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Sell more homes: 17 home staging tips for real estate agents

Housing Wire

Its important to communicate to your sellers the value of home staging for real estate by taking out the personalization of the home while keeping the home’s personality and what makes it unique. Pro Tip If theres a pool or outdoor water feature, be sure the seller turns it on during showings.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. To attract potential buyers, sellers have to make sure their home is aesthetically pleasing. According to HomeAdvisor , the average seller pays almost $1,500 in staging costs. Seller Concessions.

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Cosmetic tweaks to help sell your house fast

Housing Wire

But you’d be surprised by how many sellers forget or rush the cleaning process. Keep Decor & Colors Neutral. That doesn’t mean you have to spend hours decorating your exterior. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. Make Sure You Clean The House. This way, your home will smell inviting.

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The best real estate closing gifts for 2025

Housing Wire

We curated some standout closing gift ideas for buyers and sellers and assembled this guide to help you navigate the closing gift process. You might opt for a more upscale gift for your luxury home seller and choose something lasting for the first-time home buyer (Note: they may become a luxury client later in life!).

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

Housing Wire

A referral estate referral occurs when a licensed agent or broker passes along a prospective buyer or seller to another licensed agent to handle a transaction. The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes.

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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

After the 30-day mark it’s up to the sellers if they want to keep paying for the staging but typically if the home is priced correctly, it will sell in the first 30 days in most markets. Even vacant homes need staging: stage the living, dining, primary and exterior space as needed and add in some art and decor.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

Share interior design trends you’ve noticed, your personal favorite styles, or other impeccably decorated homes you come across on social media and want to share. Post decorating and renovation tips Since customization is commonplace among homeowners, posting decorating or renovation tips may be helpful to your audience.