2022 was an exciting and prosperous year at HST.  We worked, we collaborated, we learned, we worked some more.  2021 was a different year:  we masked, we gloved, we cleaned, we zoomed, we learned, and worked a lot, sometimes with stressed clients and stressed agents.   In 2022, as the COVID pandemic has slowly lessened its stranglehold on [...]

Typically in the fall most real estate agents will advise sellers on the best approach for selling in the fall—historically not the best market following the impetus to move late spring and summer to be settled by the start of school in the fall.  No so in 2020.  The buying frenzy is such that you may able to leave your breakfast dishes on [...]

We’ve received more complaints from sellers that their Mansfield Storrs area listing is not appearing on Zillow and/or it is appearing with inaccurate information. If you are a seller who is also open to renting, and we add your property as a rental to the Mulitple Listing Service (MLS) it will replace your for sale listing on [...]

Now is the time to market your Mansfield Storrs area home for sale in the spring and summer months ahead.  You probably want to get where you are going by Fall.  If you follow the professional guidance provided by your agent you should be able to avoid a protracted marketing period, unsatisfactory negotiations and move through your [...]

Want a Price? Get a HSTIMATE: Local data and experience is our algorithm

Our HSTIMATES have been a great source of feedback and recommendations for sellers who are serious about selling for the most amount of money possible in the least amount of time.  If you are serious about selling and want the opinion of more than just one Realtor I suggest you request a HSTIMATE.  You reap the benefit of our collective experience which will net you more in the sale of your home.  You don’t pay more for experience, you get more.  Check out our tips on choosing the best agent to represent you in any real estate transaction. 

Spring is upon us.  Every year the spring real estate market arrives armed with new challenges, new competition, and new ideas about the best way to sell your home quickly and for top dollar.   Most of the advice populating blogs and real estate sites today has been regurgitated  year after year with few adjustments to accommodate some of [...]

Helicoptering a Showing

Much like helicopter parenting, hovering is largely unhealthy for a successful viewing of your home.  The buyer is uncomfortable and can’t express their true feelings, less they offend you and their agent should direct them to not tip their hand by showing interest.  So what have you accomplished by being there:   The [...]