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Dog Parks to Visit in Brentwood ๐Ÿพ

June 18, 2019 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Looking for someplace to take Fido this summer for a little fun and exercise? Well, look no further. Here are our top 3 picks for dog parks in Brentwood. It will probably come as no surprise to you that Libby and I are dog lovers. Here’s a video of me and Barbie trying out “Dock […]

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Filed Under: Local Communities Tagged With: Brentwood CA, Parks, Things to Do

5 Steps to Making Your Home the Best on the Block

June 17, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Are You Serious About Selling your Home? We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, itโ€™s not just about โ€œkeeping up with the Joneses.โ€ Itโ€™s about outshining them at every opportunity! If youโ€™re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, youโ€™ll need a […]

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Filed Under: Home Sellers Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Home Staging

First-Time Home Buyer Tips

May 21, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

I’ve put together 15 First-Time Home Buyer Tips for you to get started on your journey toward the American Dream of homeownership. These tips are a great way to get started, but they do not cover everything you need to know about buying your first home. Still, this should give you a good head start. […]

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Filed Under: Home Buyers Tagged With: Credit Score, First-Time Home Buyers, Mortgage

Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that โ€œSpark Joyโ€ for Buyers

May 20, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

A well organized kitchen that "Sparks Joy"

Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series โ€œTidying Up,โ€ home organization upgrades is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that โ€œspark joy.โ€ With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems […]

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Buying Foreclosures and Short Sales – Buying Distressed Homes ๐Ÿš [Video]

April 30, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Hi, sometimes when I meet up with buyers for the first time, they ask me they say, Libby…hey, you know, let’s just look at short sales and foreclosures because I think I can get a really good bargain on that because these are distressed sales and I go, like okay, let’s see what we […]

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First-Time Home Buyer Myths That Just Aren’t True

April 16, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Top 10 Myths First-Time Home Buyers Believe If youโ€™re thinking about buying a home, youโ€™ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift […]

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First Quarter 2019 Real Estate Market Report โ€“ Changes Continue!

April 15, 2019 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

You may remember if you read our end of the year real estate market report for 2018, that changes were the main theme. At that time inventory of homes on the market had taken a nose dive.ย  Many buyers had given up looking for a home to buy.ย  Many sellers had taken their homes off […]

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Libby Guthrie, Realtor
@ Keller Williams 865-966-5005
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Here's the truth: buyers are out in full force during spring, but they're also comparing more homes. The difference between a good offer and a great one often comes down to how your home presents.
Three simple steps can make a big impact:
1. Declutter ruthlessly โ€“ Remove personal items, excess furniture, and anything that makes spaces feel smaller. Buyers need to envision their life in your home, not yours.2. Deep clean everything โ€“ Don't just tidy up. Clean baseboards, windows, grout, and carpets. A sparkling home signals that it's been well-maintained.3. Add light staging touches โ€“ Fresh flowers, neutral throw pillows, and good lighting can transform a room without a big investment.
These aren't just cosmetic changes. They help buyers emotionally connect with your space, which directly impacts offer strength.
Spring sellers who take these steps seriously tend to see faster sales and higher offers. It's not about perfectionโ€”it's about presentation.
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