Next Steps in the Home Sale Process You’re going about your daily routine and suddenly you get the call: An offer is in on your home! Hooray! Your agent will now present the offer to you, highlighting its merits and possible drawbacks. Offers usually arrive in a standardized format, which your agent will translate for…
Much like buying a home, selling a home is a team effort. As soon as you begin working with your listing agent, they can start building the perfect team to prepare your home for a good sale. One of the key benefits of working with a listing agent is their ability to wrangle people who…
Save Energy and Stay Cool As temperatures climb in the summer, so does your energy bill. How can you handle the dog days without blowing your budget or overheating? Read on for some of our favorite tips to beat the heat! No. 1 Fan Fans are your friend! Make sure your ceiling fans are set…
How to make your home stand out from the crowd While the real estate market may be hot right now, it’s still important to make the best impression when preparing your home for showings. Every home seller is competing with other listings, new construction, and the expectations of people who watch a lot of real estate…
Get a leg up on the competition With all the technology we have today, is it really necessary to hire a real estate agent to sell your home? While it may seem like homes should all but sell themselves, listing agents do a lot of work behind the scenes to get their clients the best…
Historic Building Materials from Grass to Glass Think American homes were always cubes of 2 x 4’s, drywall, and aluminum siding? Think again! Throughout American history, many different building materials have contributed to a wide range of architectural styles. Read on to learn more: Indigenous Architecture The Native Americans who lived across North America before…
Pricing your home can be a tricky process. Too low, and it may sell quickly, but you won’t get the best return on your investment. Too high, and your home might stagnate on the market, losing you money in the long term. What does pricing it right take? Lucky for you, if you’re working with…
The beauty and grace of historical architecture attracts many homeowners eager to live in a piece of history. But although many historic homes have features that are still useful today, some original architectural artifacts are best left in the past. Here are several important home features that owners of historic dwellings should strongly consider upgrading:…
by Tom Seabrook We tend to picture history in shades of black, white, grey, and sepia, thanks to the earliest photographs we have. But the past was not strictly somber; in fact, most of human history has been awash in vibrant color. Take a journey through time to learn more about historical colorways. PATRIOTIC PALETTE…
Agent Advice is Priceless Phew! You made it through the process of buying a home. Along the way, you’ve worked closely with your buyer’s agent, who has worked hard to earn your trust. As you settle into your new nest, consider these reasons to maintain a relationship with your agent—beyond the closing table. Your agent…