When selling a home, there is key prep work that can be done in order to attract a great offer. The spring season doesn’t just bring new blooms to the trees - it brings new buyers! Top agents know what sells homes and we have assembled this list of the things you can take care of to help make your home make a great impression and entice buyers.

1. Declutter, depersonalize, and deep clean

A home should be as to a blank slate as possible when selling homes so that potential buyers can look at the beautiful features without focusing on your stuff or any dirt and grime. A crowded closet or cabinet, cramped rooms full of furniture, and junk mail sitting on the counter can all detract from the home viewing experience. 

2. Pre-listing

The Sullivan-Neal-Gore Luxury Real Estate team was recently recognized by both Real Trends and Dickson Realty for leading the charge with sales volume in Northern Nevada. Brooke Sullivan, Monica Gore, and Heather Neal have been honored as the #1 Best Real Estate Professional Team in Reno, and the #3 overall in the entire state of Nevada. Furthermore, Dickson Realty recognizes the team as the #1 Top Producing Team in the state of Nevada. 

The SNG team represents some of the finest custom home sales in Northern Nevada. They have lived and breathed the luxury real estate market and been long-time members of both Montreux Golf & Country Club and the Club at ArrowCreek. This team knows the market and invests heavily in every new listing, from premium

The National Charity League is a multi-generational philanthropic organization of mothers and daughters. NCL believes in practicing philanthropy and the active effort to promote human welfare. Their programs seek to empower women to be confident, successful, and well-rounded contributors to society.

The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the NCL serves the local Reno-Sparks community. This group of mothers and daughters come together in commitment to community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences. Brooke Sullivan serves on the Executive Board now and Heather Neal was active from 2012 - 2018, serving as Chapter President in 2017.

"National Charity League has provided a phenomenal opportunity for my two daughters and me to give

The Dickson Realty Economic Summit this month brought together regional experts and real estate agents to discuss the Nevada real estate market. Around 200 agents attended the event at the Nevada Museum of Art and the company’s top team members were also honored.

“The Economic Summit has become part of Dickson Realty’s DNA and culture,” said Nancy Fennell, Dickson Realty CEO and owner. “The information agents take away from the event helps them help their buyers and sellers navigate the market and build strong relationships and a stronger community.”

The summit featured speakers who explored how local and national factors impact the housing market and regional economy. What will 2023 bring? The market in Northern Nevada is strong amongst

Breaking ground in Reno, the Kimpton hotel is slated to open in 2025.

Las Vegas-based CAI investments has chosen the Biggest Little City for its next property investment. With properties in other states like Arizona and Florida, CAI is also working on two big projects in the downtown core of Reno. 

CAI is also renovating the former Harrah’s Reno hotel-casino into a mixed-use residential and commercial project that will later be known as the Reno City Center. The project already has Clear Capital promised as its first major office tenant and just opened a new Starbucks. Construction continues to move forward and the first residential units should be open sometime this year. 

“I mean, Las Vegas doesn’t have a Kimpton,” CAI CEO Chris

Source: Dickson Realty

Published on February 22, 2022 by Beau Keenan

The economy in Reno and Sparks has grown significantly over the last decade, and it’s had a significant impact on the people, businesses, jobs, and communities in the greater Northern Nevada region. And while this growth has benefited the economy with robust, evolving industries and greater personal wealth, it has also raised critical questions about city infrastructure, workforce turnover, and housing affordability.

These are all questions Dickson Realty addressed during its annual Economic Summit, where Brian Bonnenfant, the Project Manager for the Center for RegionalStudies at the University of Nevada, served as one of the keynote speakers. With his in-depth knowledge,

In 2021, the team at Luxury Reno Homes produced top results in Reno-Tahoe luxury real estate.

Working together as one, Brooke Sullivan, Monica Gore, and Heather Neal bring more than 35 years of diverse luxury sales experience to the table. Not only do you get three agents for the price of one, but they offer a database of 10,000 qualified clients that are looking to buy.

In each neighborhood that they represent, they have represented more transactions than any other agent on both buyer and seller sides. With a strong list of qualified buyers, they can make deals happen oftentime before properties even hit the market.

Dickson Realty has awarded Luxury Reno Homes as the Number One Top Producing Team in 2021.

The Club at ArrowCreek

Thinking of relocating to Reno-Tahoe? We don’t blame you. Northern Nevada is arguably one of the best places to stake your claim in the great 50 states. As one of the fastest growing states in the nation, Nevada has so much to offer and we compiled a list of our favorite fun facts to know about the Reno-Tahoe region.

1) Research your neighborhoods. Whatever you’re in the market for, Reno-Tahoe has it all when it comes to living options. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life? Or perhaps looking for a quiet refuge in the forest? Each neighborhood in the area holds its unique charms.

2) Traffic doesn’t (mostly) exist. Rush hour in Northern Nevada mostly revolves around ski or beach traffic after an epic powder day or one of many cloudless summer

Investing in property is one of the most lucrative endeavors you can delve into if you do it right. Tax rules abound for investors when it comes to selling off property, but there is a popular tool to help maximize profits and avoid capital gains tax. A 1031 exchange can do just that is one of the best bets for building foundational real estate wealth.

What is a 1031 exchange?

A 1031 exchange gets its name from Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, which allows an investor to avoid paying capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property, as long the proceeds are reinvested within certain time limits in a property or properties of equal or greater value. In short, it’s a tax-deferring transaction that can be used in just about

Nevada is leading the charge across the nation for payroll growth as the United States economy begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest resurgence nationwide, the Silver State has posted a year-over-year growth of just under 30% according to an analysis by insurance tech company Huckleberry.

Growth in Nevada was double the rate of second-place Maryland (15%) and more than three times the growth of third-place North Carolina (8%).

Payroll growth is defined as the increases in average wage and salaries, and a factor typically considered to be a good indicator for recovery and business confidence. Nevada also jumped up its insurance policy growth by a whopping 165%.

“Nevada had the biggest bounce we’re seeing in terms of