6 Kitchen Remodel Features That Are a Waste of Money
Not all kitchen upgrades are worth the cost! If you’re remodeling, skip these overpriced trends that don’t add real value.
1. High-End Appliances
🚫 Unless you’re a professional chef, you ...
Home Selling
6 DIY Home Projects That Can Kill Your Home Value
DIY can be a great way to save money on home upgrades—but some projects actually hurt your resale value. If you ever plan to sell, avoid these mistakes:
1. Overly Personal Paint Colors
💀 Black ceilings, neon walls, or dark purple kitch...
Energy Vampires: Why Your Electric Bill Is So High
Ever open your electric bill and wonder how in the world it got so high—even though you swear you’re not doing anything different? It’s probably because of energy vampires—appliances and devices that suck electricity even when you’re ...
What to Know as a FSBO Seller in a Slowing Market
Selling your home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) might sound like a great way to save money—but in a slowing market, it’s a different ballgame. Here’s what you need to know before you put that sign in your yard:
1. Pricing It Right Is Everyt...
Are Bidding Wars Over? Here’s What’s Really Happening
Remember the days when houses were selling in hours, buyers were offering over asking price, and waiving every contingency just to win a home? Well… things are changing.
So, Are Bidding Wars Actually Over?
Not entirely—but they’ve cal...
Tips for Staging with Plants
Natural design elements have been on trend for the past few years. Sustainable wood, stone, and fabrics add simple beauty to spaces in all parts of the home. The color palette of these materials tends to be soft beiges, creams, and browns; love...
Pre-Listing Decluttering Tips for a Faster Sale
A clutter-free home sells faster and for a higher price. Follow these pre-listing decluttering tips:
1. Start with High-Impact Areas
Declutter kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways first, as they create the biggest first impressions.
2. Red...
Additional Criteria When Hiring a Listing Agent
Most sellers spend a long time considering whether they should sell their home. These same people who have considered all the financial and personal pros and cons of moving hire the first real estate agent they like. While certainly it’s impo...
Prepping an Empty House for Sale
You read that right. Should you “prep” an empty house? This is not about adding furniture or plants to a vacant home, but it’s about looking at the empty home and making it more appealing to buyers.
While data shows staged homes sell f...
What is a Kick-Out Clause
In a Sellers market, it is not uncommon for there to be multiple offers on a property. While this may seem like a great problem for sellers to face, how do they know that the buyer they choose can close on the home? Regardless of what market ...
Are Buyers Avoiding Your Listing? Strategies to Revive A Stale Listing
It may seem like every listing sells the first weekend these days, but as the market begins to slow down, more sellers are facing the dilemma of an aging listing. If your listing has been on the market for a while, buyers naturally assume that ...