Owning the Fence

Whether you’re working on plans for your new lawn or trying to make your current lawn look its best for potential buyers, one of the most basic decisions to make is sod or seed. Both options have advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to weigh these before choosing one or the other. Follow these tips [...]

First impressions are critical when selling a home – both in person and online.  From fresh exterior paint, to meticulous landscaping, to a welcoming entry way, Jean Leatherman with ERA Leatherman Realty in South Carolina boils it down to this:  act like you’re having a party – a party for buyers. But the party starts [...]

Okay. Maybe not exactly. But Pinterest can be a great source of inspiration when it comes time to sell your home. We’ve all spent time on Pinterest looking at images of fabulous kitchens, perfectly decorated living spaces, luxurious bathrooms and manicured lawns. If you’re like me, you probably think all that time spent dreaming is [...]

Your home is your own. You’ve decorated it, lived in it, filled it with things that have meaning and value… to you. Potential buyers may not feel the same way. It is possible that they may not love that Velvet Elvis your grandmother gave you. Maybe they’re not into “country-chic” and beautiful woven baskets. It’s [...]

On a recent call with sales manager Sharon Bujan of ERA Colonial Real Estate … I got a brilliant idea. Actually, it was her idea (Thank you Sharon!) The Idea: List your house in the fall because that is when your home is the prettiest. Whether you are listing your home soon or it’s already on the [...]