Here are some home selling tips to help you get the most money, and the quickest sale for your home this year. Your property is NOT the only one on the market, and sellers should try and stand out from the competition, to entice buyers to make an offer.
Selling your home can be challenging, especially given the current state of the world. Having the supplies delivered right to you allows you to cut back on some time, lending your focus to tasks such as setting up the furniture or completing the yard work.
Concrete is functional and long lasting. But did you know it could also be beautiful? Lets look at the art of ‘stamped concrete’ , where patterns are stamped into the wet concrete. It can be used around pools, patios but also inside the home and garage floors. Take a look at some of these ideas…
Selling a luxury home is not the same as selling any old house or condo. Luxury properties take longer to sell, require more specialized marketing efforts and a patient seller and agent. Here are 6 things t consider when trying to sell your luxury house or condo in any market…
A well done bathroom renovation can add significant value to your home. But bathroom renos are no small jobs, and should be tackled only after a lot of planning. Here are some essential tips to help you make this major home improvement as easy as possible. Bathroom renovations done right…
Need to sell your current home? If you’re thinking of selling your house or your condo, you probably do not want it to languish on the market. Here are some simple, effective tips and tricks to help speed up the process, get your home sold as quickly and for as much money as possible in any type of real estate market.
Your outdoor space is often unappreciated or under used. During beautiful weather seasons you can extend your living space, adding party space to your home. Curb appeal and gorgeous yards receive special attention from home buyers. Here are some tips to get your yard in shape, whether for your own use or for selling…
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Staging Your Bedroom To Help Sell Your Home When looking at homes, buyers will focus on 4 main rooms: the kitchen, the living room, the master bedroom and the bathrooms. If, as a seller, you’re thinking of hiring a home stager, you should primarily focus on these room.
Pillows: Not just for fights They can be used to great effect when staging your home. Whether attracting a buyer or just adding a cozy feel,check these tips
From apartments to sprawling mansions everyone moves eventually. Finding a new home can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know what to look for. Here are some things you should keep your eye on when you check out a possibility for your new home:
Water Damage
The first thing I always look for when shopping for a new home is water damage. From floods, from rains or from leaky pipes water can cause all kinds of damage that is all but impossible to fix. That is why many homeowners will hide water damage under paint, carpet, or wallpaper. Look for signs of damage such as dark spots, soft spots, or recently painted patches.
Cracks
Another big thing that homeowners try to hide is foundation damage or settling. Cracks can appear even in a relatively new home and show that there are bigger problems underneath. Look at the joints between walls, around doors and in corners. Keep an eye out for taped and painted areas- this is a common way to cover up cracks. You should also look outside the home for cracks in the siding or brick. Some cracking is normal, but any crack of size should be taken as a warning to check out the situation further.
Smells and Odours
There is a reason REALTORS fill for sale homes with welcoming scents like baking cookies and odor spray. Ask to forgo these scents (cite allergies if you must) and get a sniff of the house for real. Smells can reveal things like water damage, mold growth, pet stains, and rotting wood. Take a sniff around the bathroom and make sure there is no sewage smell to indicate poor plumbing. Journey outside to sniff around septic tanks too. There should be no odor.
Outside
Speaking of septic tanks, take a look outside the home. Is the yard going to flood? Is the house on a hill or in a valley? Does the foundation look secure? Are windows and doors tightly sealed? Is the roof at a good angle so that snow and leaves do not build up and cause rot or collapse? Is the roof solid and well maintained? If you spot missing shingles, darker looking spots, or rotting siding beware, those are expensive to fix and can lead to more water damage inside.
Neighbourhood
Don’t forget there is more to your home than just the house. The neighbourhood you live in makes a big difference on whether you enjoy your home or not. Find out if there are rules governing how your home or yard must look, and visit the neighbourhood at various times of the day. While it may be quiet at noon it could be party central in the night time.
This is a guest post by Liz Nelson from WhiteFence.com. She is a freelance writer and blogger from Houston. Questions and comments can be sent to: liznelson17 @ gmail.com.
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