Northern Poconos Real Estate News
There are buyers who are looking to purchase homes here in Poconos, the Greater Lake Ariel area or wherever you are at...follow feng shui principles, so keep these tips in mind to appeal to those folks. I’ve heard that the use of feng shui can work for us or against us, even when we are not aware of their existence. So in this case, let’s put on our best face, it couldn’t hurt…
Let’s start with the front door. It is considered the “mouth of chi” (chi is the “life force” of all things) and...Strategies for Countering Lowball Offers
The lowball offer can be one of the more infuriating experiences when selling your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t turn lowball offers into happy closings. Here are some ways to deal with the lowball buyer.
Your agent is required to bring you any and all offers made on your home, so once and a while you’ll receive what’s known as a “lowball” offer.
Lowball offers are buyer offers which far fall below your asking price. Sometimes they’re so...First Impressions are everything to potential home buyers - and in many cases the decision to consider the purchase is initially based on your home's curb appeal. Make sure to always present your home in its best light.
1. Tidy-up: Rake the leaves, sweep your walkways and clear your front steps. 2. Do Some Gardening: Weed and plant seasonal flowers to brighten your landscape. 3. Fix the Yard: Mow the lawn and edge the sidewalks. 4. De-Clutter: Remove unnecessary items from the...
CAN YOU BE SOLD WHEN IT’S COLD?
Yes!!! Great reasons to put your home on the market during the winter months...yes, even in the Poconos!
The winter season may not seem like a convenient time to have your home as an active listing. However, don't dismiss the idea of listing your home after the New Year so easily.
Here are a few reasons why you should consider putting, or keeping, your home on the market during the winter season:
Serious buyers. The potential homebuyers who tak...
Whether you are selling your home here in the Poconos, and whether it is your primary home or your vacation home....As a buyer steps inside, that’s it….you have Eight Seconds for them to form their first opinion…
You want them to feel as if they are making a grand entrance. Even if you do not have a sizable foyer, you can improve the entryway of your home by removing clutter and making a clear path to the best room of the house. You can do this by using a floor runner or eye-catching art or ac...
So here’s a question to potential or current home sellers here in the Poconos… Do you think it is better to have your home placed “in the market” or “on the market”?
Are you Selling or are you Staying?
Asked another way… Do you think it is better to have your home placed “in the market” or “on the market”?
The simple fact is, price is the number one factor that helps homebuyers determine which home they even want to take a look at.
And it’s important to remember that, although the...
As a seller, you've got 8 seconds to make a first good impression on potential buyers visiting your home. Here are some quick staging tips to utilize when selling your home.
