Selling a home in a competitive real estate market like ours presents challenges. How can a property stand out amid dozens of listings with similar photos and the same jargon-heavy descriptions? A ...

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When decorating a home, consider both personal style and potential resale value. Neutral colors, decluttering, and strategic furniture placement can make a home more appealing to buyers. Focusing on ...

Fresh flowers can impact how buyers feel inside your home and make the property more desirable. And unlike staging furniture, it's an inexpensive trick.

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Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate agent Sam Bullard used virtual staging in this Dallas home he sold. Willis Richardson/118 Enterprises LLC When it comes to getting the highest possible offer for a home, ...

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Thinking about selling your home? Staging your home can help increase the odds of a quick sale. Tara Fox, a real estate broker at Daniel Gale Sotheby's International, has some tips.

As the old adage goes: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is certainly true when prospective buyers walk into a home for the first time. In fact, it's commonly believed ...