6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch
6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch By Angela Colley So after years of DIY/friend-assisted moves, you’ve finally decided to hire movers. As a fellow lazy convenience-minded person, I salute you. The heavy-lifting, traffic-negotiating, stair-climbing nightmare parts of moving day are out of your hands. But before you kick back and start daydreaming of sleeping in […]
The Renovation Dilemma: What to Fix If You’re Selling
The Renovation Dilemma: What to Fix If You’re Selling By Deborah Kearns It’s always a Sisyphean task to set a budget for a renovation—or at the very least an ever-moving target—but if you’re planning to put your home on the market, you’ll have a way different set of calculations than a starry-eyed new homeowner. Before you […]
5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned
5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned By Craig Donofrio Exterminators have seen it all. They’ve seen stuff that no one, including them, ever wants to see. And as long as you’re at a safe distance, it’s oddly fascinating to delve into what some of their worst days actually were like. Check out these […]
10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment
Realtor.com is at it again with a very useful list of which home improvement projects off the best (and worst) return on your investment. One of my favorite especially up here in Summit County is resealing entryways (Number 4). It helps with heat and energy efficiency. 10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) […]
Selling Your Home? Better Make Sure It’s Clean Before Moving Out
Angela Colley of Realtor.com reminds sellers that it is important to leave your home clean and empty for your new buyers. My favorite piece of advice is “Take everything with you.” Selling Your Home? Better Make Sure It’s Clean Before Moving Out By Angela Colley Let’s face it: Now that you’ve found a buyer […]
Listing Photos: Your Home’s First Showing
A major part of my aggressive marketing plan for listings is high definition photos. Not only is your home’s online presence the first thing potential buyers see, but it is also what helps the decide whether or not they want to come view the home in person. BRENDON DESIMONE from Zillow.com blog explains why your listing photos […]
7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move
Realtor.com is at it again with their helpful list for new homeowners. Margaret Heidenry outlines 7 helpful tips for the big move into your new home. My favorite is “1 day before: Snap pictures of your electronics.” It’s such a helpful hit that can so easily be overlooked. 7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move […]
When Should You Sell Your Home?
When should you sell your home? The basic answer is whenever you are ready. However, there are many factors that should also be considered: Are there a lot of available properties? How do the other properties stack up against your home? Is your home in pristine condition and market ready? In Summit County, many properties […]
5 Tips for First-Time Home Sellers
The Zillow.com blog outlines 5 tips fo First-Time Home Sellers. Brendon DeSimone shares of the key things to consider as you decide to sell your home. 5 Tips for First-Time Home Sellers Selling a home is nothing like buying one. Whether you’ve been in the home for four years or 40, first-time sellers need to consider […]
Even in the Winter You Can Make Your Yard Pop
With the snow falling tonight, it’s official to say winter has arrived in Summit County. An article by Jamie Wiebe on Realtor.com outlines some great tips to keep your yard and landscape looking good even in the winter especially if you are selling. Selling Your Home This Winter? You Can Still Make Your Yard Pop By Jamie […]
