers Away With These Curb Appeal Mistakes

When it comes to selling your home, curb appeal refers to the "first impression" that your house gives when a buyer approaches it from the driveway or the street. Does your house look attractive and inviting, or does it appear rundown? First impressions are important and even if the inside of the home is perfect, the outer appearance can really affect a buyer's perception. If you are trying to sell your property, you have probably mowed the front lawn and even planted flowers in order to improve your curb appeal. However, could you have over looked one of these common…

04

Sep

By Lori Blank

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Knock Your Real Estate Listing Out Of The Park With These Powerful Buzz Words

Words are powerful and when you are selling your home, the words that you use in your real estate listing can really impact the first impression that the property makes on potential buyers. Whether you are writing the real estate listing, or the house is being promoted by a real estate professional, it is important to use the right words to convey the meaning that you intend. This is especially true when you only have room for a short description, as every word counts. Here are a few words to use in your description that will really bring positive attention…