Is it time for a kitchen remodel or to renovate your dated kitchen, finish the basement, or update your main bathroom? Before you dive into any major home renovation project, there are crucial steps you need to take. Without knowing what to look for – and what to look out for – your dream project could quickly turn into a money-pit nightmare. Finding a trustworthy contractor is the first crucial step that can make or break your home improvement experience.

If you feel a bit of whiplash trying to keep up with housing market shifts over the past few years, you’re not alone. Real estate agents, buyers and sellers have been buffeted by rising home prices, low inventory, heated competition, new migration trends and, more recently, a quick increase in mortgage rates. As an agent, you can put national housing market trends into context for your local market and provide individualized insight and advice for your clients.

So, you’re thinking of selling your home… and so begins the sudden influx of questions about what to do and what not to do to make sure you’re making the smartest decisions possible. We get it. When preparing your house for sale, it's important to first get all your thoughts down on paper. It helps you visualize and prioritize what to tackle first, like important repairs and updates that can increase your home’s sale value. While certain home improvements can increase your home's value and appeal to potential buyers, others may not provide much of a return on investment. That’s why we put together this helpful guide, so you can make better-informed decisions knowing what not to fix when selling your house, saving you time, money, and effort, and allowing you to focus on the most impactful changes.

Part of a full-service concierge is the benefit of owner representation. In short, it means that we have boots on the ground working for you so that you don’t have to. Learn more about what owner representation means here.