HVAC Tips for Homeowners: How to Make Repairs and Troubleshoot
HVAC systems can be difficult to understand for the average homeowner; even if you’re relatively handy, it can be overwhelming to deal with repairs and maintenance on a system that has so many complicated parts. Yet, it’s important to know what to do when your unit requires service, as in the dead of summer it can be very hard to get a professional out to take a look without a long wait. In some cases, there are simple things you can do to troubleshoot and [...]
Why Winter Is a Great Time to Sell Your Home
Photo by Nathan Wolfe on Unsplash Everybody knows spring is the best time to sell a house. Or is it? Here in the Upper-Midwest, it might be easy to believe buyers aren’t as interested in trudging through snow and ice so they can look at homes. According to the National Asociation of Realtors, for the past three winters, existing home sales during November and December increased by an average of 4.5%. Here are a few reasons why winter might be a great time to put [...]
Tips for Staging Your Home for the Holidays
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash The holidays are a great time to sell your home! You may have less competition and buyers tend to be highly motivated (read our next post to find out why). Staging your home during the holiday season is a little different than other times of the year. Consider these tips when preparing your home for showings. Curb Appeal Keep the blow-up characters in storage. Santa and Frosty may be a distraction from the beauty of your walkway and lawn. Dim the lights [...]
Minnesota Homestead Exemption Deadline is Just Around the Corner
Minnesota property owners have an important upcoming deadline! December 1, 2018, is the last day to own and occupy property to qualify for the homestead tax exemption for the current assessment year. Read on to learn how Minnesota’s Homestead Tax Exemption impacts property owners. Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash Homestead Defined If you watch reality TV you’re familiar with those hardy people in Alaska who’ve made a life conquering land most of us wouldn’t be brave enough to visit much less live on. Fascinating stories for [...]
Popular Apps for Realtors in 2018
Realtors have complex jobs, which require them to keep track of multiple tasks and people. As an agent you meet potential clients, show properties, attend closings, cover for fellow agents, take continuing education courses, and participate in community events. Whew! And that doesn’t cover everything you do. Technology can help. Apps are available for every real estate related task. Some manage the many documents required to complete contracts. Others keep track of your client list. If your job requires it, there’s an app for it! [...]
Awesome Real Estate Tools & Apps for Buyers and Sellers
Photo by Neil Soni on Unsplash Savvy buyers often use the internet first when they begin the search for their new home. New tools and apps pop-up frequently. Not all are useful, and not all provide entirely accurate information. Learn more here about a few popular real estate tools available for today’s technology driven market. Once you've located a home you're interested in, contact your realtor. They have access to even more details about those listings and will help streamline your next steps. Zillow and Realtor.com Whether [...]