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Open Houses: Yay or Nay?
By Chris Petry One of the most recognizable traditions of the real estate process, is the open house. Endlessly featured in movies and TV shows, so much so you’d be forgiven for thinking that’s the way every buyer experiences a home for the first time. Of course, that’s not really the case. According to NAR, only 4% of buyers reported that they discovered their home via open h
Why Should You Use the Services of a REALTOR?
By Chris Petry So, you’ve decided to buy a home. Congrats! Or, no, wait. You’re selling? Ah, yes. Time to upgrade! Or downsize. Regardless of your real estate ambitions, having a well-informed REALTOR at your side is a must. The internet has revolutionized the way we shop, date, and do business. It’s tempting to treat a real estate transaction the same way. Which is t
Staging for Selling Your Home Over Thanksgiving
By Chris Petry It’s that time of year again! A time for giving. A time for thanks. For giving thanks. Thanksgiving is, without doubt, the most overlooked holiday of the year. Being sandwiched in-between Goth Christmas (Halloween) and regular Christmas means its time to shine is rather limited but that doesn’t mean its impact isn’t profound. What it lacks in commercial appeal,
The Psychology of Real Estate in Fall
By Chris Petry This year, the first day of Fall is on Sunday, September 22nd. That means we’re less than two weeks from the beginning of America’s favorite season. Just what is it about Fall that captures our imaginations and brightens our spirits? After all, it’s the prelude to winter. The beginning of the end of the calendar year. We spend hours raking up piles of leaves on
Pets & Selling Your Home
By Chris Petry In recent years, and especially after returning from the pandemic, pets have become a more noticeable presence in places they might not have ordinarily been. Society’s shift in acceptable spaces for our furry friends has also affected the way they view animals within the home. Ten years ago, home sellers did everything in their power to hide the presence of their pets durin
Sell Your Home This July 4th
Every July 4th, you’ll see sign after sign, ad after ad, promoting some of the year’s biggest sales. It might even be the biggest consumer spending window of the year, after Black Friday. Mattresses, automobiles, grills, furniture… it’s all on sale. Act Now! If you think about it, is there any better day to capitalize on the culture of American consumerism than the day we
The Value of Artwork When Selling a Home
By Chris Petry When we think of the things that tend to add value to homes, it’s rare that we consider personal effects. It makes sense. Possessions go into boxes and those boxes are transported to the owner’s new home where they’ll be filed, stored, or displayed once more. What if I told you, however, that the mere presence of certain possessions on a home tour or in a listin
Why is Using a REALTOR a Great Idea?
By Chris Petry So, you’ve decided to buy a home. Congrats! Or, no, wait. You’re selling? Ah, yes. Time to upgrade! Or downsize. Regardless of your real estate ambitions, having a well-informed REALTOR at your side is a must. The internet has revolutionized the way we shop, date, and do business. It’s tempting to treat a real estate transaction the same way. Which is t
What Do I Need to Know as a Home Seller?
by Chris Petry The first thing you should know as a prospective home seller is, it’s still a great market! That’s right, for over 2 years now, sellers have been uniquely positioned to get the best possible value for the sale of their homes. We even saw sellers receive offers well above asking price on occasion. It’s Economics 101: when you have more buyers than product, the pr
Spine-Chilling Sights That Can Scare Buyers Away
In the spirit of the Halloween holiday, we’re taking a look into the spooky, eerie things about a home that will simply scare buyers away. No, we’re not talking about properties that may be rumored to be haunted. Luckily, we’re talking about simply scary things that are simple fixes for sellers! Here are 10 things that will scare buyers away from a home: 1. Horrendo
