Real Estate

Whether you’re a homeowner or real estate agent, one thing is certain, before selling a home sellers and their agents are always looking for ways to make the home stand out to attract more buyers and sell for the most amount possible. One increasingly popular strategy is home staging, a process that involves preparing a property for sale by making it look its best. But what exactly is home staging, and why does it matter? Let’s dive into it.

Deciding to sell your home is a big deal, it requires a ton of careful planning, and having the answers to some hard-hitting questions like, how much should I sell my home for? Should I renovate before selling? Which Realtor is the right fit for me? And when is the best time to sell my home? Timing plays a big part in ultimately determining the success of your sale and the amount of profit you can potentially make. But it can all be so overwhelming, so we created this guide to help inform future sellers on what factors influence home sales and when to sell your home for the best profit, including seasonal trends, market conditions, local market dynamics, and personal circumstances.

Did you know that the colors you choose for your home's interior and exterior can affect how potential buyers feel about the property? Color psychology is often underestimated but plays a significant role in real estate. Certain hues can evoke certain emotions in interested buyers and leave a lasting impression – so better make sure it’s a good one! When you understand the impact of color, and what colors typically attract most buyers, you’ll have an easier time selecting the best paint colors for your home, increasing its perceived value and helping it sell faster.

A stale listing can be like a death sentence to agents and homeowners alike. When you have a home that’s been sitting on the market for an extended period without generating much interest or receiving any offers, it’s an immediate red flag to potential buyers, but it’s not always the home condition that’s at fault. This can be due to various factors, such as poor presentation, inaccurate pricing, or inadequate marketing, so what can you do when you run into the issue – more importantly – what can you do to avoid this situation? We’ve got it outlined for you so you can be sure to attract buyers and ultimately achieve a very lucrative sale.

Property sales and home staging, two things that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Not only does staging help highlight a property's strengths and downplay its weaknesses, but it also establishes an inviting ambiance that can captivate a potential buyer's interest.

Revive CEO Michael Alladawi recently joined KFI host, Dean Sharp, AKA The House Whisperer, in the studio to discuss some new and innovative approaches Revive is pioneering for Realtors and home sellers to make the most from the sale of their homes. Here’s a recap of their conversation.

Being a first-time home seller can feel a bit like navigating the high seas in a manmade canoe. There's a lot to learn and discover throughout the process. And though it may seem like there are a lot of moving parts, it really all comes down to understanding how the home selling process works (it’s simple really) and ways to maximize your sales value. This article was designed to help you understand each step of the process so you breathe a bit easier when the journey begins.

As a homeowner, there may come a time when you find yourself at a crossroads– when your current home no longer meets your needs. When this happens, it leaves you with three options: renovate your existing home, find a new home, or build the home of your dreams from scratch. When faced with this choice there is a lot to consider, including your budget, the emotional attachment tied to your current home, and future plans. In this article, we focus on two of the options: whether or not it’s cheaper to renovate your current home or build a new house from the ground up – and the answer isn’t as black and white as you may think.