SPECIAL SECTION:
it. While updated kitchens will increase the value of your home,
be sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes. A good place to start is
with the appliances. Realtor.com states that homes with stainless
steel appliances sell 15 percent faster than those without.
Updated bathrooms are easier to satisfy a wider range of buyers’
desires for luxury, but be sure to keep the colors neutral.
10. SELLING:
Don’t spend earnest money!
Real Estate
numerology says that 666 is bad luck and could decrease the
value of your home by 2-3 percent. Also, steer clear of the
number four, considered unlucky in Chinese culture. Stick
to the number eight, or include the lucky digits 316 in your
asking price!
Before entering the real estate market, educate yourself. The
more you know, the better your chances are for nailing down the
home of your dreams! ■
Many sellers make the mistake of depositing and spending
earnest money before closing day. If the transaction doesn’t go
through or the buyer pulls out due to repair issues, it is up to the
seller to return the cash. It is recommended to have a real estate
agent or broker hold the deposit. Most buyers’ earnest money
will be held in an escrow account until the closing day, allowing
the money to remain untouched by either party.
FUN FACT:
Get the name and numbers.
Just when you think you’ve checked all the boxes for an easy
sell of your house, take a second look at your address. According
to Zillow, street names and house numbers matter! If you
happen to live at 666 Fanny Hands Lane, you may be out of luck
(however that particular street is in the United Kingdom, so
you should be safe). Innuendo-laden street names tend to not
sell as quickly as something more like Thunder Road. American
EVERYTHING I TOUCH
TURNS TO SOLD
“Working hard so you don’t have to!”
Tanisha Lydic
Tanisha Lydic
Realtor ®
Stunning 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath colonial!!!!! Located in Whispering Pines development
1080 Balkan Drive Plum PA 15239 –Sale Price $345,000
Coldwell Banker
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4960 Route 8, Allison Park, PA 15101
Office: 412-487-0500
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