You know that one of the things I like most about my job is helping people enjoy their homes.
The most obvious way I do that, of course, is by helping people buy and sell properties.
But I also help people by answering questions about the local market in general and specifically about how much homes in the area have sold for.
I also often get calls asking me to recommend a good contractor or other “home” professionals. Since I’m so well-connected, I can usually provide a few names.
If there’s any way I can help you enjoy your home more, give me a call.
It’s no secret in the real estate world that the more attractive your home looks to potential buyers, the more likely it will be to sell quickly and for a good price. So, obviously, you want to do everything you can to ensure your home “shows” well.
But before you invest in a major renovation or other costly improvements – which may not be necessary – consider these low-cost tips first.
Paint. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to make a room or other area of your home look bright and new.
Potted flowers. Flowers always brighten up a space. And if they’re potted, you can place them anywhere – in the foyer, outside the front door, even on the back deck.
New mats. Mats get worn and stained so easily. Place new mats at all entranceways.
Obvious repairs. A squeaky fence gate. A dripping faucet. A broken floor tile. People notice. Get these repaired.
Upgraded lighting. Improve the lighting in key areas of your home, such as the basement, which tends to be darker.
These tips won’t cost much and are relatively easy to implement. Yet, they can have a dramatic affect on how well your home shows.
Want more home selling tips? Call today.
It’s All About Personal Service
In Real Estate, it’s understood that personalized service really makes a difference. That’s why you are entitled to expect value-added, cost-free information and advice on real estate subjects that interest you. Here are a few examples of topics you might find worthwhile:
Financial and market trends
Neighborhood property activity
Renovations and décor ideas
Taxation and other municipal issues
If you want to be kept “up to speed” on a particular real estate issue, just call to make an appointment to set up a monitoring program that’s right for you. Here’s how it works:
You define the issues that are most meaningful to you.
We discuss the best approach to address your questions and concerns, and determine the most appropriate method of reporting.
We review your options on a regular or “as needed” basis, and you determine the information and response method you prefer.
Simply put, if you express personal interest in the Real Estate market, you deserve to receive the information that is most valuable to you.
Is It A Mountain? Or A Molehill?
There’s an old expression: Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. It refers, of course, to putting a problem or issue in the right perspective. Some things just aren’t worth worrying that much about – the molehills. However, there are other things that you do need to be concerned about – the mountains.
What does all this have to do with buying a home?
It’s difficult to find a property on the market that is absolutely perfect and has no issues what-so-ever. Even if you find a home that you fall in love with and that meets all your requirements, there are bound to be one or two areas of concern. That’s normal.
The trick is to determine whether a particular concern is a mountain or a molehill. For example, say you want a home with four bedrooms, but find one with three. That may seem like a big problem. But if you look closer, you may find that one of the rooms in the finished basement can easily be converted into a comfortable spare bedroom.
That particular issue is really a molehill, and shouldn’t prevent you from putting that home on your shortlist.
On the other hand, say you want a home in a nice neighborhood with local parks for your kids and a sidewalk out front. If a property you’re considering doesn’t have those features, you might not think it’s a serious issue. But consider how difficult it will be to take young kids for a walk and decide where you think they’ll play. You may actually have a mountain in front of you.
So, when shopping for a home, you need to understand which are minor issues that can be easily dealt with, and which are major issues that will seriously impact your enjoyment of the home.
That’s where a good Realtor® can help. Call today!
notable, quotable… quotes!
“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing.”
Oscar Wilde
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
Theodore Roosevelt
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