3 ways NAR’s latest staging data can help sell your listing

Although home staging can be a valuable tool in your marketing arsenal, it can’t do everything. Here’s the latest from NAR’s 2023 staging survey. Continue reading

The ultimate listing launch plan for 2023

Want to make sure you’ve got your listing ready to go before launch day? Use this handy checklist to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Continue reading

Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR

The National Association of Realtors’ 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home. Continue reading

Welcome to the future: What real estate agents need to know about today’s kitchens and baths

Gerard Splendore’s series on kitchen and bath design concludes with a look at smart home solutions and the future of residential spaces. Continue reading

Why ‘dog days’ are great for business

The challenge of differentiation and capturing a buyer’s attention is monumental, for even the most skilled agents. In this agent’s case, “man’s best friend” is also an agent’s best friend. Continue reading

Top 10 color and design trends for 2023

Don’t be afraid to be bold and daring with your design choices this year. We are venturing into better, brighter times, and our homes are a direct reflection of that. Continue reading

New year, new listing: 10 ways to update that won’t break the bank

Whether it’s a brand-new listing or last year’s listing that’s still languishing on the market, these updates from Doora Designs’ Antoinette Fargo will make it look like new.
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Circa 1970: What to know about disco-era kitchens and baths

After the exuberance, freedom and color explosion of 1960s design and architectural styles, the 1970s were more subdued and reflected the political, economic and financial concerns of this decade. Continue reading