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Use an Accent Wall to Spruce Up Your Home

Accent walls can add some needed attitude to an otherwise boring wall. The true use of accent walls can be tricky without a bit of knowledge. Below are some tips for accent walls and how to make sure this staging element can be implemented correctly and be visually...

5 Frequently Asked Questions on Home Staging

Anne Winch Ottawa Real Estate Team Answers Your Questions on:  5 Frequently Asked Questions on Home Staging If you haven’t sold your home in a while you may want to know what all the buzz is about home staging. Do you really need it? Why do you do it? How much does it...

How do I know if my home is priced too high?

Anne Winch Real Estate Team Answers your Question on: How do I know if my home is priced too high? There is truly an art to evaluating homes for sale. You want to have a price range where the home will sell yet you don’t want it to be under-priced or over-priced. We...

5 Ways to Negotiate the Purchase of Your Next Home With Ease

Finding your next home can be so exhilarating! It is always fun to locate that perfect neighbourhood or bungalow that you have always wanted. Negotiating the price on the other hand can stir up many emotions. Often when you are negotiating to purchase a home that you...

How to Give Your Older Home a Facelift

Older homes always add some character to the real estate market. Often these houses are in neighbourhoods that have mature trees and quieter surroundings. However, you also want your home to compete with newer homes on the market too. As a result, you may need to...

FAQ – Why Isn’t My Property Selling?

Sometimes homeowners scratch their heads wondering why their house isn’t selling. They believe they have done everything right from decluttering to keeping neutral décor. Often there are a few things that may turn off prospective buyers that home owners are just not...

FAQ – How do I get pre-approved for a mortgage?

If you are a first-time home buyer many real estate terms can get confusing. You think if you get pre-qualified that all is done for getting a mortgage. Not really, there is a big difference between pre-approval and pre-qualified and final approval when it comes to...

What Exterior Colours Can Mean When You Sell

The exterior of your home is your buyer’s first sneak peak of your home. Curb appeal is very important. The colour of your exterior is what often draws people to your home. The first impression whether it is in your online photos or buyers just driving through the...

Home Staging Just Makes Cents

The impact of a home that has been staged to sell vs. one that has not been staged is quite dramatic. Though many people may still dispute the advantages home staging has to offer, you can’t quibble over the statistics. A recent 2018 survey (of 4200 homes) worldwide...