We all love our HGTV, don’t we? SO MANY GOOD IDEAS IN ONE PLACE! Same with Houzz and Pinterest! It’s like a syndrome! That’s why I feel sorry for today’s home seller. There are so many expectations buyers have and sellers are forced to live up...
It sounds so nice. Vignette. Like a little scene. Not so much. Vignette Staging is sometimes utilized to give a listing some “life,” to make it seem appealing and inviting. The problem is, it just looks awkward -- like the movers forgot to pack and move some...
Only 10% of Real Estate Agents believe that Staging has “no impact” on the dollar value of the home. This is according to a 2015 National Association of REALTORS ® survey.This means 90% of Real Estate Agents believe that Staging impacts the dollar value of the...
It’s SO TEMPTING for Sellers to want their Real Estate Agent to list their home at a higher price because they’ve spent money fixing it up and/or Staging it. …Insert Yellow Caution Tape Here… There are 5 things that sell a house: Great Real Estate Agent, Price,...
Which renovations prove to be the best Return on Investment? This is a great question to ask, since we all have budgets and we want to make the most impact while keeping costs down. The top two “home sellers,” after Curb Appeal, are Kitchen and Master...
“I just don’t know WHAT I’d do with this room!” “This wall color and cabinet color is SO DATED!” “This living room seems SO SMALL!” “I’m an Aggie and I just can’t get over all of the icky Longhorn memorabilia. Get me out of this burnt orange nightmare!” ...
March has come in like a lion and gone out like a lamb. Now it’s April. This is the season when “For Sale” signs start popping up like wildflowers in Texas. It’s the time of year when Realtors live on caffeine and bid their families...
Closets have a way of collecting clutter as the years go by. Whether living in a home or preparing to sell it, organizing the closets will pay dividends in your sanity as well as the buyers’ impression of adequate storage space. 1. Edit The first step is...
There’s probably research showing that “Pretty Pantries” help you cook healthier, lose weight, and save money. If there’s not research about this yet, take note scientists, and you’re welcome for the idea! What I can tell you for sure is that an organized (“Pretty”) Pantry helps...
I've always been Thankful for Thanksgiving. It's a time to relax and enjoy family and friends, without all the stress that modern-day Christmas brings. Yes, there's the shopping for and cooking of the traditional meal, and the cleaning up afterwards, but otherwise it's simply a...