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So, you’re ready to list your home and go on a new adventure? How exciting! We know that the process can seem a little intimidating, but a great realtor will walk you through each step and leave you feeling confident about what’s next.

Once your home is “market-ready”, it’s time to spread the news. Of course the listing will emphasize all the fantastic details, but for potential buyers, the photos are what will seal the deal. With the incredible photo capabilities of smart phones, you may be questioning whether professional photos are necessary. We can assure you the answer is yes! 

Your listing agent will schedule a professional real estate photographer to tell a visual “story” of your home. An experienced photographer will have an eye for detail…

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.…

It’s getting chilly out and winter break is just around the corner. When cabin fever strikes, here’s some inexpensive ideas for winter fun in the Scenic City—both inside the house and out. 

Out and About in Chattanooga

Go check out the EPB Christmas window displays
Every year EPB celebrates the season with its holiday windows filled with thousands of LED lights and animated characters in winter wonderland scenes. Walk the kiddos down to the corner of Market Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to check out this incredible display, which has been a tradition for more than 60 years. 

Take in a local Christmas parade
This Saturday is your chance to bring the kiddos to The Annual Red Bank Christmas Festival & Parade, an outdoor…

Good photography can make the difference between a home selling in weeks or selling in months. Although real estate photographers are skilled in making your home look its best, they’re not miracle workers. The photos representing your home should give potential buyers a true feel for the space—without having to imagine what it could look like without your clutter.

Follow our top five tips below for getting your home real estate photo ready and prepared to sell! 

1. Clean and declutter

One of the most important ways to get your home ready for photos is to clean and declutter. Having too many items filling a room makes your space look small and chaotic. One creative way to declutter is to try your hand at the 12-12-12 Challenge. Every day up…