Tiffany & Tonya Sharkey's (tsharkey) Blog

Coming to your senses The more you do to prepare your home for market, the more money you can expect to pocket at the closing table. First impressions are critical to selling a home for the right price, and improving the sensory appeal is just one way you can stage your home to sell. Here are a f...

An inspection is a good investment Whether you're buying or selling a home, it's crucial to include a thorough home inspection as part of the process. It's something consumers often overlook because, as we all know, buying or selling a home can get expensive and expenses add up quickly. While it ...

Once pre-approved, don't do anything to change your credit report Once you're pre-approved, do not buy anything on credit, or even let anybody do an inquiry on your credit until you close your new home; many lenders re-check customers' credit before funding. An inquiry is recorded on your credit ...

Risk vs. reward: Payoff depends on what the client wants Whether you're buying or selling a home, putting yourself in the shoes of those involved with the property-either as homeowner or prospective homeowner-can go a long way toward real estate success. For example, if a buyer isn't pre-approved...

Pecan trees provide shade and clues The shade of a big pecan tree in the yard can be a wonderful attraction when you're looking for a home. But it might also provide you with some troubling clues about the property's past...and future. Pecan trees love water and often grow in or near flood prone ...

Finding and keeping that top-notch REALTOR® When searching for a REALTOR® online, CONTACT TONYA PEEK AND TIFFANY SHARKEY FOR ALL YOUR NORTH DALLAS REAL ESTATE NEEDS 972-977-2254.There are some suggestions to help you find that true professional who will make all the difference for you: Does the W...

Take an impromptu visit When you begin narrowing your selection or you find that you've fallen head-over-heels in love with a certain house, visit the neighborhood in the evening or on a weekend. Take a casual stroll around the block, observing other houses in the area. Are they well kept? How ma...

COUNTY CLERK Stacey Kemp has posted a new - and free - online service that will let you know when anyone attempts to change your property's documents on file in Collin County. Property Fraud Alert will notify you of any changes made to your personal or business property. The notification system i...

Protect yourself While it's certainly not common, there are reports of sellers' possessions disappearing during a showing. When you list your house and are expecting potential buyers, it's wise to take steps that protect your belongings and, more importantly, your privacy. Most people secure thei...

Landscaping counts When you're selling your house, you obviously want it to stand out. A reasonably easy and relatively inexpensive way to accomplish this may be to invest a little work in the landscaping and the yard. We're not talking about a major horticultural overhaul, although studies show ...