Selling a house with Halloween on the horizon can be tricky. Maybe you want to decorate, but have been told over and over again to keep the space neutral, so buyers can picture themselves in the home. Here are a few tips to help you prep for your Halloween-themed open house and attract potential buyers this month: Tip #1 Decorate, but don’t go overboard Halloween is not your ordinary day for an open house, so make sure that your property lives up to the occasion. Put your cre

The kitchen continues to gain popularity as a multifunctional and social space. While losing its nature as a purely ‘culinary’ space, the kitchen has started to host activities typical of other rooms within the house, often merging with the living room to create a new environment of family coexistence. As with any modern design trend, clean and simple styles have become favorites for homeowners with natural light becoming an essential aspect of the overall look and function o

Becoming a top producer takes time, education and a lot of hard work. Researchers have discovered that the most productive sales professionals have certain personality traits and work habits. Below are some of the pertinent findings applicable to real estate that may provide a good base for determining items that are important to your sales success. Improve your response time. Most agents blame follow-up failures on technology overload and different software systems, as some

Negotiating is not only an important part of real estate but an important part of life. To be a great negotiator requires preparation and skill. Each negotiation will be different but there are vital keys to guarantee success. This article provides powerful tips to help you become a top negotiator. 1. Know the facts. If you’re negotiating over price, for example, make sure you’ve done an exhaustive search of both recently sold comps and what’s on the market now. It’s not enou