Home Selling

Hiring a Home Stager? Ask Them These Questions

Staging is becoming an increasingly important aspect of selling your home, especially in competitive markets. While you might be hesitant to spend a significant amount of money on a professional stager, experts agree that the benefits outweigh the cost. Of course, the key to effective staging is to find the right person for the job. Keep reading to learn which questions you should ask to help choose the perfect home stager!

First Impressions Go a Long Way to a Successful Open House

welcome mat with shoes on itThe open house is probably one of the most important ways that potential buyers can really get a good look at your home. Pictures on the internet can only do so much. With the housing market as it is, pictures may be the first gateway to your home but the open house may be necessary to really seal a deal. Due to a lower imventory, houses are going faster these days so that first open house that you have may be wherer all your bids will come from. What better way to give your home a fresh look before people even get out of the car than to rehab your curb appeal.

Sellers Should Avoid These Controversial Interior Design Trends

One of the best things about owning your own home is the ability to change the interior in any way you want. Do you love pink carpet and wood paneling? Go for it! (Well, maybe don't go that far.) However, if selling your home is anywhere in the foreseeable future, then you should put some effort into keeping your interior design relatively conventional. While most current design choices won't make or break a sale, there are some common trends that can seriously turn off buyers.