“We actually set a new sales record for February.” That is a direct quote from Jean Stefaniak, the WRA (Wisconsin Realtors Association) chairman. That’s BIG news in my opinion! People always say to me that no one sells their home in the winter months – this just shows, that yes, YES they do! Across the […]
I get it, you have a house and it’s full of furniture, memories, trinkets, kid toys, etc. I completely understand! But do you know who doesn’t always understand? BUYERS! You don’t need to impress me when selling your home, but you need to impress potential home buyers. Do these quick fixes when your home comes […]
Whether you’re new to owning a home or have owned your home for years and years; here are some homeowning tips to get you and your home through the winter months: When was the last time you’ve had the insulation checked? Is it enough? Could you use more? When you read this and think to […]
Even in the winter months, buyers are still looking to buy and sellers are still looking to sell. So what can set you apart from the “cold” competition to draw in those buyers and have them choose your house?? Easy! Follow these hot tips for showings! Snow shovel and de-ice your driveway and front door […]
So you’ve cruised by most of the home buying process and you’re about to close. And then your buyer’s agent asks, “When should we schedule the final walkthrough?” What is a final walkthrough?? Well, it’s just how it sounds. It is the last time you, as the buyer, will walk through the home you are […]
So you’ve made the decision to sell your home. One of the most common questions I get asked by home sellers is when do I have to leave my house? Good question! When in doubt, leave. I’m serious. If you’re honestly not sure of when to stay or when to leave, just LEAVE. Go get […]
You want to get top dollar when selling your home, and you should! Don’t make these mistakes when selling your home: The Wrong Mind Set – Not every buyer is going to love your home, and not every buyer that does love your home will be willing to pay you above the purchase price, require […]
April home sales weakened compared to sales in the same month last year. But what does this all mean? Well, the number of closed home sales did drop about 10.7%. Buuuuuut, because of this it median prices up to $171,000, which is a 6.9% increase over April of 2016. Inventory levels of single family homes have consistently […]
When one thinks of home staging, your mind goes to furniture placement and wise space usage. There’s a bit more to that, actually. There was a study completed by Duke University that shows the top staging principles, and they are: Removing personal items from bathrooms (soap, toothbrushes, razors…) Use rooms as their intended purpose. EX: […]
I’ve decided that every few months I’m going to write a short blog post on what buyer’s want. This will be the top deciding factors (or the most outlandish ones, because, hey, that’s more fun to talk about) home buyers are using when picking their new home. Without further ado, what do buyer’s want 4/17 […]