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Planning an Open House? Don’t Forget These Key Preparations

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably going to have open houses so that you can let buyers see for themselves the wonderful features of your home. How can you get the most impact from an open house? Now she wants to have an open house. Photo via Pexels. What do you need to do?

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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

With prices reaching unprecedented heights and interest rates soaring, the discerning nature of today’s buyers requires all agents to employ every possible advantage. As a listing agent , I pay for both a staging consultation and staging items as needed. In fact, this year I’d argue we need to take it a step further.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. Enhancing the entire client experience Real estate transactions can be stressful, and clients often remember the exceptional service and personal touches that set their agent apart.

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9 Things Clients Expect from Their Real Estate Agent

McKissock

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Schedule Multiple Open House Appointments and Follow-Up Meetings. If you’re not frequently getting your clients into open houses, how do you expect them to purchase one anytime soon?

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2022 Home Design Trends to Keep an Eye On

McKissock

Here’s how real estate agents can use these trends to their advantage in the field. Showcase Comfort and Versatility at Your Next Open House. Typically, open house staging implies stark, neutral furnishings and decor that are often moved from one open house to the next.

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Is Your Home’s Curb Appeal Turning Buyers Away?

McKissock

Choose a color that isn’t similar to the houses around you and complements your home’s siding. FREE REPORT : Learn how real estate professionals generate quality leads and higher income with our free Voice of the Real Estate Agent report. Roofs Represent Longevity. Beauty Beats Location. Ask for Help.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

And with millennials emerging as the largest generation of homebuyers in today’s market, comprising 28% of all homebuyers, real estate agents need to master social media or they might miss out. Sixty percent of agents surveyed believe that social media provides higher quality leads than the MLS.