#SmartHome, Smart Agent, Smart Choices

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You’ve made a decision to install smart devices in your home.  You’ve carefully planned out what system you wish to invest in, where each device will go in the home, how they will all be connected and controlled in your home.  Once you have it all setup and working well, you get the notice that [...]

Top Three Devices Buyers Will Love

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The popularity of smart home devices has continually increased year over year.  In 2019, 33.2% of households are equipped with smart home devices, and this figure is expected to rise to 53.9% by 2023.  The increasing popularity and ubiquity of these connected devices can be used as a marketing differentiator when selling a home.  New [...]

A Mindful Move: Home Is Where the Om Is

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We are all trying to be more mindful. No reason to “try;” instead, relax and be. Easier said than done, right? We all strive to be mindful: aware of emotions, present in the moment, attentive to the needs of others, conscious of our planet, and calm. But, in our mindful practice, we tend to let [...]

Should You Rent Out Your Home or Sell It?

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You’re moving away from your current home and you’re not sure whether you should sell your current home or hang onto the property as a rental. There are pros and cons to both approaches. If you hold onto your Nevada County home, you can enjoy residual rental income as well as any positive home value appreciation. [...]

How to Prepare Your Home This Winter for a Successful Spring Sale

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If you are planning to sell your Nevada County home next spring, why not get a jumpstart during the fall /winter season so you have more time and less stress while preparing? We know that everyone gets busy during the holiday season, but there is some time to do little fixes between family visits and [...]

The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Way

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The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® marketing program allows Luxury Property Specialists to seamlessly connect with the world’s most affluent clientele. It offers agents the power of a global network of 92,000 Coldwell Banker® affiliated agents located in 3,000 offices in 47 countries and territories around the world. It also provides agents with access to a [...]

Three Staging Touches That Up Your Chances of an Offer

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It takes more than finding a Realtor® and posting a “For Sale” sign in the front yard for a successful home sale. Getting your house in order is the first step to a quick offer. The secret is to give potential buyers the opportunity to imagine their “stuff” and family living in the home. Plus, [...]

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

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Luxury is bearing the hallmark of one of real estate’s most iconic names. Luxury is having not just one real estate professional working for you — but a global network of 92,000 affiliated sales agents in 3,000 offices in 47 countries and territories who can share the beauty of your home with an affluent audience worldwide. [...]

Moving a Closet: Pack and Unpack in Three Stages

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We all know your closet is miraculous because it holds everything you ever bought. But, that miracle is turning into a horror story. You’re about to move. Do you really want to move everything in that closet? Think go-go boots, prom dress and sequin leggings. Items you haven't worn (or used) in years. This is [...]

Smart Upgrades That Will Help You Sell Your House

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It’s official: smart home upgrades are HOT. A 2016 survey cited in the Washington Post says that 65 percent of buyers, especially millennials, are willing to spend more on homes that are equipped with smart devices. Moreover, today’s definition of a move-in ready home has shifted. It’s not just about fresh paint and refinished hardwood floors anymore. [...]

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