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WHAT “GOOD BONES” ACTUALLY MEANS

"Good bones" gets thrown around like it's a guarantee. It's not. Good bones means the structural stuff is sound: foundation, framing, roofline, load-bearing walls. It has nothing to do with whether the kitchen is cute or the floors are original hardwood. Most agents use the phrase to describe a vibe. I use it to describe a structure.

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Does Styling Actually Increase Your Sales Price?

It's not "should I stage." It's "what's the gap between how my house shows now and what it needs to compete in a 72-day market." Sometimes that's a $400 declutter day. Sometimes it's more. Either way, that's a house visit and a five-minute honest conversation — not a guess, and not an upsell.

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