Sure, leprechauns are fun to think about around St. Patrick’s Day. They’re tricky little creatures who try to steal your gold, and we know they’re mythical, so we enjoy including them in our traditions. Our son used to set “leprechaun traps” on the night of March...
There once was a house “on the hill” in New Braunfels. It was a charming house in a desirable neighborhood. Sure, some of the interior was dated, as it was built in 2004, but a little remodeling had been done and those parts looked great. Fortunately,...
Why Do Listings Show Better During the Holidays? The primary answer is simple: emotions — cozy, sentimental emotions. But there are more reasons, including less competition coupled with motivated buyers. A Home for The Holidays. Everyone wants to be “home” for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas....
Any real estate agent who works with buyers knows that home buying is an incredibly emotional experience, often wrought with stress, bumps in the road, and a nervous excitement. A thoughtful, unique gift goes a long way to solidify positive feelings about this home buying experience...
What is Buyer Staging? Bet Ya Didn’t Know it Was a “Thing” We’ve heard of Home Staging for Sellers, but what about Buyer Staging, also known as Staged to Live or Move-In Staging? Moving into a new home is both exciting and overwhelming. You know the feeling, when...
Are there projects that you’ve been wanting to get done but you can’t seem to get up the energy or drive to tackle them? Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Here’s a mantra for you: “Start small and it’ll snowball.” I recommend starting in a small area...
Finally, the cold weather is upon us and night is falling sooner. It’s the season where certain animals begin to hibernate, and we humans feel the urge to cocoon in our abodes. With the cooler temperatures, as we begin to layer our clothing, we should also...
Y’all! Oh my goodness! I am so jazzed about two things I want to share it with you. In my blogs, I aim to educate, inspire, and provide solutions. This is one that falls into the category of provide solutions. It’s a two-part blog with two different solutions....
Over the years, I’ve written many blogs to help home sellers and home dwellers, and while they’re available on my website, I thought it’d be helpful to have a “concordance” as an easy-reference. If you or a client are needing advice on a particular issue, I...
Often, when I’m conducting a Staging Consultation, I mention small touches to each room. It may come across as something of little importance or not worth the time or even minimal cost to do it. However, Staging is in large part about evoking emotion, and...