Richard McDeid's (ourhome) Blog

    What is the best thing you can do during showings of your house? Make yourself scarce. Ever shopped in a store where the employees clearly work on commission and almost seem to lurk in the background, watching your every move, while you shop? This scenario doesn't really put you in the buyin...

    Scents and aromas can have a dramatic impact on people’s emotions, otherwise, there wouldn’t be a multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry! Don’t ignore the power of fragrance when showing your home. Smoke, pet odors, and cooking smells can each dramatically impact how potential buyers feel a...

    First impressions make a significant impact on a buyer's decision-making process! Once your home goes on the market, it becomes a product. Home Styling or Staging simply allows you to highlight the best of your home and de-emphasize its flaws. It's not about decorating, but actually turning y...

  When you’re selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you’ll receive. That’s why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced realtor. This person can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on several factors including: Market conditio...

Your Plan   1. Find the right representative The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale. 2. Determine your need...

First Impressions Remember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about its most appealing features? Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again. A spruced up house makes a great first impression on pot...

Wonderful Spacious Home on Cul-De-Sac Street. New Roof and Siding in 2006. Large Kitchen Loaded with Cabinets, Huge Family room with Gas Fireplace. Four bedrooms all Nicely sized, Large Yard w inground spinkler. Close to Schools     Structure Information Room Level Dimen Living Rm Upper 16 x 14 D...

 Nice Split entry w/ huge master bedroom w/ walk in closet, walk through master bath w/ whirlpool tub 2 finished bedrooms in LL along with unfinished family room. 2 beds up, beautiful oak floors through living and dining. Great corner lot.   Structure Information Room Level Dimen Living Rm Main 0...

Beautifully updated home on scenic Mallard Lake great for canoeing, paddle boats and ice skating. Brand new addition including large windows overlooking the lake with walkout waterfront patio. Many updates including new siding , deck, landscaping *2007*    Structure Information Room Level Dimen L...

10615 103rd Avenue N , Maple Grove, MN 55369 Seven Bedrooms plus Three Full Baths, Main Floor Family Room w Stone Fire Place & Hardwood Floors.Master Bath w Jacuzzi Whirlpool.1995 Addition. New Siding 2004.New Carpet 2007.4500 Finished Feet.Close to Parks & Trails   Sale Price $399,900 Home has b...