You know you need to do some repainting when preparing to sell your house in order to make it more appealing to buyers. You may get by with just some touch-up, or you may have to repaint large portions of both the exterior and the interior. Either way, you need to choose the right color(s) … Continued

Hosting a get together like an open house can be a pretty intimidating prospect to those of us who aren’t used to entertaining all the time. But having an open house during the holiday season makes it much easier because a lot of the work, especially planning, has already been done for you. Because it’s … Continued

Some renovations can increase your home’s value significantly, and others not so much. Some renovations can actually decrease your home’s value or force you to lower your asking price. So if you’re getting your house ready to sell, you want to make only those improvements that add value and avoid those that simply cost you … Continued

Selling a home during the holiday season can be more of a challenge than during other seasons, but it can be done. The good news is that you’ll have far less competition. It’s just that staging your house during the holiday season in Richmond should enhance that style rather than working against or detracting from … Continued

So you need to sell your house before the new year, whether for tax benefits or a job relocation or whatever reason. The new year is fast approaching so selling your house in Richmond may seem like a daunting process at this point. The market at this time of year usually isn’t very hot, but … Continued

Homeowners make renovations for any number of both good and not-so-good reasons, but the most common reason is to prepare for selling – to add value and get a better sale price. Sadly, though, many homeowners do things that cost them a lot of time, effort, and money without adding any significant value to their … Continued

The holiday season, which is basically November through January, is generally considered one the worst times to try to sell your house in Richmond. It’s not as bad as many people would have you believe, though, especially when you have a good real estate agent in your corner. During the holiday season, there may be … Continued

A hugely important component of selling your house is showing it, and successful showings require preparation and decorating to appeal to buyers. It is, in fact, a lot like setting the stage and getting all the props in place for a play. The job there is not to please the actors, but to give the … Continued