You’ve just bought a home. Your furniture is all set up. Everything has been put in its proper place. All of the empty boxes have been put away. You have finally settled into your new surroundings. You have met your (hopefully friendly) neighbors. What’s next on the list? Throwing a housewarming party, of course! This is a fun, yet important, step in your transition to your new … [Read more...]
How to Prepare an Open House
Here at Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, we celebrate Open House Month in April, and this is a wonderful time to have such a celebration because we are now in spring and are experiencing very pleasant weather. With this season upon us, there will be many homebuyers taking advantage of this weather to go out to open houses. If you’re looking to sell your home, you want … [Read more...]
How to Stage Your Home in the Spring
Last week, we offered you tips to use when spring cleaning. This week, we’re going to go beyond that and provide you with advice on how to stage your home in the spring, if you’re looking to sell. Spring is a gorgeous time of year, and you would benefit from using the clear blue skies and blooming gardens to your advantage to make your home look the best that it can. So, before … [Read more...]
Matterport Brings Innovative Technology to Real Estate
As I’ve mentioned many times in recent blogposts, the importance of technology in the real estate industry can’t be understated. Whether you’re an agent or a client, gadgets such as smartphones and iPads have become essential tools when dealing with real estate. Currently, there’s a new piece of technology that’s getting ready to bring the industry further into the 21st … [Read more...]
How to Sell Your Home in the Winter
I’m sure when you think of an open house, you imagine visiting a home on a sunny and comfortably warm day, maybe some time during April or May. You can enjoy viewing the home both inside and outside while everything is in plain sight and not obstructed by a foot or more of snow. Selling a home during the winter might seem like a bad idea because of the buyer not being able … [Read more...]