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home tips: Some other Tips to Discourage Burglars - 07/01/09 01:28 PM
Zone burglar systems are good when your home because they can be active in a room you don't frequent while you are in a different part of the house.
Hiding valuables in the bedroom is the first place a burglar will look. Spread out your valuables in unsuspecting places like the garage, freezer or in removeable ceiling tiles or better yet in a safe that is attached to the hosue.
Big dogs unless trained don't make great guard dogs. Get a smaller dog that is yappy and barks a lot will make a difference.
Keep windows clear of large bushes or … (0 comments)
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home tips: Home Owner Mistake by Posting Alarm Signs at your Property - 07/01/09 01:18 PM
Posting alarm signs at your property with details of the company can be a mistake. Think about it a sign identifying the alarm company will give an experienced burglar the information needed to potentially disable your alarm.
All the burglar has to do is buy a diagram of how that particular system is wired and voila he's in.
The solution is to buy a generic sign from a home supply store that simply says, " This House Protected by An Alarm System" As long as it doesn't give specific information it can be a good deterrent.
It can even be a … (0 comments)
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home tips: 10 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Sale - 06/29/09 02:49 PM
Here are some very good and simple steps to take before you decide to put your home on the market. A first impression can really make a big difference to a buyer when they are considering several properties. More so than ever, especially in this market, buyers have so many options. If price is constant you have to find a way to make your home better than the others out there.
1. Thoroughly clean house & windows
2. Paint should look fresh inside & out
3. (Less IS More) Get rid of clutter & bulky furniture
4. Make … (1 comments)
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home tips: Secret Open House Tip - 06/14/07 05:28 PM
Well this is really not a secret but it is a great idea I didn't think about prior to hearing about it through Paul Endress' Maximum Advantage.
Paul's focus is on discovering a persons core values so that you can focus on that to know what values drive their decisions.
One of the tips he shared which can trigger a persons historical values is probably the simplest one I've heard of. I know there are agents or home owners that like to bake cookies in the over prior to an open house and that certainly can trigger memories for people and their childhoods.
This tip … (3 comments)
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home tips: Prepare Your Home for SALE ! - 06/14/07 04:29 PM
These tips won't sell your house but they sure will help. There are a lot of factors with selling ones property so please call or email me if you would like more infornation.
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Preparing your home for sale
1. Thoroughly clean house & windows
2. Paint should look fresh inside & out
3. (Less IS More) Get rid of clutter & bulky furniture
4. Make your front door welcoming w/ mats, flowers etc.
5. Make sure your rooms are spotless always
6. Make sure your closets are tidy ready to be seen … (2 comments)
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home tips: Why Homes Don't Sell - 06/14/07 04:25 PM
10 TOP REASONS WHY A HOME MAY NOT SELL
IMPROPER PRICING NOT PROVIDING EASY ACCESS POOR HOUSEKEEPING FAILURE TO MAKE REPAIRS POOR STAGING LACK OF GOOD MARKETING EMOTIONAL DECISIONS NOT UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET UNQUALIFIED PROSPECTS CHOOSING THE WRONG AGENT OR NOT USING ONE AT ALL! <!-- <ul> <li></li> </ul> -->Feel free to add others that you think may be a couse to homes not selling.....HUMOR is allowed and encouraged. We've got to have a little laughter throughout the day.
I all seriousness if you are looking to sell your home and have more questions call or email me with your concerns.
Thanks,
Bill C. … (0 comments)
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Bill Carmichael
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CA
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