Have a Good Transition
Gina Newell2019-10-16T14:02:48-05:00Transitions can be stressful. However, they don't need to be. Contact a professional stager and realtor to help with your next move.
How to Find the Lot Lines
Gina Newell2019-10-01T18:02:33-05:00My buyer client was interested in purchasing this property. His only request in the Offer to Purchase was for the seller to mark the lot lines. The listing description said there were two lots, but it was not obvious where each lot was, nor where the perimeter of both lots were. We tried to [...]
Cumulative Days on the Market
Gina Newell2019-09-25T11:22:43-05:00Sometimes when a property does not sell within a reasonable time, the listing agent will withdraw the listing and wait for at least 30 days before re-listing it. Or, perhaps the listing agent's contract expired and the seller wishes to try another broker. In either case, after re-listing, even though the property's Days on [...]
My Cottage Warehouse
Gina Newell2019-09-17T12:56:03-05:00A vacant home stager needs to have an inventory of furniture and accessories. Stagers in large cities have access to companies that rent out furniture. Even so, those stagers still need a place to house their accessories, artwork, or furnishings. There are no rental companies in my city, so my inventory consists of both [...]
Making Electricity
Gina Newell2019-09-05T21:50:10-05:00Do you know where your electricity comes from or how it is made? You would be surprised to learn that perhaps your local utility is only the "flow-through" mechanism. Your electricity probably comes from a much larger power plant farther away. A few of us received a personal tour from the project manager of [...]
How to Sell Your House FAST
Gina Newell2019-08-17T19:36:02-05:00The house was listed on a Wednesday afternoon. The showing requests started coming in almost immediately. Most showings took place on Thursday, and a contract was signed on Friday. So what makes some houses sell so fast whereas other languish? Location The house is located in a desirable, close-knit community where neighbors know [...]
Home Design Trends
Gina Newell2019-08-07T12:18:39-05:00Click on the link to view the article from Houzz.com 10 Home Design Trends on the Rise
What to Repair before you List
Gina Newell2019-07-22T15:41:42-05:00When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs [...]
European Homes
Gina Newell2019-07-10T13:57:03-05:00I recently returned from a European vacation, visiting former exchange students and their families. My husband and I enjoyed warm hospitality and knowledge about their respective country's histories. The world becomes smaller and more personal when these exchanges occur. Some perspectives include the high level of efficient public transportation (buses & trains); a "mediterranean" [...]
Choosing Exterior Colors
Gina Newell2019-06-18T17:31:33-05:00Exterior Paint Colors Choosing an exterior paint color can affect your entire neighborhood. There is usually a house in your neighborhood that everyone knows because of its garish exterior color. Perhaps pink, purple, or neon colors. You know the one. You know it doesn't blend in with its surroundings. Which means it was the [...]