almost a year ago I wrote a blog about taking it all off and how the extra details mean a lot.

 

Right now I'm working on two estate and the same time.  This has really been a challenge.   One is a nice little condo in Royal Oak that has been on the market for 2 years.  Other units have been slowly selling around it and this one has stayed on the market.

The realtor brought me in thinking that I could do some magic.

The first thing that struck me was the front door knocker.   Being a condo we needed to stay in the same theme as everyone else so I made a great change with a little polish.

This is what it looked like the first day.

dirty brass door knocker

shiny brass knocker 

And then the next day.   Do you think this will make a difference?

 

The 2nd Estate is in Bloomfield Township.  It was built in 1963 and has had very few updates. See they wallpapered the ceiling.   This house has been a challenge because very very few of the electrical outlets and switches were grounded.

This is the old style electrical outlet

two prong electrical outlet

These were not grounded although the outlets had grounding wire in the wall.

They have been now replaced with three prong grounded plugs

three prong grounded electrical outlets

We have also installed GFI where they are needed.

These things take a little bit longer when getting a house for the market.

Stage-Show-Sell, LLC feels that this investment will bring in an extra $10K.   The buyer won't beat us up for bad electrical.

The Bloomfield Twp. home will have it's pre-listing inspection today.

Both of these Estates will be market ready in the next couple of days.

Watch for the before and after shots.

 

 

 

 

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8 Comments on little things mean a lot-- what do you think?

NOV
19
2009
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Virginia....doing those little things make a huge difference.....it's always beneficial to pay attention to detail.
12:18am • #1
657,561 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I guess you are saying that the little things mean a lot, right?
12:24am • #2
650,291 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Little things certainly do make a LOT of difference -- good examples of this in your post.
2:01am • #3
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It's the little details that send the messages to buyers.  Those items you changed would have planted seeds in the buyers' minds as to what else needed repair.  I can't wait for the before and after shots!
7:17am • #4

Virginia,  little things make a big difference.  Thanks for sharing!
9:06pm • #5
NOV
21
2009
100,588 Points Outside Blog

Yes, little things absolutely make the difference.  Buyers are looking for a reason not to buy today.  This home now has updated electric and a "brand new" front door knocker.  I cannot wait to see more after picture.
6:40pm • #6
FEB
03
2010
130,575 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Those outlets were a great update and would have been picked up by the inspector as well...I will watch for the B & A photos!!!
5:03am • #7
OCT
25
2010

I agree small changes can go along way.  When I purchased my first home I wanted new furniture; however, I couldn't afford it at the time.  I added nice picture frames and plants with beautiful pots, and it made a huge difference.
8:16pm • #8


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