Plants are vital for the environment – but did you know our souls and mind need them just as much as our lungs? Yes, you read that right! Indoor plants offer several advantages beyond their environmental benefits. They remove contaminants and increase humidity, which may benefit dry, artificially heated areas. They also relieve stress, boost productivity, and beautify a room. Several studies have indicated that indoor plants help alleviate sick building syndrome, a disease characterized by headaches, respiratory issues, and eye, nose, and throat discomfort produced by inadequately … Continue reading...
How to Prepare your Home for Sale Part 6
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale- Let’s Stage It! (Part 6) Now it’s time to have some fun! You’ve done the hard work editing, repairing, refreshing, and replacing items in your house. It is time to style and showcase your house! You want buyers to see what it has to offer them. preparing your home for sale. Remember that staging is not decorating. Staging is about making sure your house will appeal to a broad range of buyers. It is about showing the livability that they’re looking for. LET THE … Continue reading...
Getting your home ready to sell, great for sellers
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale…The Extras (Part 5) This is the 5th in a Series of 7 on How to Prepare Your Home for Sale. So far, you’ve committed to the sale of your house and taken the steps to see it as others will. home staging You’ve invested in Repairing, Replacing, and Refreshing your property. The last step was to Edit, Donate, Store, or Hide what you have. You could stop there OR you could consider The Extras. Step 5 is that extra touch that can make sure your house is at the top of everyone’s shortlist and helps to protect the … Continue reading...
How to prepare your home to SELL!
How To Prepare Your Home for Sale: Focus On The Product Housing markets are cyclical. There are Seller’s Markets and then Buyer’s Markets. What’s a seller to do? One caveat in selling your home that does not change regardless of the market…the perceived value of a property is important to all buyers. This is why it is critical for sellers to start early to prepare their house for sale. FIRST… START to think of your home as a house…a commodity you will have to market. If you have a mural you painted in your firstborn’s room or pencil marks on the door jam … Continue reading...
How to budget for home decor
How To Budget for Your New Home Decor Decorating your home provides an opportunity to showcase your personal style. However, the costs of furnishing and decorating can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you're moving into a new house or you're just looking for a change, here are some ways you can budget successfully for home decor. Consider the space and use. The way you use each space in your home can influence the decor you choose. For example, you might choose to spend more on the bedding in a master bedroom, rather than the guest room. Carefully consider each space in your home to … Continue reading...
Bathrooms
We think it may be a good time to take another look at your bathroom as this is the busiest place in your house that potential buyers are going to visit and deserves extra attention. No matter how your bathroom looks on a day-to-day basis, when you are trying to sell your house, the bathrooms should be spotless. An organized bathroom that presents itself as clean and de-cluttered, will be more appealing to potential buyers. 1. Clean, Clean, Clean ~ No matter how clean you think your bathroom is, look again and keep it sparkling. 2. Declutter ~ Put away any personal … Continue reading...
Home Remodeling Projects
Since the pandemic began over two years ago, most of us have been spending more time in our homes. And, for many homeowners, that additional home time has meant more remodeling projects! So which projects offer the best return on investment? The 2022 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), in cooperation with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), looks closer at recent remodeling results, including cost recovery estimates. The report includes feedback from three unique perspectives— consumers, remodeling … Continue reading...
What Buyers Want to See
Buyers want to see themselves in your home, creating an inviting warm atmosphere will help. It all starts as you drive up to the home. That is generally a first impression that lasts a long time. I am not sure if offering a treat makes sense these days but it does not hurt to have them available, Make sure what ever treat you have is something you like because you might end up taking them home. What’s the coziest part of your home? … Continue reading...
5 Ways to Spring Cleaning
It’s that time again! Spring has arrived and so has the need to freshen things up a bit. Whether you’re planning a total home makeover, or you just want to declutter, organize and refresh some spaces, we’ve got a few ways to get you started. Before you spring into action, make sure you have the right cleaning products. There are a ton of eco-friendly, non-toxic options and it’s worth a little extra research to find the right ones. Clean in chunks. Spring cleaning can feel overwhelming. Start by making a list of everything you want to get done and … Continue reading...
Things to Think About When Selling a Home
Do you have 56 days to wait for your home to sell? Unfortunately, that's the average amount of time a home sits on the market these days. Luckily, if you're selling a house and want to get it done fast, there are a few things you can do to speed up the process. Follow the five tips below to speed up the selling process. 1. Price to Sell If you want to sell your home quickly, you can't be picky about your offers. Buyers are coming to you to negotiate. If you don't have reasonable offers to work with, you'll need to settle for below what you want for your … Continue reading...