Diane Williams

Another great home sold by Diane Williams from RE/MAX Realty Pros in Pell City, AL

392 Rushing Springs Rd, Lincoln, AL 35096

What a great home this will be for the new buyers in Lincoln, AL. They are going to love living in this 4-bedroom/2-bath vinyl-sided one level home. Many years of enjoyment will come with this impressive great room with carpeting and fireplace. Be sure to welcome them to Thomaston Trace when you see them moving in.

If you want to get your home sold, call Diane Williams from RE/MAX Realty Pros in Pell City. 205-369-4595.

Frequent Mistakes Sellers Make When Preparing Their Homes For Sale

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market in Pell City, Talladega or St Clair County? In my experience as a Real Estate Professional, these are the most frequent mistakes a lot of sellers make when preparing their homes for sale.

1. No Curb Appeal ~Do not worry about what the house looks like because most buyers will drive by the home after finding it on the Internet, if you do not have curve appeal your property will be removed from their list without even looking at it.

2. Everyone will love your freshly painted red family room. ~If you want to make the buyers fall in love with your property, neutralize it. Pick a neutral paint color that most furniture and fabric will match. This also means removing all items that personalize your home. Take down all photographs of family members and pack up all extra items such as your collection of CDs and video games. Sellers you need to understand what a mistake it is by not doing this when you are preparing your home for sale.

3. Overstuffed closets. ~This gives the perception that there is not enough storage area. Each closet needs to be at least one third empty. Buyers want to see that there is plenty of storage. If you are not using it, get rid of it.

4. The furnishings are too bulky and crowded. ~Put all the over-sized furniture in storage. Remember, you are selling space, not your furniture. You want buyers to see how much space you have so they can visualize their furnishings in your home.

5. Limited Lighting ~Homes with closed heavy draperies and dark window covering are depressing. Lighten up the entire home by removing them. Let the sun shine in through clean windows.

6. Everyone loves animals. ~A lot of people love their pets but would not consider letting them live in the home. If your pet is a house pet, keep the home free of pet hair and odor. Remove the pet along with the food bowls and litter box if possible when the property is being shown.

7. Worn and dated fixtures ~ if you cannot afford to replace them, take them down and spray paint them.

8. Messy Garages ~ Most of the time sellers do not even think about cleaning up their garages. Get rid of the trash; pack up all items not being used and store in the attic. Pressure wash the concrete floor. This area needs to look spacious and clean.

9. Many sellers make the mistake of putting their home on the market before it is ready. The first three weeks are usually when you get the most showings. The reason for this is that there are buyers that have been looking and have not found a home. This is a frequent mistake that most sellers make when preparing their home for sale. You do not want the buyer to see repairs in progress; they will think you have neglected the home prior to placing it on the market.

10. Not making repairs. Unless you want to give your home away, if at all possible get the repairs done.

A home that is presented and priced correctly will sell for the best possible price in the shortest amount of time.

Pell City, AL Area ~August 2010, Home Sales Statistics

~ Area 144A~

Areas Included In Statistics Are:

Pell City, AL 35125, Pell City, AL 35128, Riverside, AL 35135

Cropwell, AL 35054, Vincent, AL 35178

The total number of homes that sold: 9

The total amount of home sales in the area: $1,545,700

The average dollar of homes that sold was: $171,744

Percentage amount it sold for to list amount: 98.69%

The average number of days on the market: 117

The number of homes on the market for this area: 306

The following information is the sales statics from the four county areas of Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair and Blount for the month of August 2010.

August 2010 Residential Sales were 768, down from 907 from August of 2009. This show a 15% decrease.

August 2010 Average Price was $180,624 up from $175,935 from August of 2009. Shows a 3% increase.

The above information was taken from sales in the Birmingham MLS. Neither the Birmingham MLS, Birmingham Association of Realtors, Diane Williams Nor RE/Max Realty Pros guarantees or are responsible for its accuracy. Market data does not show FSBO, non broker members listings, or listings not published.

Safe Harbor R.V. Park In Riverside, AL On Logan Martin Lake

Located on the shores of Logan Martin Lake in Riverside, Al is Safe Harbor R.V. Park. The Park is only ½ mile from Interstate 20 off of Exit 165. Safe Harbor R.V. Park is located on 23 acres on the shores of Logan Martin Lake with 1,500 feet of shoreline. The park has 50 long term sites and 32 Big Rig sites. Each site has full connections with electric, water and sewer.

The lake is a great place to fish with many underwater structures that hold some nice size bass. Logan Martin Lake has been nationally recognized for its variety and size of bass.

Come spend some time at Safe Harbor R.V. Park in Riverside, AL and enjoy all that the area has to offer.

Give Chris a call for reservations: 205-369-5820 Week Days 7:00 - 5:00. After Hours and Weekends call: 205-919-6985.

Today is the ninth anniversary of the worst tragedy that the United States of America has experienced in my lifetime. I can still feel the sadness and the terror I felt watching this unfold in front of my eyes on television.

When I first learned of the terrorist attack I heard it on the radio, I was putting up signs on the other end of the county. Terrified not knowing what was going on I went straight to the high school and checked my son out. Back at home glued to the television with my child safe within by reach, I watch the horrors unfold that forever changed the lives of thousands and this great country of ours. Sadness and grief overwhelmed me as it did the entire nation for the senseless act of terrorism that took place that day.

Fly your American flag today to honor those who lost their life on that tragic day, and for our servicemen and women fighting abroad to preserve our freedom. Together as a nation we will prevail and win the battle over terrorism.