When you are selling your home during the spring season, make an effort to create a warm and welcoming entry way.  Begin with a good cleaning to remove spider webs and other winter debris.  Repaint or re- stain the front door if necessary.  Create a space …

When your home is for sale on the real estate market, make an effort to make the curb appeal positive regardless of the season. Money invested in maintenance and keeping the front door and garage doors in working order and great in appearance, is well invested. Keep the sidewalks, …

When you are selling your home, be sure to provide specific information about it, so potential buyers can act more quickly. Begin adding tent cards or printed cards to items or room, which provide further information. For example, if you have custom or antique lighting fixtures, put cards out …

During any time of year, but especially during the winter season, it is important to have the heating system in tip top condition. Have the HVAC system, furnace, and roof inspected prior to listing the home for sale and make any necessary repairs prior to listing the home. Other …

When you are selling your home, getting a pre-inspection can lead to a quicker sale, saving money and a faster and smoother closing. Have your home pre-inspected prior to listing it.  Fix all the items you can, without the pressure of an impending home sale. Your home will …

When you are marketing your home, for sale on the real estate market, work closely with your local, professional realtor, such as those at The Franco Team, to create the right feeling with the verbiage. Avoid words such as unique, needs TLC, investment or potential, these words have been …

Pricing your home is often one of the hardest things to do when selling your home. Price it to high and potential buyers will not look at it, price it to low and you leave money on the table. Work with your professional realtor, such as those at The …

Winter months often bring cooler and wetter weather. Be sure to think about this when your home is for sale during the winter months. Stepping in from the chilly weather is often very welcomed; keep the temperature in your home between 65 and 70 degrees, which is the temperature …

When selling your home during the holiday season, from Halloween through New Year’s Day, keep your home festive while maintaining an elegant display. Do your holiday decorating in a way that helps potential buyers be able to picture themselves celebrating the holidays in this house. Don’t overdo the holiday …

The change of season and a home sale paired together are a great time to remember to clean all the windows inside and outside. Buyers will notice smudges and dirty windows. Clean blinds and drapes, as well.  During open houses and showings leave all the blinds and drapes …