Mark's Blog

Every November, I like to take time to review my business for the year.  This time is another opportunity to pause, reflect and give thanks to God for his blessings to me.  As I think back over the past 32 years of my career, even during the very challenging, early years, I’ve always had much to be thankful for.

To my clients of 2017 and those from years past, please know that I am grateful for both your business and your friendship.  Year after year, more than 80% of my business comes from my past clients and community friendships.  Without your business and referrals, in a very real way, I’d be out of business.  I’ve enjoyed the privilege of helping many of you with the purchase of your first home, your second home, your last home, selling your parent’s home or helping your children buy their first home.  I value the trust that you’ve placed in me more than you could ever know.

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According to the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, staged homes sell on average in 11 days or less, and they can sell for a higher price. As part of our 5-Star Program, we provide a consultation with our staging expert, Lois Flickinger of Lancaster Home Staging for all our sellers.

Home staging is not about decorating. It’s actually about helping sellers reinvent their home from one that represents their life, to a house that can be marketed and will appeal to a broader audience of prospective buyers. Home staging helps to highlight each home's strengths and minimize its distractions so that it gains interest from more potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money.

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We often hear our potential clients asking others what it’s like to work with our team. We asked our clients, Jim & Jeanne, if they’d share their story. Here’s what they had to say about their experience working with The Mark Thudium Team.

What did you think of the Thudium real estate process?

“When we met with Mark, he was not pushy or a know-it-all, but at the same time, he firmly laid out a good timetable, explained everything in detail, and was very encouraging about listing our house. He also talked of his 5-Star Program and what his hopes for our house were, and it a...

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Introducing our newest member of the Mark Thudium Team, Tyler Stoltz.

Tyler Stoltz grew up in Manheim Township and currently resides in East Hempfield Township with his wife, Margaret, and their chocolate lab, Utley.

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In general, most improvements won’t return 100% of your investment. However, the following improvements can increase the value of your home to buyers, which generally leads to a higher sales price and a quicker sale.

Fresh Flooring
Examine your current flooring – if it’s looking tired or outdated, it’s worth the investment to replace it. You can make a big impact by repairing broken tile, refinishing wood floors, replacing the wall-to-wall carpeting or tossing the old area rugs.

Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

Spiffing up the kitchen and bath is a sure bet for adding value to your home. You don’t have to do a complete renovation. Some upgrades are inexpensive and simple, such as replacing hardware, painting, upgrading...

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