Most homebuyers know that sensation—the moment you walk into a house and just know it’s the home for you. What they may not know is the feeling of “home at first sight” sometimes needs a helping hand. Home staging is all about creating that emotional…
How to Design a Model Home
How to Design a Model Home
If you’ve shopped for a new home, then you’ve likely toured professionally decorated model homes. Touring a model home decorated by a builder is one of the best ways to get a feel for how a home’s floor plan will function in real life. But…
Prepping Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer
Prepping Your Home for a Real Estate Photographer
If you’ve hired a professional real estate photographer, you’re well on your way to selling your home. But don’t send out your change of address cards just yet—there are still a few simple steps you can take to stage your home for its big photo shoot.
Many potential homebuyers have a tough time seeing past dust and disarray. Can you blame them? But living in your home and keeping it buyer-ready at all times can be rather daunting. Before you schedule your first showing, it’s a good idea to: Declutter and depersonalize.…
Selling Your Home: 3 Questions to Ask Your Agent
Selling Your Home: 3 Questions to Ask Your Agent
By the time you’ve chosen a real estate agent, you’ve hopefully asked them dozens of questions about their track record, their local knowledge, how they plan to market your home and—very importantly—how they plan to keep you in the loop throughout the upcoming sales process.…
A Bright Spot: 5 Home Lighting Trends
A Bright Spot: 5 Home Lighting Trends
Lighting is one of the most important elements in your home, creating an inviting environment while setting the scene for entertaining or comfortable living. That’s why we’re excited to illuminate today’s top five trends—courtesy of Progress Lighting. Read on to learn what the lighting professionals…