In this article we are bringing you 4 items you need in your home from Amazon. You’ll want to add these items to your cart!

  1. Area Rug

Finding the perfect area rug for your home can cost both money and time. First time rug buyers will be shocked to know the average costs of a rug and can find themselves in a bind as they hunt for a rug that matches their home’s interior as well as their budget. Luckily, Amazon has got you covered!

You can browse hundreds of rugs set to the style and budget that fits your needs. Styles to browse through include orential, natural textures and much more. You are sure to find something that catches your eye when browsing.

These rugs are cost efficient, ranging from 20-60 dollars cheaper than the rugs you would find in furniture stores on average. This makes rugs for the home accessible for a broader range of buyers.

  1. Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets do a world of wonders for many people, and now it is your turn!

Investing in a weighted blanket means you are investing in better sleep and comfort. Scientific studies show that weighed blankets have a positive impact on the human body. This is so because these weighted blankets are able to press into pressure points on the body, serving as a needleless form of acupuncture.

Weighted blankets can run a little pricey in stores, but on Amazon you are sure to find a great deal. This one we found runs for 39.99. Compared to the 50 to 60 dollars weighted blankets in store, 39 dollars is quite a deal. This blanket weighs in at 15.0 lbs at the lightest and 20.0 lbs at the heaviest.

The weight comes from glass beads, forming to the shape of your body as you rest, providing the utmost comfort. Some weighted blankets have square shaped weights inserted into the fabric that can cause some discomfort. The glass beads from this brand solve that issue beautifully.

It comes in a beautiful gray color that is sure to match most aesthetics and will become the aid in sleep you’ve always dreamed of.

  1. Elegant Floor Lamp

Nice floor lamps are another home item that can run high in price in most stores. Amazon also provides a great deal on these products for its customers.

This arched lamp is a stunning piece to add to any home. It’s sleek design makes it fit in any space and its simple color allows it to blend well into most home aesthetics. The large shades give the light space to coat the area in a well lit yet soft tone. This makes this lamp perfect for any occasion, such as having company over or simply reading a book, because its light is gentle on the eyes.

Harsh LED lamps can have negative effects on the body. For example, these lights, emitting large amounts of harsh blue light can cause things such as eye strain, headache and sleep that lacks quality. If you have lights in your home that are too bright, it is in your best interest to rid your space of them to invite a more friendly light into your home.

As mentioned above, this floor lamp can make a great addition to your space, weather it be your bedroom or living room. Check out this lamp and other similar products to find a lamp for your home.

  1. Desk

Months later we still have found ourselves in the grasps of COVID-19.

With this, many are still working from home full-time or partly throughout the week. Having a proper space where you are able to complete your work is crucial.

This desk from Amazon can aid in providing you with a great workspace. This desk measures in at 39.4 inches, its largest size being 55.2 inches. This desk is sure to provide you with the workspace you need to write on documents as well as work on your computer. It comes in a stunning dark wood finish that is sure to look beautiful in any space. It runs for an affordable price of 75.99.

For its size, this price is very affordable, as most desk in this size and style can reach the 100 price point range in stores. Invest in this one from Amazon to get the modern and simple style you love for a price you love even more! 

In this article, we are bringing you 6 easy fall DIYs you can do for your home! Which DIY project is your favorite? Comment down below!

  1. TP Pumpkin

Can’t find a good pumpkin this fall? Check out this fun TP pumpkin! You’ll need a roll of toilet paper and some fall inspired fabric. Flannel is a popular choice for many! First, place the toilet paper roll on top of the fabric. Next, wrap the fabric around the roll, forming a pumpkin-like shape and tuck extra fabric in the middle of the roll. Now place them around your home for decoration. Easy!  

  1. Wreath

Wreaths are quintessential to the season! Let’s DIY one that will knock the socks off of guests. You’ll need rounded styrofoam, your fabric of choice, a hot glue gun, leaves and a bundle of twigs. All of these supplies can be picked up and purchased from your local arts and crafts store. First, wrap the fabric around the styrofoam to cover the base and secure it with glue. Next, wrap the twigs around the shape of the styrofoam. You may need to wrap the ends of the twigs around each other in order to prevent some areas from popping out. Next, glue a few leaves on. When picking out leaves from the craft store, choose some that really capture the colors of fall; i.e red, yellow and brown. You could even pick some from outside that catch your eye. Have fun with it and make it your own! 

