• Get Your Home Ready for the Photographer

    Get Your Home Ready for the Photographer,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    Statistically, home listings with multiple high-quality photos spend 50% less time on the market, receive a 47% higher asking price, receive 118% more views online, and sell 32% faster. American homebuyers primarily shop for homes online before choosing a real estate agent. They crave lots of interi

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  • 3 Easy Steps to Pain-Free Downsizing

    3 Easy Steps to Pain-Free Downsizing,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    There are plenty of reasons to downsize to a smaller home. From the extra room that does nothing but gather dust to having lower utility bills and maintenance costs, there's a lot to be said for downsizing.  However, if you've lived in your current home for a number of years the thought of declutter

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  • Is This A Good Time To Sell Your Home?

    Is This A Good Time To Sell Your Home?,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    No, we are not in a housing bubble akin to the 2008 collapse. That was fueled by inexpensive credit and relaxed lending standards, neither of which exist today. Yes, the market appears to be shifting, but it's sporadic, and not yet consistent nationwide. Let's take a look at why now may be a good ti

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  • How Your Yard Impacts the Market Price of Your Home

    How Your Yard Impacts the Market Price of Your Home,Billee Silva, PA, ABR SRS

    In real estate, perception is everything. If potential homebuyers like what they see outside of the home, they are far more likely to want to venture forth to the home's interior. Design The Michigan State University researchers asked participants to place a perceived value on the homes used in the

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