Homeowner Resources

"Out of sight, out of mind" applies to most homeowners when contemplating gutter maintenance. However, to keep them flowing free, your gutters should be cleaned twice a year. Here's how to keep your gutters flowing free this fall. Clogged gutters can cause all sorts of seasonal calamities such as: Loose or fallen gutters Leaves and other debris from trees can add a lot of weight after piling up for weeks in your gutter. This may cause your gutters to collapse. … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Gutters Flowing Free This Fall

Whether the housing market is hot or cold or somewhere in between, consistently practicing solid real estate basics will ensure your success as an agent. But what does it mean to “get back to basics” in real estate? Following is a blueprint that outlines the basics of real estate that never go out of style regardless of market dynamics. … [Read more...] about Get Back to Basics in Real Estate

Whether or not your home happens to be on the market this fall, it's always nice to have it look its seasonal best. Here are six great ideas to create instant autumn curb appeal with a perfect touch of fall. … [Read more...] about 6 Great Ideas to Create Instant Autumn Curb Appeal

Hello, fall! Summer was everything you hoped it would be. However, those long, lazy days are growing shorter as fall arrives. To help you ensure your home is ready for the colder temps ahead, here's how to get your house ready for fall. … [Read more...] about How to Get Your House Ready for Fall

In the face of ever-increasing discount brokerages, it's understandable that sellers may question your commission amount. And they may even ask for a discount. As such, expect this topic to come up, and don’t be tongue-tied when it does. Be prepared to fully articulate the services you offer. Validating your commission to your sellers is part of the real estate business, and you want to respond in a respectful but confident manner when the issue comes up. Understand that sellers may tally up the numbers and conclude that your commission is excessive. As such, make sure you can prove your worth when it comes to commission. … [Read more...] about Validating Your Commission