tips for sellers: 5 ways to hide the clutter while selling your home
- 01/31/19 01:08 PM
An important part of the home-selling process is showing it to prospective buyers. Unfortunately, that means tidying up even more frequently than you normally would, so buyers can focus on the house’s features rather than your household items. While it may not be possible to keep your home completely mess-free when you have children, below are some tips for keeping the chaos to a minimum:
Under-bed storage.If there’s enough space under their beds, encourage kids to keep their rooms tidy with rolling plastic or rattan storage bins. Then, use an oversized comforter or quilt—or strategically placed blankets—to hide the bins from sight.
Built-in … (3 comments)
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tips for sellers: 4 home care mistakes you may not know you're making
- 01/22/19 10:29 AM
Using glass cleaners on mirrors Spraying can lead to “black edge,” when liquid seeps beneath the reflective backing and stains your mirror. Instead, use a lint-free microfiber cloth dampened with warm water. Using the wrong caulk There are as many caulks as there are glues, and you wouldn’t use a glue stick to fix broken pottery, according to HouseLogic. Similarly, you wouldn’t use silicone caulk on bricks because it’s made for non-porous surfaces. Check online or at a home improvement store to ensure you’re using the right caulk. Over-mulching Mulch is great for your home, but don’t pile it on too thick. No more … (2 comments)
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tips for sellers: 6 home improvements that add value to your home
- 01/12/19 06:17 AM
1. Improve energy efficiency
Boosting the attic insulation from R11 to R49 can lower heating and cooling costs up to $600 per year (according to Houselogic.com). If the existing insulation comes up just to the tops of the joists, then you may need to add insulation. If you can’t see the joists and the insulation is well above the tops of the joists, you’re probably okay.
2. Spruce up the exterior
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Projects that enhance curb appeal can offer the best bang for the buck. Basic efforts like power washing the home’s exterior, painting the front door, … (5 comments)
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tips for sellers: Pricing your home to attract the highest offer
- 08/21/18 06:35 AM
The best way to get the most money for your home is to price it right at the start. Today's buyers are discerning. They have the information at their fingertips to pay what they believe your home is worth. Ultimately, a home's value is what a buyer is willing to pay rather then what the selling thinks their home is worth.
Here are 10 benefits to right pricing:
Each new listing creates a buzz in the local real estate community. The right price will generate more calls and inquiries, and attract more Realtors to show the house. The right price will send … (5 comments)
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tips for sellers: Resolved to sell? Don't delay until May.
- 01/23/16 01:13 AM
Resolved to sell? Don’t delay until May. 16649 S Eagle Point Rd, Wascott, WI It’s late January. If you’ve resolved that it’s time to move on to the next stage of your life, and if your new year’s resolution involves real estate, then I’d like to suggest a second resolution: Don’t delay until May. Get started now.
Around here sellers, buyers, and even Realtors can often think a little too seasonally. Summer might be the only time of the year we can grow tomatoes in northern Wisconsin, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only time of year we can produce real estate … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Biggest home seller mistakes - survey results confirmed in NW Wisconsin market
- 01/26/14 02:54 AM
Biggest homeseller mistakes - survey results confirmed in NW Wisconsin real estate market
A recent survey of 1000 Real Estate Agents reveals the top six ways to sabotage the sale of your home.
NW Wisconsin: The most common reasons that a house will not sell are generally within the seller's control according to a survey by the ActiveRain online real estate community. The top six ways that sellers turn potential buyers away are:
The home is overpriced Difficult to set a showing time Seller is unwilling to declutter the home Unpleasant odors Seller is unwilling to negotiate with buyers Seller refuses … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Minong Flowage Dam Repair January 2014 Update
- 01/25/14 12:20 AM
Minong Flowage Dam Repair January 2014 Update
January 21, 2014 Minong Flowage dam repair update. Repairs projected to be completed by February 14.
The Minong-Cranberry Flowage system has been drawn down by almost five feet, and the water has remained at that level since last summer.
