Brooks and I see ourselves as real estate advisors, not sales people. We spend a lot of my time consulting with our clients about how best to update and remodel their homes so they can get the best price when selling. Updating and remodeling a home is a hot topic these days. This is why…Read More »
I love this time of year in the Seattle area. The long days make it such a wonderful time to be outdoors. The spring color is fabulous with the rhodies, azaleas, tulips and more. When the leaves start coming in the new growth is a wonderful bright, fresh green color. Everyone’s yard looks the best …Read More »
My sellers had received the St. Joseph’s statue as a present from a friend and asked me to plant it when the “for sale” sign was planted in their yard. So, I planted the St Joseph’s Statue in their yard. I’ve heard about St. Joseph’s statue being planted in the yards of homes for sale,…Read More »
I’m looking for a Realtor in South Carolina, the Greer/Greenville area, to be exact. My mother-in-law is moving and I need a Realtor to sell her home. Last week, I contacted a Realtor from a Realtor network I belong to, Certified Residential Specialists. When referrals are made through the CRS network, they are by phone…Read More »
Professional photography and staging are, without question, necessary to sell a home in today’s marketplace. We have our stager and photographer ready for our sellers when they’re needed. I wouldn’t list a home for sale without professional staging or photography. There are many other good real estate agents who believe the same thing as there…Read More »
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Selling your home? Wait until the last minute to set the price, and I mean the last minute. Why would you do that? Because real estate prices can be a moving target. What worked a month or even a week or a day ago may not be the right price for your home. When home…Read More »
There’s a saying in real estate, “Plant a Little Green, Make A Lot of Green.” (From a CRS newsletter) Since spring is here, I’ll be doing a series about things you can do to dress your home up and get it ready for the party, oops, I mean a home sale. The series will be…Read More »
Are you selling your home? If your home is not listed with the correct details, the buyers won’t come, and they won’t buy. Here’s what prompted me to write this post: I watch certain neighborhood real estate activity like a hawk. I know every home that’s on the market, how it shows, and if it’s…Read More »
What do wine and real estate have in common, besides the fact most home buyers and sellers need a glass or two after a day spent looking at homes? Now wine bottles are the new advertising. Forget Facebook pages, twittering, and Craig’s List ads for real estate. All you need to prepare to look at…Read More »