Doretha Caldwell's Blog

      An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing these guidelines.   • Call the local police department and ask them to have a squad care drive by during your open-house hours. • Check your cell phone’...

In  yesterday's Post I gave a list of the Absolute things that I feel a  Seller "Must Do" in getting there house Sell Ready.    Today I  complete the list with the next two groups of priorities.  The next groups on our Staging Priorities List include"Should Dos" and  "Nice To Dos".  They are as f...

To insure a better chance of meeting your ultimate goal of selling your house quickly and for top dollar, the list below include absolute must do s :   Staging priorities Must Dos 1. De-clutter rooms 2. Empty closets 3. Spring clean 4. Neutralize look 5. Eliminate odors 6. Address pet stains 7. R...

  □ Provide the post office with your forwarding address two to four weeks ahead of the move. □ Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of your change of address. □ Create a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified about your move. □ ...

Your home can become more appealing for you and potential buyers by using these low-cost tips:     1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details.   2. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle.   3. Put a pot of brig...

      1. Statistics show that staged homes sell 30 to 50% faster in most areas. 2. The first impression a home makes is more often than not the one the buyers walk away with. It is therefore vital to make a good first impression right at the beginning. 3. It’s a well proven fact that buyers usual...

  The best time to sell is simple when you are ready to sell.  Each situation is unique and will dictate what is the best time for you, given your situation and circumstances.  There are many reason one may decide to sell.  One reason could be due to a change in a job status. If you are having to...

    After months of contemplating, you have decided to put your house on the market for sale.  What is next?  Well, if you  house is in the most perfect condition, you may just have to clean up a little.  However,  if you are like most sellers, getting the house ready may require you to do some r...

    Doretha Caldwell, REALTOR, SRS, a Home Seller Representative Specialist with Allison James Estates & Homes uses skills in negotiations and a wide variety of marketing methods to uniquely promote her home seller clients properties to the widest range of prospective purchasers. According to Dor...

  Author: JakeConte Getting your home prepared to be sold is a huge step you’re going to have to take. It is a lengthy process that is going to take time, effort, and a lot of work overall but it is going to be completely worth it when you get to move into your new home and your hard work has pai...