home selling tips: We Can Simply Throw a Sign in the Yard - 03/23/14 04:45 AM
I recently overheard a couple talking about selling their home. As I listened, they were telling each other that in this strong seller's market all they need to do was to throw a sign in the yard and they would sell for top dollar.
I would agree that the greater Dallas area is in a strong seller's market. I base that on the lack of inventory and the number of offers received on each of our listings. That said, if you want top dollar, you still have to properly prepare, market, and show it. Buyers are not going to pay top … (48 comments)

home selling tips: Having Trouble Selling? Strip! - 03/26/12 09:37 PM
Now that I have your attention, let's talk about getting that home sold.
Many homes built prior to the early 1990's have wallpaper in many of the rooms. While it was trendy at the time, it's not in-style today. Many buyers simply cannot see beyond the wallpaper.
Below are pictures (click the photos for larger views) of a kitchen being remodeled. The white-washed cabinets have been refinished, the wallpaper has been removed, and the walls have been retextured and painted.

The good news is that the cost of removing the wallpaper, retexturing, and painting is relatively inexpensive. The owners of … (8 comments)