Sharon Steele Real Estate - Cranford New Jersey Area's Top Realtor
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...
0When 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...
0Prep 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...
0As 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:...
0I talk to folks all the time who are considering moving from New York City to live in a commuter town like Westfield, Cranford or neighboring towns. And more often than not, they want to know, “Am I really going to be able to handle...
0Selling a house can be a strenuous process, and I am often asked by home sellers if they can skip the step of staging their house. In our area, we have the benefit of idyllic houses with charming front yards and beautiful interiors....
0Before we talk about how to organize your garage, the time has come for us to talk about the amount of stuff we all have in our garages. (Raises hand in shame.) According to a U.S. Department of Energy study, 25% of Americans with...
0When buying a house, the vast majority of home buyers take out a mortgage loan. But what are the different types of mortgages, and how do they meet the needs of various sets of buyers? Today, I’ll provide some in-depth information...
0Spring storm season is here. Do you know who is responsible if storm damage affects your house and yard? Let’s dive into what action you should take if a storm harms your property. First things first: Survey the damage and check on...
0In this week’s “Ask Sharon,” I advise a seller who is wondering if they can avoid hosting an open house after they list their home for sale. Dear Sharon, I am thinking of selling my house, but there’s one hold-up...
0Whether you’ve heard of the original book or her new Netflix show, it’s likely that folks around you are buzzing about the home “tidying” methods recommended by decluttering expert Marie Kondo. And now that Spring is almost here. what...
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