Many subtle effects influence potential home buyers' impressions of the houses they look at. Most of the time, they aren't consciously aware of why they do or don't fall in love with a particular house because so many things can (and do) influence them.

So, make sure your home sellers address these...

Let's face it.  Homeowners with toddlers can find keeping their home neat, clean and ready to show to be a pretty daunting task!  Toddlers are easily distracted, messy, and usually have lots of toys... everywhere!

So, here's six tips to ease the stress and help keep your sellers home in market read...

Many homeowners ask about the colors that can help draw buyers’ attention and make a home more attractive. The answer is a resounding Greige!

Greige paint colors are the best option because they make a space appear relaxing and sophisticated, they are timeless, and appeal to the masses. 

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Why should you say “NO,” to small area / accent rugs?  When preparing a home for sale, homeowners need to edit out the items that aren’t necessary or that needlessly clutter a space. Accent rugs are an often overlooked feature that can drag down the appeal of a home. 

They Are a Hazard

When there ...

When selling a home, the first ten seconds are the most crucial when potential buyers walk through the door. If they don't get an immediate impression that this might be the right house for them, you've probably missed the opportunity to sell the home. The first few seconds can cement how they feel ...

In the past, we've talked about how the subconscious mind influences a home buyer's purchase decision when shopping for a home. It's obvious that as a realtor or a home seller, you need to tap into that subconscious decision-making process to sell a house for top dollar.

Getting your home market re...

The best way to motivate your sellers to stage a home is to make them aware of the significance of having a market ready home. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) statistics on staging show that houses sell 79% faster and for 6-25% more money! 

With this in mind, it is important to bring ba...

If you are about to put a ‘For Sale’ sign in front of your next listing, it is imperative to present it perfectly in terms of appearance to potential buyers. If your seller has a cat or dog (or any pets for that matter), in the home, it can be a huge factor in why they are not going to get their hom...

Getting a house market ready for a quick and profitable sale can feel a bit overwhelming to homeowners, particularly if they are busy with work, family, and other commitments. When you have sellers who can't find the time to prepare their home from top to bottom, compromise by getting them to focus ...

Curtains are Everything!

However... you may want your sellers to forego having curtains when staging their home. This is because curtains play a huge role in how the home looks, feels and is presented. 

It’s not just the style of curtains that may be the issue, though; yes, there’s no doubt that i...