The days of bribing friends and family to help you move are probably long gone. But getting help isn’t necessarily any easier — finding a good, reliable moving company that can get the job done right takes careful research. Before you hire any moving company, do a little legwork to make sure it’s legit, in your price range and offers the services you need. USA.gov, Relocation.com and ApartmentGuide.com offer the following tips.
Category Archives: Selling a Home
Show Time
The “For Sale” sign is out front and the Open House is scheduled, but have you done everything inside and out to make potential buyers bite? Showing your home at its very best requires more than a little dusting and organizing. You’ll need to help possible buyers imagine themselves living in your home, which means removing photos and some personal items. Find out how to prep your house for a successful showing with some tips from REALTOR.com.
Overcoming House Blindness
If you have lived in your home a long time, chances are you’ve become so comfortable that you no longer see the buildup of dirt and dust that has accumulated. According to Merry Maids, a national home cleaning service, here are some commonly overlooked areas and a few solutions to fix them. Pay attention to the stuff above your head. The ceiling, ceiling fans, light fixtures, and the tops of curtains and window treatments attract dust, cobwebs and remnants of dead insects, so make sure you dust them frequently.
Interview with Teryn Bonime
Who do you work with most?
I work with a great diversity of clients from sophisticated investors to first time home buyers. The majority of my clients are referrals from past clients who refer me to their friends and associates.
What are your strengths and areas of expertise?
My background in project management has helped me hone my skills at keeping often complicated transactions on track and on time. I have also focused heavily on negotiating skills. (Both by having taught negotiation courses and my own continuing education.) This has resulted in consistently saving my clients time and money. Communication is also king whether face-to-face, on the phone, via email or text—whatever it takes to keep my clients informed on a timely basis. Knowledge of current/past inventories and market trends is also critically important to stay current with what is happening daily. Last but certainly not least is marketing–which is marketing your house to buyers and/or marketing your offer to sellers.