Cindy Hartman, REALTOR®,e-PRO®, AHS™

1. Turbo Boost Sales Time Experts all agree and studies show staged homes sell quicker than non-staged homes.  Sometimes 30-50% faster in most areas.  This is more important then most people realize because the longer a home is on the market….the greater chance for a price reduction.  Most buyers and buyers agents believe ...

The condition of your home will have a huge impact on how fast it sells, and its eventual selling price. Preparing your home for sale can pay you huge dividends. Many fix ups cost very little and consist mostly of time and some elbow grease. Here are some simple tips to help your home show its best.INDOORS:1. Clean the entire home thoroughly. ...

 The condition of your home will have a huge impact on how fast it sells, and its eventual selling price. Preparing your home for sale can pay you huge dividends. Many fix ups cost very little and consist mostly of time and some elbow grease. Here are some simple tips to help your home show its best.INDOORS: 1. Clean the entire home ...

There is a lot of competition out there to sell homes. Your home has to compete against other similar homes for sale, as well as competing against shiny brand new homes. The more you can do to make your home look appealing to a buyer, the better your chances for a quick sale. Look at your home with a critical eye – put yourself in the ...

This article from the Florida Board of Realtors today peaked my interest - I like the idea of listing the best features from the Male vs Female point of view - in my experience, the Garage is king for most husbands...as is a walk in closet is for the wives...anyway...I like the article below...  His and hers lists help market ...

As you clean and organize, you'll probably notice a growing stack of clutter left in your wake. Decluttering is a hefty task, but essential to a quick sell. Learn how to differentiate amongst the things you need to put in storage, pack up or donate to the trash can. Start with a Pile. Go through a room and remove anything you find distracting ...

Before you sign anything, read about these common mistakes that home sellers make: 1. PRICING TOO HIGH: It's no secret, price is everything. Overpricing does more to discourage buyers than any other single factor. When you overprice, you put your home in competition with homes that may be newer, larger or have more amenities than yours. ...

Here are some easy, inexpensive fixes that will help create that outside appeal and get you one giant step further to a sale: - Paint or stain the front and garage doors, especially if they show any weathering. These are the first visuals where a potential buyer focuses. If garage doors are metal and dented, they may need to be replaced. - Any ...

Let's face the fact that people's first impression of your home is critical.  .   . The harsh reality is that staging is your the best opportunity to make a positive first impression rather than a negative one.Everyone knows the stronger the impression...the less likely a potential buyer will be bothered if some things ...

Should you paint?   There are many factors involved in marketing and selling your home. You can't control most of them. The curb appeal of your home plays a big role in the sales process, and it's one of the things you can have direct control over. You'll never get another chance to make a first impression of how your home ...