Cookies baking in the oven has become a real estate cliché for using scent as a strategy to entice buyers to view your property favorably. And there’s science behind this approach. The sense of smell is part of our chemosensory system that has many functions, such as warning us of danger or igniting fond memories,…
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Few owners ever feel that they’ve had enough time to prepare their home for sale to make it just perfect, and that can be frustrating. The mad-rush to be ready for the spring or summer selling-seasons creates pressure because your home is probably your greatest financial asset. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I…
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The home office is now a prerequisite for many who are now splitting their desk-bound time between work and home. That places the home office as a new hot button for prospective buyers, especially young professional couples, who are cruising the market right now. Surveys show that most white-collar workers now aim to work from…
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The idea of buying your first home can be daunting, but in America, we’re lucky enough to have an excellent agent system that means you don’t have to fear making basic errors. An experienced buyer’s agent will also guide you towards the most suitable properties that align with your criteria. And they’ll make sure you…
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Ensuring your home is clean is one of the most important aspects of selling property. A dirty, untidy home will turn away untold buyers and cost you thousands of dollars by diminishing your sale price. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’m always at pains to stress the importance of cleaning and tidying a…
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Applying for your first mortgage can be nerve-wracking as it determines how much a lender will offer as a mortgage and whether that’s sufficient to purchase a suitable property in your target neighborhood. Your first goal must be to secure pre-approval; this is the conditional promise of a mortgage that allows you to make an…
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Once you’ve decided to sell your home, there’s usually a moment when you realize some improvements deliver you a great return on investment when the time comes to negotiate. It’s important to focus on potential payback before undertaking any work. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I can help you with this…
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Moving home can be one of life’s stressful moments, but packing everything into boxes is always tempered by the excitement of arriving at your new home. Most of my clients are relaxed about moving, to be honest. If there’s any stress, it’s the idea of keeping their homes in pristine condition for prospective buyers when…
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Young families buying their first property are presented with a range of financial and practical challenges, and one of the most important is to ensure the home is safe for their children. If you’ve got toddlers and young children, you need to be confident your new home is child-friendly. Risks with swimming pools and spas…
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Losing a property at auction can be disappointing, but you must ensure that it doesn’t turn you into a vulnerable buyer. You have to remind yourself to fight the emotions of missing out and stick to the fundamentals of property search. Whatever you do, don’t fall into the trap of feeling that you have to…
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