Smart Marketing for Smart Homes

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We know by definition that a smart home is a home equipped with network-connected products for controlling functions such as temperature, lighting, security, safety, and entertainment either remotely or with a separate system within the home itself. Now we want to know, what’s the best way to market yourself as a smart home resource? At [...]

The One Thing No Other Agent is Saying on Listing Appointments

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Every day, sellers and real estate professionals sit down at a kitchen table or living room couch to discuss a partnership.  These discussions range from determining the sales price, negotiation, an effective communication plan, and more.  The goal for the seller is to find the right agent who can best represent their interests and help [...]

What Every Real Estate Pro Must Know About Smart Home

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Real estate is constantly changing.  And if you want to stay competitive in this profession, you need to stay on top of current trends. The trend right now? Smart home technology. Everyday consumers are becoming more interested in smart home technology because it can save time, increase safety, and be fun! Buyers are looking for [...]

Does Anyone Buy a Home This Time of Year?

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Actually, yes! You might be surprised how active the real estate market in western Nevada County is during the Fall and Winter months. When Do the Majority of Sales Occur? The bulk of new escrows for residential homes in western Nevada County typically occurs between March and July with roughly half of the year's pending [...]

Nine Overlooked Items to Prep Your Home for Sale

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So you’ve prepped your home cosmetically for sale in every imaginable way – fresh paint, a deep cleaning, new landscaping, decluttered closets, and even organized the garage!  Your house looks better then it ever has and you are ready to hit the market!  Before you proceed with the “For Sale” sign in the ground, there [...]

What Is An HOA?

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Nevada County is a beautiful place to live. There are so many different housing communities, you have your pick of where you want to live. One thing some of the communities up here have is an HOA. It’s important to learn more about the neighborhood HOA, such as annual dues, community amenities, and restrictions when looking [...]

How to Manage Moving a Parent or Their Belongings After the Loss of a Parent

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Many of us are now, or soon will be, helping our parents downsize and move. Moving a parent is accompanied with unique challenges and emotions. One of the most difficult and trying times in life is losing a parent. The grieving process also often includes the task of sorting out and moving their cherished belongings [...]

How to Avoid the Top Five Home Seller Mistakes

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When you are selling your home, it can be easy to be in a bubble. You have a certain idea of what the market should pay for your home and what may or may not be an issue. You've talked with your agent about the comps, determined that the leaky faucet in the master suite [...]

Six Stunning Ways to Replace Popcorn Ceiling

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REALTORs® across the nation agree: popcorn ceilings repulse buyers. They see it as a significantly outdated style that also gives them asbestos suspicions. Removal has the potential to raise your home value and keep buyers interested. You’re probably ready to take a stab at it with your putty knife, but it’s a good idea to have [...]

The Luxury Market Conundrum

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The following was written by Cary Sanders, Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. Key Takeaways: Luxury homes in Western Nevada County are priced at or above $750,000. Numbers of new listings and pending sales are up, but closed units are down. Activity in the luxury market is divided roughly in half: homes priced [...]

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