The kids have moved out, and you don’t need such a big house anymore. With a smaller home, you can expect less yard work, less cleaning, reduced utility bills, and probably reduced property taxes. Before you decide to move, here’s what to think about before downsizing. Are you ready financially? Talk to a tax professional; [...]
Things to Consider as Your Children Leave the Nest It’s only natural to start thinking about downsizing your home as your kids begin lives outside of the house. Whether you’re thinking about moving to a townhome in the city or a bungalow on the lake, here are a few things to consider as your children [...]
Depersonalize Your House for a Faster Sale Using personal photos to decorate the walls and tables are typical in homes. But when you’re selling your home, family photos can distract potential home buyers. Depersonalizing your home is a crucial step when it comes to preparing your house for sale. Tip: Put family photos in storage.
If you are selling your home, here's an easy way you can do to improve the overall impression made by your home to sell it faster. Tip: Lightly spray the house with air freshener so that it has a chance to diffuse before the buyer arrives.
While cleaning is the most obvious step in preparing your house for showings, it’s only one of several things to do before inviting prospective buyers into your home. Odors can be offensive, even when using air fresheners or candles. Sell your home faster with this easy tip. Tip: Air out your home for one-half hour [...]
Want Your Home to Sell Faster? When it comes to selling your home, get family members involved to help. Here's an easy tip to improve your home’s appearance and help you prepare to sell it faster! Tip: Have a family “game plan” to get the home in order quickly if necessary.
A home with worn out dirty carpets is hard to sell. Carpets hold a lot of dirt and odor. They must look and smell clean for your showings. If cleaning does not restore them, you’ll need to replace carpets to make your home sell faster. Tip: Replace the carpet if it does not clean-up well.
When you put a home on the market, especially in today’s climate, it needs to be show-ready every day. A clean home sells faster. And the less time your house is on the market, the less time you have to spend keeping it clean and tidy! Here’s a great tip to make your home sell [...]
A comfortable and appealing living space is a high selling point for any home. If you’re fortunate to have one in your home, you should highlight your fireplace with great decor! Here’s an easy way to make your home sell faster. Tip: If you have a fireplace, highlight it with your decorating.
To sell your home fast, you have to take an active role in the process. Clutter is an eyesore and causes buyers not to focus on what’s important. It also makes a home appear small. Declutter each room and get rid of everything you don’t use or need. Here’s an easy tip to make your [...]
