The first step in staging a home for sale is to stand at the doorway of each room and honestly assess the room’s qualities. The objective is to accent the room’s best features. Small spaces don’t have to be a negative feature—by carefully implementing light as a design feature, you can transform a room and […]
In the United States, homeowners have the luxury of choice when it comes to ways of living by the water. In states bordering an ocean, there are different terms used to describe properties by the water, each having a unique meaning specific to the property. The Intracoastal Waterway extends most of the length of the […]
While it’s true that in the modern market, much of the action plan for selling a home takes place online, a virtual tour is no substitute for an in-person walk through or an open house—buyers will only know if your home is a fit for them when they step inside it and see it in […]
There are a number of features and specialty rooms in a home’s floor plan that can be featured and used as selling points when a home hits the market. One such featured specialy room is the home gym, which can provide years of fitness and enjoyment while you’re living in your home, and add untold […]
9151 Arvida Lane in Gables Estates Once you’ve done all of the basics of putting your house up for sale—you’ve listed your house, there’s a sign in the yard, your home is listed in MLS and on your agent’s website, and your Realtor® has set up showings and an open house for prospective buyers—that’s when […]
Risk aversion from buyers, sellers and lending institutions is a major obstacle facing today’s Realtor®. Many major financial institutions, having suffered losses or finding themselves under close scrutiny for questionable business practices, have put unrealistic risk aversion strategies into place, limiting the availability of credit. Short sale and appraisal problems cause the expectation of a […]
Educate yourself on the language of real estate and its basic concepts. Engage a licensed Realtor®. Research their credentials to ensure you’re not defrauded by a “licensed thief”. Use common sense. Legitimate organizations or individuals don’t offer low-risk, high-return opportunities, promise you’ll “get rich quick”, guarantee to stop foreclosure or offer to buy […]
There’s an old secret to buying a new home that Realtors® have known for years. Don’t buy the most expensive property in the community. While it’s appealing to buy a home in a well-established community full of modern homes and meticulously maintained lawns, what happens to that neighborhood in a soft market? Homes with higher values […]
9100 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables Most people only have a vague idea of what they’re looking for in their dream home. By making a concrete list of features and amenities you’re looking for, you can make the process of a home search more efficient and expedient. Make a list of specific features you’re looking […]
A small room doesn’t have to be a drawback for a home on the market—buyers, sellers and occupants of a home with a small room don’t need to be put off by a small space. When it comes to a home’s layout and design, perceived space is as important as actual space or square footage. […]
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