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

Clutter, be gone! How to help messy sellers zhuhz up their homes

It’s easy to bemoan cluttered, messy listings that don’t photograph or show well and end up sitting on the market. But by helping to facilitate the decluttering and cleaning while preparing a home for sale, you can add value to your services for little… Continue reading

COVID-19 in Your Home: How to Protect Yourself and Others

About three-quarters of Americans have been ordered to stay home during this global pandemic, and that number grows weekly. In particular, people 60 and older, who are at greater risk of serious illness from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), are urged … Continue reading

Food Safety Risks You Might Be Taking

The holidays are approaching, and for many people that means cooking and baking for gatherings with family and friends. It’s a good time to revisit food safety practices and, perhaps, learn a few things you might not have realized can help you and your… Continue reading

Don’t Need to Downsize Yet? Great. Start Now.

Jane and John Doe knew they would trade in their four-bedroom family house someday for a smaller, more manageable home. But the couple put off downsizing until after retirement … then after their youngest’s wedding … then after a big vacation … then ……. Continue reading

Don’t Need to Downsize Yet? Great. Start Now.

Jane and John Doe knew they would trade in their four-bedroom family house someday for a smaller, more manageable home. But the couple put off downsizing until after retirement … then after their youngest’s wedding … then after a big vacation … then ……. Continue reading

A Daunting Task: Cleaning Out a Late Loved One’s Home

After a parent or another loved one dies, one of the hardest tasks is cleaning out their home. Whether or not it’s the home you grew up in, the house or apartment will likely hold some memories and going through the contents can be emotionally draining… Continue reading