The value of having professional photos taken for your house listings has been thoroughly documented. A well-composed photo using professional quality equipment can make a huge difference in how potential buyers perceive your listing, as the Wall Street Journal reported two years ago.
Recent Movoto articles detailed how to affordably decorate your home, as well as 28 inexpensive ways to update your bathroom. But if there’s one room in your house that will truly make or break a possible home sale, it’s the kitchen. But let’s face it, we’re sure you have neither the will, inclination, nor the…
In these tough times, decorating your home on a budget can be more important than ever, especially if you’re wanting to sell your home or get it ready for viewing by potential buyers. But what are the best ways to go about doing that? What are the cheapest, yet most efficient, methods you can use…
We’ve written lengthy articles in the past about the importance of a beautiful yard, both to homeowners, home sellers, and home buyers. But what’s a homeowner to do when they want plants, yet live in an area of the country plagued by drought and maybe even water restrictions? Answer: Choose plants suited for low-water gardening,…
Many things can make your home more appealing to buyers, such as a manicured lawn, a nice bathroom floor, or a new coat of paint. Another, more expensive way to make your house easier to sell is a home renovation. Home renovations like a kitchen remodel, a finished basement, the addition of hardwood floors, the…
We’ve written a couple of articles that touched on the importance of a well-painted room, but didn’t really delve into the topic too deeply. In this article, we’ll explain why it’s important and tell you how to professionally paint a room. So why is paint such a valuable resource? Firstly, it’s cheap — you can…
Does your bathroom’s vinyl floor look like the 1970s or 1980s threw up on it? If so, you probably want to revamp your flooring, regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your home or planning on keeping it and raising your home’s value. You could paint over said vinyl floor if you want a cheap…
Preparing your house for sale is easy. No, really, it is. It may take some time, effort, and elbow grease on your part, but otherwise, it’s pretty darn easy. It also happens to be pretty darn important. Making sure your house is show house-ready will help speed along the selling process and help bring you…
Most homeowners know the value in installing new windows to lower power bills or in keeping your home protected during the winter by properly winterizing the exterior and interior. But have you thought about your yard lately? Chances are, you probably haven’t. Like most people, you have bigger concerns — things like paying your mortgage…
Whether you’re looking to sell your home or live in it for the next 40 years, windows play an important role in both endeavors. For those wanting to sell, low-quality, ugly windows or windows that simply don’t match the style of the house can be a turn-off to prospective buyers; for those wanting to continue…
