"Smart Moves" with Realtor Julie Lane

The residential real estate market remains hot in St. Louis and according to Julie Lane, an agent with Janet McAfee Real Estate focusing on the luxury market, there are tactics sellers and buyers can use to increase the likelihood of a win-win situation.

”By win-win, I mean that sellers are able to sell their homes for the most in the least amount of time and buyers feel the home they bought is a good value and checks as many of their boxes as possible,” Lane says. She outlines a few things buyers and sellers should consider implementing.

One of Lane’s recommendations? Hire a designer to come in and give you a quick list of things you can do to freshen the house and ways to incorporate some of the latest trends. “People may not adopt all the trends, but they shop them when buying a house. For example, if the trend is all white/neutral and your home is full of color; people can’t get past it. Consulting with a designer is money well spent. They know what people are wanting in their homes and what tweaks you can make that will resonate with buyers and make your home stand out. With the current low inventory, it is very important to differentiate your house.”

For all of Lane’s insider tips and tricks on how to effectively buy or sell a home, read our November/ December issue: https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/slsl_n-d_2021 … or sign up to get your own copy of SL mag delivered to your door: https://www.sophisticatedstlouis.com/mag/subscribe

To see all of Lane’s listings, visit her website: https://www.julielanerealestate.com/