REAL ESTATE SPECIAL SECTION
Old holiday decorations need to be put away? Try to view
your house as if you were seeing it for the first time. Maybe
an exterior power wash or fresh coat of paint on your front
door would make buyers want to come inside.
2. Make your interior inviting.
Although you may adore bold or bright colors adorning
your walls, your buyers may not. Choose freshly painted,
neutral colors and remove clutter from the walls. While
you are decluttering, start packing away items that aren’t
used every day such as trinkets, photos and personalized
art. This will allow buyers to imagine their own touches
added to the room.
3. Create more space, or at least the illusion of it.
Short on space? No problem! Create the illusion of space
by storing away (off-site, if possible) unnecessary items,
giving cabinets, closets and storage spaces a spacious look.
Or, make moving easier by donating or selling these items!
4. Update only to increase value.
Work with your real estate agent on recommendations for
simple changes that can add value to or create appeal for
your home. This can be as simple as adding a backsplash in
the kitchen, or refreshing landscaping to add curb appeal. A
small upgrade may be just what you need to close a sale.
5. Make sure the price is right.
You won’t need to call on Drew Carey, but you should work
with your real estate agent to figure out comparable home
prices in your area, pricing trends and inventory available,
and price your home accordingly. A fair market price will
attract buyers interested in making your home their dream
home.
PREPARING TO BUY IN 2018?
Whether it’s saving for your first home, searching for your
dream home, or downsizing to your forever home, buying a
house is an exciting and exhausting experience. Putting in the
extra effort could be the difference you need to nail the home you
want.
1. Give yourself some credit.
Now is not the time to open a new credit card, increase your
credit limit or make a big purchase. The first thing lenders
check is your credit score when determining how much you
are approved for on a home loan. Work on keeping your
credit card balances low, and paying down balances. Limiting
your spending may seem hard, but is worth the payoff when
you are approved for your new home.
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