When sellers consider putting their home on the market and the carpet or counters or vanities or light fixtures, etc are outdated, the all-familiar debate ensues - upgrade now or offer an allowance to potential buyers? Many sellers think it is wise to offer an allowance and then the potential bu
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10/06/2008
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Joe Frost, Chief Giver and Founder of Mortgage Pledge. Joe founded Homesmartz several years ago and merged with Dundee Mortgage in Spring of 2008. Joe also founded Mortgage Pledge, an philanthropic effort where real estate professionals p
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09/05/2008
Often when Staging a home for a single woman/mom, I suggest that they add some men's clothing to the Master bedroom closet. Either borrow some slightly off season items from a friend or family member, or buy some inexpensive items at a thrift store. When only women's clothing is in the Master cl
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09/05/2008
Here is a great blog from a very successful agent partner of mine, If Your Home is not Staged to Sell, then it Won't Sell. It was originally posted in February, but I just recently came across it. The info is so on point I thought I would share it with other Stagers in case they would like to ad
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09/03/2008
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Troy Trumm of Alliance Real Estate. Troy is a highly successful agent in the Omaha area. Troy will be discussing what makes him such a success and a great choice of a Realtor when selling homes. We will also briefly discuss the Omaha mar
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08/22/2008
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Paul Vojchehoske. Paul is involved in many areas of residential real estate such as the Omaha Landlord's Association and operates www.omahaarearentals.com. He also does a lot of training of agents through his company called the "Real Est
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08/15/2008
About two months ago I became intrigued by some of Michelle Molinari's comments about her industrial strength ionizer that is available for rent. I thought it sounded like a dream come true for sellers with odors in their home so I HAD to buy one and try it out. I have had the opportunity to test
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08/08/2008
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Dan Grwyza from American Family Insurance. Like much of the country, Omaha has been hit hard in recent months with tornadoes, hail and other extreme wind storms. Significant damage and insurance claims have been the results. Tune in Sat
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08/07/2008
This vacant home was Staged before listing and successfully sold in 12 days! Tell the national media that it's not impossible to sell a house quickly in this market. Staged rooms included the living room (shown below - this is the room the entry opened into), kitchen, bathroom and master bedroo
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08/07/2008
This Saturday's guest on the "Real Estate Reality Hour" is Jamie Grayson, Executive Director of Destination Midtown for Omaha, NE. Jamie will let us all know exactly what Destination Midtown is all about and some of their upcoming activities. Tune in Saturday morning at 9am CST. Tori Lynn Ross o
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08/01/2008