Compass

Compass Agent Michelle Hopson Defines Dedication in Real Estate

By Daniel Lalley / September 15, 2023 /

In the past two decades, the real estate world has proven to be anything but easy-going. With the 2008 financial crisis and the recent red-hot post-pandemic market, this business isn’t for the faint of heart. However, factoring a life-changing battle with breast cancer into this equation calls for a whole different kind of stamina. Compass…

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Bianca Watson’s Historic Lakewood Dines And Kraft Makeover

By Karen Eubank / September 11, 2023 /

Bianca Watson was destined to renovate this historic Lakewood Dines and Kraft home. “I’ve lived in a Victorian, a Colonial, a Georgian, you name it,” Watson said. “Every time my mom found a house, my dad would tell her it had to be perfect as-is. She’d assure him it was perfect. Then, when we were…

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Get Ready for Your Closeup: Why Realtors Need a Professional Headshot

By Elaine Raffel / September 3, 2023 /

Photos don’t lie – or do they? Just ask anyone who’s swiped right on a dating app. Just how old is that photo?

Turns out, it’s not just Mr. or Ms. Bumble. Many people – including Realtors – are using outdated images on their websites, Linked In, and business cards. If it’s more than a few years since your last shoot, it’s probably time for a redo.

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An Alternative to Babysitting a Yard in August? Try a Townhome

By Joy Donovan / August 10, 2023 /

Hello, August. We really hadn’t missed you. The plants are crispy, and the lawns are brown. Trying to keep them green and vibrant like the glossy magazines show is just an effort in futility. The time, the water, the worry — is it worth the effort? Maybe a tiny, zero-lot-line home’s lawn is the answer…

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The Talent of Designer Eric Prokesh Lands This Beverly Drive Tudor a Buyer in 3 Days

By Karen Eubank / April 23, 2023 /

We’ve turned a massive corner in presenting real estate to a very sophisticated market. Generic is out. Character and color are in. What we call a white-out in staging can still be the cure for those aging McMansions, but when it comes to the luxury market, you need cutting-edge stagers and designers. This gorgeous Beverly…

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