  1. Pine Cone Garland

Pick up some pine cones from your local craft store and glitter spray. Gold spray would be a great color to choose for this time of year. Some other shades could be contrasting browns, and reds and oranges with cool undertones. Choose shades that complement the interior of your home. Spray the outside of the pine cone to give it a sparking coat. Give them about 30 minutes to dry. Next, hot glue the tips to a long piece of twine. Hang over your mandle to give your home beautiful fall decor!

  1. Candle and Cinnamon Sticks

Grab a tall candle that is at least 4 inches thick. Next, grab some cinnamon sticks. Line the cinnamon sticks around the candle. Tie with twine to hold the sticks in place. When you light this candle, expect the scent of cinnamon to fill the room. Tie a leaf with the bundle of cinnamon stick to add some texture and a pop of greenery! We’ve also adopted our crayon melt from our pumpkin DIY above and have applied it to this DIY as well. In the spirit of October, we decided to use red with black for this look. The concept is the exact same as the pumpkin. Place the crayons around the perimeter of the candle. Next, hold a flame next to the wax. As the wax melts, it will drip down the sides of the candle to create an awesome Halloween inspired candle!

  1. Flannel Coasters

This next fall home DIY is one you’ll definitely recommend to others! Grab some fall inspired fall fabric of your choice. We recommend buying fabric that looks like a flannel shirt, as these are popular articles of clothing that are worn during this time of year. Fold the edges inward and glue down with a hot glue gun. You want to fold the edges to create a clean cut line and provide the product with some stability. Repeat these steps to an additional piece that has been cut the same size. Next, sandwich a piece of felt in between the two pieces of fabric and glue together. Now you have fall inspired coasters that will keep your tables free from harm.

  1. Glow-in-the-dark Eyes

This next creation is sure to wow your eyes! The materials you’ll need for this project are simple. You will need a few toilet paper rolls, a pen or pencil, an exacto knife for precise cutting and some glow sticks. Step one is to draw an outline of halloween inspired eyes on one side of the toilet paper roll. If you are not an artist or simply need some inspiration, you can find awesome examples by searching this DIY on Google. One you’ve been inspired, it’s time to get to drawing! Sketch out your eyes on the cardboard. No need to overthink your art. This design should be simple, a few straight lines and simple shapes. Once finished, grab your exacto knife. Carefully trace the blade around the outline of your drawing to cut out the eyes. Next, crack your glow sticks and place them into the rolls. Turn out the lights to reveal a pair of eyes in the dark!

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In this article, we are bringing you 4 things you can integrate into your home to help invite the essence of the fall season!

  1. Aromatherapy
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Aromatherapy is both beneficial to health and therapeutic, and fall time is one the best times to capture the essence of the season through smell.

During the fall time, many companies introduce both traditional favorites and new fall scents exclusive to the season. These products range from candles to hand sanitizers. Buy a few of these products to help capture the smell of fall in your home.

First, let’s start off with air fresheners. Air fresheners include sprays, candles and wall plug ins. Sprays start off strong, but often don’t last long. Your best bet to capture and maintain the feature of aromatherapy is to utilize candles and wall plug ins. Candles usually last a bit longer than wall plug ins, but can have the same lifespan if used every day. What makes wall plug-ins such a great choice is that the scent coats the entire space and lasts for weeks. Even if the essential oil were to run out, the scent would still remain in the space for some time. Next, are cleansers.

Cleansers include hand soaps and sanitizers. You can purchase these items and place them in your bathrooms. This is a great way for yourself and guests to smell the spice of cinnamon while keeping their hands clean. 

  1. Switch Bedding
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With fall time comes cooler weather. With this, changing your bedding is crucial for a comfortable and goodnight’s rest. The goal is to switch to bedding that will keep you comfortable and warm during cool nights.

