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The winter season? NOPE 👎⛔️❌ Summer? YEP 🤝🤑😎 Assuming that the house is in tip-top condition (fresh paint job, sparkly clean, great landscaping), then listing your house during the summer, means not only selling it faster, but getting more money for it. Plus selling in the winter means it’s going to take longer to sell … Continued

Unfortunately, professional buyers sometimes get a bad rap — here are 4 common myths to watch out for… You Won’t Get a Fair Offer — A lot of sellers are worried that they won’t get a fair price for their home by selling to an investor. And while every industry has scam artists, our company … Continued

Here are a few things to be aware of BEFORE you list with an agent… You’ll Have to Clean & Stage — In today’s world, buyers expect to be shown pristine, beautifully staged homes. They should be able to imagine living there. And if you list on the MLS, your agent will probably expect you … Continued

Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a lot of stuff, … Continued

Here are your options… Clean It Yourself — This is definitely the most time-intensive option. But if you love the property and don’t have the budget to pay for cleaning services, then you’ll have to put in some of your own elbow grease. Set aside a weekend to clean up as much as possible, invite … Continued

Often buyers specifically look for houses that are part of a Homeowners’ Association so that their investment is protected, and their property values aren’t negatively impacted by the choices of their neighbors.   But sometimes an HOA isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, or their budget just doesn’t allow for everything that needs to … Continued

Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. No seller wants their potential profit to drown in repairs, upgrades, staging, closing costs, and agent commissions. Unfortunately, it happens quickly. Before you know it, a lot of people get paid out of the sale of your home. So how much is it REALLY to … Continued

Here’s what to expect… 5-10 Days To Complete Home Inspection — The buyer will want to inspect the home within a couple of weeks after their offer is accepted. They can then make a counter-offer or“re-trade” to try and get a better deal. Counter-Offer After Inspection — Many buyers, after the home inspection, will make … Continued

As you already know, making good home-design decisions is important not just so that YOU can enjoy a beautiful home… but so that your home is easy to sell when the time comes. Unfortunately, the expectations of home buyers are changing all the time. So what are the current trends? And more importantly, what interior … Continued

Here are some of the most common pests that homeowners deal with… – Termites – Mice – Cockroaches – Wasps – Mosquitoes – Rats – Flies – Bedbugs – Ants – Spiders Unfortunately, each of those pests can cause damage to your property over time and even create health risks for anyone living there. But … Continued

Well, a home is only as strong as its foundation. So, it’s important to fix these problems as quickly as possible. Typically, cracks in a slab foundation are the result of freezing water that has expanded in pipes beneath the cement. This can cause leaks and, in worst cases, damage to internal materials like doors, … Continued

Nobody likes a dark, dimly lit space, especially when it could be hiding issues in your home. Sometimes we just don’t want to know. But let’s face it, often many of the major mechanical systems in a home are in these areas, and we just don’t like to go down there where the cobwebs, spiders, … Continued

It can be difficult to let go of a home with sentimental value — maybe you remember your parents sitting at the dinner table, or your kids playing in the backyard, or your family sitting around the fireplace during the holidays. Now you’re thinking of selling… and in some ways, it feels like a betrayal … Continued