Recently at an HOA meeting in Baton Rouge, I was asked if having a strong Home Owners Association was a good thing or just one MORE thing to have to deal with. The answer is definitely YES!

A strong home owners association will help to retain home values ...

Where do you start when it's time to sell your house? At the front, of course! A house with excellent curb appeal will bring in the buyers AND, if you have really beautiful landscaping, it can help bring in a higher offer. "Why?" you may ask.  Think about ...

Once your house has gone under contract, the buyer has the right to schedule a home inspection within the inspection period in the state of Louisiana. Buyers have the right to also have specific inspections during the inspection period, most often they might ask a licensed roofer or licensed HVAC ...

Spring is finally here - as evidenced by the storms we’ve had recently! If you are thinking about selling your home, this is the perfect time to prepare the outside of your house. This is an area a lot of sellers skimp on but if you don't have the ...

When do I need to lower the price of my house?
 
First of all, as a home seller, you do not have to lower the price of your house, but you may need  to in order to find a buyer!  When REALTORS® list a house there are ...

I'm ready to put my house on the market, but it's such a mess!

Thinking about putting your home on the Market?  Every seller wants their home to sell fast and get top dollar.  Careful planning and knowing how to spruce up your home will bring buyers ...

What are your expectations as a Buyer or Seller? What does your  REALTOR® expect from you? 

I find that one of the most interesting aspects of being a REALTOR® is managing the clients’ expectations.  In the world of HGTV, the buyers' expectations of the seller are to ...

Baton Rouge area home owners are are staying in their homes for an average of 12 years according to the National Association of Realtors®.  If you consider it's resale value from the start, it will make it easier for you to sell when the time comes.  Five factors that ...

When preparing your house for sale, go in the attic and see if there are any buckets!  Don't leave any buckets in the attic!  Why?  because after the house is sold the buyer will have the home inspected.  When the inspector sees a bucket they ...

If you plan to sell your home, chances are you hope to sell it as quickly as possible.  You should stage your home to make it will stand out to potential buyers. Here are 5 tips that might help.

1. Reduce the clutter. The most important thing you can ...