Places where you can find great bedding include Macy’s and JCPenney. At these departments, the prices for bedding can run a bit high, but you are sure to get your money’s worth. Target is also a great spot to check for quality bedding.

If you aren’t willing to pay a high price for bedding, a great alternative is to check out bedding on Amazon. On Amazon, you can search for a plethora of bedding catered to your needs. This would also be a great time to replace pillows if needed. If your mattress is lacking comfort, try adding a mattress topper to your cart.

Now you can sink into new sheets and be wrapped in warmth.

  1. Seasonal Cleaning
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Seasonal cleaning should always be on your list. Take this time to deep clean your space.

Get rid of things that clutter your home and seek to simplify your space. Places to pay special attention to include the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.

If you are unsure of where to start, you can research cleaning guides. These guides will provide you with a simple cleaning schedule that you are to follow for a given duration of time. These schedules vary by creator, time and area of focus. For example, one guide could be specific to a bedroom and another could be a guide for an entire home, the scheduling spanning over a month. The various cleaning guides available makes it easy for everyone to find the perfect guide for their needs.

The best place to find these schedules is on Pinterest. This site holds a great variety of cleaning schedules and charts. They also come in various templates. 

  1. Fall Treats
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One thing everyone looks forward to during the fall season are fall treats!

These treats include items such as apple pie, apple cider, cider doughnuts and so much more. If you are a baker, perhaps you look forward to this time of the year to create these fall favorites! If baking isn’t your forte, make a trip to the store to pick up a few of these items.

Comment your favorite fall treats down below in the comments!

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Do you know your interior design style? Take this quiz to find out the best way to decorate your home based on a style that’s true to you! Grab a pen and piece of paper, and mark your answers as you complete a total of 10 questions. Once finished, total up your As, Bs and Cs. At the end of the quiz, you will find your results based on what letter you scored the highest in. 

1. I prefer… 

a. Earth and neutral tones

b. Bright and bold tones

c. All white

2. My required home feature is:

a. Home office

b. Spacious laundry room

c. Chef's kitchen

3. What flooring do you prefer in your bedroom?

a. Hardwood

b. Tile

c. Carpet

4. My favorite texture is:

a. Stainless steel

b. Marbel

c. Wood

5. I love having plants in the home

a. True

b. False

6. High ceilings aren’t important to me

a. True

b. False

7. I would love to relax in a season room

a. True

b. False

8. What’s your preferred pet?

a. Cat

b. Dog

c. Other/No pets

9. Yard space is important to me:

a. True

b. False

10. What scenery would you like to be surrounded by?

a. Ocean

b. Forrest

c. Traditional neighborhood

RESULTS

Mostly As…

Your interior design style is minimalist!

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You love a simple design with splashes of green from plants to bring in a breath of fresh air. Things you enjoy to decorate your home with include items such as books, simple wall art, plants or perhaps a few candles. Textures you are drawn to include stainless steel, glass, and at times wood. You thrive in a space that’s been painted in neutrals because you are able to fully experience its balancing affects.

Mostly Bs…

Your interior design style is modern! 

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You strive to stay up-to-date and keep things at their core simple. Modern and minimalist are style partners, as they share many of the same qualities. Your shades of choice include beige, soft grays and perhaps a splash of color on one wall to bring some vibrance into a space. You love a touch of symmetry throughout your home through furniture and wall art, and open windows to bring in lots of natural light.

Mostly Cs…

Your interior design style is industrial!

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As an industrial design lover, you live for stainless steel, woods and white. Industrial design is also a style partner with minimalism because it also favors a simple design. They also share similar tastes in textures, examples being wood, stainless steel and glass. You love a good home DIY project and like to spend some free time searching for items that could help further capture the aesthetic of your home.

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In this article, we are bringing you 5 qualities every realtor should have! 

“I will forever believe that buying a home is a great investment. Why? Because you can’t live in a stock certificate. You can’t live in a mutual fund”

― Oprah Winfrey

  1. Easy Going
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The process of selling your home and finding a new one is stressful enough. Having a professional who is level-headed and easy going can be a remedy to the chaos.

