Each year, Mark Nash of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Chicago asks subscribers to his e-zine what buyers want most.

Good design may be timeless, but staying up to the minute on home trends has become a round-the-clock national obsession. Staying up on the latest trendy touches that say “own me” to prospects can help sell your listings faster.

What is good architecture and how do you get your buyer clients to focus on the bones of the house, not just the exterior?

First-time buyers often don’t know much about home maintenance. You can help by giving them a maintenance schedule that’ll prevent small problems from turning into big headaches.