It’s a myth of real estate that selling in the fall is a bad idea. That’s not my experience as an agent in our neighborhood. Many of my clients have had wonderful outcomes from campaigns that began in the fall with deals completing just a few weeks later. So, why do people erroneously believe they…
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If you’ve been planning to sell and your renovations have missed their summer deadlines, don’t panic – the fall and early winter is an excellent time to find willing buyers. The spring and summer months offer an opportunity to upgrade your street appeal by fixing fences, refreshing garden plants, and painting windows and the front…
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A clean and tidy home is essential when presenting your property to prospective buyers. Most prospects will turn their backs on properties that are dirt traps. They won’t see past the mess and will never imagine that this is where they’d want to create the next chapter of their lives. But there may be a…
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Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as an experienced agent, I find home makeover stories compelling. They often inform my views on how my clients can upgrade their home to maximize value before…
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If you own investment property that’s rented, you’re approaching a familiar time of year when you must gather receipts for expenses and income to prepare an end-of-year statement for the IRS. You’ll find a comprehensive outline of how to complete a submission under “Topic 414” on the IRS website, but as an experienced agent who…
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How often are we told that we should start a remodeling project with a vision? It’s a common piece of advice that assumes we all have the ability to visualize in our minds precisely what we want. Yet, picturing the best way to use space or match colors is not a skill everyone possesses. Starting…
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The current property market is buzzing with activity, and a term that’s increasingly being used to describe buyer behavior is FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. This phenomenon is driving significant trends in the real estate sector. If you’re about to enter the market to find your dream home, you need a great agent. Here’s…
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Americans love an ensuite, and installing a brand new bathroom as part of the main bedroom is a great way to prepare your house for sale and achieve the maximum possible sale price. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’m confident that creating or remodelling an ensuite is a real winner and will boost…
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Real estate agents can be so passionate about the need to create a great first impression when selling your home that you might be forgiven for feeling a little pressure. Our passion is not misplaced, however – curb appeal has a direct impact on the number of buyers your property will attract and strongly influence…
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Kitchen renovations can be challenging because you want to create a smooth workflow, where the family can cook together and have fun. The most successful kitchen renovations begin with a plan that embraces your lifestyle, storage needs and cooking habits. A kitchen can represent between 20-30% of the value of a home, so it needs…
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