Stephanie Vozza
Content Marketing Writer
Experienced writer, covering small business, human resources, real estate, productivity, interior design, education and retail.
owners.com
5 Curb Appeal Tips That Will Help You Sell Your Home
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. The view of your home from the street can help prospective buyers fall in love and want to come inside to see more. In fact, half of purchase decisions are made during the first 60 seconds, while the buyer is coming up the front walkway, according to real estate industry studies. As you start to prepare your home for sale, consider spending more on the exterior, making sure it draws buyers’ attention. Here are five curb appeal tips and...
owners.com
Tips for Selling Your House: How to Approach the Top 3 Types of Buyers
When you sell your own home, you’ll meet all types of people, from first time home buyers to investors building their portfolios. Here are some tips for selling your house to the three most common types of buyers:
1. First-Time Buyers
Remember purchasing your first home? You were probably nervous about falling into the many pitfalls that tempt new homebuyers and needed the help of a trusted friend or family member to spot these mistakes and adjust accordingly. A first-time buyer considering y...
owners.com
When Accepting a Low Offer is a Good Idea
So, you’re selling your home, and you’ve done the due diligence to price it right compared to similar homes on the market in your area. Smart sellers know the asking price isn’t always the price they’re going to get for the home. Many sellers dream of prospective buyers getting in a bidding war and driving the sale price higher than the asking price, and while that sometimes happens, savvy sellers need to know when a lower offer may be the best offer.
When should you consider accepting less? ...
owners.com
4 Tips for Selling a House With Pets
A lot of homeowners have pets. In fact, 36 percent of households own a dog and 30 percent own a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. While a lot of prospective buyers are animal lovers, when selling a house with pets, it’s best if no one can tell that an animal resides with you. You have one chance to make a great first impression, and you want your home to look and smell pristine.
In order to set yourself up for success, and to appeal to the most buyers, there are a...
owners.com
How to Make a Small House Look Bigger: 10 Tips From Interior Designers
When it’s time to sell, your home needs to look its best. Light, airy and spacious are three things buyers look for, and if your home is square-footage challenged, you’ll want to learn how to make a small house look bigger.
“Smart staging is vital to successfully selling a home, and this couldn’t be truer than for a small home where earning maximum dollar per square foot is essential,” says Denver-based interior designer Tanya Campbell. “A tiny house can be very charming.”
While you don’t wan...
Fast Company
How Leaders Can Ask For Help And Keep Their Team’s Confidence
It’s a stereotype that men would rather be lost than stop and get directions, but it turns out asking for help carries a psychological penalty for guys. A study from researchers at Duke University, the University of San Diego, and the University of Pittsburgh found that male leaders who ask for help are perceived as being less competent. When female leaders solicit help, however, the negative image didn’t apply.
“What drives this perception is that help-seeking is atypical for men but not for...
Fast Company
The One Thing You Need To Do To Become More Creative
If you want to become more creative, the answer may lie in becoming more courageous. A new class at USC Annenberg called Improvisational Leadership is encouraging students to step outside of their comfort zones and explore new experiences.
“Students fear finding the perfect job the day they graduate,” says Fred Cook, director of the USC Center for Public Relations and professor of professional practice. “They’re under pressure to perform because of student loans and their parents. They’ve tak...
zozi.com
10 Channels for Distributing Tour and Activity Promo Codes
Here are 10 ideas—some traditional and a few creative—for distributing your promo codes and boosting your bookings....
Parade
10 Items Every Mom Needs to Survive Fall Sports Season
Shin guards? Check. Cleats? Check. Water bottle? Check.Whether your child plays soccer, football or hockey, fall sports season has begun. You’ve got your child’s equipment ready, but do you have what you need to survive?“Whenever someone says, ‘Does anyone have a ________________’, I’m the mom who always does,” says Laurie...
Parade
10 Items Every Mom Needs to Survive Fall Sports Season
Shin guards? Check. Cleats? Check. Water bottle? Check.Whether your child plays soccer, football or hockey, fall sports season has begun. You’ve got your child’s equipment ready, but do you have what you need to survive?“Whenever someone says, ‘Does anyone have a ________________’, I’m the mom who always does,” says Laurie...
Entrepreneur
10 Leaders Who Turned Around Their Companies | Slideshow ...
From falling stock prices to the threat of bankruptcy, these CEOs brought their companies back from the brink.
Inc.
10 New Roles CEOs Will Play in 2016
Inspiring a company to greatness isn't enough in the changing world of business; here are 10 more things you need to juggle in 2016....
Entrepreneur
10 Reasons to Scrap Year-End Performance Reviews
Instead of checking in once a year, it is more effective to figure out a way to exchange feedback with your employees every week....
Entrepreneur
10 Signs You're Not Cut Out to Be an Entrepreneur
Many people dream of starting their own business, but you have to have the right chops. Here are the 10 warnings signs that it might not be for you....