Bathrooms tend to be smaller spaces, making it easier for house hunters to miss things during a virtual tour. Potential problem areas may require further inspection. Sometimes real estate pros need to be the in-person eyes during their buyers' search for properties online.Realtor.com® recently highlighted several bathroom problems that can be “hidden” during a virtual tour. Here are a few things to look for:Under the sink. It's importan
Autumn is no time for homeowners to ignore their lawns and landscapes. In fact, what they do now will determine the quality of their family yard next spring and summer. During the pandemic, homeowners have been rediscovering the importance of connecting to the outdoors. That has translated into record sales in yard and garden equipment and supplies, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.Tell your homeowner contacts they can ensu
The toughest part of the homeselling process: trying to simultaneously sell a current home while buying the next one, according to a new survey from LendingTree of 964 consumers about their top sources of stress in the homeselling transaction. The transactions must be coordinated perfectly to go forward at both ends without a hitch.But preparing the home to sell and getting it ready for showings bring another common stressor. It can be pricey; th
What’s cooking in kitchen design in 2020? White kitchens, granite, and modern designs still reign supreme, according to a new study of 500,000 Instagram posts in the U.S., conducted by Wren Kitchens.Instagram has emerged as a popular place to share home design pictures and offers insights into trends based on the most Insta-worthy kitchen styles, features, and colors, according to Wren Kitchens.Overall, the modern kitchen style,
Curb appeal is even more important as more home buyers shop for homes from a distance and narrow the lists of which homes they want to view in-person. Realtor.com® recently consulted with Clint Robertson and Luke Caldwell of HGTV’s “Boise Boys” to learn how to increase a property’s curb appeal. Here are some of their ideas:Pay attention to the driveway and walkways.You can take steps to make even concrete look good. After all, the drivew
The coronavirus has grounded many businesses, but the home improvement industry is thriving. Here are projects homeowners can take on safely to make their lives more enjoyable. As homeowners continue to stick close to home, they’re spending a lot of time pondering their surroundings.“After homeowners have been staring at their walls day in and day out, they’ve come to realize what they want to keep, redo, and buy new,” says Jenny Zalkin,
Homeowners who are waiting to list can use the time to make a big difference in their home with upgrades that don’t have to cost a fortune. Simple DIY projects can enhance a home and make spaces more appealing for buyers when homeowners are ready to move forward with their home sale.For example, the website Bigger Pockets recently features several budget-friendly home improvement ideas that encompass everything from a splash of paint to tending
Property managers are coming up with new, creative ways to help commercial tenants in the COVID-19 era. Some are allowing move-out inspections via video conferencing while others are helping tenants to ramp back up as business starts to reopen, according to Angela Aeschliman, CPM, senior vice president of property and asset management with the Missner Group in Chicago. She presented during the Property Management Forum as part of the virtual 2020
Many cities and states have put a moratorium on evicting tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, what can property managers do to secure their business if they’re suddenly losing income because of missed rental payments? At a meeting Wednesday of NAR’s Single-Family Investment Management Committee during the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, members developed some safeguard ideas.Fi
As more people spend time inside, indoor air quality is becoming a pressing issue. Here are a few tips from experts recently highlighted at Curbed.com.Use the vent when cooking. “One of the big things we’re starting to understand a little more is the problems with cooking,” Adriano L. Martinez, an environmental lawyer who tweets about air quality issues as @LASmogGuy, told Curbed.com. “A hood and fan that siphons toxic fumes out of y
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