This is the second article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit. It’s a step-by-step guide of the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to being prepared for your settlement day. You’re ready to sell your home, but how do you know if potential buyers will […]

Love Selling Your Home Series – Week 1 This is the first article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to what you need to know to sell your home in today’s market.  This series will take you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real […]

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then this 12-part Love Selling Your Home series is a must for you.  Each article has great tips, tactics that work, and some of my best-kept secrets for sellers. I want to make sure that […]

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That way when […]

Winter maintenance can prevent severe damage to your home and can make your home more energy-efficient, saving you money over the long term. Take the time to make sure the interior and exterior of your home is ready for any harsh weather ahead – snow or ice storms. Here’s your handy list below to help […]

Selling your home can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. You need smart, straightforward strategies that will help you maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes along with this process.  Although the exact strategy depends on a seller’s particular goals and timing, which I can discuss with each of you individually, […]

With a little elbow grease in just the right places, you’ll get your home looking its best when you list it.  Here is a quick and easy guide to get your home ready for buyers so that it shines both inside and out. Curb Appeal:  A Big Deal People often underestimate the value of good curb appeal.  You […]

There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a good idea or a bad idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS.  Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market property provides a more “exclusive” transaction. Let’s review the […]

Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But, you might wonder if it’s really worth the inconvenience and upfront costs for you, especially in a seller’s market. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you end up getting for your home and decrease the […]

Did you know that you can borrow from yourself if you have a 401k plan? Getting a 401k loan is one way to get additional money toward a down payment.  It’s a lump sum of money that is already yours — not the bank’s!  It’s understandable if you may be wary of using any retirement funds for anything […]