Joanna Parris's (joannap) Blog

So you are trying to sell your home, but it just does not seem to be attracting any real interest from buyers; you have had a few prospective buyers walking though your doors; but, you have had no offers. There are hundreds of homeowners who know exactly what I'm talking about. Having your house ...

One of the most important aspects of selling your home is the preparation that goes into it.  Attention to detail will help you sell faster, because you never get a second opportunity to make a ‘first impression.' The front of your home should be in such great condition that buyers cannot wait to...

  Selling your home is one of the most life-changing decisions you can make. Having made the decision you will need to meticulously prepare for the transfer by taking steps to ensure that your property is sale ready and that you are aware of the intricacies  involved in the process. These 15 Acti...

Networking sessions have regained prominence; there is a network group for every imaginable sector, but how many people are really benefitting from the many networking events? This article was prompted by someone I met recently at a networking event. This person had attended numerous meetings but...

  Walking out the door without your business card is like walking out of the house without being fully clothed. Your business card is an extension of yourself; it is a visual reminder of you and your business. It says who you are and what you do without your saying a word. It speaks about you eve...

Today's economy is quickly changing the way business is done, some of the changes are very apparent, but others are more subtle. One of the more imperceptible changes that will affect your bottom line adversely is speaking quite loudly to business people. Those business owners, managers and indiv...

The economy is bad, that's a fact of life at present. The economy has been bad before and will be bad again in the future. You do not need to sit and feel insecure, you need to get up, get out and get your business growing; you need to find different ways to sell yourself or your product and you ...

Communications experts say that face to face communication is made up of 55% body language, 38% tone of voice and 7% words used (Albert Mehrabian, Ph.D., UCLA study).  Good presenters are aware of their body language and are careful with their presentation styles, but Great presenters pay more at...

  Small can be beautiful, easy and practical. Many homeowners including newly-weds, baby boomers and singles are opting for smaller spaces. *This trend has been confirmed by Gopal Ahluwalia, director of research for the National Association of American Home Builders  who said - "We're trending to...

  Redesigning your space can give you that brand new home or room feeling without depleting your pocketbook. Depending on your need(s) or your budget you can start with one room that can be transformed into a haven to relax and unwind when you get home from a stressfull day or to cuddle with that...