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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. P utting 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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IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
Luxury One Level Living in
Peters Township,
LOOK NO FURTHER THAN VENETIA POINTE.
Frontier Realty
4121 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317
Jim Dolanch Jim@JimDolanch.com
724.288.8800 • 724.941.8680 ext. 208
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his townhome community provides standard
amenities that include one level living, attached
garages, three bedrooms and two and a half baths.
Customization abounds with custom cabinetry,
granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and covered
front and rear porches.
Each unit features an open floor plan that is perfect for
family time or entertaining. Fireplaces and spacious great
rooms also add to the inviting and spacious feel. In all, your
new home at Venetia Pointe will give you 2,600 square feet or
more of luxurious living space in one of Peters Township finest
communities, without worries about mowing, landscaping
and more.
It’s convenient to Peterswood Park, the Peters Township
Recreation Center, library and municipal facilities, and has
easy access to shopping on Route 19. Prices start in the $390’s.
With Realtor Jim Dolanch, you’ll benefit from more than
25 years of real estate experience and his team of seasoned
professionals, which was rated the number-one CENTURY
21 team in Pennsylvania. For more information on Venetia
Pointe or any of the listings the Dolanch team is currently
working on, go to jimdolanch.com. You can also reach him
directly at 724.288.8800 or at his office number, 724.941.8680
Ext. 208. The CENTURY 21 Frontier Realty office is located at
4121 Washington Road in McMurray, 15317.
PETERS TOWNSHIP
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