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# Melissa Stevenson: Realtor and Broker in Peoria, IL

## Sitemaps
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## Blogs
- [Pictures are Worth a 1000 Words! Prepare Your Home For the Best Photos](https://www.melissastevenson.com/pictures-are-worth-a-1000-words-prepare-your-home-for-the-best-photos/): How to Quickly Prepare For a Listing Photo Shoot
- [Broker Vs. Realtor ~ Ever Wonder the Difference?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/broker-vs-realtor-ever-wonder-the-difference/): A real estate broker is someone who has taken education beyond the agent level as required by state laws and passed a broker’s license exam.
- [Fall Maintenance CheckList](https://www.melissastevenson.com/fall-maintenance-checklist/): Fall Maintenance Checklist
- [Fall Cleaning](https://www.melissastevenson.com/fall-cleaning/): Fall cleaning is a time to prepare for winter by cleaning your home and yard. Here are some things you can do:
- [What Might Lower Your Home’s Value?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/what-might-lower-your-homes-value/): 5 Super Common Things You Don’t Realize Are Tanking Your Home’s Value
- [Reasons to be a Home Owner](https://www.melissastevenson.com/reasons-to-be-a-home-owner/): Comfort - Enjoying your homes features
- [Accredited Buyer’s Representative](https://www.melissastevenson.com/3278-2/): 6 REASONS TO HIRE AN ACCREDITED BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE
- [What is Important to Buy for Your New Home](https://www.melissastevenson.com/what-is-important-to-buy-for-your-new-home/):  First Things You Should Buy for Your New Home
- [Spring Prep For Your Lawn and Home](https://www.melissastevenson.com/spring-prep-for-your-lawn-and-home/): 7 Tips to Prep Your House & Yard for Spring
- [Tips For a Successful Home sale](https://www.melissastevenson.com/tips-for-a-successful-home-sale/): Prepping Your Home For A Successful Sale
- [8 Tips to Save Energy This Winter](https://www.melissastevenson.com/8-tips-to-save-energy-this-winter/): 8 Winter Energy-Saving Tips for a Cozy, Efficient Home
- [Guests Coming? Tidy-Up Quick](https://www.melissastevenson.com/guests-coming-tidy-up-quick/): How to Get Your Home Clean and Guest-Ready in One Hour
- [Current Real Estate Market Predictions](https://www.melissastevenson.com/current-real-estate-market-predictions/): Reviewed By
- [6 Best Things About Buying A House In The Fall](https://www.melissastevenson.com/6-best-things-about-buying-a-house-in-the-fall/): The summertime real estate season is as hot as the weather, but you might want to postpone your purchase until fall.
- [Sustainable Material: Recycled Glass](https://www.melissastevenson.com/sustainable-material-recycled-glass/): Sustainable Material Spotlight: Recycled Glass
- [2023 Hot Home Design Trends](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2023-hot-home-design-trends/): 9 Hot Home Design Trends This Summer
- [Gardening Tips](https://www.melissastevenson.com/gardening-tips/): Warm Weather Gardening Tips
- [Month of May Home Maintenance](https://www.melissastevenson.com/month-of-may-home-maintenance/): Advice by Jeanne Huber
- [Spring Lawn Care Tasks](https://www.melissastevenson.com/spring-lawn-care-tasks/): Spring lawn care tasks to do now
- [Too much Clutter, Help is on the Way](https://www.melissastevenson.com/too-much-clutter-help-is-on-the-way/): Tips to Declutter
- [21 tips for a Positive New Year](https://www.melissastevenson.com/21-tips-for-a-positive-new-year/): 21 Tips for a Positive New Year Updated for 2023
1. Stay Positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can trust that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible. 2. Take a daily "Thank You Walk." You can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time. Feel blessed and you won’t be stressed. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and less foods manufactured in plants. 4. Talk to yourself instead of listen to yourself. Instead of listening to your complaints, fears and doubts, talk to yourself with words of truth and encouragement. 5. Post a sign that says "No Energy Vampires Allowed." Gandhi said, "I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet," and neither should you! 6. Be a Positive Team Member. Being positive doesn’t just make you better, it makes everyone around you better. 7. Don't chase success. Decide to make a difference and success will find you. 8. Get more sleep. You can't replace sleep with a double latte. 9. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. 10. Look for opportunities to Love, Serve and Care. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be great. 11. Live your purpose. Remember why you do what you do. We don't get burned out because of what we do. We get burned out because we forget why we do it. 12. Remember, there's no such thing as an overnight success. Love the process and you’ll love what the process produces. 13. Trust that everything happens for a reason and expect good things to come out of challenging experiences. 14. Implement the No Complaining Rule. If you are complaining, you're not leading. 15. Read more books than you did in 2022. 16. Don't seek happiness. Instead live with love, passion and purpose and happiness will find you. 17. Focus on "Get to" vs "Have to." Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation. 18. The next time you "fail" remember that it’s not meant to define you. It’s meant to refine you. 19. Smile and laugh more. They are natural anti-depressants. 20. Make time for relationships. We are better together and the more we connect with great friends the more enjoyable life becomes. 21. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it. How will you make 2023 more positive? Reprinted Compliments of Jongordon.com
- [Special Things To Do With Your Mom (or anyone else you adore) This Christmas](https://www.melissastevenson.com/special-things-to-do-with-your-mom-or-anyone-else-you-adore-this-christmas/): Excerpts from Southern Living Magazine
- [Yes, You Can Buy a Home for Less Than Listing Price — Here’s How](https://www.melissastevenson.com/yes-you-can-buy-a-home-for-less-than-listing-price-heres-how/): This article was written by Barbara Bellesi Zito.  You can get some great advice from this article and wanted to share it with you.  Don’t forget to talk with me too.  I always have my finger on the pulse of real estate in Peoria and surrounding areas.
- [Young Buyers Focus on Investment Properties to Build Wealth](https://www.melissastevenson.com/young-buyers-focus-on-investment-properties-to-build-wealth/): October 27, 2022
- [Home Fall Maintenance Tips](https://www.melissastevenson.com/home-fall-maintenance-tips/): Homeownership is a big responsibility. There’s the financial commitment of a mortgage, taxes and insurance, but there’s also the responsibility of maintaining your home. Tasks like HVAC tuneup, landscaping upkeep and gutter cleaning help you avoid the cost and stress of unexpected repairs. It can be hard to keep up with maintenance when you own a home, but we have you covered with this FALL  home maintenance checklist.
- [Door Appeal](https://www.melissastevenson.com/door-appeal/): HOW CAN I MAKE MY FRONT DOOR MORE ATTRACTIVE? 
- [Waiting for Closing…What Can You Do During That Time?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/waiting-for-closing-what-can-you-do-during-that-time/): BY BRITTANY ANAS
- [Competing with All-Cash Offers](https://www.melissastevenson.com/competing-with-all-cash-offers/): Here’s How a Seasoned Real Estate Investor Says You Can Compete with All-Cash Offers
- [TAKE CONTROL OF HOUSEHOLD CLUTTER IN 8 FAST AND EFFECTIVE STEPS](https://www.melissastevenson.com/take-control-of-household-clutter-in-8-fast-and-effective-steps/): You aren’t just a homeowner. You are a household manager! Running a household isn’t that different from running a business. Everything in your home is inventory.
- [Spring Yard Clean Up](https://www.melissastevenson.com/spring-yard-clean-up/): Temperatures are inching up! With winter weather in the rearview mirror, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get a head start on yard projects. Follow these five critical steps in anticipation of enjoying more time outdoors!
- [Your Credit Score and Buying a Home](https://www.melissastevenson.com/your-credit-score-and-buying-a-home/): What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home
- [Home Inspections](https://www.melissastevenson.com/home-inspections/): A home inspection provides a valuable opportunity to learn about a property you want to buy and how to care for it. Inspections also help you identify red flags—problems that could affect your safety or require expensive repairs.
- [10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter](https://www.melissastevenson.com/10-delightful-ways-to-make-your-house-brighter-in-winter/): Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips.
