Curb Appeal Tips When Selling Your Home
Now that you’ve decided to sell, you want your home to stand out from the rest starting at the curb. Here are several things to think about when drawing your buyer to the front door. Maintenance: Trim back all bushes and trees. You want to show off the house and not look like you’ve slacked on maintenance. Clear away all weeds and overgrown vines. Especially if vines are attached to the house. Remove all reminders of up keep and toys; hoses, rakes, bikes, garbage cans, etc. Mow…
My favorite go-to paint colors when selling a home
You’ve decided to sell your home and need to freshen things up a bit. Paint is the most economical way to do that. Here are my 10 favorite Sherwin Williams paint colors that are neutral and will appeal to the most buyers. WARNING! Not every paint color looks good in every room. There are a few factors to consider when choosing paint. Consider this first: The lighting. Windows and bulbs change the color of paint during the course of the day. Consider flooring, counter tops and trim color before…
The MUST DO Areas When Staging To Sell
There are a certain amount of things you need to do before you ever put your house on the market. Honestly, you should really do these things before you call a Realtor. I’ve listed the “must do” areas with a few hints to get you started. If you need further assistance, I’m only an email or phone call away. Start with one of the first and last things buyers see while at your home – The Foyer/Entrance – Remove any area rugs to show off valuable square footage. If you…
Kitchen Trends – Are you IN or OUT?
Countertops: For the past several years Granite was the most popular counter top. This year it’s still well-liked but you’ll want large veining throughout the slab instead of speckled patterns. Quartz has the look of stone without the maintenance which is why it’s the new “go-to” counter top. It comes in so many different colors and should be easy to find the perfect match. Marble is and will always be timeless but don’t forget it stains easily. Last on the list this year is Butcher Block; probably because of the…
Buyers have a nose that knows!
When buyers enter a home, many of them are looking for reasons to nickel and dime you until the offer is several thousand dollars less. Odors play a major factor in that decision. Here are a few things you’ll want to consider while your home is listed. Do you smoke? Only 18% of people smoke in Texas. If you want to appeal to the other 82% of the population, you’ll need to stop smoking in and near your home until you move. Smoke penetrates everything including the furniture, curtains, ventilation system,…
Easy Checklist While Your Home Is On The Market
Life gets a little hectic at times when your home is on the market. Below is a list with 10 easy things you should do everyday before leaving the house to ensure best impressions. 1. Open all window treatments and/or blinds – think light and bright 2. Turn on lamps 3. Check for odors (pet or otherwise) but don’t overdo it with fragrance 4. Make sure all beds are made and closets are neat and tidy 5. Put all toilet seats down, wipe out every sink and…
Sell your home by removing YOU
You want to sell your home and have watched all of the HGTV shows you can stand yet still don’t have the info needed for a quick sale? Well here are a few tips that will help. Neutralize – Most people like color and many of us have it all over the house, but in order for a buyer to see themselves living there, you’ll want neutral wall colors. Don’t go beige! Beige can look old and tired. Try a light taupe or gray. Some blues or…