Selling Tips

March 9, 2023

Comparative Market Analysis Basics

Comparative Market Analysis Basics_Laurel Jonas Blog

With the end of the year here, home sellers are doing whatever they can to make their homes the most on the market. To attract prospective buyers, things like well-maintained curb appeal and properly staged rooms are a major help. But there is one factor that can drive buyers to—or ...

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March 3, 2023

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

3 Ways you can use your home equity_Laurel Jonas blog

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average ...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Finished Basements: Do They Add Value?

Do finished basements add vaue?

Whether you are an owner looking to invest in your property or a real estate professional working to help a seller, the topic of basement remodeling is sure to come up. Before beginning any project, it is important to understand what you want to get out of the remodel, what ...

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Feb. 6, 2023

5 Tips to Get Your Home Winter Ready

5 tips to get your home winter ready

Since winterizing your home is a must-do for the cold-weather season, we’ve compiled a quick list of five steps you can quickly take to prepare your home for winter weather:

 

Check for Drafts

Though you may be preparing to welcome family and friends to your home this holiday season ...

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Jan. 30, 2023

How to stage a home that is currently being lived in

How to stage a home that is currently lived in

Life in a staged home may seem perfect to some, but there is plenty of work that goes into maintaining a perfect house. With each room comes a set of responsibilities that ultimately contribute to maintaining that immaculate appearance

Home staging tips often touch on one important point: You have ...

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Jan. 3, 2023

Can't agree on pricing your home? Here's what to do.

Can't agree on pricing your home? Here's what to do.

Can't agree on pricing your home? Here’s What to Do

Arguments, disagreements, even confrontation? When a couple is selling a home, it is possible that they may face all three. However, we’re not talking about the usual stressful situations that can occur between partners when it comes to the ...

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Nov. 2, 2022

5 Gifts To Leave For Your Old Home's New Owners

5 gifts to leave your old home's new owners

Selling a home is an emotional event. You are leaving behind a house filled with memories and venturing off to someplace new. The people buying your home are excited to create their own memories in a home that you loved for so many years. Welcome them with a thoughtful gift ...

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Oct. 26, 2022

The Weird World of Unsolicited Offers

The weird world of unsolicited offers

If you’re one of those lucky people who own a home in a “hot” area, it’s a pretty sweet feeling. You made a good real estate call. If you decide to sell, all signs point to it being an easy and lucrative transaction. It’s all enough to make a person ...

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Oct. 24, 2022

When selling your home, Be flexible with your schedule

I cannot emphasize this enough: When selling your home, be flexible with your schedule! Buyers want to view the home on THEIR schedule. If you as a seller make it hard and inconvenient to view the home, many buyers will pass it all together.  You want as many buyers ...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Pack your your home, Less is more

 

 If you’re facing a move or just tired of managing your family’s enormous amount of stuff, you can create a plan to help your family move on from under the clutter.

 

The average weight of items you have in each of the rooms in your home is 1 ...

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