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3 DIY Kitchen Upgrades That Will Boost Your Home Selling Price With Just A Few Hours Work

May 25, 2022 by Kim Abbott

Homeowners who want to increase the appeal of their residence before putting it up for sale can, within a few hours and with a little elbow grease, perform some do-it-yourself (DIY) kitchen upgrades that are sure to pique the interest of would-be buyers. Many people either have or are in the process of listing their home, so it makes sense to do as much as possible to attract the interest of prospective purchasers. It need not cost a proverbial arm and a leg to boost the selling price of a home. Here are three DIY kitchen upgrades that will help homeowners gain a competitive advantage in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Home Selling, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

Surprising Secrets Of Successful Home Staging

June 16, 2021 by Kim Abbott

Before you let a potential buyer see your home, take the following steps to ensure a great showing. These surprising secrets of successful home staging will help. Maximize Horizontal Space Horizontal space gives the illusion of spaciousness. Nearly every homebuyer wants to buy a home with lots of living space. The horizontal space you create doesn’t even need to be utilized. You can create the horizontal space by: Clearing surfaces like countertops, tables and desks Hanging floating bookshelves with nothing on them Clearing the tops of kitchen cabinets Invest In Fresh Flowers And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Selling, Paint Colors, Staging Home

Four Ways You Can Enhance Your Home’s Value Before You List It for Sale

October 9, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Whether you've decided it's time for an upgrade or you're moving on to a new city, if you're selling your home you may be wondering how you can boost its value before listing it up for sale. In today's blog post we'll share four ways that you can spend a bit of time and money upgrading your home before it hits the local real estate market. Spruce Up Your Landscaping You'll want your home to make a great first impression, and as such a great place to start is by sprucing up your lawn, gardens and other landscape features. Your grass should be a healthy green, free of weeds and freshly trimmed. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Selling, Home Staging, Selling a Home

Juggling Priorities: How to Manage Buying a New Home and Selling Your Old One at the Same Time

October 7, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Are you a homeowner who is thinking about selling their current home and making an upgrade to a newer, larger home? If you're facing the prospect of having to manage a home purchase and a home sale at the same time you'll find that there are numerous priorities that are begging for your attention. In today's blog post we'll share a few tips for how to manage a buying and selling transaction simultaneously without being overwhelmed by them. Start By Getting Your Finances In Order Before you start the hunt for a new home you'll want to ensure that your finances are in order and that you're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buying, Home Sales, Home Selling

Selling to Millennials: High-Tech Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers

August 27, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Millennials are finally starting to enter the real estate market after delaying home purchases for several years. With a completely new client base looking for homes, it is time to start making your home more appealing to these young buyers. Millennials are used to using high-tech gadgets every day, so they are going to desire these things in their new home. While there are several high-tech upgrades you can make on your home, these three will appeal the most to young homebuyers. Keyless Entry: Security for the New Millennium Keyless entry doors are becoming a popular way of keeping a home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Sales, Home Sales Tips, Home Selling

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