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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. Rethinking branded gifts One common practice in the real estate industry is gifting branded items like Cutco knives to home buyers and sellers.

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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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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.

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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. Porches Inspire Stories. Beauty Beats Location. Ask for Help.

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7 Essential Steps to Sell your Home this Fall

Lamacchia Realty

Before any showings or open houses, be sure to rake the leaves and trim any trees or shrubs. Staging Your Home for Sale Now that you’ve gone through the house and made the necessary repairs, it’s time to prepare for listing photos, showings, and open houses. Happy Fall and Happy Home Selling!