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Buyer & Seller Tips
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SELLER TIP - Stage Managers
Stage Managers Your home is very likely the most important asset you’ll ever own and so the selling of it is incredibly important for all kinds of reasons. There are now professionals who specialize in “staging a home” and making it ready to show. If you believe that you need help to make your home... Read more -
SELLER TIP - Personal Property
Personal Property There are some priceless personal possessions that you know for sure will be going with you when you move. It’s a good idea to remove them from the premises before ever showing your home to a potential buyer. If a buyer never sees those possessions, then they will not have the opportunity to... Read more -
SELLER TIP- Nooks and Crannies
Nooks and Crannies Know this – buyers are going to look in every nook and cranny in your house. Every closet, drawer and cabinet, and the basement and garage too! So it’s important to make sure that those areas are also clean and well-organized. Clean out your “junk” drawer; stack your dishes neatly; organize your... Read more -
SELLER TIP - Less is More
Less is More When it comes to preparing your house for a showing, as far as furniture is concerned, less is more. A good rule of thumb is to only have enough furniture in each room to define the room’s purpose. By eliminating all unessential pieces, your rooms will seem bigger and more spacious. So... Read more -
SELLER TIP - Repair & Replace
Repair & Replace Now is the perfect time to go through your entire house and do all those things you’ve been neglecting. Patch any holes or cracks; grease any squeaky hinges; unclog all slow drains; and replace any burned out light bulbs. Remember, attention to detail is very important. Don’t leave anything to chance!... Read more -
2 SELLER TIPS - It’s Not You, It’s Them - Stand In Their Shoes
It’s Not You, It’s Them No doubt your home is filled with warm and loving memories for you, and that’s as it should be. But when it comes to selling your home, the buyer has to be able to see themselves in your home. And the best way to help the buyer to envision this... Read more -
SELLER TIP - First Impressions
You only get one chance to make a first impression! And the first impression that buyers will have of your home is their view from the street when they pull up in front. So make sure that your home has great curb appeal! Mow your lawn, clean your porch, plant some flowers, trim your shrubs,... Read more -
SELLER TIP Clutter-Free
In order to sell you home for the most money, you must not forget that our homes are filled with all kinds of nick-knacks and photos that are important and significant in our daily lives. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s best to set all those things aside because not everyone will... Read more -
SELLER TIP - Sparkling Clean
Sparkling Clean In order to sell you home for the most money, everything in your house must be clean! Sparkling clean! A clean environment is so much more inviting to a prospective buyer and conveys the message that you’ve taken great care of your home. So don’t overlook any details – doors, windows, carpets, appliances... Read more -
Understanding taxes when you sell your house
How to sort out the taxes when you sell your house. By Liz Weston Dear Liz: I am trying to understand the capital gains tax exemption as it applies to the sale of a house. If I have no mortgage and I sell my house before I have lived in it for two of the previous... Read more
