We all know that there are rules when you’re a guest in someone’s home. Remove your shoes, stay out of the medicine cabinet, and leave the home in the condition that you found it. Some of these are common courtesies, but others need to be said. Famed etiquette writer Emily Post may not have delved […]
You’ve stashed the family jewels, power-washed the porch, and packed up your family photos. Now that the prep work is done here are a few things you can expect when people start touring your home: 1. To leave. Let your Realtor handle the open house. You want prospective buyers to envision themselves in your home […]
When it comes to open houses, there are a number of conventional methods real estate agents use to attract potential buyers to come out and see the property. While many methods work (who doesn’t enjoy eating cinnamon buns fresh from the oven?), in today’s competitive real estate landscape, the goal is to help your home […]
Whether you are a first-time home-buyer or a current homeowner looking to downsize, more than likely you will be attending open houses while searching for the perfect home. Regardless of how experienced you are with home buying and home owning, there are always things that are missed when going through the house hunting and home […]
We all know buying a house is a long and complicated process. But, what about selling one? If you’re in the middle of trying to sell your home, you’ve probably discovered that selling it is just as tricky as buying it was. If your home isn’t selling as quickly as you’d like, help is at […]
What are the most common home renovations you think will add value to homes in 2019? We reached out to our RE/MAX Hallmark Pilon Group Realty Team to put together some of the home renos they think will come before the rest in 2019. First Impressions Are Everything Exteriors are quite literally the first thing that […]
Despite popular belief, an open house is more than an open invitation for your nosy neighbors to get an up close and personal look at your home. If done right, an open house carefully planned and organized by a Real Estate Agent can help you quickly and successfully sell your home. While it’s understandable that […]
The National Association of Realtors conducted some research that solidifies what we already know: most people these days shop for homes online. If the listing doesn’t appeal to prospective purchasers in their initial online tour, they won’t waste their time seeing it in person. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so make sure you’re making […]
Now that you’ve decided to buy your first home in the new year, use this checklist to get your ducks in a row. December is the perfect month to get a handle on everything you’re going to need before the house hunting begins in earnest. High Scorer From your first credit card to your last […]
Deciding to start a family is an exciting time— and so is searching for a new family home. We’ve put together a list of family-home must-haves. Look for these family-friendly features while searching for your family home to make your house-hunt that much smoother. Kid Corral While an open-floor concept may seduce your inner interior […]
