Increasing the Resale Value of Your Home with Do-It-Yourself Projects
With the rise in the prices in the housing market, maybe the time is right to prepare for putting your current home on the market. You may be downsizing because the children have gone off to University or perhaps you have found that dream home you have always wanted. People move f...
It takes 30 seconds to make a first impression and 55% of that impression is visual. Another important fact to remember is that it takes 9 times to change a first impression. That could mean that you will never get the chance to show that prospective buyer the real plus’ of your home. Once a buyer is turned off on a property, the odds are that he...
The Real Estate Market is hot!. There is a shortage of homes on the market and you have decided it is time to make a move. You naturally want to receive the most return from your investment. You know what you paid for your home originally and what you have invested in upgrades. What is the real value of your home in today's market? What should you...
Occasionally, one can see "For Sale By Owner" signs, and some owners think that selling their own home will not only save them money, but believe they have an advantage over the sellers that have their home listed by a reputable Real Estate sales professional. Before you decide to take on this very important and legally complicated process…remember...
1. Failure to effectively market the property. Good marketing distinguishes your home from hundreds of others on the market, selling its benefits not just its features. Open houses and print advertising (the most obvious) are only moderately effective. Only 1% of homes are sold at open houses, and just 3% of people purchased their homes after seei...