seller tips: What is My Ventura Home Worth? - 01/15/15 03:29 AM

Before you sell your Ventura home, you will want to determine a proper asking price.  If you ask too much, your home could languish on the market for a long time.  You will most likely have to reduce your asking price after a while and may eventually sell it for less than you would have if you had priced it right to begin with.  To find out what the "proper asking price" is, you need to ask yourself "what is my Ventura home worth?"
There are a few different ways you can find out what your home is worth in … (0 comments)

seller tips: Staging Your Closets - 02/24/12 01:58 AM
Yes, you heard us right.  When getting ready to put a Ventura home on the market, sellers scrub the kitchens, deep clean the carpets and drapes, get rid of clutter and rearrange the furniture to show off the best features and spaciousness of each room.  But, they tend to forget to stage their closets.
Believe it or not, buyers look everywhere...and we do mean EVERYWHERE, when considering buying a Ventura home.  This includes opening up cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, looking through the pantry and peering into the closets.  They want to view every inch of the property they are considering plunking their hard-earned cash … (3 comments)

seller tips: Often Overlooked Home Staging Areas - 02/16/12 06:11 AM
Smart Ventura County home sellers stage their homes to highlight its assets and minimize liabilities.  De-cluttering, removing and/or rearranging furniture are just a couple of ways home staging can transform an ordinary room into an extraordinary one.  This is all well and good for the areas you do see (kitchen, bedrooms, living room, bathroom, etc).  But there are some areas that need home staging that aren't necessarily visible right away.  These are the often overlooked home staging areas.
As we stated in our last post, closets are one area often overlooked during the home staging process, especially if you aren't using a professional.  … (2 comments)

seller tips: A Good Marketing Plan is Key to Selling Your Ventura Home - 10/20/11 06:27 AM
Trying to sell your Ventura County home?  In today's economic climate, that may seem like a superhuman task.  But, it's not.  A good marketing plan is key to selling your Ventura home.  With a little work and planning, you can have a successful home sale. 
Over the years, The Z Team has cultivated a marketing plan that optimizes your Ventura home's assets and gives you the most exposure.  The first step is to evaluate your home's condition to determine if any repairs or adjustments (including home staging suggestions) need to be made so that your home makes the best first impression possible.  It is important … (1 comments)

seller tips: Rookie Mistakes Sellers Make - 07/07/11 05:29 AM
Buying your first home is a huge decision to make.  On the other hand, so is selling your first home.  It takes just as much work to sell a Ventura County home as it does to buy one.  The process can feel pretty overwhelming sometimes.  To help alleviate some of the pressure, here is a list of rookie mistakes sellers make.  Keep them in mind when you sell your Ventura home and you'll have a much more successful transaction.
Overestimating the Value of Your Home - The most traffic your home is likely to see will be within the first two to … (3 comments)

seller tips: Staging Your Ventura Home to Sell - 02/07/11 08:31 AM
Human beings tend to rely quite heavily on their senses.  Certain sights, smells or tastes can bring back pleasant childhood memories.  The same is true with home staging.  When it comes time to stage your Ventura home to sell, you may want to keep these five sense in mind.
Sight - Of course, you need to keep all rooms clean and clutter-free.  This means getting rid of personal photos, awards and children's artwork.  In their place, add simple, classic decor so that any potential buyers viewing your home can picture themselves living there.  If possible, rent a storage unit to keep any … (0 comments)

seller tips: Small Changes to Make Before Putting Your Home on the Market - 08/05/10 08:17 AM
Have you decided that you need to sell your Ventura home?  Do you need to downsize or have had a job change?  There are a few small changes to make before putting your home on the market:
Kitchens - This is still the area buyers consider most important in their home-buying decision.  By simply painting the walls and cabinets, you can make a room appear like it's been remodeled without spending a fortune.  Add new hardware (pulls and handles) to the cabinets and drawers as well for an updated look. Tile grout - Take a really close look at your tile floors, … (0 comments)

 
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