Staging Blunders to Avoid
Marcia Bergen Marcia Bergen

Staging Blunders to Avoid

When priming your home for sale there are some definite missteps you can make if you just “wing it,” which can affect the sale of your home. So, to prevent this from happening, read on for staging mistakes to avoid.

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Autumn Landscaping Tips when Selling your Home
Marcia Bergen Marcia Bergen

Autumn Landscaping Tips when Selling your Home

Landscaping may not be the first thing that comes to mind when selling your home in autumn. However, the outside of your home is still the first thing buyers see, so it’s worth exploring ways to update your landscaping to create a cozy and welcoming feel. Here are just a few ideas:

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Low-Cost Staging Ideas for the Outside of your Home
Marcia Bergen Marcia Bergen

Low-Cost Staging Ideas for the Outside of your Home

When it comes to selling your home, preparing the exterior can be just as important as preparing the interior. The outside of your home is the first thing potential buyers see, and it can greatly impact their first impression of your property.

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5 Ways to Make your Next Home more Affordable
Marcia Bergen Marcia Bergen

5 Ways to Make your Next Home more Affordable

Are you thinking about finding your next home? It can be tricky balancing what you want with what you can practically afford. Here are some tips that can make buying your dream home more doable:

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8 Things Buyers Don’t Want to See in a Kitchen
Marcia Bergen Marcia Bergen

8 Things Buyers Don’t Want to See in a Kitchen

8 Things Buyers Don’t Want to See in a Kitchen When prospective buyers visit your listed home, the room they tend to check out most closely is the kitchen. So, it pays to ensure it looks its best. However, no matter how tidy, clean, and well-adorned you’ve made your kitchen, there are some issues — which can seem minor — that can distract a buyer from appreciating those positive qualities.

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Upsizing or Downsizing?
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Upsizing or Downsizing?

Don’t Overdo It! Imagine you have a growing family, and you want to trade in the small sedan for something larger. So, you visit the dealership and come back with a bus. Well, that would be upsizing a bit too much – unless you have a really huge family! That’s the challenge of upsizing or downsizing. You need to be careful not to take it too far and end up with something that isn’t suitable.

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