Sellers have an edge in the housing market this season; you are right about this. But as good as this is, there is also a problem with it. They may be at an advantage, but buyers are not and a lot of them are moving away from the housing market. So they only have a… Continue Reading
There is a lot of competition when it comes to selling your home this summer. Avoid these turnoffs so you don’t have potential buyers walking out the door before they have a chance to say YES! 1. Bad Odors This is the number one no-no when selling a home. Top odors on the list: cigarette… Continue Reading
A recent visit to the Academy of Home Staging (theacademyofhomestaging.com) revealed some of the latest home-staging trends and how they could translate into selling your home faster. The academy blog about design trends reveals a couple of key points about color and accessories. According to the site, interior design trends regarding furnishings favor seating that… Continue Reading
If you’re in the process of getting your home ready for sale, you know that in order to get the biggest bang for your buck, you have to be willing to put in the time to ensure that your home looks its best. While it’s crucial that you pay attention to both the interior and… Continue Reading
The national housing market is slowly crawling back from historic lows. Does this iffy environment change the basic “must-dos” for prepping, staging, and showing a house for sale? Much of the same rules still apply: Cut clutter and depersonalize, scrub surfaces, replace burned-out light bulbs, plant flowers. But as the market improves, edging out the… Continue Reading