- [2022 Living Room Trends](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2022-living-room-trends/): bySARAH LYON
- [Watch Out!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/watch-out/): By Jennifer Nelson
- [Can Improvements Really Decrease your Home’s Value?  The Answer is Yes.](https://www.melissastevenson.com/can-improvements-really-decrease-your-homes-value-the-answer-is-yes/): Your home’s resale value is (or at least should be) an important factor to consider when renovating and making home improvements. Surprisingly, the two least expensive home improvement projects have a huge payoff. There are also other reno projects that can provide a great return on investment when you put your home on the market.
- [Bye, Bye Bugs](https://www.melissastevenson.com/bye-bye-bugs/): Be the home on the block that bugs run from.
- [Staging Your Closets](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2875-2/): Many homebuyers are on the move, trading their current home for another one. Buying and selling in quick succession can be challenging, at best. But everything will go better if you begin preparing as early as possible. One of the best places to start is your closets!
- [Is it Cheaper to Build or Buy a House?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/is-it-cheaper-to-build-or-buy-a-house/): If you’ve been touring homes for sale, you might find yourself asking plenty of questions about how you might change them to better suit your style. What would it take to add another bathroom? Why did the seller choose those cabinets and that flooring for the kitchen? Could the deck be converted to an enclosed porch?
- [Paint and Color Trends 2021](https://www.melissastevenson.com/paint-and-color-trends-2021/): Paint and colors shape how we view the world around us, and how we view our homes in particular. After an unprecedented year that found many people spending more time at home than ever before, 2021 is poised to bring even more changes and trends to home decor than in recent years.
- [Say No To FSBO! 7 Risks Homesellers Take When They Go It Alone](https://www.melissastevenson.com/say-no-to-fsbo-7-risks-homesellers-take-when-they-go-it-alone/): With the pandemic housing boom, multiple upon multiple offers, bidding wars and people selling their homes on their time and terms, working with an agent may be the furthest thing from a potential seller’s mind.
- [Looking to Buy a Home In 2021? Start This 9-Step Checklist Now](https://www.melissastevenson.com/looking-to-buy-a-home-in-2021-start-this-9-step-checklist-now/): Make sure you're ready to become a homeowner in the new year.
- [Bundle Up! Winter’s Home-Buying Game Has Changed. Here’s How To Win](https://www.melissastevenson.com/bundle-up-winters-home-buying-game-has-changed-heres-how-to-win/): Winter Home Buying; here's the facts.
- [Why This Winter’s ‘Slow’ Home-Selling Season May Be Hotter Than Ever](https://www.melissastevenson.com/why-this-winters-slow-home-selling-season-may-be-hotter-than-ever/): By Erica Sweeney | Nov 2, 2020
- [Factors to Think about Before Your Next Home Purchase](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2769-2/): When you are shopping for a home, selling it later may not cross your mind. But it should! Purchasing a home is a major investment. You want your new house to meet your current needs while also providing future resale value. Think of it as protecting your investment.
- [Home Buying Blunders](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2760-2/): Homeownership is one of the central tenets of contemporary life. Most of us dream of a familiar, comfortable place to call our own, and buying a home is a rite of passage into adulthood, and into our own piece of the American Dream.
- [Planning Outdoor Space](https://www.melissastevenson.com/planning-outdoor-space/): Now that stay-at-home orders have been relaxed, the backyard—which may have been used infrequently recently—has regained primacy as a home feature. So, baby, if you got back(yard), use it!
- [](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2739-2/): By Brentnie Daggett
- [6 Things Your Mortgage Lender Wants You To Know About Getting a Home Loan During COVID-19](https://www.melissastevenson.com/6-things-your-mortgage-lender-wants-you-to-know-about-getting-a-home-loan-during-covid-19/): 6 Things Your Mortgage Lender Wants You To Know About Getting a Home Loan During COVID-19
- [20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget](https://www.melissastevenson.com/20-ways-to-save-money-and-stretch-your-household-budget/): These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.
