We all have heard it – kitchen and bathrooms sell houses! This is widely known, but yet we have received often comments from home sellers such as: The kitchen is so outdated that we would have to put a completely new kitchen in. If you are thinking of selling your house and still have amendments…
I recently worked with Birgit who helped re-design my kitchen. With Birgit’s eye for color and design, she helped me choose the theme for new cupboards, lighting, back splash, faucet and granite counter top. In preparation to list my home for sale, Birgit was able to help me focus on the colors and design for…
Anyone who wants to have this thing with bling in your dwelling? Let me know… [read more…]
I am sure you have heard this before: What is the difference between being interested and being committed? It has been said that “when you are interested, you do whatever is most convenient. When you are committed, you do whatever it takes.” Are YOU interested or committed to selling your house? This should be your…
There are split opinions whether to leave or put a house on the market over the holidays. Most however agree – don’t sell if you don’t have to! What is the reasoning behind this? both buyers and sellers are busy with other things over the holidays. it gives the impression that you are desperate to…
Staging = Staging …. Are you sure? Staging is a relatively young industry and as other industries are evolving, also the home staging industry is changing. The blanket approach of mass marketing lies in the past of the marketing world. Home staging should not be an exception. New staging techniques go beyond de-cluttering, de-personalizing and…
Real Estate Home Staging is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to home sellers to sell their house or apartment faster and at the top dollar. Home Staging can make the difference in selling a property versus languishing for months on the market or not selling at all. One of the goals of…
The New York Times published a great article about what buyers are looking for. In today’s real estate market home sellers need to do utilize any way to separate themselves from the competition, which might mean to update kitchen and bathrooms, but also ensuring that the décor is to buyer’s standards. Click here to read…
Realtors told me to list my home well below what I’d hoped to sell it for. Birgit Anich came in for a home staging consultation and before we’d even left the kitchen in our home walkthrough, I knew I wanted her help. She selected paints and stains, recommended affordable changes to the kitchen and bathroom,…
Redfin analyzed 1.2 million home listings and found that homes listed on Fridays are being viewed 19% more than on any other day of the week. CLICK HERE to read the full article. Source: “Best Day to List Real Estate for Sale: Friday,” Inman News (Oct. 18, 2011)