Having a realtor who is both respectful and friendly is the perfect mix. This also allows for better communication between clients and agents, keeping possible misunderstandings at bay.

As a realtor, it's important to keep clients feeling optimistic and in good spirits when selling their old home and purchasing a new one, as this is both a financial and emotional process for them. Be patient and considerate with clients to have a great turn out, and be someone who they would refer friends or other family members to.

  1. Knowledgeable
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As a professional, you should be well-versed in your field and able to speak on a variety of topics, offering beneficial information.

It’s important to spend time researching and gaining knowledge in your field. This will allow you to be a realtor who stays up-to-date with changes in the market and someone who knows how to effectively handle all real estate needs. This will build your credibility as a realtor and markets you as a true professional who understands their craft.

Take the time to listen to podcasts, watch interviews and read books that will keep you informed. If this is something you truly care about and want to excel in, you will find the time to work on your craft.

  1. Problem Solver
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Being a problem solver is crucial in just about every situation; a realtor is no different.

As mentioned above, selling an old home and buying a new one is an emotional process. Clients need a professional who truly knows real estate and who is able to think outside the box in order to achieve the best outcome possible. They don’t know the best way to navigate this market and are looking to you for guidance.

Being a problem solver is one of the best qualities a realtor can have because no matter what the situation may be, these realtors are able to think out of the box in order to have the client in a home that’s both beautiful, in budget and meets other desired criteria. 

  1. Interest in Interior Design
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Having genuine interest in interior design is icing on the cake as a realtor.

This shows that you care about the fine details of a home. The process of helping someone sell and buy a home isn’t purely for money, but because you have a genuine interest in homes, and this extends to architecture and interior design.

You can find interior design inspiration on social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram. You can also find inspiration by watching home shows on HGTV or by looking through magazines such as Architectural Digest.

These mediums will help build your knowledge in interior design and allow you to offer some great decor and reconstruction recommendations to clients. They will appreciate your eye for design and passion for homes.

  1. Honesty
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As the saying goes, honesty is the best policy.

Never show dishonesty to clients during the home selling and buying process. Always be upfront about the condition of a home, the neighborhood and pricing.

The client’s well-being and safety (both physical health and financial) should always be at the forefront of any transaction. Be sure they understand every detail of the home, possible repairments that need to be made, or other things that you would want to know about a home and area if the tables were turned.

In being a realtor that puts honesty at the forefront, clients will be able to trust your services and feel more comfortable in the process.

There are people who believe a realtor isn’t necessary because they may find them untrustworthy. Be a realtor who clients can trust and would recommend you to others.

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In this article, we are bringing you 10 home hacks you won’t be able to live without after trying them!

  1. The Best Aromatherapy
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Aromatherapy can lighten up any space.

Typically, we incorporate aromatherapy into a space through the use of essential oils. Is there another way to achieve this? This first hack will have your home smelling its best! Take some orange and lemon peels and boil them on the stove. This will invite the sweet smell of citrus into a space.

For some extra spice, add 2-3 sticks of cinnamon into the pot. This will give your aromatherapy concoction a twist to create the ultimate scent.

This hack is especially useful in the fall time, as it captures the essence of the season through scent. 

  1. Use Caulk Under Rugs
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Rugs that slip around can be a pain for anyone.

Not only are they a pain, they can put ourselves or loved ones in harm's way. Prevent slippery rugs by using caulk! How can this help?

Simply line the bottom of the rug with a few lines of caulk. The edges and middle are the best spots to line for any rug shape. The caulk will act as grip against the floor, preventing it from sliding about. Lining the rugs in the areas suggested will provide maximum protection by gripping the flooring from each angle.

  1. Blow Dryer for Crayon Marks
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It’s no secret that children are natural born artists who love to make the world their canvas! Unfortunately, that canvas can also include the walls in our home. If your once clean, stain-free walls have now become an artist’s haven, we’ve got the hack for you!

A genius way to rid walls of crayon markings is through the use of a blow dryer. In using a blow dryer, you are melting the wax from solid to liquid form. Once the crayon markings have reached this state, you can simply wipe the melted wax away to reveal crayon-free walls.