- [How COVID-19 Has Altered the Home Buying Process](https://www.melissastevenson.com/how-covid-19-has-altered-the-home-buying-process/): Less than a month ago, real estate showings, purchases, and closings in the U.S. were mostly unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, homebuyers and sellers face a completely different landscape.
- [#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home  During the Coronavirus Outbreak](https://www.melissastevenson.com/stayhome-how-to-create-functional-spaces-in-your-home-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/): Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle to make the best of this difficult situation.
- [Top 5 Home Design Trends for a New Decade](https://www.melissastevenson.com/top-5-home-design-trends-for-a-new-decade/): Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in the near future) so they can factor renovation costs into their overall budget.
- [Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide](https://www.melissastevenson.com/take-advantage-of-your-home-equity-a-homeowners-guide/): Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1
- [Declutter, Organize and Downsize  Are you on board?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/declutter-organize-and-downsize-are-you-on-board/): Posted by Karen M. Koenig December 05, 2019 | 2:35 pm EST
- [2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forcast](https://www.melissastevenson.com/2020-outlook-real-estate-market-forcast/): We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow. A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020.1
- [Gifts and Gadgets for Every Room in the House](https://www.melissastevenson.com/gifts-and-gadgets-for-every-room-in-the-house/): Need Last Minute ideas?  Are you searching for new and innovative gift ideas this holiday season? If so, check out our list of the hottest home technology offerings. I’ve selected a few of my favorites for every room in the house.
- [5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home](https://www.melissastevenson.com/5-steps-to-finding-your-next-home/): Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1
- [iBuyers: What you need to know](https://www.melissastevenson.com/ibuyers-what-you-need-to-know/): Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech companies wants to revolutionize the way we buy and sell homes.
- [National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/national-snapshot-hows-the-real-estate-market/): National Snapshot: How’s the Real Estate Market?
- [5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home](https://www.melissastevenson.com/5-step-strategy-for-downsizing-your-home/): In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or even the simple act of growing older can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and lifestyle.
- [Will Your Remodel Pay Off?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/will-your-remodel-pay-off/): Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue.Whatever your reasons are for taking on a home improvement project, it’s wise to consider how the money you invest will impact your home’s value.I’ve taken a look at six popular home renovations and identified those that—on average—have the best and worst returns on investment. So before you lift a hammer or hire a contractor, take a look at this list and see if your remodeling efforts will reward you when it comes time to sell.
- [5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block](https://www.melissastevenson.com/5-steps-to-make-your-home-the-best-on-the-block/): Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block
- [Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades](https://www.melissastevenson.com/top-6-home-organization-upgrades/): Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.”
- [Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers](https://www.melissastevenson.com/top-10-myths-that-trip-up-first-time-home-buyers/): If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment.
- [True Market Value](https://www.melissastevenson.com/true-market-value/): It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier.
- [Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019](https://www.melissastevenson.com/top-8-home-design-and-remodeling-trends-for-2019/): If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design.
- [Real Estate 2019](https://www.melissastevenson.com/real-estate-2019/): What’s Ahead for Real Estate in 2019?
- [Great Time to Sell or Buy in the Winter](https://www.melissastevenson.com/great-time-to-sell-or-buy-in-the-winter/): It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months.
- [Are You Covered?  Homeowners Insurance Guide](https://www.melissastevenson.com/are-you-covered-homeowners-insurance-guide/): No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family will be financially protected if disaster strikes.
- [What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?](https://www.melissastevenson.com/whats-the-best-use-of-your-investment-property/): Renters for a Weekend or a While: What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?
- [Avoiding Home Inspection Mistakes](https://www.melissastevenson.com/avoiding-home-inspection-mistakes/): How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
- [7 Steps to a Seamless Move](https://www.melissastevenson.com/7-steps-to-a-seamless-move/): Real Estate Relocation Guide: 7 Steps to a Seamless Move
- [Staging Secrets](https://www.melissastevenson.com/staging-secrets/): 10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar
- [Seasonal Home Care Guide](https://www.melissastevenson.com/seasonal-home-care-guide/): From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk.