So what does all this mean if you’re thinking of buying or selling on the Minong Flowage or Cranberry lake? And who’s paying for the dam? If you’re thinking of buying a home or cabin on these lakes, should you worry about special assessments?
As you might expect, the real estate market on these lakes may be a little slower … (2 comments)
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tips for sellers: Seller's Big Mistake: Loses sale over failed septic system
- 01/20/14 12:20 AM
Seller's Big Mistake: Loses sale over failed septic system
Last Fall during the final negotiations of a lake home sale, my seller's chose to ignore my advice about a strong buyer's market. They did not live in the area and were not familiar with the local real estate market.
The buyers had a home, well, and septic inspection. The inspection uncovered the septic tank was breached by roots. In other words, the septic system failed, and by county standards, would need to be replaced.
The sellers thinking they were savvy negotiators tried to put the cost of the replacement on the … (3 comments)
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tips for sellers: Seven repairs every homeowner should know
- 01/17/14 05:02 AM
Edina Realty Feb 2014 Get Advice Newsletter: Seven repairs every homeowner should know.
From door repairs, to cracked tile, changing furnace filters, and more.
Thinking of selling your home or cabin in Douglas County, Bayfield County, Washburn County, or Sawyer County in NW Wisconsin? Call Jean Hedren at 218-590-6634 for free market analysis.
www.JeanHedren.com
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tips for sellers: Minong Flowage Dam Repair November 2013 Update
- 12/07/13 10:40 PM
Minong Flowage Dam Repair Update
The latest Minong Flowage repair update is now on the Washburn County website.
The Minong Flowage dam repair project is now underway. The Minong-Cranberry Flowage system has been drawn down by almost five feet, and the water will remain at that level throughout the summer and early autumn.
So what does all this mean if you’re thinking of buying or selling on the Minong Flowage or Cranberry lake? And who’s paying for the dam? If you’re thinking of buying a home or cabin on these lakes, should you worry about special assessments?
As you might expect, the real estate market … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Tips to sell your home quicker
- 03/30/13 01:07 AM
Tips to sell your home quicker.
Highlight the energy-efficient and money saving features of your home.
solar panels solar water heaters geothermal heat pumps spray foam insulation high-performance windows and doors Curb Appeal. First impressions are critical. When everything in the front of the house is in perfect repair, buyers will think your house is obviously well cared for. Your front door can be your home's focal point. Replace an old door with peeling paint or dated hardware with a new steel door. Or, salvage the door with a fresh coat of paint and new hardware. Satin nickel, black, and bronze are the trends. Wash windows inside … (1 comments)
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tips for sellers: The 2013 market is heating up in Douglas and Washburn Counties Wisconsin. Great time to sell.
- 03/25/13 01:02 AM
The 2013 market is heating up in NW Wisconsin
If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is a great time to get your property listed.
I’d like to share with you a brief update on our local real estate market. Although January is typically a slow month for home sales, Wisconsin’s overall home sales during that month grew 18.3% compared to January 2012. February marked the 20th straight month of double-digit growth as compared to the previous year’s numbers, with sales up 11.7% compared to February 2012. Meanwhile, here in NW Wisconsin, we’ve seen an 11.4% increase in existing home sales compared to February … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Tips for helping your home sell faster.
- 11/25/12 10:40 PM
Here are some tips for helping your home sell faster.
Highlight the energy-efficient and money saving features of your home.
solar panels solar water heaters geothermal heat pumps spray foam insulation high-performance windows and doors Curb Appeal. First impressions are critical. When everything in the front of the house is in perfect repair, buyers will think your house is obviously well cared for. Your front door can be your home's focal point. Replace an old door with peeling paint or dated hardware with a new steel door. Or, salvage the door with a fresh coat of paint and new hardware. Satin nickel, … (1 comments)
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tips for sellers: The Minong Flowage Dam Project: What it Means For Lake Home Buyers and Sellers
- 07/20/12 05:58 AM
The Minong Flowage Dam Project: What it Means For Lake Home Buyers and Sellers View Minong Flowage in a larger map
By now you may have heard that the aging dam on the Minong Flowage is about to be replaced. The project is currently scheduled to begin in May of next year, and the water level of the entire flowage will be dropped by approximately five feet throughout the summer and fall.
