Colleen Kulikowski

Western New York Showing Advice for Sellers

Having your WNY home for sale it can be tough, and keeping it in showing condition can be overwhelming. Some of the best advice I can give you comes from Mary Poppins, keep it up as you go along. And if you have a showing of your WNY home, hum this Julie Andrews classic while you prepare for the showing. It might just relieve some of the stress as [...]

WNY Are you Stuck in Analysis Paralysis?

Yes you the guy sitting on the fence! And You with the overpriced listing sitting in the corner! Are you over analyzing what is happening in the Western New York Real Estate Market? There are some general rules that if you follow when making a decision to or Real Estate in Western New York that you use to ensure that you make a sound decision. [...]

Real Estate Explained | What is Appreciation

Real Estate appreciation is the increase in value of your home and the property. In the United States since 1968 Real Estate Median Sales increased, but as the current Real Estate market shows, there is no guarantee that you home will appreciate. Why Now It is no secret that economy is affects real estate appreciation in the U.S. So if the [...]

Are you using the right words to attract Real Estate Buyers?

Selling your home for the most amount of money and in the least amount of time is your goal when your Buffalo home is for sale. There are many factors that can affect the sale of your Buffalo home for sale including: The listing price of your home The condition of your home for sale Your home's location Photographs available The [...]

How to make glass sparkle before your home showing

I am a big fan of Martha Stewart. She always has a tip or two that I can use for my home. But some of the best house cleaning tips and tricks don't come from her. One of the best tips I have ever gotten about house keeping chore -- Came from Ace Hardware on Marco Island! Once upon a time, I decorated a home on Marco Island. In that process I [...]

How can I get my home SOLD faster?

I am often asked why a home has not sold by worried sellers.   Many times they it is the smallest details that ensure a successful sale of your home.  The largest driving factor of your home selling quickly is pricing, and then condition.   Many times sellers forget that the condition of their home affects the listing price. Suggestions To [...]

The moving experience from the eyes of the kids

When buying a new home usually it is the adults that make all the decisions. But are we really making the best decisions for our children? Home buying can be traumatic for the kids. From a Kid's standpoint these are the most important aspects of is a house good enough to be our home: What are the neighbor like Are there kids in the [...]

I just want my Western New York Home SOLD!

Important WNY Seller Question: Why do I care if you are on the Internet? I just want my home sold! You want results. You want the best exposure for your home for sale in Western New York. We want to deliver them to you. Delivery means doing business differently today. The difference is the Internet. A Little Background. I started my [...]

Bad Real Estate Photos

If it is so easy kids can take great pictures... so why do Realtors® use such horrible one? Bad Real Estate Photos cost Sellers Money Photography is a bit of a passion for me. I can't tell you the number of times that I have had an out of town client turn their nose up at a home because of photos. I have gone taken photos of the same home and [...]