Whitney Minnich Real Estate and Community Updates

Keeping a Listing Tidy While Pets Live in It November 27, 2018 Making sure a listing is clean when the owners have a dog or cat can be tough. Pets can leave behind messes, scratch marks, fur, dander, and odors. Home improvement website HouseLogic offers some of the following tips on how to tidy a house with pets while it’s on the market: Steam clean all fabrics. Steam clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and the drapes. “Job number one is to take care of [the soft surfaces in your house],” Melissa Maker, owner of a Toronto cleaning service, told HouseLogic. “They hold odors and hair like nothing else.” Groom. Have the pet professionally groomed to remove more hair and dander. Be sure to brush the pet regularly—outside is preferable—to get most hair on the brush and not on your sofa or rugs. Clean tile grout. Tile is resistant to dog stains, but the grout isn’t. Steam clean grout to lift out stains and odors. A pro can chip away t...

While this is a posting for REALTORS, it's also a great read for sellers. If you have been thinking about selling your house, contact me at 571-970-7195 or whitney@whitneyminnich.com to learn about the services I provide and how you can get your home on the market. 10 Reasons Why You Should Stage Your Next Listing Posted in  Staging Tips , by  Blog Contributor  on June 22, 2015 By Audra Slinkey, Home Staging Resource Sometimes it can be a challenge convincing the home seller to use  a certified staging professional  so I created some visuals using the latest, 2014-2015 statistics to assist agents in getting the point across to their clients. Professional home staging is not only for homes that are a “mess” but it also makes a huge difference in the selling price for homes that are “typical”. In fact, statistics show that it doesn’t matter whether the home is vacant, occupied, a fixer or a beauty — when a certified staging professional gets a hold...

Give home buyers an experience they are likely not getting when viewing other homes online - a 3D tour! I offer 3D tours as part of my services when working with clients to sell their house. The technology is amazing and allows potential buyers to experience home buying in a unique way. If you've been thinking about selling your house, it's the perfect time to start the conversation. Contact me today at 571-970-7195 or whitney@whitneyminnich.com, to learn more.

I'm excited to announce that I'm now offering 3D tours as part of my services when working with clients to sell their house. The technology is amazing and allows potential buyers to experience home buying in a unique way. Check out an example by clicking on the image below. If you've been thinking about selling your house, it's the perfect time to start the conversation. Contact me today at 571-970-7195 or  whitney@whitneyminnich.com , to learn more.

I'm excited to announce that I'm now offering 3D tours as part of my services when working with clients to sell their house. The technology is amazing and allows potential buyers to experience home buying in a unique way. Check out an example by clicking on the image below. If you've been thinking about selling your house, it's the perfect time to start the conversation. Contact me today at 571-970-7195 or whitney@whitneyminnich.com , to learn more.

If you're thinking about selling or currently trying to sell your home as a FSBO, contact me today at 571-970-7195 or whitney@whitneyminnich.com , to learn about the services I provide and the many benefits of hiring a professional REALTOR. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner by   The KCM Crew   on  June 2, 2015   in   For Sellers ,  FSBO's In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are five reasons: 1. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate With Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared to negotiate if you decide to For Sale By Owner: The buyer who wants the best deal possible The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interest of the buyer The buyer’s attorney ...