9 Ways to Get Your Bathrooms Open-House Ready

When it comes time to sell your home, you want to make sure every room is in tip-top shape—that means clean, neat and free of clutter.  Written for Redfin by Redfin Blogger, Edited by Silvestri Properties One room to pay particular attention to is the bathroom. No one wants to be reminded of the drudgery…

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How to Find, Afford and Improve a Fixer-Upper

While the process of buying and renovating fixer-upper homes has generally increased in popularity due to fix-and-flip home improvement TV shows, not everyone is cut out for major renovation projects. Written by Susan Kelleher for Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties In fact, a recent Zillow analysis found home buyers are ready to offer as much as 3.7%…

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Should You Get a Pre-Listing Appraisal Before Selling Your House?

As home prices fluctuate and buyers focus on affordability, sellers might take a closer look at how they price their homes. Written for Redfin by Ashley Cotter. Edited by Silvestri Properties. One question that comes up often before listing: Can a pre-listing appraisal help set the right asking price before a home hits the market. In most cases, sellers…

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Top Deal Breakers When Buying a Home

While no home is “perfect,” hear from an agent on common red flags that deter buyers. Written by Susan Kelleher for Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties We all have preferences for how we want to live, and what kind of house inspires joy, so there’s no hard and fast rules for when to walk away…

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