--- title: Blog - HomeSmart (4) description: (4) --- [![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/) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [6 Important Features for Millennial Home Buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/important-features-for-millennial-home-buyers) Millennials make up one of the biggest generations in terms of population, beating the Baby Boomers. With the latest cutoff year being 1997, all of the millennial population is at ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) January 04, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/important-features-for-millennial-home-buyers) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) [diy](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/diy) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [8 Smart Space-Saving Organization Ideas](https://blog.homesmart.com/smart-space-saving-organization-ideas) Don’t you wish that sometimes your home just had a little more space? You might not need another closet or bedroom, but you feel like there simply must be the possibility for more ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 30, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/smart-space-saving-organization-ideas) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/investing) [moving](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/moving) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [5 Hidden Costs When Buying a Home](https://blog.homesmart.com/hidden-costs-when-buying-a-home) Buying a home is exciting — but it can also be expensive. And, we’re not just talking about the actual cost of the home. Some home buyers get so wrapped up in their home budget tha... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 22, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/hidden-costs-when-buying-a-home) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [What Fixes are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?](https://blog.homesmart.com/mandatory-fixes-after-home-inspection) As a seller, your to-do list is already pretty sizable by the time the home inspection comes around. As you can guess, the home inspection can be quite the point of contention for ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 21, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/mandatory-fixes-after-home-inspection) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) ## [6 Ways to Make Your Home a Smart Home](https://blog.homesmart.com/ways-to-make-your-home-a-smart-home) Smart homes might seem like a far-fetched, expensive dream, but there are plenty of inexpensive ways that your family can update your home to feel a little more with the times with... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 17, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/ways-to-make-your-home-a-smart-home) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [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) [residential](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/residential) ## [Three Things to Consider When Negotiating a Home Offer During a Pandemic](https://blog.homesmart.com/three-things-to-consider-when-negotiating-a-home-offer-during-a-pandemic) Despite the pandemic, many people have been able to find a home they love! When it’s time to make an offer, though, there may be a fair amount of uncertainty. You may be asking: “H... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) November 05, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/three-things-to-consider-when-negotiating-a-home-offer-during-a-pandemic) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [How to Prepare for Buying a Home “Sight Unseen”](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-prepare-for-buying-a-home-sight-unseen) Online shopping has become more popular than ever, and that goes for just about everything, from groceries to clothes to homes. Yep, you read that right: virtual home buying has be... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) July 17, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-prepare-for-buying-a-home-sight-unseen) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [moving](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/moving) ## [How to Say Goodbye When Leaving a Home You Love](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-say-goodbye-when-leaving-a-home-you-love) Moving is never easy – especially when you’re leaving a home that you love. Whether it was where you grew up, where you raised your kids or just a place where great memories were m... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) July 01, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-say-goodbye-when-leaving-a-home-you-love) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) [Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/investing) ## [The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-beginners-guide-to-real-estate-investing) You've heard about real estate investing, but do you know what it really entails? On the surface, it might sound like a flashy gig to make some extra money and diversify your portf... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 29, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-beginners-guide-to-real-estate-investing) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [linkedin](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/linkedin) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [How to Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-leverage-linkedin-to-grow-your-real-estate-business) You’ve heard about the importance of building a professional real estate network a million times, and it’s no secret that LinkedIn is one of the most effective ways to make connect... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 26, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-leverage-linkedin-to-grow-your-real-estate-business) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [curb appeal](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/curb-appeal) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) [diy](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/diy) ## [Easy DIY Home Projects to Dress Up Your Space](https://blog.homesmart.com/easy-diy-home-projects-to-dress-up-your-space) You know your home better than anyone, which is why you not only see all of its beauty, but might also have a tendency to focus on its flaws. You know exactly which parts need work... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 17, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/easy-diy-home-projects-to-dress-up-your-space) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [Grow Like a Pro: How to Quickly Grow Your Real Estate Network](https://blog.homesmart.com/grow-like-a-pro-how-to-quickly-grow-your-real-estate-network) As a real estate agent, you’ve probably heard the word “networking” more times than you can count. And though the idea of networking can strike terror in the hearts of some and pro... 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