Attending an open house gives you the perfect opportunity to take a close look at every room in the house–especially the kitchen– to determine right off the bat if the home would be a good investment or not, because generally speaking, the kitchen happens to be one of the most important rooms that is a determining factor in attracting buyers (should you want to resell the home in the future). While the design…
Aside from the kitchen, an updated bathroom is something almost all buyers sniff out when shopping for a home. But a complete bathroom renovation can prove to be quite costly and time consuming. Don’t stress! Below are some incredibly easy and inexpensive DIY fixes to help you add some serious value to your home. Change up the lighting. Outdated light fixtures can make a bathroom look ugly and dingy. By replacing…
One of the greatest things about being a homeowner is having a place where your friends and family can come together and celebrate birthdays, holidays and life in general! However, along with party guests comes the chance of an accident or spill– leaving a permanent mark on your beautiful home. If you’re nervous about throwing a party in your home (and the damage that follows), consider these 5 tips to help keep your home looking…
With 56% of American homes housing furry family members, many pets go through the moving process at least once in their life-time. Buying or selling a home while taking care of your pet can easily become overwhelming. Consider the following tips to ease your stress as well as theirs. Remove your pet while showing your home. First off, removing pets from the home is likely to get your home sold faster. If people looking…
For many home owners, decorating their home for the holidays is something they look forward to every year. But if you’re attempting to sell your home this holiday season, you may want to consider skipping the decorations this year; as too much cheer can overwhelm potential buyers and stop them from seeing what great things your home has to offer. Read on to learn some subtle decorating tricks to help you savor the season…
Home Staging is a method of decorating that is designed to showcase a home’s best features by making the space appealing to a broad range of potential buyers’ tastes. First impressions are a key factor in selling a home– most buyers make up their minds within just ten seconds of entering the property. Contrary to common belief, home staging is more than just preparing your house for a sale; staging…
When you buy a home, you take on countless responsibilities– but, while owning a home can prove to be stressful at times, take a moment this Thanksgiving to remember all the great things there are to be thankful for. Freedom to live however you’d like. Unlike rental properties, owning a home gives you the freedom to do whatever you like to the property without having to get approval from a landlord. You can choose to…
Before making any big purchases, research shows that 70% of buyers go through and online research process. That being said, it’s in your best interest as a seller to market your property with stellar photos. Bad listing photos can keep your property from selling. Avoid the following photography faux pas if you want your property to get positive attention online. Focusing on un-impressive amenities. Potential buyers want to get a feel for the size…
House hunting can be very exciting and fun– after all, you’re making a life changing commitment to your financial standing and living situation. Being as this is such an important decision, be sure to know exactly what you should be looking for in a home. To ensure that you get the most out of the many open houses you’ll be attending, pay attention to these following details: Natural light. If windows are…
Once you place an offer on a home that you love and apply for a loan, lenders require that an appraiser come and determine the property’s true market value. Depending on the result of the appraisal, you may decide to settle, negotiate, or walk away from the sale completely. Take the time to learn about the best way to handle these different appraisal scenarios to ensure that you get the…
