"The kitchen is the heart of the home." 

People spend a great deal of their time in kitchens; they cook, share meals, work, and have heartfelt conversations around kitchen tables or over breakfast islands. Creating a market-ready kitchen means having a room that "Wows!" Fortunately, this can be ...

Wall décor of any kind can enhance the market-ready appeal of a home, but only if it's done sparingly and if the décor is placed correctly. When potential buyers look at a room, wall décor that isn't balanced can be jarring even if people don't consciously know why.

Choose the Right Wall Décor

Helping your clients get their house market ready is simpler if you keep in mind that it's mostly about perception. It's easier to get homeowners on board with changes you want to make and steps you want to take if they perceive these things in a positive light.

Keeping It Positive

When you refer ...

Curtains are such a fixture in most houses that homeowners cease to notice them and are unaware of just how important they are when selling a home.

As their realtor, it's up to you to point this out. Dated or dark curtains can detract from the potential of any home, particularly if they are in a pa...

Interior decorators often talk about adding a "pop of color" to a room when discussing home décor and design. If homeowners are creating a space to reflect their style and create a distinct personality in their home, this is one way to do it. When homeowners are trying to sell their home, however, a...

Many subtle effects influence potential home buyers' impressions of the houses they look at. Most of the time, they aren't consciously aware of why they do or don't fall in love with a particular house because so many things can (and do) influence them.

So, make sure your home sellers address these...

Let's face it.  Homeowners with toddlers can find keeping their home neat, clean and ready to show to be a pretty daunting task!  Toddlers are easily distracted, messy, and usually have lots of toys... everywhere!

So, here's six tips to ease the stress and help keep your sellers home in market read...

Many homeowners ask about the colors that can help draw buyers’ attention and make a home more attractive. The answer is a resounding Greige!

Greige paint colors are the best option because they make a space appear relaxing and sophisticated, they are timeless, and appeal to the masses. 

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Why should you say “NO,” to small area / accent rugs?  When preparing a home for sale, homeowners need to edit out the items that aren’t necessary or that needlessly clutter a space. Accent rugs are an often overlooked feature that can drag down the appeal of a home. 

They Are a Hazard

When there ...

When selling a home, the first ten seconds are the most crucial when potential buyers walk through the door. If they don't get an immediate impression that this might be the right house for them, you've probably missed the opportunity to sell the home. The first few seconds can cement how they feel ...