July 22nd, 2015 at 10:00 am
You’ve probably heard the term “curb appeal” hundreds of times. But did you know that increased landscaping and curb appeal can mean selling your home 10 to 15 times faster, according to RIS Media?
Boosting your curbside appeal may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot of time and money. There are endless home-improvement projects that are quick, easy, and sure to increase your home’s value and curb appeal.
Here are some projects and ideas to get you started:
Fix up your front door
Your front door is one of the first things prospective buyers see when they look at your home. If your door looks to be in bad shape, buyers will assume the inside of your home is too. Make your home feel more inviting by cleaning, painting and replacing the hardware on your door. Choose a color that coordinates with the personality and style of your home.
If you want to spend a little more money, replace the entire door with an energy-efficient model. You’ll be able to tell buyers that it can save them 10 percent on energy bills, and the average return on resale is 102 percent, RIS Media notes.
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July 1st, 2015 at 10:00 am
If you’re a homeowner and thinking about selling your home in the next five years or so, you might want to get familiar with the homebuyers who are dominating today’s market. According to a 2015 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) study, Millennials and Generation X make up almost 60 percent of recent homebuyers.
Millennials and Gen X have some big expectations when it comes to buying a home, and we have a pretty good idea of what they are. Let’s take a look at each generation individually so you get an idea of who these consumers are.
Gen X
June 4th, 2015 at 10:00 am
You’ve finally decided to sell your home. Congratulations. So where do you start?
You’ve got a lot to think about before that yard sign goes up and the open house is scheduled. A great real estate agent can do a lot of the thinking for (and with) you. But even finding that perfect agent takes a first step, as does making the house presentable, marketing it, and a host of other factors.
With the summer selling season fast approaching, let’s take a look back at some of our best advice for navigating the sales process.
May 28th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Congratulations! You’ve made it through numerous open houses, both your own and others, and have managed to sell your old house and find your new perfect home. But now a task that may seem terrifyingly daunting lies ahead: moving.
Packing up and moving all your stuff doesn’t have to be stressful or scary. Just follow these simple rules and you’ll be boxed up in no time:
1. Use it or lose it
As you pack your items, yo’re sure to come across many belongings that bring back fond memories–but how old are those memories? Although it can be hard to let go of that favorite jean jacket you wore every day for a year 10 years ago, it’s probably best to move on…literally. The less you have to pack, the more time and money you’ll save.
Tip: If it hasn’t been touched or thought about in more than a year, add it to the donate or trash piles.
2. Label everything
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April 30th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Selling your home requires a lot of time and patience. It can be overwhelming and stressful at times, but here are some tips and tricks to make the open house process just a little bit easier:
First impressions can make or break you
As the homeowner, many features of your house may seem normal and charming to you. However, it is important to take a look at your house as if it is your first time seeing it. Start outside by assessing your curb appeal. Make sure your shrubs and grass are trimmed and that paint looks fresh. You want potential buyers to see the outside of your home and be excited to walk in the front door. If the outside looks unkempt, they will assume the inside is as well.
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