Before the house hunt went digital, sellers used to work to create curb appeal for their properties by updating the exterior condition of their home. The idea was for sellers to take on exterior home improvements that would entice buyers as they drove by and saw the “For sale” sign in the yard. Today, of…
Ask Sharon: Five tips for buyers considering new construction
So you’re ready to build your dream house. Congratulations! Some of my happiest buyers have been those who watch their homes come to life in real time. Of course, building a house has unique challenges. And over the years, I’ve come to understand the main issues that builder-buyers face. Here are my top five new…
Ask Sharon: Creak! Pop! What are the sounds my house is making?
Bang in the night, or clang in the morning? Pop in the daytime and drip in the evening? Houses can make bizarre noises that can be hard to pinpoint or evaluate. Here are some common sounds your house might be making, and the easiest ways to quiet the ruckus. What are the sounds your house…
Ask Sharon: How can I tell if a house has “good bones?”
According to HGTV, there are two types of houses — brand-new builds and aging homes with “good bones.” But aside from being an older home that’s still standing, what exactly does it mean if a house has good bones? And what should you look for if you’re hoping to find a house with a rich…
Ask Sharon: How do I ace the final walk-through when buying a home?
Your final walk-through checklist By the time you complete your final walk-through as a homebuyer, you are typically just two steps away from owning a house (remember how long that checklist was when you first started it?) And while that’s an incredibly thrilling time, it also means that you are just two steps away from…
Ask Sharon: Should I wait until Spring to list my home for sale? (Maybe not)
Spring Fling or Winter Wonderland? “Should I wait until Spring to list my home for sale?” is a question I hear often from homeowners . As a matter of fact, just this week I was feature in a USA Today article “Your home can be a hot property, even when it’s cold out. Here’s how“!…
Ask Sharon: Buying for the first time? Start with these five SUPER important steps
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of buying your very first house. But as you complete the fun stuff — like house hunting and pretending like you’re filming your own personal episode of House Hunters — you’ll also have to pay close attention to some important financial details and tasks. Here are five steps first-time…
Ask Sharon: I’m in love with two homes. How do I choose the best one?
Torn between two lovers? Feeling like a fool? Even in our low inventory market, it’s common for buyers to have to choose between two truly great houses. And after working with hundreds of buyers and homeowners over the years, I’ve identified trends and insights I like to share with buyers who are having a hard…
Ask Sharon: What are the best low cost, high impact updates to do before selling?
We all know that “web appeal is the new curb appeal,” but as a seller, how can you draw in online house hunters if your home hasn’t been updated since the Brady Bunch was airing? Fear not, I’m not going to recommend that you take on tens of thousands of dollars in updates and upgrades…
Ask Sharon: I have very specific taste. Should I spend the money to stage my home?
When you’ve spent several years or even decades decorating and updating a house, it can feel frustrating to hear that you’ll have to stage your home — or neutralize its decor and design style — in order to appeal to the broadest set of buyers. But the reality is that home staging works, because…
Ask Sharon: How to sell your home in 13 steps
Prep yourself for the process with this 13-step home seller outline. When I work with sellers, I help navigate the logistical and emotional steps of moving
Ask Sharon: What’s the difference between a showing and an open house?
As you prepare to list your home for sale, you may be wondering just how many folks will be entering through the front doors. Let’s walk through the main differences between open houses vs. showings. Open house vs. showing: What’s the difference? At its most basic definition, a showing is a private viewing of your…
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