Home Staging Create the Best First Impressions by Following the 5 Cs of Staging You’ve decided to sell your home. So many emotions are swirling in the atmosphere – excitement mixed with some sadness, maybe worry, anticipation… It can be a trying time for any homeowner, especially with a long list of to-dos to get the house ready. Where do you even start? Channel your energy into making sure […]
Home Staging Selling this Spring? 6-Month Plan to Get Your House Ready: Month 6 – April Clean Up Outside Once the snow melts and the temps rise, it’s time to get outside and do a Spring cleanup. Yards can be just as appealing and present as many selling points as a house’s interior. From the front of the house to the back, make sure the outside is looking good: Clear debris, […]
Home Staging Why You Must Stage Your Home Before You Sell It Not staging a home is not an option in my book. It’s an absolute must.  But what does staging entail exactly? As a seller, what would you have to do?  The purpose of staging is to “set the stage” for the sale, so that buyers are enticed to buy your home. Many people think of […]
Home Staging Selling this Spring? 6-Month Plan to Get Your House Ready: Month 5 – March Deep Clean the Whole House Cleaning is THE most important thing to do to get your house ready for sale, and it costs you nothing but your time and attention. Start with the most visible areas first: 1) Entry This is the area that buyers tend to linger and the place they form their first […]
Home Staging The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer demand? Since spring […]
Seller Tips If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s one in […]
Home Staging Depersonalizing: A Must When Preparing Your House for Sale You’re moving on to something different, something better – a new home, and a new opportunity to start fresh – congrats! This can be a bittersweet time, though, because your home is a place of memories. A place of love and family togetherness. It’s where you brought your babies home. It’s where you celebrated birthdays, […]
Home Staging Selling this Spring? 6-Month Plan to Get Your House Ready: Month 4 – February   Schedule Professional Services Does your house need a little work before it goes on the market? It’s best to get bids on professional services, repairs or maintenance months or weeks ahead of listing your home for sale. Contractors can have a lead time of 6-8 weeks or more, so get ahead of the game […]
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Home Staging Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort? Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much you should prioritize staging as you prep for […]
Seller Tips Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years. A recent post from Realtor.com […]
Home Staging Selling this Spring? 6-Month Plan to Get Your House Ready: Month 3 – January Declutter Kitchen & Living Spaces Nobody wants a cramped or cluttered living area. Open and spacious kitchens, living rooms and family rooms are the ideal spaces buyers are seeking. Ones that function the way they want to live, and that they can see themselves spending time in. When you’re getting your house ready for sale, […]
Buying New Construction The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes on the market and builders focusing on smaller, more affordable options, this type of home may just be the key to crossing the homebuying finish line. Here’s why a new build is […]
Home Staging Selling this Spring? 6-Month Plan to Get Your House Ready: Month 2 – December Declutter Closets Storage is BIG on a buyer’s list of must haves. Make sure your home checks the box for plenty of closet space by removing at least 1/3 of the items in your closets: • Coat/entry closets • Linen closets • Bedroom closets • Walk-in closets • Pantry closets • Storage closets     […]
Buyer Tips How Coldwell Banker Realty Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. Real estate agents are so much more than just transaction facilitators; they’re trusted guides to […]
Home Staging How to Prepare a Vacant Home for Sale Vacant real estate listings can feel cold, empty and uninviting. Set yours apart from the competition with these tips for more interest and better offers. The goal: a fast, profitable sale! Increase curb appeal Touch up peeling/worn paint or repaint if needed Remove any garden art, lawn ornaments and bird feeders In Summer, have lawn […]
Home Staging Selling this Spring? 6-Month Plan to Get Your House Ready: Month 1 – November Clear out the garage and storage Before the temps drop too low, get out there and: -Sort -Purge -Clean Garages tend to collect a lot of misc items that you “may need later.” Take an honest inventory of what you need and what you don’t. (Maybe your life has changed over the years, maybe you […]
Seller Tips Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, […]
Buying New Construction Why a Coldwell Banker Realty Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately, this is turning some buyers away from what may be one of their best options in today’s housing market. As Builder Online says: “As resale inventory remains limited […]
Real Estate Guidance Why Working with a Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professional Is Crucial Right Now Navigating the housing market can be tricky, especially these days. That’s why having an experienced guide when buying or selling a home is so important. The market isn’t exactly straightforward right now, and working with a real estate expert can offer insights and advice that make all the difference. While today’s market conditions might seem […]
Buying New Construction The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you’ve got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you want to buy a newly built home, you may not have […]