Real Estate 101: Buying an Older Home
There’s something about older homes that make them appealing to many buyers. Maybe it’s the ornate, decorative aesthetics and the fact that they aren’t the cookie-cutter homes of today, or maybe it’s...
View ArticleAdd Value to Your Listing with a Home Warranty
Increase Visibility in the Market There are numerous benefits to adding a home warranty to your listing. First, it is a valuable marketing tool that sets a home apart from those that don’t offer a...
View ArticleWhen you’ve got too much house, it’s time to think simpler – Part II
How to Downsize Your Home Over time, we tend to accumulate lots of stuff. Drawers full of stuff, unused gifts, and furniture we don’t really need. We’re so used to having it around we don’t notice how...
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When you’ve got too much house, it’s time to think simpler – Part I
How you Know it’s Time to Downsize Sometimes the choice to downsize isn’t actually a choice. Some life events, such as a divorce or unemployment, are unexpected and force you to find a smaller home for...
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Buying and Selling “Off-Season”
There are many variables that determine what is considered the peak buying and selling season in real estate. It varies by geographical region and is affected as well by the economy. Generally...
View Article5 Tips to Keep Your Home from Languishing on the Market
When it comes time to move, sellers are typically interested in two things: getting their home sold for top dollar and getting it sold quickly. Whether your timeline is being cut short due to a job...
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7 Tips to Enhance Curb Appeal
Getting the outside of your home in the best shape possible can make a huge difference when selling your home. Think like a buyer. Walk around the outside of your house with a critical eye. Note...
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Safety Apps and Wearable Tech Designed to Keep You Safe
Even though September is REALTOR® Safety Month, your safety should be a year-round focus. And to help you stay safe year round, we’ve created a list of the latest technologies designed with personal...
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Safely Showing Properties
Here are reminders of simple ways to stay safe on the job any time you are showing a property. 1. Don’t meet strangers at a property. For a first meeting, ask the prospect to meet at your office when...
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Tips for Hosting a Safe Open House Event
Most of us would never normally hold an event at our homes where we put out a sign that welcomed in total strangers. But this is exactly what you do for your clients when you hold an open house. As...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in a Home Warranty
Home warranty coverage can be a great way to protect your budget against expensive home system and appliance failures. However, a home warranty isn’t an insurance policy–it’s a service contract. It...
View ArticleTop Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter
Many people think the holiday season is the worst time to sell your home, but home sellers have several advantages to selling in the winter. If you live in an area where the market is hot, the time of...
View ArticleWhat is Title Insurance and Why You Need It
If you’ve ever purchased a home, you’ve likely purchased title insurance. But do you know what title insurance is, or why you would need it? When you buy a home, you are given “title”– the owner’s...
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Marketing Yourself in Summertime
The summer months are a great time to stay connected to your clients. It may be a busy time with outdoor entertaining, spending time in your backyard, and attending local events like festivals and...
View ArticleEssentials for Your Home Staging Toolkit
The adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” absolutely applies to selling a home. If you don’t catch the attention of potential buyers the second they step into a home you may...
View Article10 Common Title Problems
Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Your home may be new to you, but every property has a history. A thorough title search can help uncover any title defects tied to your property....
View ArticleThree Mistakes in a Seller’s Market
It’s no secret that the housing market has made a remarkable recovery nationwide over the last few years. Most major markets across the country have experienced greater demand and shrinking inventory,...
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Open House Scents – Smells That Help You Sell
If you’re planning an open house soon, be sure the home can pass the smell test. How a home smells is one of the most important considerations in ensuring a timely sale. We humans have a sense of smell...
View ArticleHome Staging Tips to Light Up Your Listings
Tips for Home Staging after the Time Change We’ve all heard it time and time again, when it comes to nighttime showings: “don’t do it!” Yet, unless you’re willing to place a timed lockbox on your...
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