Dianne Platt, Team Platt Realty's Blog

Posted on 06/11/2019
Want to Bolster Your Chances of Closing the Deal?
The infamous phrase - "the dress makes the man" translates to "the curb appeal makes the home" in the real estate world. Face it, the curb appeal of a house is the first thing home buyers see when they step into the property. And studies show that it takes a home buyer eight seconds in a property to...
Prepare Your Home To Sell
Curb Appeal
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Posted on 06/04/2019
Know What You Want When Shopping for a New Home
Since there are so many things to keep in mind when searching for the right home, it can be very helpful to create a priority list. If you're at the beginning of the house-hunting process, one of the best ways to clarify your thoughts is by organizing them in a notebook or on a computer screen. As is the...
House Hunting Stress
Buying A Home
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Posted on 05/28/2019
Are You Ready to Hire a Home Inspector?
If a seller accepts your offer to purchase his or her residence, it now may be time to schedule a house inspection. And if you have an expert home inspector at your side, you can get the information you need to determine whether to proceed with a house purchase. Ultimately, there are several factors to consider as you evaluate...
Home Inspection
How To Choose A Home Inspector Home Inspections
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Posted on 05/21/2019
Tips to Renovate Your House Within Budget
It is common to renovate a house when there is a need to make it more beautiful and more comfortable for those in it. It is essential to consider the home renovation plans as a project that needs a budget and proper planning. A great way to handle a home renovation is to plan it like a project...
Renovations
Interior Design
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Posted on 05/07/2019
How to Plan for a Successful Open House
An open house is a great way to showcase your home for sale to potential buyers. A successful open house is one that helps you to bring several concrete offers for your house for sale. Below are some guidelines to help you successfully plan your next open house event; Time Your Event Right: The time for your open...
Open House
Real Estate
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Posted on 04/30/2019
Favorite Toy Storage Ideas
It’s amazing how much stuff those little ones have. Between the multiple outfits required each day, the toys they love but are growing out of and the ones they aren’t quite into yet, a small home soon overflows with kids’ things. Add to that the required equipment (high chairs, boosters, car seats, strollers, walkers, swings, and a plethora...
Organization Tips
Family
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Posted on 04/23/2019
Will Your View Effect Your Re-Sale?
When you plan to stay in your new home for years to come, you can buy just for yourself and ignore things that would otherwise make reselling the property difficult. However, if you know this home will be back on the market in a few years, you need to check different boxes on that list. Do you know...
Flipping Homes
Home Sellers
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Posted on 04/16/2019
Finding the Perfect Babysitter in Your New Town
If you’ve just uprooted your family and moved to a new city, finding childcare for your family can be hard. You want to find someone who’s trustworthy and responsible, but how can you find that perfect person when you’re new in town? There are a few great resources that can help you track down the best childcare provider...
New Town
Children
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Posted on 04/09/2019
Keeping the Cost of Moving Down
Moving is a big deal. You spend money to have people take your stuff from one place to another. You pay more to get the supplies into which you pack your belongings. Then don't forget you spend the time to put all of your possessions into the hands of said people to move your items. Man, that is...
Moving Tips
Packing
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Posted on 04/02/2019
What's Your Architecture Style?
There are many factors to consider when buying a home. As a first-time home buyer, you may know some specific features you’re looking for in your new home, but the rest of your preferences might not be in focus yet. In addition to the bedroom, garage, kitchen and yard requirements you’ll be starting to consider the style of...
First Time Buyer
Architecture
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