Betty Arguello, Realtor

06/06/2026

Before you start showings, replace all the lightbulbs in your home with bulbs of the same temperature. This will give your home a unified look.

06/05/2026

Wood paneling was fashionable in the 1960s and 70s, but not so much today. If you don’t want the paneled look, here’s what you can do.

If you don’t want dated wood paneling in your new home, should you remove and replace it, or can you paint over it?

06/03/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

06/02/2026

Got a showing with less than 30 minutes' notice? 😱 Don’t panic! 📥 Download my Home Seller Handbook for this handy checklist: https://www.houseopedia.com/homesellerhandbook?id=4333

06/01/2026

Make sure all your offers to purchase are in WRITING. Oral agreements provide NO legal protection. Click through for more contract tips.

Buying a home will likely be the biggest investment you ever make. It makes sense to throughly understand the long and confusing real estate contract.

05/30/2026

Have a Non-Working Fireplace? Add some logs and lights for an inexpensive, year-round ambiance!

05/29/2026

Mantels are a terrific place to give your home personality and style. Check out this guide to decorating a mantel.

You may already decorate the mantel for the holidays, but your mantel is a perfect place to exercise your creativity year round.

05/27/2026

Can you fix those annoying nail pops yourself? Yes, you can, in these 10 easy steps.

We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdrive...

05/26/2026

New home, new school, new friends - it’s a lot for kids to handle! 😰 Keep them feeling secure by maintaining routines, involving them in packing, and reassuring them their favorite things are coming too! 🎒💙 Get more must-know moving tips in my Home Seller Handbook: https://www.houseopedia.com/homesellerhandbook?id=4333

05/25/2026

Remember and honor all the brave heroes today who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.