Home Selling Tips

Average Cost of Selling a Home Surpasses $65K, Survey Claims

By Charles Grand / September 29, 2025 /

Swelling valuations have a lot of homeowners across the United States sitting pretty on a pile of cash, but realizing that equity comes at a cost — and it’s more than you’d think. It still takes money to make money, and selling your home is no exception. According to a recent survey by the cash-offer…

Five Common Seller Missteps That Could Cost Thousands, According to Zillow

By Shelby Skrhak / August 13, 2025 /

Selling a home is one of the biggest financial moves most people make — and getting it wrong can be costly. New survey data from Zillow and The Harris Poll highlights five common misconceptions homeowners have about the process, along with two things sellers tend to get right. 1. Investing in the wrong projectsA full…

3 Ways That Selling Your Home is Like Groundhog Day

By Brenda Masse / February 2, 2023 /

In the movie Groundhog Day, the main character relives the same day again and again until he gets it right. Selling homes might feel like Groundhog Day to Realtors when they find sellers making the same mistakes over and over. Since we’re all stuck at home due to #Thundersleet and #Icepocaplyse2023, desperately hoping we wake…

Don’t Skip These Six Tips For Your Best Listing Photos Ever

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 12, 2020 /

By Terry Tremaine2020 MetroTex President In today’s market, virtual showings are occurring more frequently and you want to showcase your home for sale with the best visuals possible. The good news is that while a pro is always preferable, you don’t always need a professional photographer to take great photos, especially in an emergency situation..…

Jessica Koltun: Today’s Real Estate Marketing Demands Better

By Joanna England / November 4, 2019 /

Jessica Koltun, a Realtor with The Associates, has found her niche in the real estate industry focusing branding for both new construction and renovations. While she doesn’t miss the chance to swing a sledgehammer, she’s just as passionate about building strategic marketing campaigns for her clients. She leverages her interior design experience, her attention to…