sell my house: Professionals Answer: “How Do I Increase My Home’s Value?” (Part 1 of 3) - 10/16/14 06:47 AM

When preparing to sell their home, a common question pops up. Homeowners want to know what they can do to get the maximum selling price on their home. Of course, the answer to “What can I do to increase my home’s value or get a better selling price?” is difficult to answer because each home has it’s own set of improvements, renovations or upgrades that might make the difference for it’s specific market. In general, however, potential improvements can be broken out by the amount the homeowner has available to spend and the return on investment, or R.O.I.
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sell my house: Professionals Answer: “How Do I Increase My Home’s Value?” (Part 2 of 3) - 10/16/14 06:20 AM
A common question sellers ask is “What can I do to get the maximum selling price on my home?” Since each home and every market is different, we, as your real estate professionals, can give you specific advice on your home. In general, however, if you’re willing to spend a little bit on some minor upgrades, a higher return on your investment can be significant. We covered the “no-to-low cost” items in part 1 of this series and in this post we suggest some low to medium cost options for improving that selling price.
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sell my house: Become a Fan of Fans - 10/16/14 06:12 AM

Ceiling fans aren’t just about moving air, they are an important part of creating the right atmosphere in your home. Before choosing a fan, consider what you really want it to do.
Smart ceiling fans
Being smart isn’t just for phones. Big Ass Fan company has developed smart residential fansthat have motion sensors, can detect ambient air temperature and humidity, and even connect with the Nest Learning Thermostat. These fans are about keeping the temperature and atmosphere in your home at optimum levels using the least amount of energy. With five-ply bamboo blades and an automotive grade paint on its glass-infused composite … (1 comments)

sell my house: Professionals Answer: “How Do I Increase My Home’s Value?” (Part 3) - 10/16/14 05:48 AM

A common question for prospective home sellers is “How can I increase my home’s value or get a higher selling price?” In our earlier articles on this subject, we discuss low budget and economical fixes and upgrades that can increase the perceived value of your home. In this article, we discuss those higher cost items that only give you a high return on your investment if you have high equity in your home or will lose more money if it doesn’t sell quickly.
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sell my house: Should I rent my house if I can't sell it? - 06/10/14 05:14 AM

Should I rent my house if I can't sell it? There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can get great rental income now and perhaps wait until house values increase even further before selling.
This logic makes sense in some cases. There is a strong belief that residential real estate is a great investment … (1 comments)