Melanie Narducci's Blog

Preparing for success is essential in selling your home and attracting the best offer.  Starting off with a checklist can be most helpful, and alleviate some of the stress by knowing what you'll need to do next.  Checking things off the list will keep you on track even when your energy is flaggin...

Useless credit scores? This is news to me, especially after I just purchased the 3 report package to start on a re-finance of my own home; I feel duped.  But while discouraging, it is interesting to note that consumer reports says they believe many of the consumer paid scores are inferior to what...

Being a buyer in a seller's market can be more than frustrating, but thinking a bit outside the box can be fruitful.  This is great step by step advice to find the home you want in a market that challenges buyers.  Your agent can help you identify prospective sellers before their home is on the m...

This is a great idea I'm looking forward to incorporating especially into any multiple offer situations.  While video home tours are de rigur for getting full online exposure for a home on the market, using video as a tool on the buying side is a new and creative technique.  Thanks for the tip Ci...

These are all relevant updates to get a dated home up to par to compete in todays market for top dollar.  Popcorn ceilings are not that expensive to have removed, call me if you need a list of those performing this work in the City.  When aleviating the brass, get rid of it all, the light switche...

For sellers getting their home ready to put on the market, this blog highlights some areas to consider such as installing organizing systems in closets, or deciding if air conditioning is something that will help you compete -- especially in the East Bay where there are hotter days than in the Ci...