Curb Appeal
August 16, 2008
Curb appeal is so very critical for your home. The first opinion is usually made by someone seeing your home online. Landscape and appearnce is key to getting the most money for your home.
If the buyer sees that painting needs done, roof needs repair, sidewalks/driveways are damaged, trees/shrubs need trimmed, then the price is instantly reduced as well as a negative first impression has been made. Thousands, yes thousands of dollars have just be deduced from the price.
If you are a DIY person, I recommend you spend the money to complete the work. At this time of year landscape materials and plants are all discounted in our area. If you need to hire someone, give specific information to several companies and compare bids.
Just remember, you never get a chance to make a good first impression!!
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Financing
February 20, 2008
Interest rates have dropped, so speak with several lending institutions to compare rates and money down. Please pre-qualify in order to search in the correct price range. Also, have your pre-qualification paperwork when making an offer on a house.
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finance, interest, loan, qualify
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Staging
December 27, 2007
Staging a home will make the space seem larger and more pleasing to the eye. I have a professional interior designer who will provide free, low cost, or "design to sell price" ideas to help sell your home.
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buyers, design, interior, sell, stage
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Buyers Market
October 16, 2007
Mathematically speaking, you should "upgrade" during a buyers market. Why? Here are the numbers: Homes are listed at a realistic value of $100,000 and $180,000. The one you are selling is $100,000 and the one you want to buy is $180,000. If the homes are being sold for 10% below value, then your home will potentially sell for $90,000. This is a $10,000 loss. However, the home you want to buy will now potentially sell for $162,000. This is a $18,000 savings. Hence, you have gained $8,000 in this transaction.
Call me and let's discuss your current situation!
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buy, market, sell, value
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It's a buyers market!
August 11, 2007
Many homes are for sale in all price ranges and locations. This is called a large inventory, which creates a buyers market. This is an excellent time to buy a larger home because you can get more for your money.
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buyer, inventory, market
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Barbara Falfas, Strayer Group Realtor