7. SELLING: Ignore the housing market.
SARAH WYZKOSKI
CAROL FODI
Don’t waste your time watching the housing market for
the best time to sell. According to Investopedia, “it doesn’t
matter what your home is worth at any given moment except
the moment when you sell it. Being able to choose when you
sell your home, rather than being forced to sell it due to job
relocation or financial distress, will be the biggest determinant
of whether you will see a solid profit from your investment.”
REALTORS
“Being involved in such a huge
decision of a person or families
life, and having them trust in us,
to guide them to that decision
on that place they will call
home, its very humbling. That
end result, when they
are handed the keys to
there home. There is
truly nothing more
rewarding to us.
Honor and Integrity
are 2 of the
most important things
we live and work by
each and
everyday.”
— Sarah
Wyzkoski
8. SELLING: Will renovating always increase
my resale value?
Make conscious decisions when renovating your home.
While newer will entice potential buyers, be cognizant of what
rooms you update and how you do it. An updated kitchen will
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THE SARAH WYZKOSKI TEAM
NORTHWOOD REALTY SERVICES
9840 Old Perry Highway • Wexford, PA 15090
Office: 412.367.3200 x5101
Cell: 412.608.4706 Fax: 412.367.0275
WHEN TO SELL
Current homeowners have a positive outlook with the real estate market on the up and up.
Keep in mind these real estate selling tips before your house goes on the market.
1. Keep it clean! It’s easy for life to take over and daily
chores to fall by the wayside. Don’t let this spoil your goal
of selling your home. Kids, pets and messy spouses should
be kept at bay during peak viewing hours. Finding it hard
to live at home while trying to sell? Invest in a few extra
storage bins with decorative flair to keep toys, clothes and
shoes out of sight to potential buyers.
2. Where possible, take the home out of your house.
Remember, buyers are buying their new home, not your
old home. Get a head start on moving out by putting
trinkets and collectibles in the basement and giving
potential buyers the ability to picture their own unique
personalities in the space. Closets are an important selling
feature, so start packing away off-season clothing to give
closets the appearance of more space.
3. Make smart upgrades. Make moderate upgrades that
speak to the current market of buyers. Replace old carpets
with new hardwood or laminate flooring. Invest in a fresh
coat of neutral-colored paint for bedrooms and common
areas. Fix broken closet doors, replace outdated hardware
with sleek new knobs and handles, and clean your mirrors
and windows. Thinking small will deliver big payback.
4. Cooks in the kitchen. Every cook wants a nice kitchen.
If you have some money to spend, think about upgrading
flooring and countertops to match current styles. Think
about upgrading one or two key appliances to stainless
steel. Don’t have much money to spend? Good-quality
cabinets can always be painted or updated with new
hardware. The upgrades will be worth it.
5. First things first. You want to capture potential buyers
the minute they pull up to your house. Keep the lawn tidy
and plant a few flowers to make your home approachable.
Light a candle or add fresh-cut flowers to the main
entrances or common areas of your home to make it feel
more inviting.
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