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September
22

How to Stage for Buyers Who Love Fall Holidays and Gatherings | Counselor Realty

As you get ready to show off your Twin Cities property this fall, keep in mind that buyers looking at Minnetonka homes for sale and Rochester homes for sale are picturing their future holiday celebrations. Smart staging that emphasizes entertainment spaces and fall warmth can have a big impact on capturing their imagination and getting an offer.

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March
25

Living Room Staging Made Simple | Counselor Realty

Homeowners who want the most profits often read about staging and are soon overwhelmed by the process. In a panic, they jump to quick offers, leaving some sizable profits on the table. But the good news is that staging doesn't have to be complicated. Brainerd homes for sale can easily command top-dollar by focusing attention on the living room area alone. Here is how it can be done.

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February
7

Preparing to Sell in 2022 - Counselor Realty

The real estate market has been red-hot, thanks to the entry of many first-time millennial buyers and record-low mortgage rates. If you have looked into Coon Rapids homes for sale or Detroit Lakes homes for sale, you may have realized that homes don't stay for too long in the market. However, before you place a "for sale" sign outside your property, you should consider a few things. Our agents have listed some tips to get the best price for your home:

  1. Depersonalize and Declutter Your Home
    Decluttered rooms let buyers plan how to fill the home as they walk around. Start with the least-used spaces like the garage and proceed to frequently-used rooms.

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January
4

What Buyers Notice During a Virtual Tour - Counselor Realty

Home tours have stepped into a whole new world – the virtual world, that is. Our agents were among the first in our area to launch virtual showings for homes. That early commitment to keeping sellers and buyers alike moving forward has now been echoed by the rest of the industry. Virtual tours are common, and they might persist in 2021 and beyond.

Minneapolis homes for sale are some of the most desirable in North Carolina – that hasn't changed. But the right way to showcase a home's unique features has. Recent research shows that buyers taking a virtual tour have priorities a little bit different from those in a traditional walk-through.

Sellers – and their real estate agents, of course – need to adapt. Here are five big things buyers notice on virtual tours.

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September
28

Highlight Square Footage - Sell a Home - Counselor Realty

Pre-pandemic, HGTV and other home improvement experts were touting the benefits of tiny Minneapolis homes for sale as people sought to simplify and downsize. Has quarantining affected homebuyers' wish lists? Here's a look at why upsizing may be the current trend when it comes to Saint Paul homes for sale.

  1. Millennials "Break Out"
    Over the years, people have shifted away from formality in favor of more casual behavior. Millennials are the culmination of this movement toward a laid-back lifestyle. But when it comes to living space, twenty-somethings yearn to escape their current domain of dorm rooms, micro-apartments and multiple roommates for less confining homes.

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