Helpful tips & articles for homeowners

How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home

Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. Read
Understanding Real Estate Representation

Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction. Read
7 Tips for Staging Your Home

Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. Read
Find the Best Agent to Sell Your House

Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale. Read
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Read

Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale

An inviting open house can put your home on buyers’ short lists. Read
Do's and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives

Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Read
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price

While you’d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Read
7 Tips for Staging Your Home

Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. Read
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read

Your Guide to Choosing Patio Stones

With so many patio stones on the market, it can be hard to choose. So we’ve done the research to help you make the right choice for your home. Read
5 Deck Makeover Projects Under $300

Want to upgrade your deck but watching your budget? Here are 5 easy deck makeover ideas, many well under $300. Read
Patio Shade Ideas Under $300

Not all shady deals are bad. These patio shade projects are each under $300. Read
Extend the Outdoor Living Season

Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn with outdoor lighting, a patio heater, and a glowing firepit or portable fireplace. Read
Installing a Spa on Your Deck

Evaluate the cost of purchasing, installing, and maintaining an outdoor spa to decide if it’s a worthwhile addition to your deck. Read

Are You Making One of These 7 Landscaping Mistakes?

Don’t let badly designed or maintained landscaping wreck your home’s curb appeal. Here are pitfalls to avoid. Read
Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Start your lawn care by following our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar. Get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure your home has curb appeal. Read
11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100

Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. Read
6 Outdoor Projects You Can Do With Your Kids

Get your kids outside and spark their creativity with fun, simple home improvement projects. Plus, you’ll boost your curb appeal. Read
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Read