Not every buyer may want a fixer-upper. While your home for sale doesn’t need to be turn-key or move-in-ready, there are certain fixes that are important to many buyers and that can help make the sale. 1. Landscaping It all starts with curb appeal. Landscaping helps set the mood and makes the first impression. It can be worth the time and money to replace missing mulch, pavers, or rock. Remove dead plants and shrubbery. Trim bushes and prune trees, especially lower limbs that hang over … [Read more...]
5 Inexpensive Ways To Boost Your Curb Appeal
It's no secret that we're in the midst of a hot seller's real estate market. That means that good homes are going fast, usually at or above list price. This is largely the result of low inventory, where good homes are scarce, keeping competition for them - and listing prices - high. Bottom line: If you've been thinking about selling your home, there's no time like the present. But before you put your home on the market, it pays to put some work into it to make it more attractive to potential … [Read more...]
Selling Your Home? 4 Ways To Get Your Garage Ready
Are you selling your home? If so, then don't forget to stage this vital area of your house. The garage is often the last thing on seller's minds when it comes to home staging. It is prudent to make sure your kitchen and bathrooms are perfect for showings. Make sure that you don't neglect your garage when getting your home ready to sell. A good-looking garage can be a great selling point. Has your garage become a greasy, junk-filled space that you don't like to visit? If so, then buyers won't … [Read more...]
Fix and Flip: Forget What You See on Television
The drama of home and garden TV shows may be fun to watch, but no matter what you think, reality shows are not at all like real life. If you think it's easy to buy a house that needs updating and turn it quickly for substantial profit, you might want to think again. That doesn't necessarily mean, though, that you should shy away from the idea of buying a "fixer-upper" -- just that you should approach such a home purchase with eyes wide open. Here are some valuable tips: … [Read more...]
