real estate tips: The Home Remodels That Will Most Increase Your Selling Price
- 01/10/15 02:04 AM
The Home Remodels That Will Most Increase Your Selling Price So you are ready to sell, but you know that there are a few things in the home that could stand some updating in order to increase your selling price. Your remodel budget is limited, and you are wondering where to spend it. The good news is that there are some solid answers. But there are certain remodeling jobs that can increase your selling price more than others. Whether you are getting ready to sell or simply want to remodel now for the best value when you do sell later, … (4 comments)
When buyers are on the hunt for a new home, they're usually very focused on one thing: the house. Buyers can lose objectivity if they fall in love with one, and the thought process becomes akin to one of those romantic photos with fuzzy edges—the only thing in focus is the house. What those fuzzy edges obscure, however, is just as important as what's in focus. So, be sure to identify the impractical features of a home you love—not only for your own comfort and enjoyment, but for the home's … (6 comments)
It may seem obvious, but many sellers fail to recognize that a home that feels, looks, and smells welcoming and homey will more likely raise a buyer's interest when they come for a showing. Of course, you think your home is pretty comfortable and welcoming already, but there are a few things you can do to make buyers feel right at home from the moment they walk in the door.
Lead With The Nose
If your home smells good, it will make buyers want to … (0 comments)
Perhaps it's a little too easy to overlook the importance of water. It's simple, after all, to turn the tap and watch it flow. Consider, though, that only 1 percent of the Earth's water is useable. The rest is either salty or frozen. Not to mention the amount of energy used in acquiring, treating and transporting fresh water to consumers. Saving water in and around your house battles high water bills while helping to save energy and conserve a precious resource. Saving Water in the Bathroom Turn off the water while you brush your … (6 comments)
Sometimes the hardest part of selling a home is making the decision to sell it. Our homes give us roots, provide sanctuary, house memories and, hopefully, give us some financial security. It's a huge decision to sell a home. Once made, however, additional decisions will come fast and furious, so take some time now, before the frenzy, to understand three salient points about the successful sale of a home in today's real estate marketplace. What is Market Value? One of the most challenging aspects of … (4 comments)
real estate tips: 3 Tips for Moving With Kids
- 10/12/14 04:03 AM
3 Tips for Moving With Kids Moving is complex. Moving with children is even more challenging. Some of their anxieties and fears over relocating may seem petty to adults, but they are nevertheless real. You could probably tell your children they are moving to Disneyland and, after the initial ecstasy wore off, they'd still feel torn. Let's take a look at some tips for making a smooth transition when moving with kids. 1. Talk to Your ChildThe circumstances that brought you to packing up your home and relocating have a lot to do with how your children feel about the situation. Divorce, death and … (26 comments)
If you're unfettered by a particular job in a particular locale, deciding where to live isn't as easy as it may seem. Often, a battle ensues between our heads and our hearts. And the real estate mantra of "location, location, location" does nothing to help us decide which location we might prefer – the city, suburbs or a rural setting. Whether you think that life on a farm is right for you or a penthouse view may be more to your liking, let's take a look at suburban, urban and rural environments to … (0 comments)
real estate tips: What is a Contingency?
- 09/21/14 04:10 AM
Think of the word "contingency" as akin to "if." When a homebuyer signs a contract agreeing to the purchase of a home, she is saying, "I agree to purchase this home for this amount of money if …" The "if" is the contingency. Contingencies are those items that must come to pass before the sale finalizes. The list of possible contingencies is endless – you could tell a seller that you'll purchase his home if his dog turns into a pig, sprouts wings and flies away. You could do that, although you probably wouldn't get the house. Contingencies in a … (4 comments)
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