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Home staging: Does it make a difference?

It seems to be universally accepted that home staging will help your home sell faster or for the best price—it’s been the common practice in the real estate business for a long time, and on the surface it seems like a no-brainer. Of course potential buyers will be more interested if a home is properlyContinue reading “Home staging: Does it make a difference?”

HVAC – DIY Preventive Maintenance

I’ve toured and sold miles, and miles, and miles of homes. Most contracts start with a home inspection, and on almost every home inspection, the HVAC System needs to be serviced. And if you don’t know by now, the HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), is one of the MOST EXPENSIVE items to replace inContinue reading “HVAC – DIY Preventive Maintenance”

IT’S A BIDDING WAR IN SAN ANTONIO!

I hadn’t even THOUGHT about selling my house, but after the month I’ve had, I’m thinking about it! ~Agent Val The market started brewing at the beginning of the year, and it’s only getting HOTTER! Listings are flying off the shelves! If you happen to have a house for sale and you’re not getting anyContinue reading “IT’S A BIDDING WAR IN SAN ANTONIO!”

Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale

[Article 2 of 6] NEW SERIES FOR SELLERS: Helping Owners Get Ready To List Their House Open houses: Not every REALTOR® holds open houses, and there are different reasons why. When interviewing agents, ask about his/her marketing plan. If an open house isn’t brought up, don’t hesitate to ask why. Experts in your area will beContinue reading “Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale”

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Sale

NEW SERIES FOR SELLERS: Helping Owners Get Ready To List Their House [Article 1 of 6 – “5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale”] There are so many indicators flashing and pointing to the light at the end of the tunnel. HOUSES ARE A HOT COMMODITY, AGAIN! Two big indicators are Appraisals and Surveys.Continue reading “5 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Sale”

Between Friends (Newsletter) 2012

BETWEEN FRIENDS is a monthly newsletter filled with household tips, a monthly recipe and general real estate news. Get your copy today! “Between Friends” – Jul 2012In this Month’s Issue:Health & Safety: Sharpen Your MemoryHelpful Hints: Beating ProcrastinationSavor the Flavor-Recipe: Greek Grilled CheeseBrain Teasers: Olympic TriviaHousehold Tips: Ideas for Creative Reuse BetweenFriends-Jun2012In this Month’s Issue:Health & Safety: Guidelines for Child SafetyContinue reading “Between Friends (Newsletter) 2012”

NO Assembly Required

Your “baby” wants her first bicycle! You go to the store, you inspect every 2-wheeler (with training wheels) and you compare prices. Your little “Dora the Explorer” will be cruising the driveway in no time! BUT WAIT… you’ve been standing in the same aisle for 30 minutes… you’re trying to decide between TWO great prospects. Continue reading “NO Assembly Required”