selling your home: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SELLER
- 07/27/16 01:51 AM
This adorable #Lakeside home closed yesterday and I couldn't be happier for our seller! We received a whopping 10 offers within the first day of showings and ended up selling for $15k OVER the asking price! We were selective with which offer we chose and couldn't have made a better choice because the transaction was as smooth as can be! Thank you Erin for being such a pleasure to work with and for allowing us to help guide you through this very successful sale. … (0 comments)
selling your home: 3 RENOVATIONS NOT TO MAKE BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME 3 RENOVATIONS NOT TO MAKE BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME
- 06/15/16 12:06 AM
Renovations are important when you are planning to sell your house. No one wants to buy a house with a leaking roof or broken pipe. However, even though a particular renovation seems cool to you, it might not always be a great idea. What you think is a smart upgrade may not impress a buyer and they may be reluctant to factor the upgrade into the purchase price. Consequently, you need to be conscientious with how you opt to spend your money if you expect the investment to pay off. Think twice, or even three times before making any of these three renovations. They may seem like an improvement, but can actually act as barrier to the quick sale of your home: 1. Extensive Landscaping Homebuyers may love the waterfall … (0 comments)
selling your home: 4 ENERGY EFFICIENT CHANGES TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
- 06/01/16 01:01 AM
Did you know a green certification label on a house will add an average of 9 percent or more to its selling price? The demand for energy efficient houses has risen considerably over the last few years. Mostly due to the fact they provide their owners with: Lower utility and maintenance costs. Better home comfort. Greater home value. Depending on what state you live in, heating and cooling are the number one energy drainers in a typical house. Your hard earned dollars are being sucked down cracks and holes, leaking out of door and window frames and through uninsulated outlets, attics … (0 comments)
selling your home: LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT FOXCREEK IN RICHMOND VIRGINIA!
- 04/26/16 10:37 PM
FOXCREEK – Chesterfield County, Moseley, Virginia We’d like to give you a glimpse into some of the Richmond communities and what they have to offer; the school system your children would attend, area entertainment, shopping, and other resources. At the end of the article are links to help further researching Foxcreek if you wish. If you are interested in moving to this area, or any of our other Richmond communities, a realtor, like one at The Murray Morris Group, can go over any questions you have and help make your home search quick, easy and problem free.
FoxCreek, a community located in Moseley, Virginia, … (0 comments)
selling your home: HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO SELL MY HOME IN RICHMOND VA?
- 04/19/16 02:16 AM
Selling a home can cost more than you expect. Of course you plan for the sales commissions and closing costs, but that could just be just the beginning. Unexpected costs can happen at all stages of the process, and planning for these “unexpected” costs can help you mitigate the effect these can have on your profits. You might even be able to avoid some of the costs of selling by preparing in advance.
Pre-listing Expenses Before placing your home on the market, you will need to prepare for the sale. A little time and investment in the beginning can save you thousands of … (0 comments)
selling your home: IT'S NO APRIL FOOLS JOKE - IT'S TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING
- 04/01/16 12:55 AM
We're really not playing an April Fool’s Day joke, guess what? It’s finally Spring time! Are you a gardener, camper, DIY’er, herbalist, biker or hiker? You’ve been itching to get outdoors for months, and now you finally can! April, the month were everyone realizes winter is finally over. For some of us it means we can safely get outside and not worry about the weather being too cold to enjoy our outdoor activities. For others we are overjoyed we can finally hit that “Spring Cleaning” list we made in the dead of winter, just dreaming about when we might make them a … (0 comments)
selling your home: SHOULD YOU UPGRADE YOUR RICHMOND VA. HOME BEFORE SELLING?
- 03/29/16 11:35 PM
Most people have walked through beautiful model homes and wished their own home had all those modern features. Model homes showcase the latest in upgrades and decorating styles. When we get home all we can see is the tile in our bathrooms and yesterday’s details in our kitchens. These things can become overwhelming if we are considering a home sale in the near future.
“Can I even sell my house with granite countertops anymore?”
Before you grab the sledge hammer and plan a DIY weekend of updating your kitchen, take a breath. Your home doesn’t need to be the latest and greatest to … (0 comments)
selling your home: 5 Most Important Things About Your Front Yard When Selling Your Home
- 03/28/16 02:28 AM
You already know the term “curb appeal.” Everyone understands that it’s important to make a good first impression and curb appeal is the first impression people have of your home. If you are putting your home on the market for sale, curb appeal has become very important to you. Curb appeal means different things to different people but it goes beyond putting bright flowers next to the front door...although you should do that too. There are some things you can do to any home to increase your curb appeal and create an inviting look for your potential buyers. Pretty landscaping. Yes, this means … (2 comments)
selling your home: DO YOU NEED A PRE-LISTING APPRAISAL?
