Articles Showing articles written by: Jennifer Underwood, Realtor, ABR, CRS, SRES
How do you downsize?
It was wonderful to lead several packed seminars last month about downsizing in our area. The lively groups of attendees had interesting questions and interests. Top of mind for almost everyone was how to answer the question, “Where do I start?” When it comes to answering the “should I stay or move” question, it helps to simply...
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Prepare for spring home selling
September and October are banner months in Northeast Ohio. The weather is still gorgeous, perfect for long walks and leaf-peeping. Now is also the ideal time to begin getting your home ready to sell in the spring. The more projects you finish in advance, the easier it will be when it comes time to put that sign in your yard. With the...
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Planning to downsize
In real estate, like in life, timing is everything. This rings especially true when it comes to making a decision on when to downsize. Unlike other factors that trigger you to sell your home, like a family that’s outgrown its space, or having to relocate because of job change, downsizing offers more time and flexibility for the...
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Should you downsize?
One of the most difficult life decisions to make is determining the right time to downsize your home. Everything happens so quickly. You find yourself maintaining a home with too many bedrooms, as your children have grown and gone. The large yard you wanted to house a swing set now represents back-breaking lawn work. To help middle aged...
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Should you prep to sell?
I’m often asked what the smartest actions are a homeowner can take to ensure a quick and profitable sale of their home. Should they paint, install wall-to-wall carpet, renovate their kitchen and bath? The answer in today’s very aggressive market is simple: Don’t do a thing. With a shortage of homes on the market in every price...
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