- [Getting Mortgage Ready](https://www.melissastevenson.com/getting-mortgage-ready/): The Home Buyer's Guide to Getting Mortgage Ready
- [Real Estate 2018:  What to Expect](https://www.melissastevenson.com/real-estate-2018-expect/): As we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?”
- [Last Minute Gadget Gift Ideas](https://www.melissastevenson.com/last-minute-gadget-gift-ideas/): 20 Home Gadget Gift Ideas to Fit Any Budget
- [Welcome Home](https://www.melissastevenson.com/welcome-home/): 10 Tips to Turn Your Neighborhood  Into a Hometown Haven
- [Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and ) Sense](https://www.melissastevenson.com/real-estate-investing-makes-dollars-sense/): INTRODUCTION
- [Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent](https://www.melissastevenson.com/hiring-amazing-real-estate-agent/): The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent
- [How To Stage Curb Appeal](https://www.melissastevenson.com/stage-curb-appeal/): Hello,
- [New Things For The New Year](https://www.melissastevenson.com/new-things-for-the-new-year/): Hello,
- [I Am Back To Work!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/i-am-back-to-work/): Hello,
- [Happy New Year!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/happy-new-year/): Hello,
- [Happy Thanksgiving!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/happy-thanksgiving-3/): Hello,
- [Maternity Leave-Coverage](https://www.melissastevenson.com/maternity-leave-coverage/): Hello,
- [Happy Veteran’s Day!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/happy-veterans-day/): Happy Veteran's Day!  Thank you to all of those who have served our country over the years.  A special tribute to my grandfathers, my dad, my father-in-law, and other family members and friends.
- [Preparing Your Home For Winter](https://www.melissastevenson.com/preparing-your-home-for-winter/): Hello,
- [Time To Fall Back – Reminder To Change Clocks](https://www.melissastevenson.com/time-to-fall-back-reminder-to-change-clocks/): Hello,
- [Happy Halloween – Trick or Treat Hours](https://www.melissastevenson.com/happy-halloween-trick-or-treat-hours/): Hello and Happy Halloween!
- [How To Clean Your House Quickly Before A Showing](https://www.melissastevenson.com/how-to-clean-your-house-quickly-before-a-showing/): Hello Sellers,
- [Return on Investment for Outdoor Renovations](https://www.melissastevenson.com/return-on-investment-for-outdoor-renovations/): Hello again,
- [Top 5 Best Values for Your Home Improvement Dollar](https://www.melissastevenson.com/top-5-best-values-for-your-home-improvement-dollar/): Hello,
- [Living In Your Home While It’s Staged](https://www.melissastevenson.com/living-in-your-home-while-its-staged/): Selling your home and living in your home are two different things although many people do both at the same time.  This is typically a tricky task.  I tell my seller clients this all the time and also let them know that it is difficult and honestly, not fun.  But, it can be done!  I came across this article that gives some tips for easing this struggle.  Hope you find it helpful and as always, if you are looking to sell please call me!
- [Pre-Storage Checklist](https://www.melissastevenson.com/pre-storage-checklist/): Hello,
- [Happy St. Patrick’s Day!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/happy-st-patricks-day/): Hello and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
- [8 Home Renovations That Will Pay You Back](https://www.melissastevenson.com/8-home-renovations-will-pay-back/): This time of year many people think about making improvements to their home, possibly because they have tax return money they want to spend, the winter weather has them spending more time indoors or maybe they're thinking of selling their house in the spring or summer.  Whatever the reason, if you are considering any renovations you may find this article helpful in determining which renovations generate the best return on investment.
- [Staging For Web Appeal](https://www.melissastevenson.com/staging-web-appeal/): You've heard it before, staging DOES make a difference when selling your home. In today's world, it's not just about staging your house to make it look better when prospective buyers come through for a showing. The first place buyers look for a house is online so you must make sure your house is staged on the outside too - web appeal is just as important!  This article gives you tips on how to do this. ~Melissa
- [Happy Valentine’s Day!](https://www.melissastevenson.com/happy-valentines-day/): Happy Valentine's Day!

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