fsbo: Vincent, Should I re-tile the bathroom before showing it to your buyers?
- 11/03/07 01:09 PM
First off they're not my buyers, they're your buyers. While I agree that tile isn't cheap, there may be a way it that showroom shine and add some money to your bottom line. Whether you're working on your home's seasonal deep clean, or planning to entertain guests, you know the amount of time that goes into cleaning your bathroom. And if you have a tile bathroom, you know how much elbow grease and time go into scrubbing and polishing. But why spend all that time and back breaking effort if it can be easier? Here are a few tips that can help … (4 comments)
fsbo: Vincent, Should I Update the Plumbing and Fixtures Before Listing?
- 10/12/07 05:45 PM
I would say update depending on the condition of the plumbing and fixtures. It may just need to be polished up with a little bit of Brasso to give it that showroom shine (the fixtures of course). There are several good reasons to make sure all of your plumbing and fixtures look good and are in good working order before putting your home up for sale. When potential buyers come to look at your home, they are likely to turn on faucets and flush toilets "just to see". This is no time to make a bad impression with grungy old fixtures, leaks or … (16 comments)
fsbo: Vincent, How do I prepare my house for the sale?
- 10/10/07 06:45 PM
After listing you're home with me, I will supply you with a complimentary 20 minute video from David Knox (a real estate superstar). I will also help you prepare your home and if staging is necessary I will be there for you to maximize your homes appeal with the use of some very simple staging techniques. Here is how it's going to down: One of the first things I will do before putting your house on the market is prepare your house for sale. I want to show your house off in its best light to maximize your earning potential. I will … (2 comments)
fsbo: "TV Star" hails from Richmond Hill Queens
- 10/03/07 03:04 PM
Jack Lord was born in Brooklyn, on December 20, 1920. He grew up at 97-25 125th Street in Morris Park, New York (now known as Richmond Hill, Queens).Most of us know him as Lt. Steve McGarrett on the series "Hawaii Five-O" (which I watched for years as a kid and you can still catch on the TVLand cable station just check your local listings). Before Jack Lord became a "Hollywood Movie Star / Actor", Jack attended St. Benedict Joseph Labre School and John Adams High School. His childhood dream was to follow in his big brother Bill's footsteps as an artist and … (10 comments)
fsbo: Vincent, I'm a FSBO... What can you do that I can't??
- 10/01/07 04:06 PM
Besides a license to practice real estate, a thorough knowledge of the intricacies of putting the sale together, and the ability to put more money in your pocket than you could on your own (I have a dozen ways to do this, ask me how) I also have: The right connections needed to expose your home to thousands of prospective buyers. I will list your home on my websites (I have five) and through my MLS service (L.I.B.O.R. - The Long Island Board of Realtors). This increases your chances of finding a buyer that matches your needs and speeds up the selling process. … (53 comments)
fsbo: Vincent, What questions should I ask a REALTOR® before I list my property?
- 09/05/07 11:33 PM
Let me start by saying... Don't be afraid to ask the questions. It's your right to know. Not every REALTOR® works the same, or has the same level of energy or expertise. Start by asking these simple questions: How will you market my home? How many people are likely to see the listing? Is it more important to you to provide as much information as possible about my home to website visitors or to entice them into calling you to learn more? You do have a website, don't you? How do you maximize a listing's online exposure? How long have you been … (2 comments)
fsbo: Vincent, I'm buying and selling and I don't want to get stuck with two mortgages, any advice?
- 09/03/07 05:09 PM
In a perfect world, you sell your old home and buy the new one on the same day. Given that things rarely turn out perfectly, here are some things to keep in mind as we negotiate the sale of one house with the purchase of another.Time it right (This step can save you a small fortune!! Email me at ProRealtor@verizon.net and I'll Show you how.) Fall and spring are the best times for homes to move and you want to consider the season of the year when buying and selling. And if the closing dates aren't going to coincide, a gap - … (1 comments)
fsbo: Vincent, Which home improvements give the best paybacks?
- 09/03/07 05:00 AM
If you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen, or finishing your basement, you probably want to get your investment back when you sell your home. But when it comes to payback value of home improvements, some are definitely more profitable than others. As a general rule, kitchen and bathroom projects usually get a nice return on investment, typically 90% or more.Things like adding rooms or finishing basements tend to pay back the least.Finishing a basement usually returns less than 50%, so it's not a project likely to show profit at selling time. There are a number of factors that go into determining how well … (3 comments)
First off they're not my buyers, they're your buyers. While I agree that tile isn't cheap, there may be a way it that showroom shine and add some money to your bottom line. 
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