Every buyer starts their home search with a list of features they want most. While you may be willing to compromise in certain areas, if you need to find a home that’s accessible, this need takes top priority. Finding the perfect home that’s also accessible often...
We cannot emphasize enough the importance of staging your home. With many people watching HGTV, the bar has been raised on what buyers expect. Start first by de-cluttering. If it means renting a storage facility, do it. In the winter, pack away your summer clothes and...
I have often wondered why sellers want to take their homes off the market in the fall. Don’t they realize that there are still buyers out there looking to buy, and in some cases, having to buy? The less inventory available, the greater your odds are of selling. So,...
I am always amazed by the vast number of people who get the urge to move in the spring. It just means that more buyers are competing for the same property and there may be a bidding war. Great for the seller, but not so good for you: the buyer. Why not shop in the...
Spring comes quickly in Vermont. Last week we had snow and this week have grass growing and daffodils blooming in some areas. If you are thinking of putting your house on the market, now is the time to rake the stones back into your driveway. Get a load of crushed pea...
In this market, with supply low and demand high, we are not seeing many over-priced homes at all. So if you do see a house sitting on the market for more than 30 days in our area (Northwest Vermont), chances are it’s over-priced. I always tell my sellers that real...
I know it’s winter and the last thing you are thinking about is gardening and landscaping but this is the perfect time to start planning ahead. You may need to budget for shrubs. You ‘ve heard the expression; “you only have one chance to make a first impression.” Your...
Everyone needs a hobby. It can be as tranquil as reading a book or exciting as parachuting out an airplane. A hobby gives you the time to do something that you love to do. It’s a good idea to block weekly time out of your schedule to partake in your hobby. This gives...
We all know that many condominium projects limit the number of pets and some times the type of pet a homeowner can have. You need to also be aware that many housing projects have covenants against breeding and how your pet is allowed to move around the neighborhood....
It’s that time of year when we all get busy with holiday parties and family events. I was thinking how great homes look all decorated for the holidays and how it’s a great idea to take photos or to have your agent take photos, if your house is currently...
