Often when we're trying to decide how to set up a home to hit the market, it is a good idea to be brutally honest and suggest that some furniture go and often some staging come in to create the best way to showcase the home. The camera doesn't lie and some rooms just look better after they've been redesigned with less going on, crisper lines and often smaller-scale furniture. The photos below are a...
As a native, I know why outdoor rooms are so critical to enjoying life here. After all the cloud cover burns off, and you have a totally amazing Sunny afternoon, the first thing many of us think is where can I catch a little sunshine. Cafes with patios & decks around town offer great options, yet putting a little "oomph" into your own backyard will reap rewarding times for you again and again. ...
Having just reviewed offers on another wonderful listing of ours, I am again reminded just how important it is to have everything ready and clean & tidy before a home hits the market. Over the years I have found that when there is a strong sellers market, the amount of inventory increases and the attention to details can fall off. When a seller says "I can't loose in this market" and lists...
I've been asked over the years why some homes sell in a week and how you create that "magic" touch. It comes down to a few elements that are critical - the price being first and foremost. If a home is fairly priced the buyer response will be tremendous in an up market. If it is overpriced by 10% the sellers may miss their mark, and in the end may need to reduce the listing price. Right...
You know someone is pretty interested in a home when they're hanging around and don't seem to want to leave. That's what happened at my Broadview Open house this weekend at 12215 9th NW. The home is one of those "fall in love" types of places with a sweet garden. The feeling inside is casual, so when you're there you tend to want to stay awhile. We had over 60 groups come through, and we...
It's that time of year when everything on the market is selling. Once again we are in the Spring frenzy, with lots of buyers looking for the "right place" to call home, and a shortage of inventory that makes home sellers happy. March saw very little inventory on the market, so many homes brought in multiple offers as buyers went after their favorite properties. I found this especially true in the...
Open & light interiors, spacious rooms, banks of windows and crisp colors all bring to mind mid-century homes. These homes, especially those built in the early 1960's, have a unique vibe that is very special for buyers. Built a bit bigger, they often have a two-car garage, extra storage, a couple of baths and big yards. A mid-century modern home may be just the answer for you as you think...
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