Answers by Kim Batterman

It depends on the home. Our first time homebuyer type homes and luxury homes do have improved value when they have smart features and these features are preferred so your home may be chosen over another because you have them. The most common are thermostadts, doorbells, blinds, and alarm systems. The garage door having cell phone opening and closing is a really nice feature and can be added when a new garage door opener is needed. They are pretty inexpensive and don't really add any value but are nice to have. Kim Batterman PS Be sure to transfer any smart divices to the new buyer BEFORE you move out, so on the day of closing before you are out of the home, because most require you be in the home at the device to transfer them these days.

Absolutely! You want photos to reflect the time of year that you are selling. For example in WI if you have snow in the photos online, people immediately know that you have been on the market for a while and they wonder what is wrong with your place that it has not sold. They may blow right past your photos and on to the next, are are most certainly not going to offer full price. Kim Batterman

We are in a strong sellers market in WI so all times of the year have been wonderful for sellers. Our team sells many homes every month all year even in November and December. These months can be the best times to sell to get the help you want for moving, cleaning, packing etc.