Cynthia White

Lockmar Estate Sellers in Palm Bay Florida

Why is painting your Lockmar Estate house in order to sell so important? How about a major return on investment! According to HomeGain's: The average price to paint interior walls is $500 to $750, but you will increase a home price by an average of $1,500 to $2,000 -- which can be a 250% return on investment.

You must change:

A bright red accent wall, or your teenager's black-walled bedroom, needs to be painted

over in order to sell. "Beiges, warm beiges and yellows are great choices for wall color

and making a space look more impersonal, "Wallpaper is a deal-breaker, this dates

your home. When trying to sell an older home you want it to feel modern and updated.

Neutralize the color palette throughout the home and neutral doesn't mean white."

The Color to Avoid

Surprisingly, white is the color to avoid “The biggest mistake people make is painting their house entirely white inside thinking it's a neutral color. It's not, it's a bright color.

Ways to find great paint colors

Model Homes are an excellent way to find the latest and greatest colors that are being used by builders. They all use decorators to choose just the right colors for their homes.

As a seller always do your homework before listing your home with a Real Estate Agent: Pick one that lives in your area. They have been in many of the homes in your neighborhood at one time or another. They can give you honest advise on painting and small improvement to make your home more marketable.

Cynthia White is a Seasoned Full-Time Realtor Serving Brevard County, Florida with EXIT Island & Beach Realty. Her focus is finding busy buyers, sellers and renters the homes and properties of their choice in the Lockmar Estates area. She can be reached at 321.652.1974 Direct, or via email at cwhitesellhouse@yahoo.com

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Do you have family or friends that are buying or selling in Lockmar Estates? I welcome all referral.

Lockmar Homeowners......First Impressions......The Exterior of Your House.....Get it right the 1st time

Did you know that a first impression can actually make or break the sale? Its important to make sure that the first impression is a good one. Choose some of these helpful pointers and it will give the exterior of your property "curb appeal".

• Make sure that the sidewalk and front walkway is swept and free of weeds. Repair any broken or cracked areas of the walkway. Remove any debris and make sure that there are no obstacles to your house.
• Cut the grass and trim the shrubs and keep it cut weekly. Flowers can really make your home look cheery or place a few potted flowers out front. In the fall, rake the yard free of leaves. Hoses should be coiled up and out of the way.
• A freshly painted white fence can really freshen the entire landscape. Don't forget to check the gate. It should easily open and close, and hang properly on its hinges.
• Make sure that your mailbox is in good repair. A quick painting can really improve the look. Street numbers should be added to make your house easy to locate.
• A fresh paint job on the house is ideal, but if you don't want to spend the extra money make sure that the exterior is clean and free of dirt. You might consider a fresh coat of paint on the trim and shutters.
• If you have a porch, make sure the corners are swept free of cobwebs. Sweep the flooring and clean out any light fixtures.
• Clean the windows to make them shine on the inside and out. Check your screens and make sure that they are clean and in good repair.
• The doorway should be freshly painted or at least cleaned. Make sure that the doorbell works. Clean out the light fixtures and replace any bulbs that may be out.
• Check your gutters and downspouts. You might consider replacing any that are in disrepair, especially those in the front of the house or other highly visible areas.
• The roof can be one of the most important aspects of the exterior. Replace any broken or missing shingles. Remove leaves and branches from top and paint the trim. If the roof is old and needs to be replaced, consider having the work done before showing the property.
• Don't forget about the driveway and garage. Both should be well swept and free of clutter. Hang any items that you can on the wall. Other items should be on shelves. You might want to have a garage sale to clear out excess items. Make sure you donate leftover items.
• Selling your home is like having company everyday of the week! Prepare daily for your buyer

Lockmar Estates is home to over 900 Homeowners

Cynthia White is a Seasoned Full-Time Realtor Serving Brevard County, Florida with EXIT Island & Beach Realty. She finds busy buyers, sellers and renters the homes and properties of their choice. She can be reached at 321.652.1974 Direct, or via email at cwhitesellhouse@yahoo.com

Sign up on my website for free: http://cwhite.islandandbeachteam.com

Do you have family or friends that are buying or selling? I welcome all referral.

As of April 12, 2011

16 homes for sale

5 are short sale

1 foreclosure

9 under contract

16 closed year to date

Why does a neighborhood like Lockmar Estates continue to attract buyers year after year?

Is it because we have well built homes?

A+ Elem School for the past 10 years?

Lots sizes with green yards? Different style homes?

Friendly Neighborhood

If you would like to have more information about this great neighborhood.

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Cynthia White is a Seasoned Full-Time Realtor Serving Brevard County, Florida with EXIT Island & Beach Realty. She finds busy buyers, sellers and renters the homes and properties of their choice. She can be reached at 321.652.1974 Direct, or via email at cwhitesellhouse@yahoo.

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http://cwhite.islandandbeachteam.com

Lockmar Estates is the home of 1371 homes. The first 4 homes built in 1980. This very desirable neighborhood continued to develop with 983 homes built by the end of the 80's. The development of Lockmar continued into the 90's with 257 homes built. New construction didn't stop there. We had another 139 homes built since two thousand. As it stands right now there are 93 vacant lots with none being offered on the open market for sale.

As of Feb 11, 2011

21 homes for sale

5 are short sale

7 under contract

6 closed 2011

Why does a neighborhood like Lockmar continue to attract buyers year after year?

Is it because we have well built homes?

A+ Elem School for the past 10 years?

Lots sizes? Different style homes?

Location, Location, Location

Cynthia White is a Seasoned Full-Time Realtor Serving Brevard County, Florida with EXIT Island & Beach Realty. She finds busy buyers, sellers and renters the homes and properties of their choice. She can be reached at 321.652.1974 Direct, or via email at cwhitesellhouse@yahoo.com

Everyone is watching the market and wondering if home prices will go up or down. If we had a Crystal Ball we would know the answer. As I look into my Crystal Ball it is saying the time is right for the following reasons.

1. Interest Rates are very low

This improves your buying power

2. Home prices at an all-time low

Some area's are 50% less than in 2005

3. Mortgage payments are affordable

Sometimes is less than rent

4. Early 30's or younger

Your home will be paid for when you retire

Cynthia White Realtor EXIT ISLAND & BEACH REALTY 321.652.1974 Direct

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Cynthia White is a Seasoned Full-Time Realtor Serving Brevard County, Florida with EXIT Island & Beach Realty. She finds busy buyers, sellers and renters the homes and properties of their choice. She can be reached at 321.652.1974 Direct, or via email at cwhitesellhouse@yahoo.com