5 Blogs to Read Before You List Your Home

5 Things Every First-Time Seller Should Know

Think back to when you bought your current home: There were things that happened during the transaction that sent you into a panic, but ended up being a totally normal part of the process of buying a house. In hindsight, you can probably even laugh at how issues that seemed like a setback (like that big inspection report) were resolved relatively quickly...

Home Staging 101

If you’re considering selling, you should also consider staging. 

Not only does home staging make your home look like an HGTV dream home, but it can actually speed up the sale of your home.

In fact, 85% of staged homes were sold for 6-25% more than homes that were not staged, according to a survey by HSR Certified Professional Home Stagers.

There are many different options you can take to stage your home. You can do it yourself, hire a professional, or even stage your home virtually.

Is Selling Your Home Right Now A Mistake?

Ask any real estate agent how the market is and you’re almost sure to get the same answer: “Great!” With everything going on, you deserve more than that. Even if the market is great, it still may not be a great time for YOU...

5 “Emergencies” That Are Actually Normal When Selling Your Home

If there’s a mantra every first-time seller should memorize, it’s this: Expect the unexpected. While your realtor is going to educate you about the process of selling your home and share their thoughts about how the sale could go based on what’s going on in your market right now, no two sales are exactly alike. That’s because there is any number of issues that can come up at any point that can affect anything from your timeline to your budget...

Here’s What Every Seller Needs to Know About Virtual Showings

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought social distancing rules that have changed everything from your shopping habits to your work schedule to your social life. But if you’re in the midst of selling your home (or plan to in the coming months), the guidelines that affect social gatherings also affect one of the most important elements of the sales process: The open house...