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.

Decluttering and cleaning are the two most important things sellers can do to get their house ready for showings. But small touches — new bathroom towels, a well-placed bouquet of flowers or an accent color — can liven up your listings.