Nikki Carchedi Of Stone House Properties

11/13/2022

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06/29/2022

06/29/2022

05/31/2022

If you’re feeling stuck in one place, maybe it’s time for a change! Why not go for a walk? Have a coffee at a new café. Call your local real estate agent & discuss selling your home.

You’ve earned the right to make changes that will improve your life.

05/30/2022

Today is Memorial Day, and while we honor our fallen servicemen and servicewomen, it’s also a great day to remember how much they fought for—and to keep fighting.

How do you celebrate memorial day? BBQ with your family, spending the day outdoors?

05/27/2022

When you’re hosting an open house for potential buyers, you want to make sure your home reflects its best self. But if you’re trying to sell your home, it’s also important to think about how your visitors feel when they’re there.

1. Stick to iced water bottles and finger foods, don’t offer anything that requires silverware, and don’t accidentally encourage a buffet.

2. Fresh-squeezed lemonade, limeade, or, for morning open houses, orange juice.

3. If there are kids on the tour (and there will be), it’s nice to offer a few kid-friendly treats—lollipops, fun-size candy, drink boxes, string cheese, and so on—as families are leaving. This is a good way to stay in the parents’ good graces!

What tips would you add to this list?

05/26/2022

Are you trying to sell your property? 🏡

You can help make the process go more smoothly with these 5 tips:

Tip 1: Clean up your space. It’s hard to get a good sense of a property when it’s full of clutter.

Tip 2: Get rid of odors. Whether it’s from pets or from smoke, a pungent smell can be a deterrent for many buyers. Get rid of lingering odors by using baking soda and/or vinegar.

Tip 3: Make small repairs. Even minor problems like a loose doorknob or cracked tiles can negatively impact how people view your home.

Tip 4: Use neutral colors and natural lighting. If possible, paint your walls with neutral colors that will appeal to most people and open up the blinds and curtains to let in natural light.

Tip 5: Stage your space. Staging allows potential buyers to get a better understanding of how they might live in your home and helps them visualize themselves living there.

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05/25/2022

When you’re buying a home, you need to ask important questions that will help you get the best value for your money.

Here are some key questions to ask on your hunt for a new home 👇

– How old is the roof? Roofs are expensive to replace, so it’s important to know if the roof has been recently updated or if it will need to be replaced soon.

– How old are the appliances? Like roofs, appliances can be very costly to replace, so asking about their age will save you from some nasty surprises!

– What is included in the sale? The seller may leave behind certain items like chandeliers or window treatments, and that can help you offset costs. Be sure to ask what items will remain with the house so that you can plan accordingly.

– Is the location susceptible to natural disasters? You don’t want to buy a home in a flood zone or an area that is prone to hurricanes or earthquakes. While no one can predict the future, it’s still good to know if there is a risk of natural disaster so that you can prepare accordingly.

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05/24/2022

Make sure you take advantage of these five reasons why it’s time to sell!🏡

1. Your property is ready for new owners: The market is strong right now, so buyers are looking to buy properties that have been sitting on the market for some time.

2. Better curb appeal: The grass is green, the flowers have bloomed, your house probably looks 10x better now vs the winter!

3. You can get settled in to your new place before summer begins (AKA live your best life this summer!)

4. Leverage your equity: With rates low, buyers are taking advantage of their buying power. That means they’re in the market and ready to spend!

5. Lower interest rates: The rates are low, which means you can save money with a lower monthly mortgage payment.

05/23/2022

Summer’s almost here! What are your essentials?

A fire pit that doubles as a grill?

A hammock? One word-relaxation 😎

Table tennis set for some friendly competition? (Or not so friendly, depending on how seriously you take table tennis.)

Party lights—and LOTS of them? Nothing says festive like stringing up some twinkle lights!

Comment your essentials below 👇🏖

05/20/2022

The cure to any spring blues 😂 Buying real estate is like a therapy session—you’ll feel so much better after you’ve done it!

05/19/2022

Are you a seller? Be prepared to sell your home earlier than expected!

In addition to repairs and upgrades taking longer to schedule and complete due to shortages of supplies and labor, the costs of those repairs are higher.

➡If you’re looking to sell your home, start preparing for the process as early as possible