When selling your house, make sure every room has a defined purpose easily recognizable to potential buyers. Whether you are using a room as a catch-all or storage area, when it is time to sell it is important to make sure that potential buyers know the intended purpose for that …

When preparing to sell your home, look throughout the home at the furniture, artwork and accessories. Perhaps these items would look better in another room or fill a need in another room. A living room arm chair might be perfect for a master suite sitting area. Tables can be re-purposed …

Winter time can be a great time to sell your home because there are always new potential buyers coming to the market and there is less competition during the winter months. With that in mind, work on staging your home properly for winter.  Outside, keep the yard and gardens …

During winter months, when windows are not opened as frequently or the heat is turned on, home odors can become trapped in the home and are unappealing to potential home buyers. To eliminate odors, keep pets well groomed.  When strong cooking odors occur, use the kitchen fan to help …

Curb appeal means a lot when you are selling your home; this is where potential home buyers have their first impressions of your home. You want their first impression to be as positive as possible. Start with a general clean up of the front yard, clearing away debris, pruning shrubs …

When your home is for sale, during open houses and showings, create a cozy interior environment. Start by keeping your home a pleasant temperature, 65-70 degrees is good for the majority of potential buyers. Turn on all the lights both indoors and outdoors for showings and open houses. Turn on …

Michael Franco closed out 2015 on a high note, once again being named a Top Producer for the year. In 2015, Michael Franco had over 30 million dollars in sales. Among his sales this past year, are a Newport Coast, Ocean Heights home which sold for 2.4 million dollars and …

Even though winter often does not have the best weather, it is still necessary to keep the outside neat and clean.  Although, winter tends to be a slower real estate market, there are still many potential buyers out there.  Don’t let a messy driveway and sidewalk deter potential …

Many homeowners have pets, especially cats and dogs.  When selling your home, be sure to make sure your home and pet/pets are clean. Keep your pets regularly bathed and groomed and this will reduce the pet hair and pet smells in the home.  Have the carpets professionally cleaned …

Potential Buyers need to be able to picture themselves n your home. Creating a comfortable and welcoming environment, will definitely help potential buyers to be able to picture themselves living in the home.  Adding little luxury touches can go a long way to making potential home buyers feel at …