How to Measure the Square Footage of a Home

One of the most confusing and misleading metrics in real estate is area — the “size” of a house. Written for Zillow by Alycia Lucio, Edited by Silvestri Properties Like most aspects of owning or purchasing a house, measuring the square footage of a home is complicated. There’s no established standard for measuring a residential…

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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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What’s the Best Day to Put Your Home on the Market?

When it comes to real estate, sellers don’t want to leave anything to chance, including what day they list their home on the market. Written for Redfin by Alina Ptaszynski, Edited by Silvestri Properties To sell for the most money, you should put your house on the market on a Wednesday. To sell the fastest,…

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How To Sell a House with Well Water

Thinking about selling your home with well water? Don’t worry — it’s absolutely doable, and with the right preparation, you can make the process smooth and quick. Written for Redfin by Rebecca Green, Edited by Silvestri Properties Whether you have a private well or a shared well with your neighbors, understanding what buyers need and…

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