Posts by Mark Deering
Avoid Potential Turnoffs for Prospective Home Buyers
If you want to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, you need to look at the house through the eyes of a buyer. That can be hard to do, and putting yourself in the buyer’s shoes can be a tall order. From unpleasant odors your own nose has learned to ignore to repurposed…
Read MoreSeven Ways To Create A More Beautiful Front Door Entryway
One of the most welcoming features a house can have is a beautiful entryway. The front door is the first thing people see when they visit your house, and it can say a lot about the rest of your house, including the personality of the people who live inside. If you are looking to add…
Read MoreWhat is an Appraisal?
After we go through inspections, the next step is an appraisal, but what is an appraisal? Should I be nervous? No. There isn’t a huge reason for you to be nervous. Below and in the video we go through what an appraisal is and what it means for you. An appraisal is an assessment…
Read MoreIs It Time to Replace Your Rain Gutters?
The gutters on your home serve as the first line of defense against water damage. They perform a critical function by redirecting rain and snow away from your house and foundation. Gutter systems are designed to protect your house, foundation, roof, and siding, as well as your basement and landscaping. A properly functioning gutter diverts…
Read MoreFactors To Consider Before Installing An Inground Pool
If you want to enjoy some healthy exercise, beat the heat, or keep the kids entertained, adding an in-ground pool to your home might be a great option. Pools are popular upgrades for many homeowners, and it is easy to understand their appeal. When you have a pool at your home, you can host pool…
Read MoreBe Your Neighborhood Expert!
If you are looking to sell your home (or are just curious), your neighborhood is one of the best indicators on how much your home might be worth. Home sales in your neighborhood and buyer interest in where you live are some of the factors that go into your home’s value. We’ve made it easy…
Read MoreGardening in Small Spaces
Gardening in Small Spaces The only thing better than summer vegetables is knowing that you’ve grown them yourself. You don’t have to miss out just because you have a small space. There are plenty of plants you can grow on your windowsill or on your patio. If you follow these tips, you’ll have enough success…
Read MoreBuilding Dream Homes: DVS Construction
From the builder to all of the pieces that go in your home (even appliances and furniture), there’s a lot that goes into your dream home. We’re starting a new series highlighting all of the businesses that go into your dream home! First up is custom builder, DVS Construction. Owned by Dustin Vander Wilp, DVS…
Read MoreGet Your Home Summer Ready-Outdoor Checklist
The weather is warming up, flowers are starting to bloom, and buds are forming on the trees. Now is a perfect time to get your lawn and the outside of your house ready for summer! These projects can help your house put it’s best foot forward this summer (and keep your house in tip-top shape…
Read MoreThe Most Powerful Tool to Sell Your Home-Professional Video
We live in a digital age where people judge what they are buying before physically seeing it by what they see online. In 2020, 95% of home buyers used online search tools to find a home (NAR) and this has been a trend since 2013, so having a high-quality presentation of your home online is…
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