What is a Property Survey and Why You Should Get One Before Buying a House

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When buying a home, the last thing you want is a surprise. Most people worry about leaky roofs or rusty boilers. But there may be property issues that can come to light and cost you a lot of money if you’re not careful. One way to avoid getting in over your head is to get [...]

10 Pieces of Valuable Information to Gather Before You Sell Your Home

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The real estate process is chock full of information. There are all sorts of things that you will need to tell your real estate agent, things your agent will need to tell you, things that you'll tell potential buyers, and so much more. But before you even put that “for sale” sign in the front [...]

The Importance of Lighting When Selling

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Lighting is a key element that should not be overlooked when preparing a home for sale. Light can easily change how a room looks. For example, a small room can look much larger if it has large windows overlooking greenery. If lighting is not updated, it will convey the age and condition of a home. [...]

Staging An Empty Home

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Many sellers find themselves in a predicament when they are forced to relocate quickly without having time to sell their existing homes. The could have been forced to move quickly because of a new job or other extenuating circumstances. In these cases, most sellers end up purchasing a home in their new location and selling [...]

Home Improvements that Pay Off

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The real estate selling season is almost here in Nevada County! While there are many things you can do to increase the value of your home, such as sprucing up the landscaping and giving the exterior a fresh coat of paint, there are a few specific areas that can truly skyrocket your home value. The [...]

Move to Temporary Housing Seamlessly in Five Steps

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A lot of people, like Nevada County residents, do not like to move. The excitement of moving somewhere new is put on hold for the temporary pain of having to pack up a home and move it. What could possible be worse than moving once? Moving twice. Unfortunately, it can happen. Construction not complete on [...]

Spring Selling Checklist

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Homes are going fast in Nevada County! It seems like as soon as the for sale sign goes up, a pending sale banner joins it. With the early spring selling season kicking off shortly after the new year, it’s time to give your home the boost it needs to meet today’s buyers’ expectations. Take advantage [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Wonderful Wallpaper

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Wallpaper has a longstanding and misunderstood reputation for being obnoxiously bold and a nightmare to apply and remove. However, it has been entirely reinvented with new materials and appropriately renamed as “wall coverings.” You’ll see it popping up again in designs everywhere. Wall coverings serve as a beautiful accent piece in any room and can [...]

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 [...]

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