how to sell your home: 25 Cheap Ways To Upgrade Your Home - 03/07/21 07:53 PM
25 Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Home
There's no secret that upgraded homes sell for more money. Upgrades don't have to break the bank though. Here is a list of 25 cheap, inexpensive ways to upgrade your home.
25 Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Home
1. Add some character and add texture to your walls with peel-and-stick wall panels or molding and trim.
2. Create a charming accent wall with peel-and-stick paper or paint creating a focal point.
3. Upgrade your countertops.
4. Reseal all those cracks in your tub and tile with caulking and make your bathroom look new again.
5. Update your lightbulbs. Instead of a … (2 comments)

how to sell your home: Reducing Closet Clutter - 02/24/20 03:05 PM
The closet might just be the hardest place to reduce clutter in the home. So often, we find ourselves using closets as the one space in the home that we allow a little chaos. Whether we use it as the space to keep unfolded laundry or to tuck away things that we forgot to clean up before having guests over, closets don’t always get the de-cluttering treatment they deserve. Here are a few ways to reduce closet clutter and in turn, reduce the stress it might be causing.Grouping ThingsThe easiest way to keep your closet organized is to have a grouping … (6 comments)

how to sell your home: Increase Your Homes Curb Appeal - 04/15/19 11:29 AM
If you’re preparing to sell your home, curb appeal should be a priority. When someone is walking by or coming to your open house, the outside of your home is the first thing they will see. If there is no curb appeal, potential buyers may never even set foot in your home. Instead of ignoring your home’s outdoor appearance, consider making some budget-friendly changes that can add appeal to your home without breaking the bank.
1. Landscape Your Walkway
Create a smooth transition from the street to your front door. A clear path will allow a potential buyer’s eye to look straight … (14 comments)

how to sell your home: Should we re paint the home before selling? - 02/23/14 11:58 PM
I get this question all the time from sellers; Should we re paint the entire home before we put the home on the market?
YES. Buyers love fresh interior and exterior paint but it has to be done right and with the right colors. 
 
 
So if any room in your home looks like this, without a doubt the answer is YES- if you want to get the most amount of money for your home. 
I am a preferred listing agent for Bank of America. I sell their lender owned properties. I saw walls like this all the time. Homes like … (34 comments)

how to sell your home: Simple Exterior Window Trim Anyone Can Do - 02/11/14 11:57 PM
If you are looking to add curb appeal to your home, this is a simple way to do so.
Frame out your windows. This is a dramatic and easy way to make your home "pop" with charm. The contrast in color really looks amazing as well.
 

All you need are 1" x 4"s. The length you need will odviously depend on the size of your windows. Leave  about 1.5" over hang on the top and the bottom. Use a chop saw to cut the wood straight. I also recommend caulking around the window and molding. Then Paint. This will … (8 comments)

how to sell your home: First Step to Selling Your Home - 12/05/13 12:10 AM
First Steps When You Begin Thinking of Selling Your Home
So you are thinking of selling your home. Before you make any repairs to your home or changes to your home, contact a full time professional real estate professional‐ like myself.
The reason I say full time agent is because full time agents eat, breathe and sleep real estate. They know the market better then a part time agent and should be able to respond quicker to buyers and other agents regarding your home.
Your agent should make an appt with you to view your home and discuss the value of your home … (4 comments)

how to sell your home: There are Advantages For Selling Your Home During The Holidays - 11/18/13 08:57 PM
Advantages of Selling Your home During the Holidays The holidays can be a stressful time of year, we all know that. It is also one of the most magical and emotional times of the year as well. If you are in the process of selling your home during October- December, here are the advantages for selling during this time.

* Your home looks fabulous! Take advantage of the holiday cheer. Tasteful decorations and warmth are key. Emotion plays a large role in a buyers thought process when purchasing a home. Capitalize on the holiday spirit. Keep in mind, distasteful decorations or … (2 comments)

how to sell your home: Remodel Your Kitchen for Less Then $500 - 11/18/13 07:29 AM
Remodel Your Kitchen For Less then $500 Can you really remodel a kitchen for under $500?

Sounds like a kitchen remodel will be a huge undertaking and an expensive endeavor. Well it doesn’t have to be.  You can breathe new life into your kitchen without spending a fortune.
Try these tips and tricks for a kitchen make over:
Paint. If your kitchen feels old, there is no better way to change this then the paint color itself. Paint the walls, the cabinets, you name it, If you are looking to sell your home- keep in neutral. 

Add molding; This is an … (0 comments)

how to sell your home: What Your Front Door Says about You - 10/28/13 01:45 AM
What Your Front Door Says about You Your front door can be considered a great opportunity for personal expression, not to mention the ultimate way to grab the attention of everyone in the neighborhood and add instant curb appeal. The main entrance to any home can reveal much about the house and its occupants, so make the most of it and have fun!
Blue doors are believed to create calm and peace for your home…in turn, bringing those feelings to your guest and family who enter through and into your home. Additionally, blue is thought to bring lots of positive energy into a … (8 comments)

 
Laurel Jonas, Move With Confidence (Northwest Realty Group)

Laurel Jonas

Move With Confidence

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