In a perfect world, every listing would be expertly staged before going live. In the hyper market we witnessed from 2020 through much of 2022, you could argue that staging was almost unnecessary due to the intensity of a seller's market. Today homes are staying on the market longer. In today's market, getting a home sold in a timely manner is one of the most important factors of a real estate transaction, and when you have your listings staged to sell, you'll get that job done more quickly and for more money. CLEAN BEATS DECORATED - EVERYTIME The most important part of staging is cleaning. Starting off with a deeply cleaned home is the first step. No matter how nicely a home is decorated, a home that is dirty and shows deferred maintenance will never show as well as a deeply … [Read more...] about Staged to Sell
What You Should Know About Poisons
by homewarranty.com National Poison Prevention Week is observed each year during the third week of March to remind you what you should know about poisons throughout your household. Here's What You Should Know About Poisons in your home and some great tips from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Home Safety Tips Each year, more than 90% of exposures reported to local poison centers occur in the home. Here are some ways you can keep your family, friends, and yourself poison-safe at home: Prepare for a Poison Emergency: Put the Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, on your mobile phone and display it in your home and at work in case of emergency or if you have questions. You can also text POISON to 301-597-7137 to save the number on your mobile phone. Calls … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Poisons
Reasons to Fall in Love with Home Warranties
National Home Warranty day was only a few days ago (February 10), an honorary day that probably didn't hit the register mark on your daily radar. But Valentine's Day is a different matter, and being that today is Valentine's Day, the day of love, we give you no less than 5 reasons your business will fall in love with home warranties: 1. HOMES WITH HOME WARRANTIES SELL FASTER If you're an agent that primarily deals in listings, take note that homes with Seller's home warranties have a better chance of selling more quickly than those that don't. Statistics show that adding a home warranty plan to your listings can help sell homes faster and for more money. This gives your seller more peace of mind, knowing that systems that might fail during the listing phase are protected by a home … [Read more...] about Reasons to Fall in Love with Home Warranties
Give Your Time to Others on Valentine’s Day
Show the Love on Valentine's Day and Give Your Time to Others. "Would you be my…Volunteer?" Celebrate this day of love by giving to those in need. Volunteermatch.org is a great resource that can help you find ways to create positive change for those in your area. Use your zip code to quickly locate volunteer positions in your community. … [Read more...] about Give Your Time to Others on Valentine’s Day
Best Podcasts for Real Estate Agents
If you’re looking for how-to information, motivation, and/or real estate market history to grow your real estate business, podcasts on YouTube offer an abundance of information. Podcasts are also a great place to access current industry tips and practices, free of charge. Here are top YouTube suggestions for the best podcasts for real estate agents that are sure to educate, motivate and inspire you to keep on trucking regardless of what the market is doing: … [Read more...] about Best Podcasts for Real Estate Agents