Barbara Corcoran recently revealed a Top Ten List of the Best Real Estate Markets in the country on NBC’s Today Show. Topping the list at #1 was Sarasota—one of two Florida cities to earn a mention; the other was St. Petersburg.
You’ve probably already called the cable guy and arranged for your utilities to get hooked up before move-in day, but here are a few things that will help you settle into your new digs that you might not have thought of…
You’ve done your research, priced your home accordingly, and now you’re ready to show. With so many homes on the market, you’ll want to do anything you can to help yours stand out. Here are some tried and true (though sometimes overlooked) tips for presenting your home to potential buyers.
First, take stock of your furniture. Does it occupy more than 50% of a room? If so, consider storing or getting rid of it. Or, find a way to distribute it in other rooms, if suitable. If you are unsure about what this looks like, consider visiting a few model homes. It’s not for lack of budget that they are sparsely furnished; it’s so that you can visually assess the rooms and contemplate how you might furnish it with your things.
When it comes to showing your home to potential buyers, first impressions are extremely important. A buyer usually has a list of several homes to look at in one day. Ensuring that your home is in top shape from the inside out may give your property an edge over another. Here’s a checklist of things you can do to improve the curb appeal of your home and draw the eye of potential buyers, even from afar.
Here are 20 quick-start ideas to help you maintain and enhance the value of your home.
Knowing the factors that affect the value of your home is important when you’re getting ready to sell. Focus on the changes you can affect and work with your realtor to minimize or compensate for the things you can’t. 7 Things You Can Change to Add Value to Your Home An updated kitchen. Big kitchens […]
Nationally, the sale of existing homes rose 9.4% in September. In Florida, sales rose by 34%. Local analysts say it’s a combination of falling prices and the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit that has made all the difference in South Florida. Housing activity in two counties, Broward County and Palm Beach County, reveal just how […]
If you are a buyer with money to invest in today’s housing market, there are a number of strategies that have stood the test of time when it comes to property investment and realizing a return on those investments. Below are 8 tips from the authors of Investing In Real Estate (McLean and Eldred 2006) […]
Price matters notwithstanding, buying a home in today’s economy is different than in years past. As a potential buyer, here are 5 important considerations before you purchase a home in the near future: 1. Flip at your own risk. The housing market is looking up, but if we’ve learned anything over the past two years, […]
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