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May
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May 11th, 2026 by

The Role of Curb Appeal in a Scroll-First Home Search Era | Valley Brokers

When a potential buyer arrives at the curb to view your home for the first time, what do they see? Just as importantly, what's their first impression when they scroll to your listing online? In both cases, curb appeal is an essential element of marketing your home. Our real estate agents have more on the role of curb appeal when you're listing a home in Albany,

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Categories: Sell Your Home
Tags: Home Improvement, Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Corvallis, home projects, selling tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home
April
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April 27th, 2026 by

How to Create Inviting Outdoor Spaces Buyers Will Love in Albany, Corvallis, and Lebanon | CB Valley Brokers

Outdoor spaces can be amazing selling points for homes, especially in communities with as much natural beauty as Albany, Corvallis, and Lebanon. Creating new outdoo...

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Categories: Sell Your Home
Tags: Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Corvallis, home projects, selling tips, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home
February
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February 2nd, 2026 by

Should You Renovate Before Selling?

It's natural to want to maximize your home's appeal before listing it for sale in Albany or Corvallis, but are bigger renovations worth the cost? The latest Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) helps answer that question, and we'll use their data to highlight key areas of the home you might consider renovating. Our real estate agents can also provide insight into local market trends and buyer demand to help you determine whether renovating before selling in 2026 could maximize your return.

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Categories: Sell Your Home
Tags: Home Improvement, Albany, Corvallis, home projects, list your home, selling tips, home tips, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
June
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June 4th, 2024 by

Summer Open House

Summer is a very busy time for real estate sales around Albany and Corvallis, so how do you make your listing stand out from the crowd? The preparation that you do before you list – including getting your home open house ready – can pay major dividends when it's time to compete for the attention of buyers. Ou...

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Categories: Sell Your Home
Tags: Albany, Corvallis, selling tips, curb appeal, decor, declutter, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
April
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April 17th, 2024 by

List Your Home

If you have real estate plans around Albany and Corvallis, then understanding the latest market trends is one way to get an edge over the competition. You may have heard that spring is a very busy time in the real estate industry, with buyers and sellers emerging in full force after the quieter winter months. A

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Categories: Sell Your Home
Tags: Moving Tips, Home Improvement, Albany, Corvallis, home projects, selling tips, curb appeal, home tips, declutter, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
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