Once upon a time, people who were selling their homes were told to hide all traces of their pets. The idea was that dogs and cats create a lot of extra dirt, allergens, and unwelcome smells. Pretending those pets didn't exist was a better strategy.

These days, times have …

A wise person once said, “First impressions are everything.” While this is a good thing to remember when introducing yourself to new people, it also applies to your home—especially when your goal is to sell.

Many sellers spend a lot of time prepping the inside of their homes by …

There are plenty of articles out there that tell you how to stage your home so others will want to buy it. But that doesn’t clear up the confusion about which strategies are off limits. Staging is an investment, and it can be hard to rationalize spending money on a …

When your house is on the market, every second counts. For some people, selling quickly is a priority because they need to move for a job or before school starts. For others, they’re already in a new place and can’t afford to pay two mortgages. And for a few, buying …

On the popular HGTV show, “Love It or List It,” a real estate agent tries to convince a couple to sell their home by tempting them with new options, while an interior designer tries to convince them to stay by renovating their current home. By the end of the …

As a real estate professional, there are some days when I spend the bulk of my time scheduling showings and completing paperwork. It may not be exciting work, but it's part of the job. Equally important is the time spent creating a captivating listing. From words to photos, a …

When it comes time to sell your home, there are many ways you can creatively add value without spending big money. Putting in a few thousand or even a few hundred bucks could increase your home’s price tag tenfold. Whether you follow just one or all, Network Real Estate recommends …

Home inspections are an integral part of the buying process, so it’s important to know what to expect. Network Real Estate has more than 30 years of experience in our industry, and we’re happy to provide a useful guide that will help you make the most of your home inspection …

A buyer’s market occurs when the housing market favors homebuyers. A seller’s market occurs when the housing market favors sellers. But what factors determine this fluctuation and what accounts for these differences?

To explain these fluctuations, consider the natural disasters, demolitions and abandonments that reduce the housing supply each year …