If you are considering selling your home in the near future, consider having a pre-inspection of your home down prior to selling it.  By doing a pre-inspection, you can fix everything the inspection turns up, so 1) you present potential buyers with a well maintained and cared for …

When you are selling your home, regardless of the season, you want to let in as much natural light as possible. Clean the windows both inside and outside. Clean all the drapes, curtains and blinds.  During showings and open houses, keep the blinds and drapes drawn. On the …

When you are preparing to sell your home, consider having a pre-inspection done first. Before listing the home fix all the items a home inspector sites. This will help to make the closing process go more smoothly. Often, times money spent on fixing items an inspector catches, is less …

When you are selling your home during the summer months, potential buyers will definitely enjoy walking into a cool and comfortable home. Try turning the air conditioning on a few degrees cooler than you normally would so that is does not turn on during showings or open houses. This …

Now that summer is here in full swing, bring the outdoors in and push the inside outside, especially if you are selling your home during the summer season. Extend your living space outdoors, is a terrific way to add space to your house.  Stage outdoor areas, so that …

When you are selling your home during the summer season, make the most of your outdoor spaces. Outdoor entertaining spaces are a great way to extend the square footage of the house. Whether your outdoor space is very large or just a balcony, dress it up and show it …

If you are thinking about putting your home up for sale, be sure to give it a good once over and refreshing prior to listing it. Work with your local, professional realtor, such as those at The Franco Team, to help you choose which updates to make, which to …

When you are thinking about preparing your home for the home sale process, begin with creating a beautiful entry way. This will make potential buyers feel welcomed into the home, and give them a positive feeling about what to expect from the home visit. Remove the old winter door …

Now that spring is here, bring out the lighter colors when you are staging your home for a house sale. Put away heavy winter comforters, dark pillows and throws, instead use crisp white linens or colorful lighter shades in yellow, orange and blue. Don’t be afraid to use floral …

One of the most difficult things about selling your home is pricing it correctly. Work with a local, professional real estate agent, such as those at the Franco Team, they know the local market and will guide you towards the correct decision.  There are many factors that affect …