Patricia Bertrand's (ultimaterealtor) Blog

The weather's perfect right now for a garage sale. Here's some Tips for Holding a Successful Garage Sale Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter - and earn a little extra cash - before you sell your home. But make sure the timing is right. Garage sales can take on a life of their ow...

  In his book "Winning Every Day", Lou Holtz,  the master motivator who guided Notre Dame to the 1988 National College Football Championship, shares his game plan for success: DREAM, BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE. "Write down everything you hope to achieve in life," Holtz writes. "Then make sure you do som...

TOP 3 AREAS MOST BUYERS FOCUS ON ... KITCHEN BATHS MASTER SUITE Giving attention to the details around your house will make a big difference to potential buyers! Clean Up, Fix Up, and Paint Up the Outside! Just Remember, First Impressions can help make the Sale!  People usually decide within two ...

8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value To attract buyers, sellers must up the ante to convince them that their property offers what many want most - top value for dollar expended. Here are eight fast fixes: Buff up curb appeal. You've heard it before, but it's critical to get buyers to want to look on t...