At Kirk McDonald Group, they know the focus on tools for technology alone does not satisfy real estate clients. They know using the latest real estate technology does not ensure meaningful business growth. In fact, it does not ensure successful transactions. At the same time, the right technology amounts to essential tools. These are the tools that make life easier …
In our last blog, we talked about homeowners updating outdated features. We talked about that adding lots of home value. On the same vein, let’s take it outside and look at another piece of the home value-adding strategy. In fact, the yard should not be ignored when looking to increase a home’s value and appeal. What kind of appeal? Why …
Homeowners often make home improvements one of their must do’s over the course of ownership. Even if the home seemed ‘perfect’ when they bought it, some changes usually make their way into the mix. In fact, it could be as simple as a new wall color. Although, more often than not improvements involve bigger change. And, if you’re a homeowner …
A lot of things are involved in the home selling or buying process. Although, one thing’s for sure. Underlying emotions drive many home selling or buying decisions. That’s right. Selling or buying a home may seem like quite a practical and logical matter on the surface. Although, as any savvy realtor should know, a buyer or seller’s emotions can often …
Making home interiors more amenable and comfortable might be considered a national pass time. It’s popular across every income level. In addition, homeowners might have 2 or more pet projects going on at any one time. These could include things like new carpet and tile flooring. They could include larger projects like expanding a room and remodeling the bathroom. Although, …
When choosing a doctor, dentist, accountant, and so on, most of us don’t settle on one until we’ve done our homework. Why is that? Most of us would agree, it’s because we don’t want to trust our health and our finances to anyone we’re unsure of. Just as that may be true, we ought to feel the same about trusting …
Well, here we are in the new year. We transitioned to it with some positive market indicators leading up to 2017. They set the stage for more positives in real estate ahead. In fact, the Fort Worth market is moving right in sync with some of the projections. And, it’s time for those of us with real estate matters to …
Even with a lot of prepping that may include remodeling and decluttering, home sellers sometimes miss the mark. They overlook things that may not require major work but still amount to big turn offs for buyers. In fact, overlooking these things often drives the buyer away. Home sellers should avoid these buyer turn offs, but exactly what are they? Also, …
Many of us have heard the words, ‘curb appeal’ bantered around and used a lot in the real estate world. Although, how many of us really know what it means? Unless you sold a home or looked into what selling a home involves, you may not have first hand knowledge. As a result, if the term is not quite understood, …
Homes, big or small can appear more spacious with a minimalist approach to home decor. Although, the number one enemy of space is clutter. What’s more, as lovely as a home’s interior style and furnishings may be, where you find clutter, you find little charisma. Many homeowners find they must deal with clutter as a real issue when planning to …
Many people may not know exactly what staging means in terms of selling a home. As a result, with little familiarity, they may not imagine how staging a home for sale gets top dollar on the real estate market. Yet, a lot of top realtors like Kirk McDonald often advise their clients on putting together a staging strategy. So, for …
Homeowners often employ many landscaping techniques to give their homes more appeal. At the same time, they can give their homes more protection. Can landscaping really help protect your home? Let’s take a look at landscaping that deters burglars. The FBI reported that in 2014, over 1.7m individuals were burglarized. That sounds like a lot of people! It points to …