  1. Utilize LED Lights
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LED lights can be a great resource for any home! These lights help light the way in dark spaces while adding stubble charm. They also create beautiful contrast.

Popular spots to hang LED lights in the home include under cabinets, in the bathroom to curb bright lights when using the restroom at night, the living room, bedroom, etc. They truly are a great modern touch to any space!

You can order a pack of lights from Amazon. Amazon offers a variety of LED lights for various needs, including waterproof sets. Some offer as many as 20 colors with remote control operation!

Choose a set of lights that you like and add them to spaces around your home.

  1. Oil for Sticky Label Residue
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The sticky residue left over from stickers is enough to drive anyone mad. How can we rid our jars and other containers of this sticky situation?

The answer lies in olive oil! Soak a cotton pad in some olive oil and hold it against the sticky residue for a minute or so. Next, wipe to remove the sticky residue. The oil helps break down this barrier to free your containers from the sticky film. Give it a try!

  1. Use a Wine Cork as a Bag Clip
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Bags of chips can sometimes take over our pantry. This leaves us with little to no clips. What is a quick solution to this?

A wine cork can actually aid in this moment. Take a wine cork and slice it in the middle about halfway through. Next, neatly fold the bag you are trying to seal down. After this, slide the sliced cork across the folded edge of the bag to seal.

This is a great way to recycle old wine corks!

  1. Magazine Holders for Water Bottle Storage
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Water bottles are more items that have a habit of taking over a kitchen. They are oftentimes difficult to store and can take up quite a bit of space. How can we solve this issue?

A solution can be found in using magazine holders! These items are cheap and can be used in a variety of ways to help keep your home organized. For water bottles, simply place the bottles on their bellies and stack. The narrow design of the magazine holders will keep the bottles together and properly organized.

  1. Line Bottom of the Fireplace with Foil
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After a nice fire, the last thing anyone wants to do is clean up the ash.

Use aluminum foil to have an easy clean up after a cozy fire. The foil will catch any ash that falls from the burning logs. Once the fire has been put out, simply fold the edges of the foil in to catch any ash from spilling, then bring the edges together. Discard in the trash and you’re good to go. Easy!

  1. Store Plastic Bags in Empty Disinfecting Wipe Containers
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Our pantries can turn into a sea of plastic bags if we are not careful! What are some ways to properly manage our bag supply?

Empty plastic disinfectant containers can be a great resource to utilize! The design of these containers makes storing and retrieving bags simple and easy. Place bags in the container and when you are ready to use them, pull one out one at a time.

  1. Use a Drink Dispenser for Laundry Soap
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Laundry soap containers can really pack some weight when grabbing a fresh container for a load of laundry. What is an easy way around dealing with this and causing potential spills?

Use a beverage dispenser as a replacement! Not only will these dispensers make retrieving laundry soap easier, they also look great in a space! Simply fill a dispenser with your laundry soap of choice and pull the lever to obtain your cleaner.

This works best with liquid laundry soap, but still could be used with powder.

Fall time is finally here! In this article we are bringing your 4 things to check off your list in preparing your home for the fall.

  1. Clean Gutters                                   

Dirty gutters can cause more damage to a home than one may initially assume.

Gutters filled with gunk can cause both interior and exterior damage to a home. This damage arises from the gutter constantly being filled with water. This excess water can leak onto the side panels of the home and cause corrosion and rust to accumulate. This excessive water can also cause interior damage to a home by causing a flood.

It is important to keep gutters clear of buildup for these reasons. If your gutters are beyond repair, replacing them with new ones is the best option to ensure water is properly being drained from your roof to the ground, not in your home or corroding the side panels of the home.

  1. Change Batteries & Replace Filters

By this time of the year, your filters and battery-powered equipment has seen better days. Now is the time to replace them.

Remove the filters from your home and give them a good clean. If they are beyond repair, it is best to replace them with new ones to ensure you are breathing clean air.

With battery-powered equipment such as smoke detectors, rid your home of that persistent beep by finally replacing the batteries.

