From tidying to renovating, to buying to selling, we’ve just about covered every square inch of real estate with – and for – our clients.
But life gets busy and often in the way of our best intentions. So we decided to help you out by compiling a veritable one-stop-shop for some of our most recent articles covering just about everything you may want or need to know about real estate.
So sit back, relax and read to your heart’s content about all things real estate – and leave the curating to us!
Tidying
Tidying Up … With DeLeon Sheffield Company
“For the uninitiated, Tidying Up features Marie Kondo of KonMari Method™ fame, which ‘ … encourages tidying by category – not by location – beginning with clothes, then moving on to books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and, finally, sentimental items. Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy.’
“And it starts by completely emptying the contents of each closet onto a bed so that you can pore over every single item, one by one, to determine if it ‘sparks joy.’
“*Excuse us while we go breathe into a paper bag at the thought*
“But if you think you lack the emotional, psychological and mental fortitude to withstand such an aggressive – but oh-so-alluring – spring cleaning mode, here are some entry-level tidying up suggestions so you can dip your toe into the waters before you run to the Container Store and give them all your money.”
To learn more about tidying the inside of your home, read on here.
Tidying Up … With DeLeon Sheffield Company pt. 2
“Sure, it’s not exactly spring yet but this is Florida we’re talking about here, so ‘seasons’ aren’t actually a thing and the weather is as unpredictable as our headlines.
“So with that in mind, we present eight tips and tricks for ‘spring’ cleaning the outside of your home – especially now that you’ve KonMari’ed the inside.
“We realize that in life, it’s what’s on the inside that counts but if you plan on spending more time outside in the coming months, it’s not a bad idea to give a little love and attention to the outside, too.”
To learn more about tidying the outside of your home, read on here.
Renovating
Small Home Improvements, Big Returns
“We’re often asked about what ‘smaller’ home improvements yield the biggest returns so here, HGTV has put together a mind-blowingly comprehensive list sure to get your creative juices flowing – and your weekend-warrior motor humming.”
To learn more about what small home improvements will give you the biggest bang for your buck, read on here.
10 Budget-Friendly Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value
“Leave it to HGTV – again – to lure us in with an impossibly tempting article about increasing your home’s value. But what’s better than a nice, neat listicle about improving your home’s value?
“A LISTICLE ON A BUDGET!
“Here, we’ve shared their best practices for increasing your home’s value for $200 or less but if you have some change burning a hole in your pocket, read the complete article for improvements up to $750.”
To learn more about all the things you can do on a shoestring renovations and upgrades budget, read on here.
Buying
6 Things Home Buyers Should Never Say
“Listen. We get it: Buying a home is exciting, whether it’s your first time or your tenth. But as your trusted real estate partner, we have to be perfectly honest here: There are certain things you should avoid saying when house-hunting.
“Because just like your Miranda Rights state, anything you say can – and will – be used against you.
“So before you step into a home and speak before you think, here are six things to never say to or around sellers and their agents – ever.”
To learn what the six things are, read on here.
Should You Buy Or Build?
“With the market white-hot and inventory maddeningly low, eager buyers are often left to weigh their options. Some choose to patiently wait for more inventory, while others choose to build.
“So when it’s time to make a decision, how do you decide which is the better option for you? Because unless money’s no object (We can dream, right?!), you’ll need to weigh the pros and cons of buying vs. building – and what the costs are for each, both financially and emotionally.
“Here are some of the biggest considerations for each option.”
What to know what to consider? Click here to learn more.
Selling
5 Things Home Sellers Should Never Say
“As we mentioned previously, buying or selling a home is much like your Miranda Rights: anything you say can – and will – be used against you.
“And while there are some things you legally have to disclose to buyers – such as paranormal activity (yes, seriously) or emotional defects – there’s plenty more you may be inclined to volunteer but shouldn’t.
“Taking a less-is-more approach to selling your home, here are few things many sellers are tempted to say – but should probably keep to themselves.”
To learn what the five things are, read on here.
Thinking Of Selling Your Home? Here Are 4 Reasons To Sell In 2019
“Listen. We aren’t trying to strongarm you with that headline. Because if you bought your house in the last few years or still love it and aren’t ready to sell, absolutely don’t. You can easily wait another few years before considering selling without any consequences.
“But – big but – if you’ve considered selling recently, you may not want to wait.
“Why?
“Because while we’ve never claimed to have a crystal ball, there is one forecast that most real estate experts agree on: 2019 might be your best bet for selling your home for the next few years.
“In fact, a recent article gives four compelling reasons to sell in 2019 – and we share them below.”
To find out what those four reasons are, read on here.
See? We weren’t kidding when we said we had a huge repository of information and articles on just about everything related to real estate – and that’s just from the last six months!
So whether you’re buying or selling or anything in between, the experienced professionals at DeLeon Sheffield Company have seen it, done it and lived it – and are here to share all we know with you on your real estate journey.
Because at DeLeon Sheffield Company, ‘We’re More Than Realty; We’re Family.’
