Homeowners walk through their home with purpose, rarely pausing to look around. Over the course of ownership, they have decorated each room for function and with personal style. They are so far removed from the moment of purchase that they can no longer see their home in any other way. In contrast, potential buyers take their time walking […]
One of the most challenging aspects a seller faces is looking at their home from a buyer’s perspective. Homeowners rarely look past eye level, while buyers scour every inch of the property. You never want them to think, “What’s wrong with this house?” When preparing to sell, homeowners typically know to mow their lawn, mulch, […]
Staging a home for sell is the art of creating positive emotional responses with potential home buyers. A well staged home will always sell faster and produce greater profits, but staging can be a challenge for sellers. Many homeowners have such strong emotional investments tied in with their homes that they often lose sight of their goal and […]
Selling real estate in Raleigh has changed dramatically over the past decade. A well-placed newspaper ad with a simple static message used to be enough to bring buyers to the front door. Now, buyers have fast access to a multitude of properties online and it is easy for listings to become lost in the search, […]
When is the last time you looked for a new home in a newspaper or magazine ad? How about your desktop computer? Since becoming an integral part of everyday life, mobile devices now account for 77% of all home viewings and have permanently changed the way real estate marketing operates. So how do you successfully market your Raleigh […]
Though it may not feel like winter yet in Raleigh, December is ending and the winter is officially upon us. We can expect temperatures to drop as we head into the New Year. In preparation for the colder weather coming, we wanted to share with you some relatively easy home winterization tips that you can make that […]
As the holiday season approaches, many Raleigh home sellers begin to take their houses off the market. They believe no one will be interested in purchasing during December because people are more interested in their holiday festivities. This could not be further from the truth! The best time to close on a home is actually during […]
When it’s time to sell your home, everyone wants to make to most money possible from their sale. But whether you’re selling your home now or in the future, here are 7 things that you should never do! 1. Don’t List Your Home Before It’s Ready to Show If you hurry to list your house in […]
Safety & Real Estate Did you know that more real estate agents die each year showing houses than those killed in dangerous professions, like bull riding, stunt pilots, and motorcycle racers? As of now, 25 REALTORS® have been killed while showing houses. And, this number only increases when you consider all of those who were […]
We just love having the opportunity to share with you good news about the US housing market and this is one of those weeks! Evidently, according to a recent article we were reading, sales of newly built homes as well as home prices in general saw some great increases during the month of April, further […]