Texas Real Estate Blog & Market News - Seller Tips

Are you Guilty of These Common Remodeling Mistakes?

Not every remodel is a good one, as is evident by the many Americans who have made remodeling mistakes that cost them big. But getting a remodel right – the first time – can make your home more comfortable, stylish, functional—and more valuable. Here are the most common remodeling blunders and how you can avoid becoming a victim of one (or more) of them:

Not Taking Care of Architectural Issues

No one wants to deal with the large stuff when tackling the remodeling job, but ignoring the large flaws in a project will make your remodel look shabby and half-completed. For example, if you are taking on a kitchen remodel, and the windows in the room simply aren’t large enough to let in the natural light for which the kitchen requires, moving forward with…

2561 Views, 0 Comments

How to Stage your Home for a Quick Sale

If you want to sell your home quickly – and who doesn’t? – there are many things you should do to prepare your home and draw buyers in. But perhaps the best way to increase the odds of selling your home fast is to stage it. Staging is the art of preparing your home to look as attractive as possible.

If you want to stage your home, you must consider what buyers are looking for in a home and transform it to reflect this. Here are some tips for making sure your home is staged and ready to sell:

First Impressions

The first impression buyers will get of your home is the exterior as they drive past, so you will want to catch their attention the minute they pull up to the curb. You will want to make sure your home is not in need of painting or repair,…

8510 Views, 1 Comments

Why An Experienced Seller’s Agent is Unmatched

An experienced seller’s agent is a hot commodity in today’s competitive real estate market. In short, if you want to sell your home for top dollar in the least amount of time you must seek the assistance of a seller’s agent who has plenty of experience selling homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; and here’s why:

An experienced realtor will understand the importance of the Internet.

With the vast majority of buyers heading to the Internet to start their home search, finding a realtor who can get your home in front of the vast majority of sellers is very important. When searching for a seller’s agent, ask potential realtors about their Internet presence. If a real estate agent – and the company for which they work – does not have a solid Internet presence…

2148 Views, 1 Comments

Why it Pays to Concentrate on the Kitchen

When selling your home, you may begin to wonder what exactly will catch the eye of potential home buyers. Although, of course, this may differ from buyer to buyer, there is one area of the home that you simply can’t go wrong remodeling or sprucing up for sale. And that’s the kitchen.

Kitchens today are where the family gathers. It is, in fact, the heart of the home and it has the ability, time and time again, to sell a house.

Today’s kitchens must represent today’s buyer, and they must have the wow factor. They must be a place to entertain, to unwind, and to spend a family meal together. They must have superb finishes, high-quality appliances, and plenty of cabinetry. They often play just as big of a role as the family room or great room, and many…

2062 Views, 1 Comments

Why an Internet Savvy Realtor may be your Dream Realtor

You’ve taken the appropriate steps, did all your research, and spruced up your home until it sparkles. Think you’re done preparing for the sale of your home? Well, you are, provided you’ve found a realtor who is Internet savvy. In fact, an Internet savvy may just be your dream realtor. And here’s why:

• An Internet savvy will get your property in front of buyers – Because the predominant trend with today’s buyers is their move toward the Internet, it is now more important than ever to make sure your realtor – and the real estate firm for which he or she works – is Internet savvy. In short, when buyers search for homes on the Internet, an Internet savvy realtor will make sure your property pops up every time.
• An Internet savvy realtor will save you…

2134 Views, 2 Comments

Your Guide to Cleaning and De-Cluttering Your Home

If you must weave and dodge your way through your home to get from one room to another, it may be time to de-clutter it before selling.

Your home could be the prettiest four-bedroom colonial on the block, but if it is dirty or cluttered, buyers will have a difficult time appreciating your home. Cleaning and de-cluttering, although it requires a substantial amount of elbow grease and time, will pay off in the long run because buyers will have a better appreciation for your property. Plus, it will prepare you for the move by ridding your home of unwanted stuff! Here’s how to get started:

1. Clear out all unnecessary clutter – From the stack of magazines beside your bed to the piles of unused toys in the corner of the family room, it is time to…

2012 Views, 0 Comments