Mike Ford

Modern Style - The streamlined look is in!

The contemporary look has gradually worked its way back into the kitchens of many of today’s consumers. Cleaner lines, less ornamentation, lighter paints and a variety of stains seem to be the order of the day. The trend seems to be away from excessively fussy ornamentation.

Kitchen trends are featured on www.TheModelHomeLook.com

This has to be the best year to be a real estate agent!

Yes, this is a tough market, but isn't it great to weed out the bad agents. I find it refreshing to deal with the true professionals who are committed to the industry. Those of us who continue will be in a great position as the market recovers.

With that said, I am curious to know how many active agents are supplementing their income, or started a new business to survive the down market?

I think I have tapped into something that others might find interesting.

As you know, 90% of listings require some type of repair. Simple things like new paint, granite countertops, carpet cleaning and other minor repairs. Because of this, I started a business of fixing up my clients homes into a full blown kitchen & bathroom remodeling business, The Model Home Look (www.themodelhomelook.com).

Again, I am curious to know if others have found opportunity to supplement their incomes in this market.

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Improvements to the kitchen could be the key to getting your listing sold. For most buyers, the kitchen is the heart of the house.

Kitchen cabinet replacement is now more affordable than ever. In fact, we are able to do it for nearly the same price as it costs to reface.

ADVANTAGES OF NEW CABINETS:

1. You are not limited to existing layout.
2. Unlimited selection of door styles and finishes.
3. You can select a popular wood finish such as Maple of Cherry. With refacing, you are limited to plastic laminates, rigid thermofoils (RTF) and wood veneers.
4. Other conditions that rule out refacing include existing cabinets that are beginning to fall apart or aren't well built to begin with; metal cabinets that are rusting; and larger structural issues, like floors that have settled and left cabinets out of kilter.

WHY REFACE WHEN YOU CAN HAVE NEW FOR ABOUT THE SAME PRICE?

Mike Ford - The Model Home Look - 703-589-3848

Hello Friends and Colleagues,

As many of you know, I teach a course for Fairfax County Adult Education titled "Fixing up your house the sell". The course has been well received, and new materials have been added to keep up with the ever changing market. The next class is scheduled for October 29^th at Centerville High School. If you are interested in attending, please register at the Fairfax County Adult Education website.

This course is not just for people wanting to sell their home. Attendees will gain an understanding of the costs and values of home improvements options that can be made to their homes. It's a fun course, and the data presented is valuable to anyone who owns a home.

BE01189 Fixing Up Your House to Sell

On television shows like "Designed to Sell" you've seen how remodeling your home can make all the difference in selling it. Find out which projects appeal to today's highly selective homebuyers, which ones you can do yourself, and when to leave it to the professionals. Taught by a home improvement contractor and real estate agent. 2 sessions @ 2 hrs each.