Blog | Alan Good

Cleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal

As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than ...

Creating the “Wow” Effect in Buyers

It’s incredible how quickly people form first impressions. According to some studies, people can develop lasting opinions within seconds of seeing someone, something, or someplace new. That’s why, when preparing your property for sale, it’s important to do everything you can to make sure it looks attractive to buyers. Nowhere does this ...

Keeping Kids Entertained During Open House Tours

Touring open houses with your kids in tow can be a challenge. Having a game plan is key, as it will keep them engaged while you focus on the tour. So, here are some ideas to keep chaos from ensuing: Prior to arriving, give them a pep talk about respecting ...

The Clothesline Conundrum: What Do They Mean for Home Values?

When it comes to clotheslines, there tend to be two schools of thought about whether they are good for home values or not. On one end of the spectrum are the people who believe that clotheslines bring down property values because they are not aesthetically pleasing. Some people also associate ...