Have you had a chance to read the amazing article published by the Council of Residential Specialists? It is so dead-on that we just had to share it. As the article says, “What our mothers told us about what’s on the inside mattering more than what’s on the outside doesn’t hold true in real estate.” […]
Prepare Your Home to Sell in the Spring Market
If you are targeting to place your home on the active for-sale market this spring, you will want to make sure everything is in tip-top shape and all details are taken care of. Items left undone could mean the difference between a prospective purchaser buying your home or the home up the street. To assist […]
Great Work…The Sign of a RE/MAX Agent
RE/MAX® real estate agents are some of the hardest working in the industry. Check out this awesome video which gives you a sneak peak at some of the work RE/MAX® agents do for their home buyers and sellers behind the scenes of every transaction. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more […]
Existing-Home Sales: October 2015
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released the following info graphic, breaking down October 2015 existing home sales (single-family, condos and co-ops) nationally. NAR receives information from local boards/associations and multiple listing services nationwide which is used to prepare their housing representation below. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more […]
Existing Home Sales: September 2015
The National Association of Realtors has released its report for September 2015 on Existing Home Sales. View the info graphic below that provides valuable information. RE/MAX Showcase has three offices in Lake County with more than 80 professional real estate agents who specialize in both Residential and Commercial properties. RE/MAX Showcase is also licensed […]
Preparing Your Dining Room for an Open House
Open Houses are a Great Opportunity to showcase your home to the public! When preparing your home for the Open House, it’s important that every room is perfect. After all, the new Owner of your home may just walk through! The following checklist is a good guide to help you focus on preparing the Dining […]
Choosing Your Listing Agent
The Seller’s choice of who they hire as their listing agent is critical to the entire experience when selling a home. The individual that is selected is going to be involved in preparing the home for sale, establishing a listing price, marketing the property, and negotiating the transaction. Some Sellers might be tempted to hire […]
Top 10 Home Staging Tips Every Seller Must Know
Before you place the For Sale sign up front and schedule open houses, check to make sure you house is ready to be shown. Give kitchen cabinets a facelift. Replacing all the cabinets is expensive, but a makeover might be necessary. Use wood stain to change the color or simply make them bolder. Curb appeal […]
5 Tips to Help Stay Calm While Selling Your Home
It doesn’t matter whether this is your first time or 3rd time, selling a home can be stressful. A homeowner has to think of everything from home repairs to open house showings, and all within a short amount of time. Of course, everyone handles stress differently, but there are a few techniques to try when […]
4 Kitchen Updates That Will Help Sell Your Home
Remodeling or updating parts of the house can be both fun and scary. It makes the home more modern and tailored to your preferences, but can also leave a costly burden on your financials. Luckily, the kitchen is a great investment for many homeowners, largely due to the fact that return rates are sometimes over […]
5 Best-Kept Secrets that Make or Break a Home Sale
We’ve gathered some of the best tricks to help you get the most out of your home sale, even when all else has failed. Secret #1: Organize storage The first thing a buyer will be looking for in a home is whether it has enough space for their items. Remove half of the things in […]
The Best Time to Quickly Sell Your Home
In order to sell your home quickly, there are two things you should accomplish. The first is to have your home be in its best possible condition. The next is to find the perfect time to list it in the housing market. Should you choose spring, when the weather is warming up? Or maybe summer, […]
15 Tips to Help Sell Your Home
Humans are known to make judgment calls fairly quickly. It’s because of our snap judgments that first impressions are incredibly important. Whether you’re meeting someone new or viewing a home, it takes less than 2 minutes to decide whether you want to be around that person or space. This is why selling a home can […]
