tips for home selling: Getting your home ready to sell! - 08/03/11 05:01 PM
Get You home Ready to Sell! When selling your home, it's important to know which repairs and home improvement projects will increase the value of your home. Checklist to get your house ready for the market.Carpet&Flooring Improvements:If you have pets hire a professional to deodorize carpetsReplace  worn carpet.Clean carpet thoroughlyIf needed, install new neutral-colored carpet with a thick padding so prospective buyers feel comfortable as they walk on your floorsIf your home has hardwood floors with room-size rugs, get the hardwood into its best condition with floor polish or other coating to make it shimmerReplace worn out vent covers on floor.Clean … (10 comments)

tips for home selling: Goodbye Green Shag! Floor the Competition! - 04/07/11 10:01 AM
 
 
 
Floor the Competition
 
 
When people enter your home they usually look down before up, so that first step is vital for attracting a homebuyer and making a great first impression. This is one reason why more people are installing hardwood floors in their homes.  

Hardwood flooring enhances the look of any room and can create a classic ambiance that will beautify the interior design of your home. Real Estate agents agree that homes with wood floors hold their value better, sell faster and for higher prices.
 
 

Last year, 99 percent of … (2 comments)

tips for home selling: How To Sell FASTER NoW - 03/30/11 04:02 AM
Ways To Sell Your Home FasterHome selling in this market can be made easier with the following tips. As an Naperville Illinois Real Estate Broker / Agent I have noticed a few things that turn your house to SOLD!
1. PACK UP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. Let's face it. Your moving, why not get a head start and pack up all photos, personal collections, kids toys, games, movie collection, your special art collection, blankets and anything that is personal to your family and out in the open. This is also important in the kitchen. Hide the toaster and other appliances except the … (2 comments)