To Stage or Not to Stage, that is the question sellers ask.Sellers frequently ask me if they should stage their homes or not. I always say yes. Selling a home requires a full out marketing campaign. Sellers want to sell their homes as quickly as possible with little inconvenience to them and for the highest price. In that case, the seller should alter their perception of their home. It is now a commodity. Sellers should consider the house as merchandise and that merchandise has to be in top condition and appearance to attract buyers. Sellers must detach themselves from their (10 comments)
What should I do before I sell my Alameda home?Alameda sellers often ask what should be done to prepare their homes for a sale. There are many things they may do, however I have noted the things that are most essential for a seller to do before they sell their Alameda home. Curb appeal: Make the buyer’s first impression of your home a good one. Your home should be inviting and that’s what curb appeal is about. Make sure your yard is trim and neat and your lawn is lush and green. Plant lots of colorful flowers and bushes in (5 comments)
What inspections should I order before I sell my Alameda home?
The most important inspection an Alameda home owners should order is a property inspections which should be performed by an inspector who is a member of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) or other similar organizations. Members of those association are bonded and insured. The inspector, many times a licensed contractor, will review all systems including, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and the condition of the foundation. The inspection report is lengthy covering all the systems of the home (7 comments)
Tips to improve curb appeal of your Alameda home Owners typically spruce up their homes when they decided to sell. Some Alameda sellers may ask if improving curb appeal is worth the expense. Sellers whose homes are in good condition should take the extra step to make their homes look smashing by enhancing the home’s curb appeal.Curb appeal is very important. If the house doesn’t look inviting buyers may just drive by. It doesn’t matter that the kitchen and baths have been remodeled and repainted. Buyers want homes that look great from the curb because they think the home will (26 comments)