We are entering our slow season, where showings start to slow down and we fall off into holiday shopping and home shopping takes a back seat. The biggest thing we see is sellers not getting the activity they were getting in the summer, which is normal. Seller's start questioning, "what they should do?" Here are a few things we would recommend. Pricing is key, adjusting the … [Read more...] about SELLER TIPS ON WHAT DO WHEN THE MARKET SLOWS DOWN
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Alexandria’s FIRST Interactive Mural!
This week was quite the exciting one for us here at Real Estate by Jo, because we unveiled Alexandria, Minnesota's very first interactive mural! Created by the talented artist, Chalsey Falk, the mural adds a pop of fun color to the front of our building! It is a fun addition to the large lake mural we unveiled last year! We LOVE our local community here and wanted to add … [Read more...] about Alexandria’s FIRST Interactive Mural!
Paint Your Front Door!
Want to add value and curb appeal to your home for next to nothing? Paint your front door black. Why? Because a recent study came out saying that homes with a black door sold, on average, for several thousand dollars more than the homes that did not! Painting your door will take you an afternoon at most and adds an instant modern twist to your curb appeal. After all, the first … [Read more...] about Paint Your Front Door!
What is the VALUE of a realtor?
Did you know that 89% of people utilize a realtor when selling/buying property? Realtors work HARD! Trust us, we know! Here are just some of the roles we play as your realtor: + We research properties for you + We network with potential buyers + We negotiate offers + We help stage and photograph your home + We market your home + We generate leads for … [Read more...] about What is the VALUE of a realtor?
Did someone say ‘spring cleaning’?
It may only be February, but these warm Minnesota temperatures are making it feel like spring is already here! In reality, spring is right around the corner, and you know what that means: spring cleaning! If you're hoping to sell during the spring market, then decluttering your home now is a must! Potential buyers are more drawn to a clean home than a cluttered one. Not to … [Read more...] about Did someone say ‘spring cleaning’?