You want to be sure to keep up with these items around your home because they are necessities that allow you to breathe clean air and are warning signals for potential fires in the home.

You can purchase air conditioning filters, as well as new batteries for detectors, from your local hardware store.

  1. Seal Windows and Doors

According to the U.S Department of Energy, heat loss through windows is responsible for 25-30 percent of energy use.

How can we prevent this? To ensure you are not wasting heat and causing your heating and cooling system to overwork itself, be sure to seal your doors and windows.

It’s important to invest in a good sealant in order to keep all air from entering or leaving the home. You can find sealants from your local home supply store or you can search and order sealant for your home on Amazon.

Ensure you read the instructions to properly seal the windows and doors to keep air from entering and leaving the home and to stop your heating and cooling system from overworking, which leads to higher bills.

  1. Clean and Put Away Outdoor Furniture

It’s important to protect outdoor furniture from elements it wasn’t meant to endure, i.e cold winds and an approaching winter.

Gather all outdoor furniture in preparation for colder temperatures and possible early snow. Give each piece of furniture a good clean with the appropriate cleaner for it’s material (wood, steel, etc). Be sure to remove cases from pillows and cushions if possible, and throw them in the washer on the appropriate setting. You could even go the extra mile and send the cushions to the dry cleaners to ensure they are properly cleaned and are sanitized.

Be sure to fold each piece of furniture down if possible and store them away. If you have a protectant to place over the furniture be sure to utilize those as well to further protect your furniture.

In this article, we are bringing you 4 mistakes to avoid when selling your home!

  1. Not Properly Staging Your Home

Staging serves as a form of advertisement when selling a home.

With staging, potential home buyers are able to get up close and personal with what could be the home they build their future in. They are able to explore the space, identify some changes they may want to make, and most importantly, they are able to visualize themselves in this space.

This emerson is critical for potential buyers. Let’s take buying a car as an example. A potential car buyer could do all the research he or she pleases, but test driving the car to see how it feels is what will convince the buyer to purchase the car if expectations are met. This buying process is no different with homes.

To properly stage a home, ensure the space is clean, has walkable space and the decorations are kept to a minimum. It is also important to ensure that any pets are kept away during a showing.

A special touch to add for showings include the use of aromatherapy with essential oils. Choose a scent that will invite guests into the home.

  1. Hiding Much Needed Repairs

Never hide major repairs that need to be done to the home.

This can cause unnecessary stress to both the home seller and buyer. Most importantly, these damages could potentially put the health and safety of potential residents in jeopardy.

It is vital to ensure the home’s condition is made clear to the buyer.

To keep the transfer simple and straightforward, it is best to either repair major home damages before selling the home or to inform a potential buyer what needs to be repaired if they go through with the purchase. 

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  1. Neglecting A Realtor

There are some things in life that ultimately require a professional’s touch; purchasing a home is one of them.

In order to have a successful turnout when selling a home, it’s best to get a realtor to walk you through the process, explain what your options are and properly market your home to potential buyers.

These professionals know the best way to sell your home, so it is important to make use of resources for the best outcome. 

  1. Not Using Quality Listing Photos

Human beings are visual creatures and first impressions are vital.

Traditionally, most people see photos when a home is being advertised. The last thing anyone would want to do is give a bad first impression when their home is finally being noticed by the eye’s of a potential buyer. Having quality listing photos should be one of the first things on your list when selling a home.

Just like staging, these photos serve as the home’s advertisement.

Be sure you spruce up the exterior of your home to ensure it’s looking its best when it’s time for photos. Choose a day when the weather is nice and ensure your camera's settings are properly calibrated (meaning that the photo isn’t too bright or dark, and there is no gritty texture present). This will ensure great photos are taken!

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If you're reading this, you likely understand how important video creation has become in Real Estate. Here are 5 Mistakes to Avoid when making your videos!

1. No Establishing Shots

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Watch any local news segment and you're sure to see some nice examples of what you should be putting in your videos: establishing shots. 

Where are you? If you're at a listing, take a few videos of the neighborhood entrance sign, some ducks in a pond in the neighborhood, or even a street sign.

