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Stacy Sheeley

Is it still a good time to sell your home?

The short answer is “yes.”  Overall, home prices are still up 2% over the same time last year.  They are expected to go back to pre-pandemic levels which are still historically high.  There is Buyer demand – especially for highly desirable homes and in all price ranges. November Market Report Local home prices are starting to look more like they did a year ago.  But we’re certainly in a different place than we were last year, when prices were soaring and setting records.  Of course, as we said at the time, those conditions were unsustainable.  Las Vegas Realtors reported that

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Stacy Sheeley

What happened in real estate in October 2022

It’s a great time to be a homebuyer in Las Vegas!  With 140% more homes to choose from than the same time last year, the market has become much more balanced.  Sales prices are still up over 7% from October of last year.  For homeowners who have been on the fence about making a move, now is still a good time to sell and take advantage of increased equity. So what happened in the Las Vegas Real Estate Market in October? Median Home Price $440,000  +7.3% from October 2021 Homes Sold 1,724  -44% from October 2021 Homes Without Offers 7,906 

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Stacy Sheeley

Stark White Everything Is Out: New Kitchen Trends

The hottest trends and top design features that Buyers are looking for most. Cabinets go dark The color white is no longer a staple.  Moody hues like matte black, navy, forest and olive green dominate.  They give space for the homeowner to express their unique taste.  Warm, earthy tones of the 70s are back in style.  Behr Color Trends 2022 Invite nature in with natural woods Wood tones are coming back, however, the natural wood and not your Grandma’s honey oak cabinets.  Designers are sticking with softer hues and white oak in particular.  White oak pairs well with other organic

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Stacy Sheeley

Why You Should Stage Your Home When Selling

Staging creates additional perceived value – One of the biggest values with home staging is that it helps buyers believe the value of the property is higher.  By showcasing the features and benefits of each property through proper placement of furniture, art and creatively accessorizing, you can control the way a buyer sees the space. Properties that are staged need fewer upgrades and updating – Depending on the price point of the property, staging can create such a visual change, buyers will either not notice or not care about costly updating.  Home staging helps to detract from negatives and accentuate

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Stacy Sheeley

Curb Appeal Tips to Attract More Buyers and More Offers

When preparing your home to sell, a key element is the curb appeal since it will be your potential buyer’s first impression.  Remember, a buyer forms an attitude about your house within 15 seconds.  Many people also drive by homes prior to asking their Realtor to show it to them.   Greet Buyers with dynamic curb appeal! An Inviting Front Walk When a potential buyer is standing at the front of your home while the agent is accessing the key, there is plenty of time for the buyer to assess how clean and welcoming it is.  A well manicured front entry

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