While the real estate market is slowly morphing from an unprecedentedly strong sellers’ market into more of a buyers’ market, buyers continue to face unrelenting headwinds. Because of a historically high housing shortage, demand remains high, along with interest rates. Because of this dichotomy, home prices in many areas remain stubbornly high. However, there are a number of ways you can help your buyers minimize costs when it comes to buying a home. Following are four essential steps you can take to get your buyers the best deal: … [Read more...] about How to get your Buyers the Best Deal
Make Sure Your Dishwasher is Ready for the Holidays
Do you notice an unpleasant odor when unloading your dishwasher, or maybe you have to re-wash a dish after it's run through a cycle? If so, we've got some tips to make sure your dishwasher is ready for the holidays. … [Read more...] about Make Sure Your Dishwasher is Ready for the Holidays
What Today’s Buyers Want in Home Design
Building trends are evolving substantially, thanks to the global pandemic. As remote working and at-home schooling became a “thing” during the pandemic, making your home a complete refuge from an uncertain world was—and still is-- all the rage. Homes that offer complete refuge-factor amenities are selling faster—and for more money—than those that don’t. Following is what today’s home buyers want in home design: … [Read more...] about What Today’s Buyers Want in Home Design
How to Say “So Long” to a Stressful Thanksgiving Day
Does just the thought of having a house full of guests for Thanksgiving curdle your gravy? We get it. Once again, the holiday season arrives on our doorstep with a heavy suitcase packed full of high expectations. For many of us, these expectations for the perfect holiday are tinged with anxiety and stress - not ideal emotions while we gather with friends and family. Here's how to say "so long" to a stressful Thanksgiving Day. … [Read more...] about How to Say “So Long” to a Stressful Thanksgiving Day
The Art of the Open House
If you’ve been in real estate long enough, you know the difference between a “meh” open house and an “omg” open house. Regardless of the price point, there is an art to a well-crafted, results-driven open house. Becoming that rock-star listing agent means that you have mastered the art of the open house. But if you’re not quite there yet, let’s go over some of the must-dos when it comes to a great open house. Following are thirteen things you can do to master the art of the open house: … [Read more...] about The Art of the Open House