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If you're contemplating selling your home, you may wonder whether a pre-sale renovation is the right path for your situation. A pre-sale renovation involves getting your home completely move-in ready, including fixing up and making specific upgrades before listing it on the market. The most important benefit: It’s the best way to maximize the value of your home and get the highest sale price.

Staging a home for sale may require some extra pre-sale prep, but the time and money reap plenty of rewards. The majority of buyers’ agents (82%) said that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors. Nearly a quarter (23%) of buyers’ and sellers’ agents said that a staged home received an offer 1% to 5% higher than a similar home that hadn’t been staged and 18% of sellers’ agents said the value of a staged home was 6% to 10% higher. In addition, 31% of agents said that staging decreased the days a home spent on the market.

Renovating a bathroom is not just about boosting the visual appeal—it's about enhancing the functionality and value of your home. Whether you're a homeowner planning to enjoy a new bathroom feel or a real estate agent looking to increase a property's market value, understanding each stage of the bathroom renovation process is important before undergoing any renovation considerations.

As a homeowner, there may come a time when you find yourself at a crossroads– when your current home no longer meets your needs. When this happens, it leaves you with three options: renovate your existing home, find a new home, or build the home of your dreams from scratch. When faced with this choice there is a lot to consider, including your budget, the emotional attachment tied to your current home, and future plans. In this article, we focus on two of the options: whether or not it’s cheaper to renovate your current home or build a new house from the ground up – and the answer isn’t as black and white as you may think.

When homeowners think about remodeling their homes, the kitchen often takes center stage. Kitchens are often the center of activity of most households, and they need to have the right balance of form and function. But the reality is that many houses, whether old or new, fall short in terms of an ideal kitchen layout. Common reasons can include limited counter space, not enough storage, or simply outdated designs that can't accommodate newer appliances.

Staying ahead of the competition is crucial for long term success as a realtor. These tools will keep you on the cutting edge and differentiate yourself in the market.

There are big and small projects alike that have the potential to increase your home’s value. Here are 6 tried and true improvements to put on your list.

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.

Property sales and home staging, two things that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Not only does staging help highlight a property's strengths and downplay its weaknesses, but it also establishes an inviting ambiance that can captivate a potential buyer's interest.

Deciding to sell your home is a big deal, it requires a ton of careful planning, and having the answers to some hard-hitting questions like, how much should I sell my home for? Should I renovate before selling? Which Realtor is the right fit for me? And when is the best time to sell my home? Timing plays a big part in ultimately determining the success of your sale and the amount of profit you can potentially make. But it can all be so overwhelming, so we created this guide to help inform future sellers on what factors influence home sales and when to sell your home for the best profit, including seasonal trends, market conditions, local market dynamics, and personal circumstances.