land o lakes real estate expert: The Smell of Success
- 04/23/12 09:19 PM
Home sellers do everything they can to make their house look as beautiful as possible, yet appealing to home buyers’ other senses can be just as important -- especially when it comes to the sense of smell. While you may not think your home has a smell to it, freshening the air and filling the home with sweet aromas can do wonders in making a favorable impression. Most people know the old trick of baking bread or cookies to entice the noses of those looking around a home. That fresh bread smell is achieved by slicing open a large … (5 comments)
land o lakes real estate expert: Staging in Spring
- 04/14/12 10:41 PM
Any home stager will tell you that “staging is staging” and the principals remain the same throughout the year—keep things clean, clutter free and colorful. But that doesn’t each season comes without its own brand of staging magic. For spring, there are a number of things you can do both inside and outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Barb Schwarz, creator of Homes Staging® and CEO of Stagedhomes.com, suggests adding splashes of color to your porch with potted flowers. She favors larger pots placed on each side of the front door bearing tulips or daisies with greenery in … (1 comments)
land o lakes real estate expert: Be Mindful of your Safety and Property During your Homeselling Process
- 03/25/12 02:05 AM
If you’re selling your home, you have enough to think about without worrying that your home isn’t safe, or that your things may be stolen. Yet, whether from open houses or scheduled showings, strangers are coming and going in your house all the time. By taking a few safeguards, you can ensure that you don’t need to worry about such things and better protect your belongings in the long run. Of course, the easiest solution is to remove valuable jewelry, fine art or collectables beforehand, storing them with a friend or family member. If that’s not an … (2 comments)
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