Author: James S

Home Staging Ideas You Can Do Yourself In the DFW AREA

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When you put your home on the market, preparation and presentation are critical for a quick sale at a good price. And primarily that means well-executed staging to show off your home to advantage – especially for all those online shoppers. This sticking point for many sellers, though, is the cost of staging. Professional staging … Continued

Tips for Staging Your Outdoor Space in the DFW AREA

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It’s been said many times over, but here it is again: you simply cannot overestimate the importance of first impressions. And the first thing potential buyers see when they drive up to your house is the outside. That’s where you make that crucial first impression that is likely to color buyers’ impression of the inside … Continued

Downfalls of FSBO in the DFW AREA

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Selling your house on your own has a lot of potential attractions. You get to save on commissions paid to a realtor. There is no timeframe except yours to consider. And it gives you negotiating room with buyers who are happy there is no seller’s agent collecting commissions. With that said, there are downfalls of … Continued

The Rate of Return for Home Improvements in the DFW AREA

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If you’re thinking of selling your house, you’re aware that, to get top dollar, you’ll have to do some repairing and upgrading. The trick, though, is figuring out which improvements will net you the greatest return on time and money invested at sale time. You need to steer clear of improvements and renovations that yield … Continued

How To Get Your House Ready For An Open House in the DFW AREA

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The open house is the signature marketing tool for real estate agents. Great open houses have an influx of potential buyers considering the home in a high-energy afternoon of lookers. When a house is prepared for the open house, it is more likely to generate the type of interest that sellers want. Take the time … Continued

How To Use Photos To Sell Your House in the DFW AREA

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More and more homebuyers scan the market long before they get a realtor involved. Many times they come to the realtor with several homes that have made the final list. This means homeowners can do themselves a favor by getting the best possible photos to highlight their home. A professional home photographer is usually worth … Continued

7 of the Best First-Time Home Buyer Programs in the DFW AREA

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Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life. For many first-time homebuyers, it can be a daunting and overwhelming process, causing them to delay the purchase. Fortunately, there are several programs available in the DFW AREA that can help make the process a little easier for home buyers. … Continued