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After the Sale: The Next Steps and What You’ll Need to Do Before You Move Out

December 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Getting an offer on your home can certainly make it feel like the hard part is over, but even after the deal is sealed there’s still a lot to do when it comes to moving out. Whether you’re getting prepared for a future move or your buyer has just signed on the dotted line, here are the first steps to take once it’s certain your property is off the market.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Moving, Selling a Home

Home Equity Tips: 3 Upgrades That Will Make Your House Worth More When You Sell

December 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

It’s likely that your house is your biggest asset, so when it comes time to sell it you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your profit. Let’s take a look at 3 top upgrades that will make your house worth more when you sell.

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Five Ways to Make Your Home’s ‘Curb Appeal’ Better Than Your Neighbors’

November 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Curb appeal, or how your home looks from the street, is an essential part of preparing to sell your house. It’s also where comparison with your neighbors’ homes is inescapable – which poses a problem if you’re both on the market. Read on for five ways to boost your own curb appeal.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

Staging Tips: 5 Interior Paint Colors That Will Help You Sell Your Home Faster

November 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

It’s important to remember that when a home is put up for sale it should appeal to as many people as possible. Sometimes those flashy paint colors the owners grew up with will not charm new buyers.

Here are five ideas for paint colors that will help any home sell quickly.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

Did You Know?: How You Arrange Your Furniture Can Turn Off Potential Buyers. Here’s Why

October 21, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Most sellers focus on finding the right furniture to stage their home, but they never consider how the placement of that furniture can undo all their hard work. It’s a subconscious thing, but the arrangement of items in the home can really make a difference with buyers.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

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