When I first started in real estate, I was eager for advice. The best advice I got from an experienced agent was simple but powerful: “Do as many open houses as you can.” I took his advice to heart.

When you're selling your home, the kitchen is the single most important room -- so when you hold an open house, you want it to shine. Literally. You're going to have to deep-clean, declutter, and ...

In my parents' house, the living room was just for show. White carpet, plush sofa, overstuffed pillows fluffed and karate-chopped to reveal the perfect indentation. It was beautiful -- and it was ...