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2010
This is a very good list that deserves to be seen. Lots of tips here that will help to get the best inspection possible. Take notice of #9 to turn off all computers. Better to be safe than sorry. For some time now I have wanted to put together a long list of all the things that a seller shou...
09/30/2010
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Organize Closets for a Quicker Sale Do you think that buyers never look in the closet? Do you put all the extras from other parts of the house into the closet where you can't close the door? Closets should be treated like other rooms in the house. You want the closets to feel like you have lots o...
09/30/2010
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Who Moved What? I get some business building idea emails from a lender of mine, Walt Brewer, with Network Funding, L.P. and www.mortgagesbywalt.com. Today’s topic is Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson. It’s a good book and a quick read that you might want to try. Below are some thoughts abo...
09/28/2010
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What’s On Your Walls? As you look around your home evaluating how a buyer will be looking at it, look at the walls. The first thing you should do is make sure all the walls are clean. Make sure the trim is clean too. More than likely though, you will need to paint and make the rooms fresher. Most...
09/26/2010
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How Do Your Floors Look? When potential buyers enter your home, they look at everything. Their eyes go all around and up and down. So, how do your floors look? While buyers look at everything in the home, they will look at the carpet and other flooring. How the carpeting looks is a big indicator ...
09/25/2010
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Want More Money For Your Home? Take A Look At Your Driveway! As you are analyzing putting your home on the market, it is a good idea to look closely at the property. Start at the front of the house. How is the curb appeal? Will someone want to look at your home. How is the driveway? I know this i...
09/24/2010
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Homeowners Insurance-Things to Know We are all trying to save money in today's economy. One area you might want to investigate is your homeowners insurance. Here are some things you need to know: 1. With many of the national insurers suffering losses in this economy, you might want to check aroun...
09/23/2010
This is a post that is worthy of being seen by all amateur photographers. I like the tip about leaving all the lights on in the house, even in other rooms so the light will filter through the rooms. Picasa is a free program that is useful for photo editing.Ever had to do a photo shoot inside a ho...
09/22/2010
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Room by Room-Light and Spacious Several years ago there was a program on HGTV called Room by Room. They would take a room on each program and change the appearance mostly by DIY jobs and with very little cost involved. I liked watching this program because it was practical and they did things tha...
09/16/2010
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Save Time and Money On Staging Here are a few tips for staging a home to sell. Staging brings more money and a quicker selling time. 1. The main thing to do is to declutter. There might be too much furniture, the wrong furniture, boxes and stuff laying around. Look carefully at the whole room and...
09/12/2010
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Debra Davis
Realtor - Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville