Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 04/13/2021
Create a Flipping Team You Trust
Photo by TruthSeeker08 via Pixabay Want to flip a property? You need a team of rock stars on your side. This isn't a one-man show; in general, real estate investors only prosper when they've made connections with real estate agents, lenders, contractors, and other investors at the top of their game, and it's even more crucial when you're...
Contractor
Flipping
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Posted on 04/06/2021
How to Prepare Your Home for Staging
Image by Mylene2401 from Pixabay To get the best possible price for your home it’s a good idea to hire a professional home stager. However, there are still many things you can do by yourself to prepare your house for the market. Tackling the minor projects on your own before the staging professional even arrives will make their...
Home Selling
DIY
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Posted on 03/30/2021
Improving the Look of Old Tile With New Grout
Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay That bathroom tile once looked terrific, so newly laid contrast between tile and grout. You were so proud to show it off to all your guests. But over time, grout becomes dull, stained and chipped. Tiles fade and look dated. When they do, it's time to refreshen or replace tile and grout....
Grout
Tile
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Posted on 03/26/2021
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update 3/26/2021
Click here to view Middletown, DE blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/23/2021
Common HVAC Issues
Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay If you own a home with an HVAC unit you may replace filters every once in a while but the maintenance needed for the long-term health of the system is a little more involved. If not identified early, small issues can compound over time and become quite costly to remedy. The most common...
Home Maintenance
HVAC
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Posted on 03/16/2021
Protect Your Windows During a Hurricane
Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash While the hurricane season may still be a couple of seasons away, now is a great time to start thinking about how best to protect your home in the event of a hurricane, tornado, or similar high wind storm situation. During high wind situations, windows can easily become broken as a result...
Home Maintenance
Storm Preparation
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Posted on 03/09/2021
Host a Yard Sale Before You List Your Residence
If you intend to sell your home, you may want to host a yard sale. Thanks to a yard sale, you can eliminate clutter from your residence. Furthermore, a yard sale enables you to connect with your local community and inform community members about your plans to list your house. Ultimately, there are many ways to ensure a yard...
Selling Your Home
Yard Sale
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Posted on 03/02/2021
Benefits of Financing With a Credit Union
Image by annca from Pixabay You’ve finally found the perfect home. It’s got the number of bedrooms you wanted, a spacious kitchen, updated bathrooms, and even a beautiful vegetable garden out back. Now comes the tricky part—how to pay for it. Numerous home buyers find financing their mortgages through a credit union to be a good option. According...
Financing
Mortgage
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Posted on 02/23/2021
Middletown, DE Real Estate Market Update
Click here to view Middletown, DE blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 02/23/2021
How to Market a Home as the Ideal Retirement Home
Photo by Designecologist from Pexels You love your home, but you want to make a change. In many cases, you’ll work with a real estate agent who can help you to market your home professionally to your ideal home buyer. Yet, for some properties, having a very specific target buyer in mind can work well. If you live...
Real Estate Marketing
Seller Tips
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Posted on 02/16/2021
Should You Set a Deadline for Purchasing a Home?
If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...
Buyer Tips
Buying A Home
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