Category Archives: Selling a Home

Curb View

Everybody knows that first impressions matter. The outside of your house says a lot to guests and potential buyers before they even walk in the door. There are easy ways to clean and freshen up the exterior of your home that don’t require gallons of paint or a landscaping crew. Consider these tips from DIY Network. read more

Lock It Up

With all the advancements in smart-home security technology and systems, some homeowners may overlook one of the most basic keys to home security — door locks and keys. According to This Old House, nearly 3 million U.S. homes are broken into each year. Locks have come a long way in terms of the protection they provide, and it’s a good time to examine some options for improving home security with a simple upgrade of door-lock hardware. read more

Buying or Selling Your Home!

The Ventura County board of Realtors went live with a new Multiple Listing Service. It’s all the same real estate data, just a new interface with many new options.  (The Ojai MLS chose not to make the transition.)

If you are thinking of selling your home and want to receive market activity reports of your neighborhood, I will set you up with a Client Portal to receive my emails that shows you what homes are selling for and at what pace. read more