Top 6 Appliances to Upgrade Before Selling your Home
50% of homeowners surveyed said they would upgrade their current appliances before selling to increase their home’s value. Homeowners believe that replacing their appliances would increase the value of their homes by nearly $14k.
Top 6 appliances to upgrade before selling:
Air conditioner
Dishwasher
Water heater
Oven
Washing machine
Refrigerator
Source: Realtor® Magazine, Cinch Home Services
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You decided to sell your home and the time has come to open you home to potential buyers. Whether it’s an open house or a individual showing appointments, below is a list of to-do’s you can complete to display your home in the best possible light.
Home Showing Checklist
Complete a deep clean of the home, including the floors, baseboards, windows, appliances, bathrooms, counters and more.
Set the temperature to a comfortable level depending on the season and weather.
Open all curtains and blinds to let in light.
Air out the house and ensure there are no lingering odors.
Bake fresh bread or cookies 20-30 minutes before the showing or open house.
Rearrange furniture to improve foot traffic and flow throughout the house, if necessary.
Sweep and power wash your driveway, walkways, and lanai.
Mow the lawn, trim hedges and trees, pull weeds and rake leaves.
Simplify decor and keep it natural.
Declutter bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathrooms to help rooms look larger.
Remove about half the items, like photos, kid’s drawings, notes and mementos from around the house.
Add colorful throws or pillows to furniture to brighten up a room.
Lock up or entirely remove any private effects or valuables.
Check for leaks under all sinks and repair.
Remove personal toiletries and hang fresh hand towels in all bathrooms.
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When selling your home, Fido shouldn’t be seen … or smelled. Here are the top recommendations Realtors® make to pet-owning clients putting their house on the market (in order of most-suggested):
Take animal out of home for showings (78%)
Replacing anything damaged by pet (72%)
Cleaning home to remove animal scent (70%)
Having home professionally cleaned (61%)
Removal of pet objects (47%)
Replacing carpet or finishing floors (33%)
SOURCE: National Association of Realtors® report “Animal House: Pets in the Home Buying and Selling Process” (April 2020)
I hope this information keeps you informed and I thank Florida Realtors for allowing us to share this.
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Right now, there are not enough houses for sale, with many buyers looking at a small inventory. So, if you’re thinking about selling your home, now is the ideal time to put your house on the market. Many houses are selling above their asking price, which means more money in your pocket.
But how do you sell your home?
First you meet with a real estate professional. There is no commitment required on your part for an initial meeting. It will be educational and help you identify your next steps.
I’m Larry Brzostek a Broker/Associate with Re/MAX Alliance Group and I will guide you through the process.
Establish a Price As your agent I will provide a market analysis, which will help you set an asking price.
Tips on Strategic Pricing It’s important to review the market analysis and consider your home price objectively.
Prepare Your Home View your home through the eyes of the buyer and ask yourself what you’d expect. I will offer some useful suggestions.
List It For Sale When everything is in place, I will put your home in the Multiple Listing System. It’s critical for potential buyers to view your home.
I will also create a virtual tour of your home along with a youtube video. Social media is another important tool and your home will be posted regularly.
Getting your home the most exposure:
I use Adwerx a web company that places your home on Facebook as well as throughout the web on both desktop and mobile devices.
Open Houses are scheduled at your convenience (usually on weekends) but are not always necessary to sell you home.
Tips on Showings I like to give my seller’s at least 24 hours notice for a showing
However, Potential buyers may ask to see your home on short notice. It’s best if you can accommodate these requests. You never want to miss a potential sale.
Offers and Negotiation If everything goes well, a buyer (and most often the agent who represents them) will present me, your agent, with an offer.
I will present the benefits and risks of each offer. You will have the opportunity to either accept or counter any offer based on its merits.
Under Contract At this point, you and the buyer have agreed to all of the terms and conditions of the offer and both parties have signed the agreements.
Final Details While under contract the buyer will work with their mortgage provider to finalize the loan and perform other due diligence.
Inspection Tips The buyer will usually perform a physical inspection of the home. They may even ask you to make certain repairs. I will explain all your options regarding the inspection.
Closing This is the transfer of funds and ownership. Depending on when the buyer moves into the home, you will need to be all packed up and ready to move.
CONGRATUALTIONS! You’ve successfully sold your home.
Thinking of Selling? I can help! Contact me and let’s talk! Call or Text me @ 941.993.3125
Have a Great Day! Larry
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When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.
Repaint walls: Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.
Repair floors: Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!
Refresh the landscaping: Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel.
Have a Great Day Larry and Ann
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