By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine No detail is too small for a home buyer. And while you’re making sure the kitchen counters are decluttered and sparkling clean, you might want to take a closer look in the refrigerator too, particularly … [Read more...]
Could Your Listing Use a Stylish Update?
By Patti Stern, PJ & Co. Home Styling Fifteen seconds. That’s how long a home for sale has to make a good first impression. And, that’s if you can get today’s sophisticated buyers off their mobile device and to the front door. More than 90 … [Read more...]
One Thing You May be Overlooking in Your Home Presentations!
By Ryan West, First Texan Realty Smartphones have become a standard tool for a majority of people. When presenting a home to a potential customer, we must now consider an extra home presentation factor: signal strength. Lead Paint According to the … [Read more...]
How to Use Light to Increase a Home’s Value
By Ross Donald, LightingSale.com If you are getting ready to stage your home for selling you’re probably already thinking of ways to maximize the value of your home and make it as appealing as possible to your potential buyers. Making effective use … [Read more...]
On Second Thought, Don’t Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Open House!
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine A favorite real estate tip: When prepping a home for a showing, whip up some chocolate chip cookies to fill the home with that rich, inviting, tasty smell. Who wouldn’t want to sit back and stay … [Read more...]
See Inside: The Staging of Celebrity Homes
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Photo credit: Meredith Baer Home In this month’s issue of REALTOR(R) Magazine, Beverly Hills real estate pro to the stars Myra Nourmand and Brett Baer, a luxury home stager with Meredith Baer Home, … [Read more...]