If you’re considering selling your home and looking to fetch top dollar from the sale… and who isn’t… staging every room may sound like the best course; however, it may be a daunting task to both you and your wallet. If your home needs staging and you can’t afford to invest in staging the entire […]
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Selling a Home: 5 Home Staging Tips from Model Homes
If you’ve ever been into a model home before, you know how easy it is to fall in love with it and want to move right in. Builders hire decorators who possess a keen understanding of the psychology of homebuyers to stage their models. Here the strategy differs from decorating for a homeowner which is […]
Selling a House with Pets
Americans Love Their Pets According to the American Veterinary Medical Association over 43 million American households own a dog, and over 36 million own at least one cat. While it’s uncertain how many of these households are owner-occupied and how many rented, since 65.5% of Americans own their homes, it’s probably safe to say that many pet […]
What Stinks? Cheap, Easy & Natural Methods for Freshening Up Your Home
You don’t have to be an aromatherapy aficionado to know that smells have the ability to trigger strong emotions and associations. Baking cookies can bring you back to the comfort of your childhood while freshly cut grass can return you to childhood summer camp. Unfortunately, it also works in the other direction: a neglected garbage […]
8 Free Home Improvement Apps
Yes, there’s an app for that! Here are some of the coolest around. 1. Houzz Interior Design Ideas With over one million high-res design photos, you’re certain to find home decorating inspiration on Houzz. Search and browse your favorite images, save to your personal ideabook, download for offline access, and share with friends and family. […]
Preparing Your Home for Showings
Homes sell more quickly & at higher prices when they show their best! It’s important that your home shows well and while it can’t always be “showroom” perfect. After all, you and your family must live there, it’s important that sellers be prepared for short notice showing requests. (while agents will try to provide 24 […]