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How to Sell a Home after 20 Years
Last year, I helped a dear client sell her home that she and her husband had owned for more than 20 years. He had passed away a few months prior to our discussions and when we first met in August of 2017, I could feel her pain. Her grown daughter and I walked the house […]
Front Door Crush
When we moved into our house, the first major project we did was switch out the front doors. I say “major” not because it was a lengthy project but because it completely transformed the outside of our home, as well as the daylight coming into our home. For weeks, I had seen the listing for […]
Your list before you list
It’s December. You’re thinking of selling in the spring. Spring means January or February in the bustling DC Metro market. What do you do? Here’s a list to get you started: Change smoke detectors Fresh paint on the walls and trim Weed and update landscaping Professionally clean carpets or replace if needed Have your Air […]
47 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Sell Faster
Here are some suggestions and ideas to improve your home’s appearance and help you prepare to sell it faster! Throughout the house Open the draperies, pull up the shades, and let in the sunlight Create a positive mood. Turn on all lights, day or night, and install higher wattage light bulbs to show your home […]