<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kristin Ruther]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading real estate agent in West Michigan with 80+ five-star reviews. Expert staging, strong marketing, and trusted guidance for buyers and sellers.]]></description><link>https://kristineruther.wixstudio.com/kristin-ruther/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:54:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kristineruther.wixstudio.com/kristin-ruther/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[First Impressions Matter: Front Door Fixes Buyers Notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[When buyers pull up to a home for the first time, they are already forming an opinion before they step inside. The entryway sets the tone for everything that follows. Here are three simple areas that make a big difference. Tip #1: The Door Itself Start with the door. If the paint is faded, chipped, or worn, it immediately catches a buyer’s eye. A freshly painted door makes the entire entrance feel updated and cared for. Choose a classic color that complements the home’s exterior. If the...]]></description><link>https://kristineruther.wixstudio.com/kristin-ruther/post/first-impressions-matter-front-door-fixes-buyers-notice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aad073d66894c6d6f396ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:13:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17e38e_db5feefdce3f4ed9a45f8f619e2e824d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristin1954</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clutter Eats Equity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why less stuff can mean more money when selling your home When you decide to sell your home, it’s natural to focus on price, marketing, and timing. But there is one factor that quietly affects every showing and every offer: Clutter. Clutter doesn’t just make a home look smaller—it can actually cost you money.  I often tell sellers that clutter eats equity , because the more crowded a home feels, the harder it is for buyers to see its true value. Over the years I’ve walked through hundreds of...]]></description><link>https://kristineruther.wixstudio.com/kristin-ruther/post/clutter-eats-equity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9c59ca29c2f981478d2e6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:49:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17e38e_9cdb8da9db234fcf9d3e984162e84b14~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kristin1954</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>