You only get one chance to make a first impression – and that’s especially true when your home hits the market. If you’re thinking about listing your property, here are a few tips to ensure it’s in optimal showing condition.

There’s no time like the present to plan ahead. If you’re even thinking about selling your home early next year, there are a number of things you should do now to prepare.

Here are a few tips to get your home market-ready before colder temps set in.

Getting your home ready to sell sounds like sunshine and rainbows. That is, until you are about four hours into the project.

How do I know?

I just moved six weeks ago…with my family of six.

Our journey started out like this: “honey, this neighborhood doesn’t suit us anymore. Wouldn’t we love to have lower taxes, less home maintenance and save more retirement money?”

So, we hired a real estate broker, and within 72 hours, I had our home picture-perfect and ready for photographs and showings.

Most homes could use a little spring cleaning and organization. Some look like candidates for the next episode of Hoarders.

If you’re escaping to a tropical climate for the holidays, we can’t say we blame you. However, it’s crucial that your home is prepared for the time you’ll be away. Check out this list to make sure you do everything you can to prepare for your vacation.