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Sharon Steele Real Estate - Cranford New Jersey Area's Top Realtor

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Ask Sharon: Ask Sharon: How can I stage my house to look its best this summer?

  Getting ready to sell your house this summer? Congrats! While it may seem strange, we do recommend different tasks for summer sellers as they “stage,” or visually prepare, their home’s interior and exterior.   To make sure...

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Ask Sharon: Ask Sharon: What should buyers should look for at an open house?

Many early-stage buyers love to check out open houses as an introductory exercise. And I encourage it! It can be really helpful to start recognizing what you want (and don’t want) for your future home. But open houses can also take up...

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Ask Sharon: Five fast home fixes every first-time homebuyer should know

When your house starts to misbehave, it can be easy to start thinking fondly of your last landlord, who had to deal with all these logistics. But don’t fear! Many common issues in houses are easy to solve, even if you aren’t...

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Ask Sharon: How can I tell if my house needs a new roof?

Have you ever pulled into your driveway, looked up and thought, “When did my roof start to look so old?” It’s an unfortunately common occurrence for homeowners who have been in their residence long enough to take roofing for granted. ...

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Ask Sharon: Downsizing tips for seniors who are ready to sell

As baby boomers begin to retire, the call to downsize is growing louder and louder. But despite the millions of homeowners downsizing each year, many of my clients find that the preparation is more overwhelming and emotional than they...

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Ask Sharon: What home improvement projects should I take on before selling?

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Home Staging Ideas
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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...

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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:...

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Ask Sharon: What are the advantages of living in a “commuter town?”

I 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...

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Ask Sharon: How do I get my garage organized (for good)?

Before 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...

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Ask Sharon: What are the different types of mortgages, when buying a house?

When 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...

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Ask Sharon: Am I responsible for storm damage to my house?

Spring 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...

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Ask Sharon: I have nosy neighbors. As a seller, can I avoid having an open house?

In 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...

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Ask Sharon: Should I “Marie Kondo” my home? (Yes, you should.)

Whether 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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