3 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Arizona Real Estate Agent Are you thinking about buying or selling a home in the Phoenix, Arizona area? If you don't know a real estate agent or have a referral to one, you may end up working with someone unfamiliar who you will need to build a relationship with. Of course, as with any relationship there's always a chance that things can go sour. In today's blog post I'll share three easy ways that you can ruin the trust and rapport that you've … [Read more...]
Almost Home! What To Look For On Your Final Walkthrough
The final walkthrough is the last step of the house buying process before you actually get the keys and move in. This is your opportunity to ensure that the house you are buying, as you saw it during your showings, is exactly the house you're going to get - and that you’ll get the house in the agreed upon condition. On your final walkthrough, it’s vital that you do a thorough walk through in order to spot any potential issues before you sign the paperwork at the title company. Use this … [Read more...]
How To Emotionally Detach From Your Home When Selling
Let’s face it, selling your Scottsdale home can be an emotional process – especially if you have lived there for a long time. When you make a house your home, it holds many of your memories and it becomes a part of your identity. How can you sell the house in which your child took their first steps, where you held many dinner parties and where your family celebrated so many birthdays and holidays together? You will go through a period of transition when selling your house, which can be … [Read more...]
Tips for Decorating the Guest Bedroom at Your Scottsdale Home
Does your Scottsdale property have a guest bedroom? A guest bedroom is an excellent room to have, as it means that you will easily be able to host friends and relatives when they come through town. Having your guests sleep on the fold out sofa can be disruptive for both you and for them, so letting them have their own space is ideal. Decorating a guest bedroom can be a challenge, because you want to create a bedroom that will appeal to a wide range of guests and will be practical during … [Read more...]
Don’t Turn Your Buyers Away With These Curb Appeal Mistakes
When it comes to selling your Scottsdale/Phoenix home, curb appeal refers to the “first impression” that your house gives when a buyer approaches it from the driveway or the street. Does your house look attractive and inviting, or does it appear run-down? First impressions are important and even if the inside of the home is perfect, the out side appearance can really affect a buyer’s perception. If you are trying to sell your property, you have probably mowed the front lawn and even planted … [Read more...]
