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Three Tips for Staging your Home

Staging a home is much like setting a stage for a play. Instead of a play, you set the “stage” to sell your home. Some people don’t realize that it often takes a lot of effort to stage the home just right for an open house or a private showing. There are a few simple things anyone can do to make a home more appealing to the largest number of people. Try the following tips if you’re trying to sell your home: Not just Neutral While you will often hear that you should paint the walls neutral colors when selling … Continue reading →

Yes, You Should Call a Home Inspector

Yes, you do need to have a home inspection done on any house you are considering buying. No matter what well-meaning friends and family members tell you, an inspection performed by a professional, reputable home inspector is imperative. Too many home buyers have seen their hopes shattered, when they learn that the home of their dreams is unsafe or requires thousands of dollars worth of repairs to make it livable. Don’t let this happen to you. Hire a qualified inspector, and make sure you ask all the right questions. Consult with a Realtor if you think you have missed anything. … Continue reading →

Selling Your Home? Do the Work

If you want to sell your home quickly, sell it for top dollar, or both, it is important that you do the work. You can get lots of great tips and ideas from shows like Designed to Sell on HGTV, but you can also learn a lot by having an open mind. Ask a friend or family member to look over your home and give you a brutally honest assessment. Ask your realtor to tell it like it is. Remember, this is for your own good, so don’t be offended by their comments. We tend to get sidetracked by sentimentality … Continue reading →

Curb Appeal

You’ve likely heard the term curb appeal, although it’s frequently used when discussing the sale of a home. While it’s true that curb appeal adds value to the sales price, there is no reason to wait until you are ready to sell your home to start adding curb appeal. Exterior decor and attractive details not only make a home more appealing when it’s for sale, they also make a home more welcoming to guests and visitors. They make a home stand out from other similar homes in the area. One of the most important aspects of curb appeal is drawing … Continue reading →