As Realtors, we often have to deliver some tough-love to our clients. Whether the news comes in a sugar-coated explanation or as a blunt thud, we understand that some facts can often be hard to swallow. We’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly in a variety of home transactions, so it’s important to […] The post 7 Tough-Love Points Your Realtor Wants You to Understand appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

We all have our own likes and dislikes about other people’s homes. But when it comes to features that are generally going out of style or are obviously outdated, buyers get turned off. Sure, a segment of buyers will do their own renovations, but that comes with the expectation of a fixer upper price. Most […] The post 8 Outdated Features That Home Buyers Notice appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

Nearly two-thirds of retirees move or expect to move during retirement years. Whether you’re a decade away from retiring or nearing the career finish line, there are a number of important considerations to ponder before making a solid plan on what kind of home to live in and where you’ll retire. Take some time to […] The post Consider these 6 Things Before Relocating in Retirement appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

As fall approaches, many home owners find themselves in situations where they suddenly need to move or simply want to get into their next home faster. With spring and summer in rear view, they worry they’ve missed their opportunity. Life happens and it’s not always timed with prime selling season. Don’t worry, homes are sold […] The post 5 Advantages of Home Selling in the Fall appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

There’s a new generation turning 25 and they’re prioritizing home ownership sooner than ever. The oldest members of Gen Z, defined as the generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012, are the newest segment of buyers in the housing market. Although they only make up 2% of home buyers right now, Gen Z comprises 25% […] The post Gen Z Comes of Age Among Home Buyers appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

There’s little argument that having young kids in the home presents some challenges from time to time. From a design point of view, many parents think they need to sacrifice their favorite styles so that expensive pieces don’t get ruined by a toddler’s small hands and feet. Plus living in a sea of toys can […] The post How to Keep a Stylish Living Room When You Have Young Kids appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

There are plenty of ominous headlines about the direction of home prices right now. “Are home prices poised to plummet?” and other such attention grabbers are flooding our newsfeeds. It’s true that home prices are generally not as high as earlier in the year and competition among buyers is easing up. But we’ve maintained that […] The post Deceleration in Home Price is Not the Same as Depreciation appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

The foyer offers a first impression inside your home and is an opportunity to set the tone for the aesthetics in the rooms that follow. Although design taste is personal, there are guidelines from the experts that can help you avoid a dark and dreary entryway or just a plain awkward space. We’ve collected a […] The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Foyer Design appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

Have you ever been home searching and found that what you consider a bedroom differs from what the seller advertised? It happens more frequently than you might think. Whether it’s a windowless room in the basement or a small sitting room that could barely fit more than a mattress, watch out for bedroom count versus […] The post They’re Calling This a Bedroom? appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more

Prevention is the name of the game in home maintenance. Your property is likely your most valuable asset, so make it a priority to keep it in tip-top shape. Failing to properly maintain your home, landscape, or appliances could mean paying big money to repair and replace these things down the road. Check out these […] The post 6 Easy DIY Tips to Protect Your Home appeared first on Platinum Service Realty | Cincinnati Ohio Real Estate Specialists | Selling Homes. Serving People ..read more