staging tips: 2019 Home Selling Tip--Stage the EXTERIOR for BIG Return on Investment - 05/08/19 11:40 AM

There is no question, homes are selling fast in the Twin Cities this spring! In many cases, the sold sign is hanging within a day or two of the post being put into the ground. On occasion however, a home might linger due to lack of curb appeal.  A home that oozes curb appeal is the reason people say "Honey, Stop the Car!" and "This is THE One!" without even stepping foot over the front door threshold. It can also be a determining factor in why some houses will have half a dozen offers the first day while others linger … (0 comments)

staging tips: Wordless Wednesday (Almost) Painting Makes All the Difference! - 06/02/10 08:22 AM
BEFORE AFTER
After lingering for months on the market with many showings but no buyer, my sellers decided to paint the exterior of this home. It sold in less than two weeks after the paint job and replacing the front and back doors. Does staging and updating work to get a sale? You betcha!
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staging tips: It Looked Better on the Paint Chip! - 03/09/10 03:33 AM
Years ago, my sister and her husband built a new home in an Oakdale development. We lived in a mile away in North St. Paul at the time so we drove by often and watched as several homes were constructed in the neighborhood. This development didn’t have restrictive covenants so there were various styles of homes with differing colors and types of siding giving the area a very eclectic look. As one home we passed by often was starting to look more like a home than a construction project, we noticed the PURPLE door! The house itself, mind you, was a … (10 comments)

staging tips: Home Selling 101--Set the Stage for a Sale in a Buyer’s Market - 05/08/08 02:18 AM
Before the curtain is raised and the action starts with the first showing, the stage is set for the perfect home sale. Sure the market has changed but you want or need to sell your home! After reviewing websites all winter for the best of the best agent, you have called in the expert. The Realtor has reviewed the comps..actives, solds and expireds...and explained the perfect price point. A condition was noted: Get the home in picture perfect condition.Here is where the storyline can change: Sellers chose to either embrace the suggestions of the Realtor or balk make excuses. Who will … (34 comments)

staging tips: Take the Home Off the Market or Stay the Course—What Should a Seller Do During the Holidays? - 11/13/07 10:32 AM
It is getting to be that time of year again. The holidays are upon us but the house hasn't sold.
What should a seller do?
At first inclination most sellers opt to withdraw their home from the market believing that the preoccupation with the holiday season puts few buyers in the market. While there is truth to this belief, sellers can be ignoring another more important truth: Those buyers looking at houses during the holidays are very serious buyers.
There are not many tire-kickers running around with a Realtor when there are presents to buy and gifts to wrap. November, December and … (60 comments)

staging tips: Teri's Top 10 Tips for a Quick Sale! - 03/27/07 01:56 AM
Get ready! With the spring sale season just around the corner, now is the time to get your home ready to put on the market. As a Minnesota Realtor, I have seen many homes go on the market that simply are not ready. This decreases the amount a buyer is willing to pay buy thousands of dollars.
These are my Top 10 ideas for sellers to get their homes in top condition for a quick sale.
1. Make the Front Entrance SPARKLE!You need to make a great first impression! A coat of paint and a new brass kick plate or doorknocker says "welcome … (2 comments)

 
Teri Eckholm, REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro (Boardman Realty)

Teri Eckholm

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

White Bear Lake, MN

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Theresa "Teri" Eckholm/Boardman Realty assists Minnesotans to find their way home with helpful tips and quality service. Dedication to customer service has made Teri the REALTOR® of choice for families in Blaine, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Wyoming areas. Licensed in MN.










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