Here are 4 charts showing the real estate market activity in my ESA (Effective Service Area) over the past five years. From January 2007 to January 2012
This blog is dedicated to providing general information relating the the buying and selling of residential real estate. We will explore what things to look for in the buying and selling stages of the transaction process. How to negotiate for the best possible price. Moving tips, Searching for your next home, Finding a quality agent when moving away, etc.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
How To Prepare Your Home “For Sale” (Part 3)
The ABG Areas (Attic, Basement and Garage Areas)
- Pack all items you won’t need until after you move and place in storage if possible. This will make your home appear larger to the prospective buyer.
- Make sure the ABG areas are well lighted and clutter free
- Make sure hand rails throughout the home are secure
- Consider painting dark and gloomy areas especially in the basement a lighter color
- Organize garden tools and equipment in a storage rack
- Remove dust and dirt from fixtures and appliances such as the furnace, water heater, washer and dryer
- Install maximum allowable wattage bulbs into light fixtures in the ABG areas
- Clean garage and basement floor, remove stains if possible.
- Dispose of everything you’re not going to move to your new home.
By Bob Weibrecht Realtor Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-852-9566 / 636-461-2000
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
How To Prepare Your Home “For Sale” (Part 2)
General Interior Items
- Clean entry area and make it welcoming with a new door mat. repair or replace as necessary.
- Clean out of season items from entry closets and add extra hangers.
- Eliminate house hold odors such as pet, smoking and cooking.
- Clean windows to take advantage of sunlight when your home is shown.
- Repair or replace window screens.
- Open the windows to allow fresh air in if weather permits.
- Clean the carpets or if necessary replace with neutral colors.
- Clean the wood floors and refinished if necessary.
- Clean the tile and other types of flooring and repair as necessary.
- Clean and polish the wood work.
- Reduce the amount of clothing in closets, add extra hangers and leave few items on the floor.
- Consider moving excess and or out of season items into storage.
- Consider placing over-sized and excess furniture into storage.
- Replace all burnt out light bulbs and consider increasing the light bulb wattage to maximum recommended in the basement and garage.
By Bob Weibrecht Realtor Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-852-9566 / 636-461-2000 www.BobWeibrecht.com
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