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Using the Psychology of Color to Stage Your Home When psychologists discovered that color impacts human emotions, the advertising and retail worlds went on a tear. From logos to packaging, color became a vital part of branding. Many professional home stagers rely on this information when they recommend that rooms be painted neutral colors; this wa...

4 Important Forms in the Home Sale Process It begins when you list your home ― that soon-to-be mountain of paperwork you'll sign from listing to close. If it seems like there is a contract or form for every last move you make when selling your home, you may be right. Let's take a look at some of the most common forms we'll put in front of ...

5 Must Do Repairs Living in a house for a long time is a bit like the frog in the pot ― you don't realize something is wrong until the water gets really hot. Even the most conscientious homeowners can be taken by surprise when they begin evaluating the condition of the home before putting it on the market. What iss...

How to Hire a Listing Agent The house is clean, it's staged and it's ready to show off to the world. How will you get the word out about this amazing specimen of a house? How will you attract qualified buyers? By choosing the right real estate agent, that's how. The very real truth, however, is this: not all real estate agents...

Inexpensive DIY Staging Tips Depending on the current real estate market, staging a home for sale may mean the difference between making the sale and having the home linger on the market. At the very least it may mean entertaining offers that are lower than you would get if the home were staged. Take a look at this handy list w...

The Danger of Overpricing your Home A home sale isn't like a garage sale, where sellers and buyers haggle over price. In fact, it is the price of the home that determines whether any particular buyer will even take the time to view it. Price it too high compared to similar homes and few buyers will show up, meaning you won't have anyo...

3 Strategies to Getting your House Sold Quickly If you're selling your home so that you can purchase another you not only have a need for speed, but a need for the most money possible in the sale. So, what's the trick to getting a home sold quickly and for top dollar? Actually, there are several things you can do to speed up the process and make....

Do Open Houses Work? Depending upon who you ask, the traditional weekend open house is one of the biggest real estate hoaxes ever perpetrated on the real estate consumer or a tried-and-true marketing method. In reality, open houses rarely contribute to the sale of a home and there is both anecdotal and statistical proof...

The Pros and Cons of Financing the Buyer One of the issues some homeowners want to discuss when we first list a home is whether it's a good idea to offer to finance the buyer. In other words, the seller would act as the lender in the purchase of the home. There are only certain circumstances under which we advise a client to consider this....

Top Ten Ways to Scare Away Buyers Okay, so you think you've done all you can to prepare your home for what will hopefully be a non-stop parade of potential buyers through the door. Check to make sure you aren't guilty of one of the following 'seller's sins.' Not taking care of odorsHave you ever walked into someone's home and instan...

Why is my Home Not Selling? Oh boy, another week has gone by and there is still no offer on your home. If the house has been on the market for some time, it is easy to become frustrated and anxious. On the other hand, perhaps you aren't doing all you can to get the home sold. Here are some reasons your home may not be selling:...

2 Aspects of the Purchase Agreement every Seller Should Understand When a buyer decides to make an offer on your home, his or her real estate agent will submit a signed purchase agreement. Once signed by all parties, this agreement constitutes a legally binding contract so it's important that you understand every single word. The five most important aspects of the....