DIY: Floral Arrangements for Your Home

Whether you’ve just moved house or simply want to add some flair to your current home, floral arrangements are a visually interesting way to add color to almost any room.

 

Purchasing pre-designed arrangements will cost you a pretty penny. A great way to save money while still enjoying the beauty of flowers is to create your own floral arrangements!

 

Working with fresh cut flowers versus faux (silk) flowers

There are some differences to be aware of when deciding whether to create your floral arrangements with fresh flowers and plants or the artificial variety:

• Artificial flowers will last virtually forever.

• Fresh flowers have a pleasant aroma.

• Silk or faux arrangements don’t

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What to Plant in Your Yard for Curb Appeal this Spring

One of your first chances to impress potential buyers is when they first pull up to the exterior of your property. Typically, buyers are brought in through the front of the home, which gives them a chance to have a brief look around the front yard (if applicable), as they make their way to the front door. This period of time, although brief, is extremely important. Your home is making its first impression. Everyone knows you never have a second chance to make a good first impression!
 
With that being said, wowing your potential home buyers with attractive curb appeal really doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Make sure your front lawn is manicured and that there is fresh mulch in all plant

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How To Stage Your Home To Sell

A very important step in the process of selling your house is ‘staging’ your home in order to attract as many potential buyers as possible. If it is within your budget, you can hire a professional staging company to take care of this detail for you.

 

If you’re working with a smaller budget, however, staging your home is something that you can do yourself with a little effort and minimal investment. The following tips and suggestions will give you impressive results that will wow everyone who passes through your home.

 

Complete Any Repairs

Take the time now to do any small projects that you’ve been meaning to get around to, like replacing a cracked window or putting a sliding door back on its hinges. By doing

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Common Questions when Preparing to List Your Home This Spring

If you are considering putting your home on the real estate market this spring, you’re on the right track to successfully selling your home. Studies show that year after year, springtime is the best time to sell a home. It’s true that many potential home buyers prefer to wait out the harsh, bitter winter weather for the sunny days of spring to tour properties of interest.

 

That being the case, as a seller, you likely have questions about how you can best prepare your home for its springtime debut. We’ve listed some common seller questions and answers below:

 

What type of spring care should be given to my home’s exterior?

 

Ensure that your home has great curb appeal by

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Negotiating Tips to Get the Right Price on Your Dream Home

Whether you’re looking to purchase your first home or your fifth home, you instinctively want to get the most for your money. In order to make sure that the house of your dreams comes with the right price tag, it’s important to go into the negotiation process well-informed.

 

Of course, the price of every home is at least somewhat negotiable, but what really matters is your negotiation style and plan of attack. By incorporating the following strategies into your home search, you’ll have a much better chance of landing the perfect deal.

 

Enter the home search process financially prepared. In other words, know your finances inside and out before you even think about calling a real

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Your Mortgage Checklist

Buying a home is one of the most notable milestones in anyone’s life. It’s especially significant if it’s your first home! Naturally, making the decision to purchase a property is a huge investment of  your money and your emotions. Because of that, it is crucial that you know precisely what you’re getting into before signing on the dotted line.

 

What You’ll Need to Provide When Applying for a Mortgage:

• Personal information, such as your full name, birthdate, social security number and address
• Proof of your current income (pay stubs, bank statements, job contract)
• Job history, federal tax returns and federal W-2 forms for the past two years
• Social Security benefit information (if applicable)
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The Parks Realty Mobile App Can Help You Find the Home of Your Dreams

Parks wants to help you find the home of your dreams however we can. To better suit the needs of our customers, we proudly offer our free smartphone app to allow you to conduct your home search on the go!

The world depends on being mobile now more than ever. You deserve a real estate app that can keep up! Our mobile application has everything you need to search for the perfect home in Middle Tennessee.

Tailored to Your Mobile Lifestyle

Smartphones play a very important role in our lives. They benefit our daily lives in such a way that it is almost hard to remember what we did without them!

 

There seem to be smartphone apps to tackle just about any task, so why not

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Real Estate Tips for Agents in 2016

If 2016 is anything its predecessor, real estate agents are going to be in for another great year. As the market continues to rebound, there might not be a better time to be a real estate agent than the present!

 

Whether you are an experienced agent or just starting out, solid advice should always be something you seek out as you grow as a real estate agent. At Parks Realty, we understand the value of sound guidance. We put together a list of tips for real estate agents to make 2016 their best year yet.

 

Build Your Brand

Building a brand that represents you and your services is pivotal to being the best agent possible. The main benefit of establishing a personal and professional brand is consistency.

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Essential Loans Types and Terms for First Time Buyers

 

It is easy for first time home buyers to quickly become overwhelmed with a slew of strange terms and phrases. In order to help beginners better understand one aspect of the home buying process, we have put together a helpful collection of some common loan types and lending terms that everyone should be familiar with when buying a home.

 

Parks Realty is here to help you understand what you are getting into when purchasing a home! Contact us today if you have any questions.

 

Understanding Loan Types

First Time Buyer

One great option for those looking to a purchase their first home is a first time buyer loan. These loans are offered by FHA-approved lenders and cater to the unique

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Start Your Career in Real Estate in 6 Steps

If you are just starting out or looking to transition into a fast-paced, rewarding career path, have you considered becoming a real estate agent? Real estate agents assist individuals and families find the perfect home and/or sell their current house. To become a real estate agent, one must follow a specific path in order to meet all of the required certifications and licensing.

Step 1: Understand the Requirements in Your State

Each state in the United States of America has different rules and regulations for becoming a licensed real estate agent. In order to get started on your new career, reach out to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission to learn more about the necessary steps for licensing.

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