These all do well to show the viewer the environment, and gives the viewer's brain interest in your video. Simply starting with you talking inside the house is more likely to make the viewer tune out.

2) Not Rehearsing

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Just like you would a speech, you should both write a script and rehearse outloud to yourself or in front of others, what you are going to say during your video.

You may think you can walk and talk about your listing, but your viewer will take every pause and "um" as an opportunity to click out of your video. With so many videos screaming for potenital clients' attention, it's important to get the basics right!

3) Too Long

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Unless you are going for length on a platform such as YouTube, we suggest making your video no longer than 3 minutes, with the ideal video being between 30-90 seconds.

Rarely will viewers wants to hear anyone talk for more than 3 minutes if it's not a TED Talk or a podcast. Shorter videos will get better engagement, and lead to a better social media presence overall!

4) Too Shaky

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Rather than focusing on showing every inch of the house with back and forth camera movements, focus on learning simple pans or tilts to slowly show the main rooms and parts of the house.

Shaky video can be disorienting to the viewer, and their brains will tell them to stop watching, making them more likely to view you as less professional.

5) Trying To Be Perfect

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Everyone doing video messes up, it's okay! Putting out something with minor errors is much better than putting out nothing. Your audience knows you are human, and slight speech mess ups, noise distractions, etc. are all fine to leave in. Don't take it all so seriously! 

Visit our YouTube page to see samples of video techniques like these! 

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In this article we are bringing you 5 sought after home features that will help sell your home!

  1. Home Office
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In today’s climate, having a home office is more crucial than ever. With COVID-19, still on the rise, many are having to transition to working from home. With this, homes equipped with offices are becoming a more sought after feature in 2020 in comparison to previous years. Creating a space for a home office can be a determining factor in whether or not an offer will be put in on a home. When modeling what could be used as a home office space in a showing, be sure to choose an area that is spacious and has plenty of outlets available. Choosing an area that is well-lit (artificially and naturally) will also aid in the efficiency of the space.

  1. Laundry Room
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Having a proper space for laundry is becoming a critical feature on many home hunter’s lists. With this space we are able to amass, clean and organize all laundry in one designated area. This prevents laundry from accumulating in various areas of the home. In a laundry room you also have the feature of an extra sink. These sinks can range quite big in size and can serve a variety of purposes such as hand washing delicates or cleaning small pets. The functionality of a laundry room is why it is so sought after and adds to the possibility of an offer being placed on a home.

  1. Energy Efficiency
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Society becomes more aware of the dangers of pollution each year. In 2020, we are having to face many deeply rooted flaws in our societies and climate change is one of them. Just as we were told a few years ago, with rising temperatures comes extreme weather, viral material being unfrozen from permafrost, glaciers melting, sea levels rising, etc. With this, many are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. This idea is also extending to the home buying world. Another feature that will help sell your home is the use of efficient energy. Efficient energy in a home includes the use of sealant around windows to ensure the cooling and heating system doesn’t overwork itself due to temperature changes being made by incoming air from window seals, the use of solar panels, low pressure water systems, etc. These eco-friendly features add to the value of homes, especially in this day and age.

  1. Efficient Storage Space
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Many people struggle with not having adequate space in their homes, therefore, homes with efficient storage instantly have more appeal to potential homebuyers. Areas where storage space is most needed in a home include the kitchen, master closet, pantry and garage. This provides more than enough space for the homeowners to store their belongings. If a home has adequate spacing in these areas of the home, it is sure to have more offers placed on it in comparison to one that did not possess such abundant storage space.

  1. Patio
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Patios are becoming a more sought after home feature, especially in the wake of COVID-19. With many countries enforcing stay at home currews and for some lockdowns, having your own personal space outside of your home is becoming a critical factor for many. With a patio, we are able to step outside of our home while still being in the comforts of our own space. This protects us from germs amassed in crowded areas, while giving us the opportunity to escape from the confinements of quarantine. A home equipped with a patio is sure to boost its appeal. Patios can vary greatly in size, but if the space is properly groomed and looked after, it will still render more offers in comparison to a home without the option of a patio.

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