Category: Selling a home
If you have a mortgage, but can’t stop dreaming of a brand new home, we’re here to help you navigate the selling process. Get tips and tools for a smoother sale.
The Importance of Home Staging
Read more: The Importance of Home StagingHome staging: the art of furnishing and decorating your home not for yourself, but for potential buyers. Achieve the right balance and people will be able to see themselves living in your space. But too much? They’ll only see it as someone else’s used space and belongings. Too little and the place will seem cold…
4 Pro Tips for Better Real Estate Photography
Read more: 4 Pro Tips for Better Real Estate PhotographyIt’s no secret: good listing photos sell homes faster and for more money. That, combined with the fact that most house hunters search online, makes a very compelling argument for investing in professional photography. If you’re determined to tackle the task yourself, here are some tips from the pros on how to take better interior…
Responding to Feedback When Selling a Home
Read more: Responding to Feedback When Selling a HomeSelling a home can be an emotional process. You’ve invested money and memories in your property, and you want the payoff to be worth it. But, selling a home is also a transaction—probably one of the biggest you’ll make—and it’s important to set some of those feelings aside and stay focused on your financial goals…
Checklist: Knowing When it’s Time to Sell
Read more: Checklist: Knowing When it’s Time to SellThere are many factors involved with selling a home, and knowing when to sell is chief among them. With the aim of simplifying your decision, we’ve created the following checklist, outlining various motivators people have to sell their home. If you can check off any of the boxes below, you might be ready to put…
5 Tips for Streamlining Your Home Sale
Read more: 5 Tips for Streamlining Your Home SaleWondering what you can do to help ensure a quick and profitable home sale? We’ve got you covered! Following are five fundamental tips to help streamline your home sale so you can skip the headaches and get started on the next chapter of your life. Hire a real estate agent. An experienced seller’s agent knows…
Help! I Bought a New Home But Still Haven’t Sold My Old Home
Read more: Help! I Bought a New Home But Still Haven’t Sold My Old HomeCongratulations! You’re under contract for a new home. There’s just one problem: your current home hasn’t sold—and closing day is coming up fast. What to do? Here are a few options to consider when you’ve purchased a home but still haven’t sold your old home. Take out a bridge loan (or swing loan) Ask your…
Staging Your Home on a Dime
Read more: Staging Your Home on a DimeIt’s a common dilemma among sellers: Staging your home can increase its value, but you don’t want to spend a small fortune on a professional stager. Good news! It’s possible to prepare your home for showings for a fraction of the cost of a staging company—and still sell it for top dollar. Following are some…
Six Things to Know When Selling a House
Read more: Six Things to Know When Selling a HouseSelling a house doesn’t happen overnight, and it can be a confusing, overwhelming process. We’ve rounded up six key tips to help out—if you’re thinking of listing, take a look! 1. Figure out your finances If you’re selling your home, you’re probably planning on buying a new one. Save yourself time and frustration by confirming…
Kick up the Curb Appeal: 5 Ways to Give Your Home a Great First Impression
Read more: Kick up the Curb Appeal: 5 Ways to Give Your Home a Great First ImpressionWhether you’re meeting your future in-laws or going in for a job interview, first impressions can make all the difference. The same is true for your home—especially when it’s on the market. Even if your house isn’t up for sale, making a few small changes can give your exterior a fresh look and give your…
Choosing Paint Colors for Resale Success
Read more: Choosing Paint Colors for Resale SuccessDid you know that people tend to eat less when food is served on blue plates? Or that we tend to look heavier when wearing red? Color has a huge influence on our perceptions and the decisions we make. Choosing good interior paint colors will ensure that your home has the best chance of being…
Next-level Strategies for Selling a House
Read more: Next-level Strategies for Selling a HouseIn a bustling real estate market, it pays to find ways to stand out from the crowd. If your budget allows you to get creative, consider these next-level strategies for selling a house that others have tried—and which might attract the right buyer for you! Host an open house that raises the roof. Rather than…
Online Marketing Techniques to Sell Your Home
Read more: Online Marketing Techniques to Sell Your HomeWhen it comes to marketing your home online, your best bet is probably a seller’s agent with the industry tools, skills and know-how to effectively advertise your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). However, once your MLS listing is out in the world, you might find that broadcasting it with some powerful—and freely available—online…
