Real estate lingo can be hard to decipher because, well, there’s so much of it! It might even seem like your Realtor is speaking another language. From fancy acronyms to words like “escrow” and “riders,” there are a lot of terms out there that might seem totally foreign. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have […]
Recently, I was voted one of the Best Real Estate Agents in Durham by the readers of Durham Magazine. This is an incredible honor for so many reasons. North Carolina’s Triangle region is a one-of-a-kind area, and Durham is a special community — not to mention my hometown. Voted One of the Best Real Estate Agents […]
It’s no exaggeration that selling your home keeps you busy. In the midst of staging, pricing, listing, and scheduling tours, it’s easy to overlook the details… like home security. After all, while selling your home, you’re probably allowing dozens of strangers to come inside for tours. And while most of them probably have good intentions, […]
Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyers’ decisions, so it’s important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few […]
It’s almost spring here in Durham, which means much warmer days, beautiful flowers, and a busy home buying season. Many homeowners, both here in Durham and in the Triangle as a whole, have already started to think about selling their properties in preparation for the spring market. That’s why I want to offer a few […]
It’s the season of love, and this month I’d like to take the opportunity to share some of the fabulous features I adore most about my city. Durham has always been near and dear to my heart, and that’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about practicing real estate here. Sharing my hometown and […]
Looking for some tax-deductible tips? In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward […]
Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
Fall is here and in full swing in the Triangle area! We couldn’t be more thrilled to share all of its festivities with you! If you haven’t had a chance to tour the Triangle Parade of Homes yet, this weekend and next weekend will give you one more opportunity. See the best and most beautiful […]
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
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