- 03/24/16 12:46 AM
You’re ready to sell your home. So shouldn’t you get an appraisal so you know the value of your house? That seems logical, but the answer might surprise you. Actually most homes do not need a pre-listing appraisal and in fact it could give you bad information which could cost you thousands of dollars.
Let’s talk first about an appraisal, how it’s done and what it means. An appraiser for an existing home looks at recent sales in your area and compares them to your home. They will add or subtract for different upgrades, locations, views, size and other factors and then … (2 comments)
selling your home: 5 WAYS TO TELL IF YOU FOUND THE RIGHT HOUSE
- 03/21/16 11:45 PM
You’ve seen what seems like a million home in the past month. You and your agent have been out every weekend searching for just the perfect home for you. Your starting to feel discouraged and at this point, you might not be sure it’s even out there, or if it is, you might not ever find it. Then you drive up to a home that sparks your interest and gives you hope. At this point, however, how can you tell if it really is the right house for you?
Here are 5 sure signs that you’ve found the right house: You feel excited … (0 comments)
selling your home: NEVER do these 5 Things When Trying to Sell Your Richmond Va. Home
- 03/13/16 11:50 PM
Now that your home is on the market you want to make it as appealing to buyers as you can. But realistically, The Murray Morris Group, in Richmond, Virginia, is well aware you won't be able to keep it always looking like a model home. After all, you, your husband, 4 kids, the cat and the dog are all still living in it! But if you really want it to sell, we suggest you DON"T do these five things! #1 – Don’t leave all your wonderful, personal photos everywhere! Please pack these up for your new home. Buyers want to envision what … (0 comments)
selling your home: WHY IT’S THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL YOUR RICHMOND VA. HOME
- 03/10/16 12:43 AM
How long have you been thinking about selling your Richmond, VA home? Is your current property too large? Too small? Too expensive? Too hard to manage? Are you ready to travel more? Whatever the reason, you’ve been thinking about a move but you don’t know if it’s the right time to move? The right time might have arrived!
The Murray Morris Group is ready to help you understand your options. The first step in making a good decision is information. You would be amazed how many people will use stories they heard at the grocery store to make the decision to buy or sell a … (0 comments)
selling your home: Top Ten Richmond Virginia Home Showing Tips
- 02/16/16 10:49 PM
How to Make Your Home Shine for Buyers!You've listed your house and it's up for sale in Richmond, VA! If you have an agent like one of us here at The Murray Morris Group, we’ve sat down and discussed all you need to know about showing your home and showcasing its best advantages. We’ve also talked about how showing your home is essential in the real estate business, especially when you want a quick sale! So, as you know, a home’s first impressions are everything. Just like a job interview. I mean if you think about it, your home is essentially being … (0 comments)
Let’s face it…everyone wants to save money! So in tough economic times, saving the money you would have to pay a real estate agent is a tempting idea. Especially when most agents only put a sign in the yard, place it on MLS, and pray that it sells! While selling your own home without an agent to assist you can be a cost savings, it’s not always the best way to go. Here are a few things we bring to someone’s attention when they ask us whether or not they … (0 comments)
You’ve made up your mind. After weeks of discussion and analyzing the market, you’re ready to list your home and get it sold! Now what?
First, find a reputable real estate agent. Your agent will walk you through each and every step of the process and make sure everything is done perfectly and just how you want it. Part of their task is to help walk you through the three “D’s” – Declutter – Depersonalize – Disassociate. These are very important in making your home appeal to buyers. To show them this is a house they can make their home.
DECLUTTER … (0 comments)
selling your home: SHOULD YOUR RICHMOND REAL ESTATE AGENT HAVE OBSESSIVE TRAITS?
- 01/17/16 10:53 PM
The Murray Morris Group in Richmond, Virginia thinks they should! Selling a home is not about sticking a sign in the yard and posting it on MLS then waiting for other agents to do the work. Yes, sometimes homes in certain locations and neighborhoods DO sell themselves, but that is simply not true for the majority of homes in our market. An agency that is obsessed over every detail of your buying or selling experience is a must! They should be completely attentive to what you want from them and follow up on every check point on your list. And that’s what the … (0 comments)
How important are the pictures? Without a doubt, one of the most important aspects of the listing! We live in a visual world and this is especially true when it comes to buyers! Statistics say about 85% of home buyers begin their search online, where they can visually see properties from the comfort of their home. Then selecting the “perfect” ones they want to actually go and check out. Yet on an almost daily basis we come across homes listed for sale with terrible pictures. Were they … (0 comments)
This adorable #Lakeside home closed yesterday and I couldn't be happier for our seller! We received a whopping 10 offers within the first day of showings and ended up selling for $15k OVER the asking price! We were selective with which offer we chose and couldn't have made a better choice because the transaction was as smooth as can be! Thank you Erin for being such a pleasure to work with and for allowing us to help guide you through this very successful sale.
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