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There are reasons some homes sell faster than others. We’ve seen more than our fair share of homes, having worked with a lot of clients both buying and selling over the years. So we have the secrets you need to make your home ready for resale and marketable to potential buyers! Check out our top 7 tips straight from the real estate agent: 

1. De-clutter and organize

Be sure to go through your home before photos are taken and potential buyers start coming through to tour the home. Keep only the essentials, and put everything else in storage or give it away. And don’t forget to purge closets as well! Buyers want to know there is a lot of storage space in a home, and if yours looks like it’s bursting at the seams, it’s not going to be appealing. 

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Buying your first investment property is exciting! In Chattanooga where home inventory is low, buying investment property or flipping homes is a great opportunity to make additional income. But for any beginner, it’s easy to make mistakes in the process. Here are some of the most easily done missteps and how to avoid them. 

1. Assuming it’s a get rich quick situation. 

Some people paint real estate investing as easy way to make money fast, and that’s just not always true. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a real estate investment, and your first one may not go as planned. If you buy a home looking for the market to improve later and give you a profit when you resell, that may take longer than you imagined. Understand that

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With technology evolving more every day, it’s easier than ever for scammers to find their way to you and sell you on whatever they may be offering. Between phony telephone calls, get rich quick schemes and fake online listings, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not. Let us help you with identifying some of the most notable real estate hoaxes and how to avoid them. 

1. Bogus real estate investment seminars

Chattanooga’s real estate market is booming, and you want to get in on it! So, when someone advertises a  FREE real estate investment or house flipping seminar, that sounds like a great plan, right? Maybe. Many real estate “gurus” will get the public in the door with the promise of free information, but then it goes downhill from there.…

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Whether you’re selling your home or looking to buy a home, it’s important to know the reasons why the deal may not work out in order to plan in advance. We’ve made a list of our top five reasons so you can do what you can to avoid them! 

1. The home didn't appraise for the contract price

In a market like ours where there are so few homes available, it’s very possible for a buyer to get into a multiple offer situation. In that case, if you really want the home, it’s important to offer your highest and best. But what happens if the home doesn’t appraise for the agreed-upon contract price? In this case, the buyer might have to bring additional funds to the table, which might not be an option, or get a second opinion. Or the seller has to be…

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It's that time of year again! Although many of us dedicate time each day to maintaining a clean home, there are just some things that get put off. Now’s the time to dive head first into deep cleaning—but don’t worry, you won’t have to tackle these again until next year.

1. Let the light in

Wash the windows inside and out, clean the blinds, dust any light fixtures and replace any burnt-out bulbs. If curtains are feeling dusty and dingy, start at the top with a handheld vacuum and make your way down each panel. If they’re machine washable, go for it as long as it’s on cold and gentle cycle. Rehang immediately so as to avoid wrinkles. This simple clean can do wonders, as a room filled with light will feel more warm and inviting.

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Building your dream home or renovating your current home is such an exciting decision! Now the next important decision on your list is to pick a builder. There are so many horror stories of bad craftsmanship and blown-out budgets, and we want to make sure that doesn't happen to you! Check out our list of the most common mistakes people make when choosing a builder, so you can avoid costly and stressful problems in the future. 

1. Assuming the cheapest quote is the best option 

You’ve heard the saying, “You get what you pay for,” right? If a quote seems too good to be true, it probably is. A low quote does not a good builder make, and that isn’t the type of risk you want to take for a place you plan for you and your family to spend the next…

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Moving can be incredibly stressful for people, so imagine how hard it is on pets! Although you have every idea of what’s going on during your moving process, your pet doesn’t. Unexpected activity in their home, the anxiety of car travel and getting used to a new environment can be overwhelming for them. Although it’s different for every pet, here is a list of tips that should help ease the process for your furry family members:

Make A Care Kit

Prepare an easily-accessible 'overnight kit' that has enough dog food, kitty litter, toys and grooming tools to sustain your pet and keep them comfortable during the first few days of unpacking. 

Packing Up 

Cats, in particular, aren’t big fans of change. You can help your cats (and skittish dogs)…

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So you’ve finally put your house on the market…and it’s not selling. What’s going wrong? There is usually an easy answer to that question and most likely it’s one of the four things listed below.

1. Price

Of course you feel your home is worth the moon and the stars—it’s your home, and it’s sentimental for you. However, the number you have in your head might not actually match your home’s true value. A good realtor will look into all the comps for an area and guide you to the perfect price for your home. But if you come up with a price and aren’t willing to allow that experienced realtor to help, chances are your home is going to stay put. Today’s buyers are savvy and can sense when a home is priced too high for what it is or the area it’s in.…

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Kitchen remodels are known for being really expensive…but they’re also one of the biggest opportunities for return on investment in remodeling a home. You can easily transform your kitchen, no matter how small your budget may be!

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Add pops of color.

Notice one thing in common for most dream kitchens? They’re all light and bright and airy. We gravitate toward things that feel bright, and if you can’t afford to add windows in your kitchen…the best way to bring that light in is by adding colorful accessories. Paint an accent wall. Add a bold window treatment. Paint the inside of an open cabinet with a fun color. Choose colorful cookware. Add color with your own kitchen herb garden. Whichever way you go, this is an easy way to add color…

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It’s a big decision to sell your home. And if you’re putting a home on the market for the first time, no doubt you will have a lot of questions about the process.

We’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions from sellers so you can know everything there is to know about selling your home! 

1. How much is my house worth? 

While the median house price in 2016 is around $228,000, the exact price of your own home will depend on its size, neighborhood and lots of other factors. Trying to price a home yourself is why many For Sale By Owner properties never sell. In that same tune, you can’t get an accurate estimate of your home’s value online. An automated system will not have the same information as an experienced local realtor who…

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