Perhaps we’re not slaves to fashion, but homes tend to have some “fads”, like the 1980s and 1990s with wallpaper. I’ve had my fair share of installing and later removing wallpaper like many of you. If you’re preparing your house for sale, updating your walls can mean more money in your pocket at the closing table.
I understand you haven’t been having wild parties at your house, as it happens to all of us from time to time: the dreaded hole in the wall. A rambunctious child and a broken door stop can quickly make a hole in the drywall the size of your doorknob. The house settling can also crack it as well. But how do you repair these issues? Check out this video, which tells us how – from the smallest crack to a doorknob sized hole, it can be done!
It is universally accepted that the master suite and kitchen in any property are where sellers can get the most “bang for the buck” when making improvements. These two areas are where buyers focus when making a purchase decision. It is often said that for every $10 spent, you can get $8 or $9 of it back at the time of sale in these two rooms of the house.
I’m one that really enjoys DIY, or “Do it Yourself” projects around the home. For instance, I’ve changed many a light fixture and painted many rooms in our home. I get real satisfaction from seeing a job well done, and knowing I did it myself. However, a $20 light fixture is dramatically different than attempting making decisions in regards to your largest financial asset without counsel. That’s something I definitely would not recommend at all. Read the rest…
When preparing your home for the market, don’t overlook “wowing” buyers with the great features your property has to offer. This great video shows how just a few changes (and a few hundred dollars in materials) with a little effort can take a home from blah to impressive. When crafting your “to do” list, be sure to take a moment to reflect on your property’s key features that attracted you to purchase it originally. Those are the elements to show off to impress buyers today. Make sure that clutter, too much furniture, too much decoration do not compete for the buyer’s attention with the key elements that will sell your home. Read the rest…
I’m sure many of you might find this post a bit odd, coming from me. However, I want all potential clients to have information and lots of it. It’s the only way to make an educated decision, especially with your largest financial investment. Check out this video on how to find a great real estate agent to work for you.
Home sweet home – that is, until it hits the market. Then your beloved property becomes just another piece of inventory. Unfortunately for sellers, your home isn’t as special to buyers as it is to you. With competition at its peak this time of year, there are many properties vying for the buyer’s attention. Read the rest…
Often I show properties with squeaky hardwoods, especially older homes. Through time, use and humidity, floorboards seem to have a way of moving themselves into a creaky state. Here’s an easy how-to video on making the noise disappear. I found the talcum powder trick very interesting. That explains why some of the properties over 100 years old have a white residue around the edges of the boards!
According to the folks at Home Depot, they rate installing flat jamb interior doors as a “2″ on the difficulty scale. This can be a great way to update the look of your home, especially if you’re getting it ready for market. New six-panel hollow core doors truly can take a house out of the 1960s into today (once you get rid of the solid faced hollow core doors the builder previously installed).
You see the late night infomercials touting “EASY PROFITS!” But if it was that easy, wouldn’t everyone be doing it? Time to blow away the smoke and mirrors to the truth on short sales, folks. It’s a time consuming process that is a difficult (and not always successful) method to purchasing a home with a substantial discount. Read the rest…
