Closing Collaborative

Staging a home is about making the best possible first impression on prospective buyers. Keep in mind though, that it is real life. Buyers will overlook the wedding portrait hanging in your bedroom and the fact that you have a trash can in your kitchen (as long as they can't smell it!).

The best way to stage your home is to make it look more spacious and free from clutter. Here are three staging tips that will help make your home look larger.

1. SWAP COLORS FOR NEUTRAL TONES. White, grey, and beige are your friends when staging your home. Swap brightly colored curtains or bed linens for white ones (even in the kids' rooms!). Target and Ikea have some super affordable options. Painting the walls lighter can make a room appear bigger, too.

2. SWAP DARK OR MOODY ARTWORK FOR MIRRORS. If you want to make a room feel larger, hang a mirror on the wall! Not only do mirrors reflect light, but they also reflect the view, which tends to lend a perception of more space.

3. CLEAR A PATHWAY. Even if you love the end table you have next to the sofa, excess furniture may make your space feel cluttered. Buyers might not fall in love with your great-grandmother's antique sewing table, but they will fall in love with your open floor plan and layout.

​Comment below or DM me if you're interested in more tips like these! 🏡

Pop quiz! What does loan to value mean?
This is just one of the important terms to know when you’re shopping for a home.

Something my buyer clients often wonder is: "if I'm buying new construction, do I still need a home inspection?"

The answer is ALWAYS yes! Even if you are buying a new construction home, you should still get a home inspection within the required timeframe. An inspection is not a pass/fail test and every home will turn up issues. but most of them will be minor. And, if there are any major issues that turn up that doesn't mean that the deal is done -- it just means that we have more work and negotiating to do!

I have a great network of great home inspectors, handymen, painters, and contractors, so when you're ready to find your next home you can feel confident that you have the best team in your corner!

Inspection Day can be totally exciting... or a total bummer 😬 Home inspections are usually conducted after the seller accepts the buyer's offer to identify any issues with the home that could affect its value.

While most home inspections reveal only minor issues, some do turn up deal breakers for the buyer or lender.

When the time comes to get your home inspection, I'd be happy to hook you up with one of my trusted inspectors to get the job done!