Keeping It Real

Curb Appeal Counts Whether it’s the first day of class, a job interview, or a first date, the initial time you meet someone sets the tone for your future relationship. In fact, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The same goes for selling your house. Potential buyers often search the internet for homes in neighborhoods they are interested in. They may even drive by, sometimes at night, to decide if your house could be their potential dream home. So, how your home looks, or its curb appeal, may determine if buyers will even consider taking a look inside. So, make sure you don’t curb your buyer’s enthusiasm. Follow these tips to make sure your house makes a good first impression. Tip #1 - Clear the Clutter Just like you did on the inside of your house, make sure to clean up and declutter your house and yard. Keep the grass mowed and trees and hedges trimmed. Roll garbage pails to where they will not be noticed and put the kid’s bikes and to...

Doggie Decorating Do’s and Don’ts: How to make your house, and not your pet, the center of attention. Dogs making a mess in the house can be comical to watch. My dog, Mia, loves to take out every one of her toys, and just like a child, leaves them out for us to pick up. Click on this link to view my dog Mia playing with her toys https://youtu.be/GFYcY2PFj9g Despite the laughs that dogs can bring us, having your house a mess when you have it up for sale, is not the ideal scenario. Many times, people forget they are selling the house, not the people, pets, or possessions inside of it. So, although you love your dog and all of her possessions, the people buying your house may not. In fact, potential buyers may not be dog or cat lovers, but instead could even be allergic to your furry friends. So, in order not to turn off any potential buyers, here are some doggie (and cat and any other mammal or reptile) decorating do’s and don’ts to ensure your house shows to ...