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Many agents have come across the client who wants to sell their house and who wants to get rid of their clutter, but has no idea of how to go about it. A garage/yard/lawn sale is a terrific way to both get clutter out of the house and put some money in your buyers’ pockets. It’s also a good way to develop a rapport with your clients. Here are some tips for you to organize a garage sale with your clients and then get all the deadweight out of the house! written by Andy Asbury
The more extreme method of flea extermination is using a professional. You can hire an exterminator to use a flea fogger in your house but that is a lot of chemical residue to leave in your living space. It is recommended that foggers only be used in extreme cases for that reason. written by Mark Hostetler
The downside of this type of staging is defintely the price tag that comes along with the service; however, it is generally accepted that the sale of a staged home will translate into a higher bid than an unstaged one. By this rationale, staging is an investment. written by RE Writer
One of the particular challenges that comes with staging some older homes, especially ones that have had the same residents for decades, is that of nicotine residue accumulation. When someone smokes in a home for many years an oily residue builds up on the walls, on the furniture, and in the carpeting making the surfaces sticky and leaving an acrid odor. written by RE Writer
The aim is to make your rooms seem as large as possible to a prospective buyer. Don't worry; as soon as you've moved, you can restore these items to their former glory. Pack away the library, leaving only enough books to produce an attractive display. written by Lauren Kline
When you've lived in a house for a while you tend to truly make that space your own. You have likely decorated your home in such a way that it works with your furnishing and reflects your personal taste. Unfortunately, as fabulous as those tastes are, prospective buyers are likely to not share them. written by Leslie Eskildsen
Different kinds of exterior finishes require different types of cleaning. House exteriors can range from vinyl or aluminum siding to brick, stone, or stucco; all of these types of siding have their own particular issues and concerns. written by Mark Hostetler
There are also many shrubs and bushes that thrive in a desert environment; many of these are evergreens, like oleander and bougainvillea. These bushes are drought-resistant and have beautiful colourful blooms. written by Karrie Rose
Tired of serious buyers traipsing through your house after you put it on the market? Offering you that pesky money for your house? Here's a surefire way to ensure that no one at all expresses any interest in buying your home with tips seen in real online listings. written by Tina Fountain
You've probably already found yourself spending more time out on the front porch. Or perhaps you're selling your home and understand the importance of curb appeal. Whatever the reason, it's time to clean up your front porch and give it a fresh look for the season. written by Justin Lee
It's a buyer's market and selling homes for their maximum sale price is hard in these days of foreclosures and short sales. You've heard that home staging is the way to go, but you don't want to rip out perfectly good fixtures in order to make your home shine. Is there a way you can improve your home's appearance without putting a huge strain on the environment? written by -- --
Decorating a bedroom or any room of your home can be an easy, cost effective way to improve the look of your home if it’s on the market. written by Mike Andruff
Under no circumstances should you waste money and time on tidying the beds, weeding or even dumping some mulch to make things look better. The more forlorn and dead your flora looks, the less likely people will admire it or want to think of it as their own. Bonus points for any dead and decaying plants. written by Mike Andruff
You don’t have to renovate to make your less-travelled areas look their best. Clean them with the same care as you took with your living space. People expect attics and basements to be somewhat dusty and dirty. If you present a space that is clean and smells fresh, it makes the entire property seem newer and in better repair. written by Greg Smith
Hellebores are perennial plants that are able to bloom even in very cold temperatures. They blossom from February to April, and are available in a variety of gorgeous shades including red, yellow, pink, or white. written by RE Writer
Walkway:The walkway should be completely free of anything resembling ice and snow, and that includes icicles that are in danger of breaking and lancing down at some unsuspecting homebuyer. Make sure that any snow “walls” you may construct in the course of clearing a path are packed and will not collapse easily. written by Karen Schaefer
There are 5 very specific strategies to selling homes in today’s market for every type of house—even every type of exit strategy written by Karen Schaefer
Every real estate agent in the business is guilty of it, and it’s the first thing that you think of when you’re selling a home own your own or flipping a property. The dreaded open house. written by Karen Schaefer
When it comes to preparing a house for sale there is so much more than simply cleaning the floors and de-cluttering the tables. In order to have a successful sale, you need effective home staging. written by Karen Schaefer
When it comes to selling real estate, most people immediately think of the tried and true MLS system, and the big sign on the front lawn. But when you’re faced with a slowing real estate market, you need to get creative with your real estate marketing, and you need to do it now! written by Matt Barker
If your information about the house's assessed value is on the table in plain view, don't think for a second that people won't have themselves a little reading time - to their benefit and not to yours. Keep in mind that people are allowed to look in the built-in features of your home, such as drawers and shelves, to check for depth and ease of use. Secure your private papers out of sight and access! written by RE Writer
If you're selling in winter, there are a lot of things you can do to encourage buyers to keep coming back. These tips will help you provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in your home and encourage buyers to stay longer than they would otherwise. written by Marci McFarland
You probably know someone, family or friend, who has a spare bed, furniture or tasteful art that you can temporarily place in the room to create the illusion of a happy bedroom. Many people will happily give you castoff furniture in return for you taking it to the local thrift store upon the sale of your home. If the item is to be returned, however, make sure it gets returned clean and in the same (or better!) shape it was when you first borrowed it. written by Debbie Hesteden
As far as current trends in real estate go, it appears that Texas is destined to have a strong housing economy over the next few years. The city of Killeen, TX for instance is ranked the fifth least expensive when it comes to the national housing market average. The current trend for Texas real estate consists of cities throughout the state competing with the national average. written by Carolyn Capalbo
Now is a good time to show your kids the up-side of selling and moving. Allow them to sell things at a garage sale. It may put some money in their pockets and de-clutter the home at the same time. written by Andy Asbury
Every weekend, buyers head to a slew of open houses, but rarely do they ever make an offer on the properties they see at these events. To enhance the success of the open houses you host, you need to make your properties more memorable in the minds of visitors. To do this, you need to get creative and spice up your open houses. written by Mark Hostetler
Take small steps to decluttering. Focus on getting a single area or container decluttered at a time. This could be a counter or a drawer. It doesn't matter as long as you start and do a thorough job on that one space. written by Lisa Gray
This is an excellent time to hold a moving sale and get some money from as much of your unwanted items as possible. The rest can be given to charity - don't let them back into the house! For belongings that you don't want to part with, yet are interfering with the staging, you can make room in the garage or rent a storage locker and store your extra belongings there until the house sells. written by Karen Schaefer
If you are trying to sell your house during a holiday season, you know how stressful it can be. Besides the added stress of preparing for the holidays you have to deal with showings and trying to sell your home. written by Karen Schaefer
If you are selling a house during the holiday season, you are in luck! This time of the year gives you the perfect opportunity to create some strong pockets of emotions in any home you are staging. << previous page 1 2 3 4 next page>> |
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