Recent Blog Posts by Jorge Branca

How to decide if you should replace your windows

One of the most prominent features of any home is the windows. When they are well maintained they have a positive impact on the impression people (such as potential buyers) will have of your property. The opposite occurs, of course, when your windows look old and worn. So does that mean you should replace your windows? That depends on a number of factors. Window replacement can be an expensive ...

MAKING A SMALL ROOM BIGGER TO BUYERS

When you’re putting your property on the market, you want to make it seem as big and comfortable as possible. Let’s face it...Buyers are attracted to space. However, you probably have at least one room in your home — and perhaps even more — that feels small and a little cramped. Of course you don’t want the buyer’s first impression of the room to be its ...

LITTLE TOUCH UPS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

You are probably already aware of the major things you need to do around your home to get it ready for sale. These include getting rid of clutter, doing minor repairs, and making everything clean and tidy so every room is as much of a showcase as possible. But there are a myriad of little touch ups you can do that you may not have thought of before… touch ups that can make a big difference ...

GIVE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE A "WASH & HAIRCUT"

When preparing a home for sale, most people focus on making the inside look as appealing as possible. But the outside of your property deserves your attention too. After all, it’s the first thing a potential buyer sees. You can dramatically improve the appearance of your property by giving it a “wash and haircut”! Clean the driveway, walkways and deck or patio. A pressure washer ...

STAGING THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME

Probably you are familiar with the term “home staging”. It involves cleaning, de-cluttering, reorganizing, and decorating specifically in order to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. Furniture stores do something similar when they “stage” a bedroom suite in a showroom. Most sellers focus their staging efforts on the inside of their homes. But the outside ...

FOUR SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME IRRESISTIBLE

There are dozens of ways to make your property more enticing to potential buyers. For example, you can invest in getting your home professionally “staged”, which involves making it look a little like a model home. Or, you can do a major renovation to improve your home‘s look and value. But what if you don’t have a lot of time and are on a limited budget? What can you do ...