Staged to Sell: 4 Tips to Keep in Mind When Staging Your Home

If you’re planning to put your house on the market, you want it to be in the best possible condition for prospective buyers to see it. That’s where home staging comes into play. When you put your property on the market, you want buyers to be able to visualize what it would be like to […]

Tips for Selling a House With Severe Weather Damage

Weather can be unpredictable, and depending on where you live in the country, it can often be dangerous. Everything from flooding to tornadoes and hurricanes can cause damage to homes. Unfortunately, when you’re trying to sell your home and it gets damaged by some type of natural disaster, it can be incredibly discouraging.   While […]

Life in a Showroom: 4 Tips for Showing Your Home While Living There

    Even in a hot market, selling your home will likely take more than one or two showings. That means the process may take some time. Meanwhile, your everyday life goes on, no matter how many agents request a walk-through. If you’re showing your home while living there, you’ll need to devise a way […]

Why You Should Consider Getting a Loft Conversion To Increase the Value Of Your Home

Why You Should Consider Getting a Loft Conversion To Increase the Value Of Your Home By John Miller Who doesn’t like to own a high-value property? Having a house of your own is one of the best ways to invest your money right. On top of that, one rising trend in increasing the value of […]

Buying On A Budget: How Seniors Can Find The Right Home For Their Needs

Buying On A Budget: How Seniors Can Find The Right Home For Their Needs By Jim Vogel, Elder Action   Photo via Pixabay by KAWILSON Looking for a new home can be a daunting task; there are so many things to consider, including budget, financing, neighborhood, proximity, and how the new home can meet your […]

Infographic on Home Prep and Staging Tips

Check out this info-graphic on Staging . . . from ATG Stores.   Interesting statistics and suggestions for areas of improvement with the biggest bang for the buck. One word of caution, never recommend lighting candles in a home that is vacant.  The risk of fire is real, and even an occupied home should not […]

In a HOT Market, why would anyone need Home Staging?

In a HOT Market, why would anyone need Home Staging? by Jennie Norris, ASPM, IAHSP-Premier, BTS, REO, SRS, IAHSP-CB President & CEO, Stagedhomes.com Chairwoman, International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) In a HOT market, why would anyone need Home Staging? If you are like most cities around the country, the real estate market is […]

Top 10 Tips for Packaging Your House to Sell During the Holidays

Top 10 Tips for Packaging Your House to Sell During the Holidays By Jennie Norris, ASPM®, IAHSP-Premier®, ASP-SRS®, ASP-REO® President & CEO, Stagedhomes.com, Chairwoman, International Association of Home Staging Professionals The holidays are just around the corner and many Realtors will tell you that the last quarter of the year is often their best for […]