When it comes to staging, people often assume this hassle will include moving all your furniture out, and moving all new items in. But with Griffith Real Estate Advisors, that's usually not the case! Sometimes you just need an agent with a fresh perspective and a creative eye. Check out these recent before/afters, and the tips for how you can apply these concepts anytime to maximize your Continue Reading about 3 Staging Tips to Ensure Top Dollar
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DIY: Children’s Artwork Display
"Don't get me wrong -- I find my children's work just as precious as the next mom... just not taped to every single surface of my house all at the same time..." -- Jessica, Mom of 4 from Laurens, South Carolina. Children's artwork is precious -- there's no doubt about that. As a mother, there's nothing quite like receiving that carefully crafted "I'm thankful for my Mom" turkey Continue Reading about DIY: Children’s Artwork Display
Staging Tip: What to do about the dreaded cat box?
For potential buyers, seeing (or smelling) a cat box can be a major deterrent. Here is one DIY way to "stage" your cat box whether you're listing your home, or just looking to disguise this not-so-appealing area of your house. Continue Reading about Staging Tip: What to do about the dreaded cat box?
Fixer Upper Tips: The Faux Window
Sometimes when you're rearranging a kitchen to maximize space in a home renovation, you find yourself moving away from one very nice perk -- a nice, bright window above the kitchen sink. Here is one way to fake it if you need to move your sink to another wall. Continue Reading about Fixer Upper Tips: The Faux Window
How to Check for Water Leaks
Leaks in your plumbing system can lead to expensive home repairs in the long run if left unchecked. If you have city water, this is one quick and easy way to identify a slow leak. Continue Reading about How to Check for Water Leaks
Creating a Vignette: Fall Edition
One way to bring a season inside when you are redecorating is to arrange seasonal objects into a stylish vignette. A vignette combines objects to create a "mood," and helps a space feel more homey and pulled together. You can make a vignette on a dresser, table, bookshelf, countertop or window ledge -- any flat surface in your home -- using vases, candles, greenery, photos, and in this case, Continue Reading about Creating a Vignette: Fall Edition
Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make that happen. Follow the 50% rule. Look at every flat surface in your house and take at least 50% of the Continue Reading about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to do. Prepare a budget. You need a clear picture of your family’s finances before you even think about calling Continue Reading about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers