Frustrated with the Summer Selling Season?

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If you’re a seller, you might be frustrated if you’re not seeing the activity you were expecting to get from the summer selling season. There are a few things to keep in mind:

The summer is spotty. People take vacations, get ready for the upcoming school year, play in sports tournaments, and travel all over the place. To put it simply, it’s easy for potential buyers to become distracted.

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We’ve got a strong season ahead of us.

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The good news is that school is starting soon. At this point in the season, the market will begin to pick up and continue to remain strong throughout the remainder of the fall season.

So if your house is struggling a bit on the market right now, take heart because we’ve got a strong season ahead of us.

For more information about your real estate needs, give us a call or send us an email today. We’re always obsessively working for you.

How Landscaping Can Impact Your Home Sale

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When you go to sell your home, you will likely spend a lot of time cleaning and organizing the inside. However, you have to remember that it’s the exterior of your home that draws buyers inside.

I like to compare your home’s landscaping to the frosting on a cake. It’s a very important feature! You should mow your lawn, trim your hedges, plant some flowers, powerwash your walkways, and possibly even hire some landscapers for assistance.

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Your landscaping is like the frosting on a cake.

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Your curb appeal is what will attract buyers to your home initially. It’s your chance to make a good first impression, so it’s important that you leave no leaf unturned. Don’t forget to observe your home in the evening to make sure that your lighting is adequate and that your home still looks attractive to buyers that might drive by after the sun has set.

If you need more tips on how to improve your curb appeal and attract more buyers to your property, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

The Importance of Professional Photography when Selling

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Professional photography is one of the most critical pieces to your home’s marketing and ultimately, its sale. In today’s market, 90% to 95% of home buyers begin their searches online. If they don’t like what they see, you will never be able to get them in the door. They will move on to the next home and you’ll be off their radar.

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Today’s buyers want to see a home in its most perfect format.

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If your home pictures are grainy, small, or show cluttered spaces, that’s a major deterrent to a buyer. Today’s buyers want to see a home in its most perfect format. That’s why we have both an on-staff photographer and videographer. We have started to implement drone photography on everything, and buyers love it. If buyers love what they see online, they will knock on your door and want to see your home in person.

If you have any questions for us or if you’re looking to buy or sell a home, don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to get a call or email from you!