Freshening up a listing? 14 ways to boost a home’s buyer appeal

Details matter, especially when you consider just how much buyers are shelling out for their dream home. So, here are some must-do changes, fixes and upgrades sellers should spend some time addressing before putting their home on the market. Continue reading

10 must-do sale preparation tasks — regardless of market

Buyers are stretching their budgets more than ever, and they want the best their money can buy. If sellers want to capitalize on their homesale, they’ll have to put in the work. Here are 10 seller must-do’s and why they matter to buyers. Continue reading

Turn up the curb appeal: 11 ideas for getting your listing sold

A well-maintained landscape and attractive exterior are key to capturing a potential buyer’s attention right from the start. Here are a few ways to boost your listing’s curb appeal and make a stellar first impression. Continue reading

10 tips for prepping your listings in this frenzied spring market

There’s no better time to showcase your listing than spring. With these tips, you’ll be the expert your clients need to sell their home in this fast-paced market and get them top dollar for their sale. Continue reading

6 to-do’s all sellers need to check off before listing

Gone are the days of throwing a home on the market and seeing what happens. Prepping a home for sale is a highly choreographed dance of repair along with presentation. Here’s where homeowners should get started. Continue reading

Improvement vs. maintenance: How to explain the difference

Homeowners looking to sell often seem confused over what constitutes an improvement versus deferred maintenance. Here’s a handy list that’ll help your clients distinguish between basic maintenance and genuine home improvements. Continue reading

Feds offer $330M to clean up lead paint

Federal officials announced Thursday that they have set aside $330 million to clean up lead-based paint and other environmental hazards in low-income housing. Continue reading