--- title: Blog - HomeSmart (3) description: (3) --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) [mortgage](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/mortgage) ## [Mortgage Loan Basics](https://blog.homesmart.com/mortgage-loan-basics) Buying a home is more than just the home search, and for many, the concept of a mortgage can feel very overwhelming. Start your hunt for your dream home confidently with these mort... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 11, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/mortgage-loan-basics) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [appraisal](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/appraisal) [value](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/value) [home appraisal](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-appraisal) ## [Factors That Determine Your Home’s Appraisal Value](https://blog.homesmart.com/factors-that-determine-your-homes-appraisal-value) The process of selling a home includes a dedication to time, expense and energy. You need to take care of everything from inspections to legal procedures to listing your home. Befo... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 06, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/factors-that-determine-your-homes-appraisal-value) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [Hot Home Renovation Trends for 2021](https://blog.homesmart.com/hot-home-renovation-trends-for-2021) With more time spent at home, it’s no surprise that home improvement spending is up $72 billion according to a recent report which found that 61% of homeowners had taken on a home ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 04, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/hot-home-renovation-trends-for-2021) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [mortgage](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/mortgage) [credit score](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/credit-score) ## [Spending on a House: What to Factor When You’re Ready to Buy](https://blog.homesmart.com/spending-on-a-house-what-to-factor-when-youre-ready-to-buy) When buying your first house, it always helps to know how much you can afford. To calculate how much home you can buy, you need to consider several factors, such as household incom... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 29, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/spending-on-a-house-what-to-factor-when-youre-ready-to-buy) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [conversion](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/conversion) ## [Expand Your Brand: Converting Social Media into Cold Hard Cash](https://blog.homesmart.com/expand-your-brand-converting-social-media-into-cold-hard-cash) We all know that social media should fit into every agent’s overall marketing campaign, but how? A healthy approach to social media begins with concentrating your efforts on the 6 ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) March 26, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/expand-your-brand-converting-social-media-into-cold-hard-cash) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) [renting](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/renting) ## [5 Myths About Homeownership After Renting](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-myths-about-homeownership-after-renting) No matter your background, no matter the economy–buying a home is a big deal for anyone. For first-time homebuyers, or homebuyers who have been renting for a while, the idea of buy... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) March 25, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-myths-about-homeownership-after-renting) ## [How to Increase Your Home’s “Screen Appeal”](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-increase-your-homes-screen-appeal) Presentation is key to selling your home. Successful staging can help buyers visualize themselves in a home, leading to more offers. While it’s always been important to have profes... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 12, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-increase-your-homes-screen-appeal) [Marketing & Technology](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/marketing-technology) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Training & Education](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/training-education) [Lead Generation](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/lead-generation) [Podcast](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/podcast) ## [Constant Contact: Keys to Successful Email Marketing on The Real State Podcast](https://blog.homesmart.com/keys-to-successful-email-marketing-on-the-real-state-podcast) While email marketing is easy to do using Constant Contact, knowing best practices is essential to growing your business and your sphere of influence. Today's audience expects mark... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 11, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/keys-to-successful-email-marketing-on-the-real-state-podcast) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [showing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/showing) [open house](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/open-house) ## [\[Property Checklist\]: How to Take House Hunting Notes](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-take-house-hunting-notes) Searching for your new home can be an exciting and fun process, but at the same time, it can be a little stressful. According to the National Association of REALTORS®️, home buyers... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 10, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-take-house-hunting-notes) [diy](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/diy) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) [home decor](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-decor) ## [5 Smart Upgrades for a Healthier Home](https://blog.homesmart.com/smart-upgrades-for-a-healthier-home) People have been spending a lot more time at home than ever before. We’re working at home, eating at home, hanging out at home and so much more. To make sure your humble abode is a... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) January 27, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/smart-upgrades-for-a-healthier-home) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Why You Need a Home Inspection](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-you-need-a-home-inspection) Getting a home inspection is a very important part of the home-buying process. This is the time for professionals to check every nook and cranny of the home to make sure everything... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) January 21, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-you-need-a-home-inspection) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Finances](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/finances) [Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/investing) ## [5 Tips to Save for a Down Payment on a House](https://blog.homesmart.com/save-for-a-down-payment-on-a-house) Offering a down payment on a home can save you a lot of money in the long run. Even if you don’t plan on buying a home for several years, you might be thinking about starting to sa... 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