The project’s estimated $1.09 million cost will be covered in part by a state grant of $400,000 and a commitment of $100,000 from Dahlberg Light and Power. At this … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Don't wait, the time to buy is now: Tips for a NW Wisconsin real estate market in transition
- 01/13/12 01:54 AM
Don't wait, the time to buy is now: Tips for a NW Wisconsin real estate market in transition
Yesterday, I congratulated two of my buyers when they closed on their new home here in Northwestern Wisconsin. They sold their home in the Twin Cities metro area, and they’re really excited to be living here in the north woods.
Earlier in the process, however, they experienced a few tense moments. They’re getting a great deal, and someone else thought the home seemed like a good buy, too. Suddenly, my buyers found themselves in a multiple-offer situation. Fortunately they were pre-approved, their financing was … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: 4 reasons why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed
- 01/09/12 05:01 AM
Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #4
There are many reasons why selling FSBO is a difficult task to pull off. In reason #1, I discuss the wrong listing price. Reason #2 is lack of online exposure. Reason #3 buyers want your commission savings.
#4 - Buyer qualifications and showing the home
One important detail that for sale by owners may forget is that buyers can view a home at just about any time of day or day of the week. A buyer will likely lose patience if the seller cannot accommodate their schedule. The seller will need … (0 comments)
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tips for sellers: Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #3
- 12/27/11 04:29 AM
Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #3
There are many reasons why selling FSBO is a difficult task to pull off. In reason #1, I discuss the wrong listing price. Reason #2 is lack of online exposure.
#3 - Buyers want your commission savings
One very important consideration that most people who try to sell on their own don't realize is that buyers understand you are not paying a Realtor to sell the home. These buyers tend to be bargain hunters and since the seller is not paying a commission will feel justified in offering less for … (3 comments)
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tips for sellers: Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #2
- 12/22/11 02:46 AM
Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #2
There are many reasons why selling FSBO is a difficult talk to pull off. In reason #1, I discuss the wrong listing price.
#2 - Lack of online exposure
Many for sale by owners only put up a hand made "for sale by owner" sign in the front lawn and expect that to do the job.
Others think that including their listing in one of the for sale by owner online sites like Isoldmyhome.com, forsalebyowner.com, or buyowner.com is going to bring lots of buyers.
Unfortunately that's not the case. … (5 comments)
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tips for sellers: Realty Times: 15 tips for living green
- 12/20/11 02:56 AM
Realty Times: 15 tips for living green
This article offers many simple ways to help the environment. Here's the complete list reprited from the article:
Buy earth-friendly cleaning products: This used to be a tall order for budget-conscious households, but now there are a plethora of products on the market available for the same price as traditional cleaners. Some households take it one step further and harness the cheap cleaning power of baking soda, vinegar, and lemon. Lights out: Turning lights off when you’re not in a room means you use less energy. This means the power plant produces less power … (1 comments)
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tips for sellers: Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #1
- 12/19/11 03:31 AM
Why selling your home on your own generally doesn't succeed - reason #1
I am a Realtor. I sell real estate. I can certainly understand a home seller's reasons for wanting to save a commission expense. We all like to save money especially in these challenging economic times.
While commission rates are negotiable, in NW Wisconsin you are likely to pay 5-7% commission on the sale of your property. On a $200,000 home a 6% commission is $12,000. That's a chunk of change.
Selling a for sale by owner (FSBO) is not a simple task and that is why most home … (4 comments)
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An important part of the home-selling process is showing it to prospective buyers. Unfortunately, that means tidying up even more frequently than you normally would, so buyers can focus on the house’s features rather than your household items. While it may not be possible to keep your home completely mess-free when you have children, below are some tips for keeping the chaos to a minimum:
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