Planning a Kitchen Remodel? Most Popular Countertops! - 01/15/08 10:39 AM
Is a kitchen remodel in your future?  Well, before you tackle that crucial room, here are a few tips on some of the most popular countertops.  
Granite: Timeless, durable and beautiful!  It won't date itself like some of the others.  The darker the granite, the less porous and more stain resistant it is.  You will need to seal it twice a year and clean up is a breeze with warm water and liquid detergent.
Manufactured Quartz:  Highly durable, low maintenance, easy to clean, and stain and scratch resistant, what else could you ask for?  Composed of quartz blended with a resin binder, it … (2 comments)

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Staging - 01/15/08 10:32 AM
Think like a buyer.  Even though your home might be several years old, people want something new.  You need to make it look it's best.  Be realistic and remember your house isn't yours anymore but a commodity.  Unless your selling "as-is" buyers want to do few improvements.
Create curb-appeal.  It's absolutely essential that the outside of your house create a positive preview of what's to come.  Clear those weeds, spruce up the door mat and pick up those toys.  You don't want hat first impression to be a "drive by".De-clutter it.  Nothing is a bigger turn off than a house that's packed … (0 comments)

5 Common Do-It-Yourself Mistakes and How to Avoid Them! - 01/11/08 07:46 PM
Would you be surprised to hear that your home improvement jobs will bring mistakes?  I didn't think so, well here are a few tips to help you minimize those mistakes.
•1.        Don't slack on prep work - Every project has an element of prep work.  New doors, painting, replacing a faucet, installing door knobs, whatever the project, neglecting to do it will undoubtedly result in lengthened project time and frustration.  Having forethought will guarantee a professional-looking result.  Knowing what you are in for will enable you to maintain your sanity when the going gets tough.
•2.       Biting off more than you can chew- … (2 comments)

Why Stage FAQ's - 01/11/08 07:17 PM
Here are a few questions that Home Sellers typically ask regarding Staging.  I have given this to the Realtors that work with me (in the form of a flyer) to help their clients understand the importance of staging.  This will also help the seller understand why THEY should pay for it and NOT the Realtor!  Thought I'd pass it along to you all.  Hope it helps,
WHY STAGE? FAQ'S:
The housing market is fine...why do I need to stage my house to sell?
Every house will sell eventually.  It's a matter of when and for how much.  Even if your home sells quickly and in a … (0 comments)

 

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