Planning a trip can be very exciting, but there is always a lot to consider and a lot to do in preparation.  Whether it’s a work-related trip or an adventure with your family, you spend time figuring out all of the details to make sure you and your family arrive safely and enjoy your time away.  But one thing many people do not spend enough time planning is how to keep their home safe while they are gone.  Below we highlight ways to protect your home so as not to come home to a very unpleasant surprise.

It is no secret amongst real estate agents that competition continues to grow.  Agents not only have to possess strong communication and networking skills, they need to look ahead and be on top of the newest technology and tools available to them.  Buyers and sells expect more and more out of their agents and the results that they produce.

You’ve made the decision to put your house on the market, and now you’re facing the realization that your decision to go solar two years ago might hinder the sale of your home.

If you are in the process of looking at new homes, you want to be sure you know how to present a strong offer to the seller once you find the home you want. A strong offer could literally make or break a deal, especially in a hot market. Most real estate agents use a basic template when composing a purchase offer, therefore you are likely to find that the majority of purchase offers will include many of the component listed below.

When deciding to put your house on the market, one of the most important things you will find you need to do is stage your home.  If it’s not something that you thought of on your own, you can be sure your real estate agent will inform you of the importance of staging your home.  Some agents recommend hiring a company to come in to professionally stage the home, others will offer advice and work with you to help focus on the most important areas to focus on.  Since most often the sellers are the ones that end up putting in the time and effort, we will outline what is most important to focus on and what tasks are most important.