Should You Stage Your Home Before Selling? A Realtor’s Perspective
One of the questions I get from sellers is whether staging is really worth the money. My answer is usually that it depends on the home, but in many cases, staging can make a meaningful difference in how buyers respond to a property.
It's so important to me that as part of my real estate services, I have a professional stager come into...
Home Showing Etiquette: Why Maryland Buyers Should Assume They May Be Heard
Touring a home should give buyers a chance to look closely, ask questions, and decide whether the property feels like the right fit. However, today’s home showings c...
HOA vs. No HOA: Which Is Right for You?
When buying a home in Harford County, one of the decisions you may face is whether to buy in a neighborhood with a homeowners association, commonly called an HOA, or choose a home without one.
Where I ...
How to Learn About Neighborhoods in Bel Air, Maryland
Choosing a home involves more than deciding how many bedrooms you need or what style of house you prefer. The surrounding neighborhood can affect your commute, daily routine, expenses, and ...
What Is It Like to Live in Bel Air, Maryland?
When people ask me what it is like to live in Bel Air, Maryland, I usually describe it as rural-suburban living. It has the open, quieter feel that many buyers want, but it also has the restaurants...
New Construction vs. Existing Homes in Harford County: What Buyers Should Know Before Choosing
New construction homes are appealing, especially when you walk through a beautifully staged model home and start imagining the finishes, layout, an...
One of the questions I get from home sellers is whether they should pay attention to their Zestimate on Zillow.
My answer is usually the same: the Zestimate is not the value of your home, but it can still affect your sale.
As real estate ...
If you're thinking about selling your home in Harford County, you may be wondering whether it's still a seller's market. That's one of the most common questions I hear from homeowners today.
As I write this, I currently have four homes on th...
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about working with a Realtor is that they need to have everything perfectly figured out before reaching out.
As a longtime Realtor, I can tell you that is simply not true.
Buying or selling a home...
Sometimes I have to have a painful conversation with a seller about what their home is actually worth. Not what Zillow says. Not what they hoped it would be. Not what their neighbor got two years ago during the frenzy. Just what today’s marke...