DIY Home Staging Tips

Tempt Buyers with Your Outdoor Style!

Monday, March 17, 2025

The wish list a homebuyer has in his mind usually specifies the number of bedrooms and baths. But often high on these lists are other items -- outdoor amenities like a screened porch, a fenced yard, a great view, a double garage, a pool, space for a garden, or a large patio. If your home has any of these features, be sure buyers notice. Stage them to make them as obvious and appealing as possible! LandscapeProbably...

Three Upgrades That Buyers Love

Thursday, March 06, 2025

When we're talking about curb appeal, there are times when those sweet touches like potted annuals by the front door and a new mailbox aren't enough to meet and beat the competition in today's housing market. To be competitive, your home might need some professional services in addition to DIY home improvement projects. Let's look at three upgrades worth hiring out if you want a quick sale...

Market Your House to Buyers Who Work From Home

Monday, February 10, 2025

The popularity of remote work isn't going away. While some jobs require time spent with customers or co-workers (or bosses!) surveys show that both employers and employees are more productive when they work from home with a flexible schedule. If you are listing your home for sale, why not tap into this market of home buyers, people who want a property where they work remotely. Maybe you...

Six Steps to Make Your House Look Larger

Monday, February 03, 2025

Most people shopping for their next home want a larger home. Retirees may be downsizing, but others have a family or a bank account that's expanded and want a bigger house.If you are selling your home, you can grab buyers' attention with your square footage, but you can also impress them with how large your home looks. Don't shy away from home renovations that will help your home sell faster for a...

Outdoor Projects That Boost Your Home's Value

Friday, January 17, 2025

Before prospective homebuyers enter your home, they've already formed an impression of it. Maybe they've already seen your online photos. Or maybe they're meeting their Realtor in front of your house. Clean homes sellA Realtor told me once that any property will sell if it is "clean and priced right." That's a simplification, but still true. When house hunters see a home that shows signs...

How to sell a distressed house

Monday, January 13, 2025

Let's say you want to sell your home. It was once someone's pride and joy, and still has some of its original charming features. It's in a convenient location, close to amenities and public transportation, and the floorplan and lot size are desirable. But your house is seriously outdated or needs major repairs. Of course, you want to maximize its value. You don't want to walk away from...

Home-Selling Success Formula: A Cozy House

Monday, December 16, 2024

If there's one thing that home buyers hope for when they enter a home on the market, it's an interior that looks impressive. Effective home staging makes homes look good. But buyers like a home that feels good too, a home that feels welcoming. These simple reminders will go a long way towards staging a home that sells quickly for a price you like. Aim to impressFirst impressions never...