A condo I listed has a very friendly young dog. However, not all people like dogs, or other pets, for that matter. What can you do to make your home selling experience better for you and for the potential buyer? Get your pet groomed. If your pet has hair, a professional groomer can remove [...]
Before getting my real estate license, I only had an inkling of what realtors do to help you sell or buy a property. Take a look at what I've learned over the past year. 8 Things Realtors Do to Earn Their Keep By Craig Donofrio | Jan 5, 2016 Geri Lavrov/Getty Images Have you ever wondered what [...]
Condominiums are great places to live for people who are just starting out or for people who are down-sizing. Some condos are in large complexes that offer a swimming pool, tennis courts, a work-out room, golf course, or a clubhouse for parties. Other condos are like a single-family home with their own entrance and [...]
Cell phone cameras can take some great photos of your family, friends, vacation spots, and selfies. However, when it comes to real estate photos, should you hire a professional? See for yourself. Cell phone photo just captured the basic view of the house. Pro Photo captured a more alluring view of [...]
Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the light switches. To admire the crown molding. To, y’know, awkwardly ask to use the bathroom. (Which, by the way, savvy buyers will totally do — because they’ll want to [...]
After 23 years at one address, this homeowner's life plans changed. Thus, his address has changed also. But, how does one pack up a 4-bedroom house after all those years? Slowly, but surely. You take one room at a time. You decide what to keep, what to donate, and what to throw away. You [...]
Premiere Stagers & Realty rarely stages rental units, usually because they get rented quickly in Madison, WI. In this case, however, the rental agents were not quickly renting out their 3-bedroom townhouses. Townhouses are such a great idea for young families, roommates, students, or people wanting more privacy than a typical apartment. This townhouse [...]
Is the Grass Greener? This condo complex is on the north side of Madison, WI. It boasts a community room, in-ground pools, indoor tennis courts, and a nice golf course. The owners of this condo apparently loved the way the green grass looked that they carried that look indoors in their wall-to-wall carpet. [...]
It appears the usual answer from full-service brokers regarding flat-fee listings are "you get what you pay for." However, let's take another look. According to a San Diego Agent: "A flat fee company is as good as the agent you have working for you. In many cases these agents are capable and diligent and [...]
Is there a good time to list? Most agents will say during the spring months---March through June. But data from actual sales show it depends where you live. For example, homes on the west coast sell almost equally in every month except January. This is because the climate is temperate all year 'round. In [...]
