Yolene M. Pierre's (yolenepierre2474) Blog

  Here are just a few of the reasons why you should hire a real estate expert to help your home stand out    Let your home shine. Getting more money for your property isn't just about knowing the market and advertising your home. It's about knowing what will make your home stand out and helping i...

  Even though today's home seller has access to more information than sellers in the past, you should still think twice when selling your home without the help of a real estate professional. Placing a home on the market is a full-time job that requires the experience, time and expertise to help m...

  Use paint to accent features you want to stand out. If your rooms have crown molding,  paint the molding a slighter hue than the wall. White molding will really stand out against the contrast of a sand or tan-colored wall. This will automatically draw a buyer's eye to that feature. Similarly, p...

  Walk through your home and take inventory of all the walls that are painted and what color they are. Ultimately, you want to paint each room a light tan or off white, but first room your potential buyer will see is the first you should adjust, and the one you should pay  a great deal of attenti...

  Everyone loves color. The problem is, everyone loves different KINDS of color. Therefore, when preparing your home to sell, you need to adjust your home's color scheme to a more neutral palette. The goal is to make it easy for the buyer to see their own belongings within your home. If you have ...

  Don't get too attached to your decorative upgrades.  These are all a matter of taste. You can list some small details-such as corwn molding, new rugs and hardwood floors-but keep in mind that a home's beauty is still very much a matter of personal taste.   I you are leaving the refrigerator and...

First and foremost, listen to your real estate professional. Not only do they have they expertise your need to maximinze your home's positive attributes, they are also a valuable source for that much-needed reality check. Your agent is with buyers every day. They can tell you what they are lookin...

  Questions 10 "How can I tell a good offer from a bad one?" Answer: Each seller should know in advance what his or her "bottom line" is, what contingencies or terms would be acceptable and what would not. In addition, the seller should find out whether the buyer has been prequalified for financi...

  Question 8 "What do I need to do to prepare my home for sale?" Answer: Selling your home involves more than simply putting a sign in the front yard. To maximize your home's appeal to potential buyers, you may need to be willing to make some minor cosmetic changes or repair major problems. Ask y...

 OWNING MAKES MORE SENSE WASHINGTON – March 27, 2012 – Fannie Mae’s latest quarterly National Housing Survey  focuses on the homeownership aspirations of Americans. Despite the recent housing crisis,  most Americans continue to believe that homeownership is better than renting. And while Fannie M...