It's that time of year! It's when many top lists for 2016 come out and the best time to prepare your home for sale if you intend to do so in the near future.It may feel wrong to invest in a home you are leaving but it will help sell faster in a slow market. Mortgage rates are low and borrowing mo
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01/08/2016
If a bedroom has changed to another function such as an office or sewing room, it should be converted back. Many buyers are not able to imagine the room as its intended use and leave thinking the house had fewer bedrooms than they were looking for. Depending on the target market, a bedroom can
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12/13/2015
The best thing to remember is that this is the place where your potential buyer will be getting for work every day. It should make them feel special and a treat to be in. Bathrooms are very important to keep absolutely spotless. These rooms should feel like a spa and there should be no evidenc
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12/09/2015
December 10-20th, 2015Talking Christmas Tree Location: Acadia Hall, 650 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville NS. Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Description: Bring the whole family to experience the holiday fun of Sackville's Talking Christmas Tree. There is no charge for admission but donations for the Metro Fo
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12/07/2015
A great reminder to be extra careful this holiday season. Don't Let a Fire Ruin Your HolidayThe heaters are on and fires are in the fireplaces. It's the time of year we hear about house fires and tragic news about homes burning to the ground. It is even more sad that it is at Christmas and peopl
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12/06/2015
MASTER BEDROOMPotential buyers typically buy into a lifestyle in this room, so give them serenity, peace and quiet. Keep in mind this is the place your potential buyer will be sleeping every night so spoil them with its potential. Recommendations A vacant room can give the impression the room is
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12/06/2015
A client bought a new home and the broker wanted to send flowers for the occasion. They arrived at the home and the owner read the card; it said "Rest in Peace". The owner was angry and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the
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11/30/2015
It is important buyers are able to imagine their family and friend gathering together for dining, special occasions and social time. This room should look and feel warm, inviting and spacious. Recommendations Once baby and personal items were removed, walls were painted a staging safe color, Ivor
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11/30/2015
The kitchen is one of the primary areas of a house expected to be great. It should be updated, stylish, spacious, practical and absolutely spotless. The buyer needs to be able to imagine preparing meals; you are selling a lifestyle in the kitchen. Removing everyday items from counters will prev
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11/25/2015
Impressive list put together by Fred Griffin. Sellers! The Home Inspector has just completed the Inspection of your house. You and your Listing Agent are eagerly looking over the report. WHAT? The Inspector has written, "not tested" and "unable to access/not inspected", in several places
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11/24/2015
