An ongoing feature in Tuesday Tactics is our “Great Read Roundup” in which we highlight some of the best pieces we’ve read recently and why they might expand your mind or help with your real estate career.
5 Home Staging Tips From an Expert Flipper
(5 minute read)
Why it matters: ”New” isn’t necessarily enough to entice buyers to make an offer on your most recent flipped house. While fresh appliances and new tile in the bathroom goes a long way to seduce those who swing through an open house, there are pro-level staging tricks you can employ to turn “merely interested” into “multiple bids.”
Helping Mom Unclutter
(5 minute read)
Why it matters: As the “silver tsunami” of Baby Boomers begins to break over the housing market, there’s going to be a lot of decluttering to do. Whether aging in place or downsizing to a more manageable condo, how do you help your beloved parents cull a collection of clutter decades old? This response to a reader inquiry on Unclutterer may shed some light on a sensible approach for those you know who need some help.
Getting Ready to Downsize? Factors to Consider
(5 minute read)
Why it matters: Continuing on our last article’s trend of aging gracefully, we thought your clients might benefit from this sensible guide to some of the major factors people should consider when downsizing. Nancy Kupka, Ph.D., RN breaks it down for RISMedia into five big topics: Finances, family size, location, home layout, and what you’ll take with you. (Beat the bushes for relocation clients and share this piece on Facebook!)
