An open house is one of the most powerful tools in a real estate seller's playbook. Done right, it creates buzz, attracts serious buyers, and can even spark a bidding war. But there's a side of open houses that doesn't get nearly enough attention—security.

When you open …

As a homeowner, you may wonder what improvements you should make to your home before putting it on the market. After all, first impressions are everything when it comes to real estate. According to industry experts, specific renovations and upgrades can significantly increase the value and appeal of your …

Want to sell your home faster? Lots of everyday wear and tear that you don’t even notice can ding your home in the eyes of potential buyers. Here’s my list of ten simple improvements you can make to help your home sell faster:

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When preparing your home for sale, it is important to remove 'issues' that can make a buyer think twice about your asking price. Below is are some valuable repairs that can be done to your home that will help you sell your home faster and for …

If you’ve been kicking around the idea of some home improvements, but aren’t sure which ones make the most financial sense, don’t miss “The Renovations That Will Pay Off the Most for Your Home in 2017,” published by Realtor.com. 

While some renovations sound like …

Everyone can argue what room in the home is the most important. While the kitchen and living room are primarily important, the bedroom also ranks high in importance. When buyers are touring a home, they will envision themselves living there, and a stale bedroom with outdated style can be …

When inventory is tight and a market heats up, sellers often dream of finding themselves in a multiple offer situation. In a multiple offer situation, more than one potential buyer submits a written offer on the home. With multiple offers on a property, the listing agent can then try …

Why is staging your home to sell a critical step to take? Much like cleaning up a home’s curb appeal to appeal to buyers, staging can position your house to sell faster and for a higher price than it might otherwise. By staging, you will present your home in …

Is Price per Square Foot Useful?

Price per square foot is a concept in real estate which is easy to understand and just as easy to misuse. The formula is pretty simple: To determine price per square foot, you take a price, such as sale price of a home, …