For anyone looking to sell their home, curb appeal can’t be taken lightly. In order to get prospective buyers into your house, you’ll need to grab their attention. As such, there’s little wonder as to why homes with drab or poorly maintained exteriors don’t receive as much interest as homes with exteriors that pop. Fortunately, livening up your house’s curb appeal doesn’t have … Continue reading...

Home pricing is more of a science than an art, but many homeowners price with their heartstrings instead of cold, hard data. Smart sellers know that crunching the numbers is always the better route to an accurate home price. Here’s how they do it. #1 They Avoid Overpricing Homeowners often think that it’s OK to overprice at first, because — who knows? — maybe you’ll just get … Continue reading...

If you are thinking of buying a resale home, be prepared to spend a lot of time shopping resales that need renovation and/or heavy on deferred maintenance. Orlando Realtor Kathy Llamas showed resales to a couple for almost two months and was about to lose them to a 'we decided to wait' excuse. They kept seeing homes they liked, but could not afford after remodeling or … Continue reading...

What do you need to know? To ensure your home is protected, we’ve listed a few things you may not know about radon. Make sure you know the facts before you take action. Myth: Radon isn’t dangerous. Fact: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers and is responsible for 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. Because it is an odorless gas, we can’t … Continue reading...

It doesn't matter where you live, what kind of home you have or what time of year it is. If you're looking to sell your home quickly, you'll need to do a better job than other local homeowners who are competing against you. Try these top three tips to secure a sale within 60 days. Enhance Its Appearance When it comes to selling your home, looks are everything. If the … Continue reading...