So You Want to Sell Your Home? Step One:
Whip your place into shape by fixing any problems and upgrading the eyesores. Because like it or not, your home has sustained some wear and tear over the years.
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Author: Tammy Gordon
Five Fixes To Raise a Home’s Value
For home owners looking to spruce up their home before listing it, there’s plenty they can do to attract more buyers and potentially boost the value of their home too.
Veteran real estate professionals recently weighed in at This Old House on some of the best home improvement projects they believe can help a home show better.
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Bad Habits That May Be Ruining Your Home
Certain home owner habits could actually be harming the home, and can lead to major home improvement projects later on. This Old House recently featured a list of several bad home owner habits to avoid, including…
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Four Deep Cleaning Targets to Help a Home Shine
Buyers are just more attracted to clean houses. And while a standard job may give a home a momentary shine, a deep clean of hidden spots may help provide the wow factor your listing needs.
The Cleaning Authority offers the following tips on deep cleaning a home.
Four Colors That Turn Off Buyers
Could the wrong shade of paint dampen interest in a home? As a real estate pro, you can point sellers in the right direction when they’re considering color updates.
First, take note of palettes consumers tell researchers they like: The favorite color combos for exteriors are white and gray, beige and taupe, and slate and black, according to the 2013 National Home Color Survey. On the inside, neutral wins too. The most popular 2016 colors include grays and shades of white, as well as natural-looking greens.
Although it’s tough to prove, a Zillow Digs analysis of 50,000 photos of recently sold homes even suggests homes with creamy yellow or wheat-colored kitchens, light green or khaki bedrooms, dove or light gray living rooms, and mauve or lavender dining rooms sold for $1,100 to $1,300 more than properties decorated with less popular colors.
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5 Different Ways to Finance a Deal
There are lots of different options when it comes to financing a real estate deal. Here are SEVERAL with pros and cons.
15 Design Features That Raise Home Sales
If you’re selling a home with even one standout feature, don’t let it get lost among the beds and baths. Doing so could cost you time and dollars, a new analysis from Zillow Digs shows. Check out the LIST!
What is the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?
Are the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” interchangeable? Those inside the industry know that they’re not, but they also know that it seems to be a bit of an industry secret — many consumers aren’t sure at all what the difference is between a real estate agent and a Realtor, or whether there even is one.
Here’s a guide you can share with clients to help explain how this real estate agent vs. Realtor thing works.
5 Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid
It’s relatively easy to find advice on how to stage a home, but sometimes the most effectively staged homes are founded on the things you didn’t do. Remember, it’s just as import to appeal to prospective buyers, as it is not to scare them away. Click HERE to read the five tips.
Pros and Cons of 6 Common Roof Types
Century 21’s blog recently reviewed the pros and cons of these popular options.