Finding Your Way Home
When you put your home on the market, one of the best ways to pump up interest in your home is to boost its curb appeal. While installing a new mailbox or keeping the lawn well-manicured are great for maintenance, nothing boosts curb appeal quite like a fresh coat of paint on your home’s exterior.
Summer and early fall are a great time to pull the trigger on repainting your home. Ideally, you want warm, dry days. While there’s always a chance of thunderstorms in the summer, a simple check of th...
Moving is exhausting for adults and for children. It’s a process that can be boring and also scary. It’s especially difficult if your kids are leaving behind friends and will need to switch schools.
But parents can make the process easier for kids and teens by getting them involved in the moving process. These steps can give young ones some confidence that their opinions matter and also lead to some interesting conversations.
This doesn’t mean giving children everything they want and moving int...
Asphalt is a popular choice for paving driveways. It’s an environmentally-friendly material that can be recycled and is unlikely to cause damage to vehicles. Asphalt also lasts for decades and can enhance your home’s curb appeal, but eventually, it may show signs of wear or damage. If you notice any of these problems, they should not be ignored.
Visible Signs of DamageIf your driveway is cracked in one or more places, you should have a professional inspect it. Even if the cracks don’t seem like...
So, you’ve decided to list your home on the market. You've probably enlisted the help of a realtor, or at least researched what other comparable homes in your area are going for. You probably have a good idea of what your home is worth, but are you considering all the factors to include in your listing? Consider the following items, and make sure you’re accounting for them in your listing price.
Window Treatments
When you move into your new dwelling, you're not going to be taking your window tr...
As a home seller, staging your home is an important step in the selling/buying process and can have a significant impact on how quickly and for what price your home sells. Asking your REALTOR® to help you create a plan for staging your home is an essential part of the process.
Follow our home staging checklist below:
General Checklist:
Reduce the number of family photos throughout your home. Use scented items to create an inviting smell in your home. Bad odors can deter some buyers. Clean all...
You gave it your best effort. You’ve been trying to sell your home throughout the winter and holiday season. If your efforts were unsuccessful, don’ t despair. Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes a renewed opportunity to sell your home at your desired asking price.
First, instead of letting your home languish on the market even further in these early months of the year, the best idea may be to take it off the market and get it in prime condition for the upcoming flood of spring buyers. F...
