6 Tips for Successfully Staging Your Kitchen

A well-staged home can make the difference between a quick sale and a lingering listing, and your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home.

Staging your kitchen before putting your house on the market can make the difference between a quick sale and a lingering listing. 

The appearance of your kitchen is one factor that will rank highly among potential buyers’ priority lists. Because of this, I want to bring you six kitchen staging tips that can help you sell your home.

The appearance of your kitchen ranks highly among potential buyers’ priority lists.

1. De-clutter the countertops. Rid your counters of any miscellaneous objects, paper, or clutter. This can be distracting. Instead, leave one or two decorative items on your counters. A good example would be a vase of flowers or a bowl of seasonal fruit.
2. Get rid of excessive dishware. As is the case with our first tip, you don’t want buyers to feel overwhelmed. Leave one matching set of dishes and glassware out on your table, but don’t overdo it.
3. Check the cabinets. Your cabinets may need a fresh coat of paint or to be replaced altogether. Determine your specific needs and update accordingly.
4. Evaluate your appliances. If your appliances are new and in good working order, you should be all set. However, consider upgrading or replacing appliances that aren’t quite up to snuff.
5. Clean the refrigerator. No one likes a dirty kitchen. Make sure you wipe down the front and handles of your refrigerator.
6. Clean the walls. Like we mentioned in the previous tip, it’s important to make sure your kitchen is sparkling clean. Keeping your walls and backsplashes looking fresh and free of stains or smudging will make a big difference.

With these tips at your disposal, it should be easy to stage your home.

If you have any other questions, would like more information, or are considering a career in real estate, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

3 Reasons to List Your Home During the Winter

Many people think waiting until summer to list their homes is their best bet. However, there are three great benefits to listing during the winter. 

Now that 2017 is underway, you might be considering when the best time is to list your home. Many people are still convinced listing during the winter is bad idea, but there are a few reasons why they’re mistaken.

First, there is less inventory on the market during the colder months. The less competitive the market, the better it is for the seller, as the homes that are on the market are in higher demand.

Also, January brings in a lot of people transferring for jobs. These buyers are incredibly serious and need to get into a home right away.

Finally, buyers are looking all day every day. They have access to websites and apps and spend hours on Zillow and Truila. Buyers are looking all year round, including during the winter.

Buyers are looking all year round, including during the winter.

If you are thinking about buying, selling, or investing in real estate, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to me with a phone call or a quick email. I’m always happy to help!

Fix These Issues Before You List Your Home

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Are there “title ghosts” living in your house? Are there judgments or liens on your property? To avoid surprises at the closing table, make sure you do your research on your home before you list it on the market.

If you know that you need to take care of certain issues within the home, make sure you disclose that to your agent so that they can help you resolve them. Remember that honesty is crucial when selling your property.

Honesty is crucial to your home sale.

Fix any legal issues in advance. A strong real estate professional is always looking out for your best interests. Both the title company and your agent will work together with you to resolve any possible issues.

Once those problems are resolved, you’ll be ready for a smooth closing!

If you have any questions about getting your home ready to sell, or are thinking about buying, selling or investing in real estate, give us a call or send us an email for a free consultation. We’d be happy to help you!

The Success of Your Home Sale Is Up to You

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Listen up, sellers: you’re the CEO of your own home sale. Most homeowners feel it’s a Realtor’s responsibility to sell the property. However, the homeowner is the most influential person in the transaction. They decide on pricing, showing, and negotiating.

Although your Realtor plays a critical role in the transaction, the real power lies with the seller. As a homeowner, you can make or break a deal.

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As a homeowner, you can make or break a deal.

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Treat your home sale with excellence and professionalism like any other business deal! Build a strong relationship with your Realtor. Don’t be offended by any negative feedback from other agents or even buyers. Be open to criticism and making any changes if you really want to sell your home for top dollar.

Finally, we've started a new endeavor! You can now start to watch our educational videos in Spanish.

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