Selling your house? Want to kill any potential offers quickly? Apply any one of these four things to your home and you certainly won’t get an offer–at least not an offer you’re going to like. Article courtesy of REALTOR Magazine. See link to their article below. 1. Dirty Carpets & Surfaces I would never put [...]
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Landscaping & Home Value
As with any home project, whether is an addition, remodel, or just making some updates, a homeowner who’s thinking of selling in the near future should consider whether landscaping is a worthwhile project. I’ve had clients ask if they should put effort into landscaping their property before listing. My answer: It depends. Chances are pretty [...]
Another Reason Not to Smoke: Home Value
As if you really needed yet another reason not to smoke or to quit smoking, a recent survey in Canada found that smoking inside a home can reduce the home’s value by up to 29%. Speaking from experience, a home that smells of cigarette smoke, even the slightest odor, will instantly turn off most buyers. [...]
Ditch the White; Colors Are In
A recent article in REALTOR® Magazine tells about a study done by Sherwin-Williams (admittedly a company that probably wants to sell more paint) that shows more homeowners want colors on their walls rather than plain white. According to the study, 74% of homeowners prefer pops of color in certain places of the home. When we [...]
Mirror Magic
Here’s another home staging solution from Jill Schuett, HSE, owner of Applause Home Staging, LLC. This month she talks about the magic a mirror can do to make rooms seem larger and brighter. Mirror Magic As a home stager, I consider wall art as valuable, wonderful accents and the “jewelry of a home.” A well-placed [...]
Vinyl Siding: 3 Pros & 10 Cons
It is estimated that more than 30% of houses nationwide have vinyl siding. Nearly every client I show a house to asks what I think about vinyl and whether its the right siding option for homes in Colorado. Here are my thoughts: Vinyl Siding Pros: 1. It’s inexpensive. This is probably the most common [...]
Holiday Décor: Less is More
Jill Schuett, HSE, owner of Applause Home Staging, LLC, gives us some great advice for decorating your home for the holidays while it’s on the market. In general, she says “less is more when selling.” This is great advice as you want to be festive and celebrate the season, but you don’t want to go [...]
