Is your Home really ready to Sell?
The face is that we are living in a Buyers Market today, and you want to make the best first impression you can on every Buyer that walks through your front door. So why not put in a little extra effort upfront before you welcome the world into your home.
Take the Time to Dress your Home for Success!
You have probably been hearing a lot about "Home Staging" recently, and with good reason. Staging is simply the art of presenting a neat, clutter free, and inviting home to Buyers so they will leave with a good impression of your home and possibly put it at the top of their wish list.
So how do we leave that lasting impression with Buyers?
Here are a few tried and true tips.
First - Get rid of the clutter, and when you are done, get rid of some more!
Go through each and every room. On your first pass through, get rid of items that you never use. Put them in a big box as you work and donate them to charity. You will have the satisfaction of a more organized home plus give your things to someone who can use them now.
Paper clutter such as magazines and newspapers should be recycled on a regular basis to keep things neat. Other paperwork such as bills should be put into files and organized by date. Generic receipts and paid bills can be shredded after a few years. Keep tax receipts for 7 years after you have filed your returns to avoid any problems with the tax man. Plus, keep receipts for home improvements - like that new water heater - for 7 years after you sell your home. If this seems like a lot of paper, invest in a scanner and keep the receipts electronically.
Second - Clean, Clean and keep Cleaning!
After you are done removing clutter, give your home a good spring cleaning. Do all those cleaning tasks that you save for once a year - the curtains, walls, carpets and top of the refrigerator!
Now I should say, that is the easy part. The hard part is to keep it clean for showings. Sometimes buyers will give you a few days notice, other times its only a few hours and you do not have time to make the place "show ready" before they arrive. Get in the habit early on to keep your home picked up and tidy. Clean the floors often, wipe down mirrors and counters, and put things away in the drawers after you are done using them.
Third - Keep it Natural and Neutral
You don't know who will be walking through your front door. You don't know their taste in furniture, color, or decor'. So your job is to make your home appeal to the greatest amount of buyers.
How do you do that? Pack away personal items - photos, collectibles, and bold items. Replace these with floral arrangements and neutral artwork. Put a neutral slipcover on Grandma's floral sofa and resolve to finally paint over that RED accent wall that you never quite liked.
Finally - Don't forget about Curb Appeal
Now that that inside shows like a Dream, you need to turn your attention to the outside. If Buyers don't like what they see here, they make decide not to come in at all.
Keep the landscape well maintained, fresh mulch, bright flowers and a just mowed lawn are what most buyers want to see. Make sure you keep the walkway clean so that Buyers enjoy their stroll to your freshly painted door. A few bright plants in a flowerpot by the door and you will have the new Buyers excited to see what waits inside!
Not sure about how to make your home show like a Model Home? Well just ask an expert. Some Realtors are experts at giving you advice on how to stage your home for a Successful Sale. And, many offer this as a free service when you make an appointment for a Home Evaluation. Get the most out of their advice by scheduling the Evaluation about 2-3 months before you intend to list your home for sale. That will give you enough time to get it ready for Sale.
And just remember when you are hard at work Staging your Home, these simple steps could help you sell 30-50% quicker. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to move into your Dream Home!!
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com
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Education Options in the Triangle
We all know that the Triangle has some of the finest public schools in the State of North Carolina, but if you are looking for other options in education, well the Triangle has many options available to parents.
One school you might want to consider is the Cary Academy located in Cary, NC. This is an Independent College Preparatory School for Grades 6-12.
The school is set on a beautiful 65 acre campus and offers students a wide variety of opportunities for academic and athletic challenges.
For more information, please visit the School's website at www.caryacademy.org
Give us a call at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com
We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!
Education Choices in the Triangle
We all know that the Triangle offers some of the finest public schools in the State of North Carolina, but if you are looking for other education options, we are privileged to have a lot of choices.
St. David's School of Raleigh is holding an Open House on November 5th at 7pm. At the Open House parents can learn about the school philosophy and what special programs the school has to enrich the educational experience of their child.
To find out more, plan to attend the Open House or call the School at (919) 782-3331.
Give us a call at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com
We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!
Welcome to The Groves in Apex, North Carolina
The Groves is a unique development of 123 homes located in Apex, North Carolina at US 1 and Ten Ten road. The community is made up of Townhomes, Patio Style Homes, and Charleston Style Homes.
The Custom Townhomes range in price from the $180s to $209s. Custom Townhomes with Two Car Garages range in price from the $200's to $290s.
The homes range in size from 1500 to 1700 square feet and feature 2-3 bedroom plans. These Townhomes feature special touches such as patios and custom porches, 9" ceilings on first floor, oak hardwood floors on main level, walk-in attics (unfinished), 42" semi-custom cabinets and more.
The Charleston Style homes range in price from the $270's to $290's. These homes range in size from 1900 to 2200 square feet and offer 3 bedroom plans with optional lofts. These homes offer oak hardwood floors on the main level, 42" semi-custom cabinets with granite in Kitchen, direct vent fireplace, 9" ceilings on first floor, finished lofts, walk-in attics (unfinished), 2 car garage and energy saving appliances.
The Patio Style homes range in price from the $330s to $380s. These homes range in size from 2400 to 2600 square feet and offer 3 or 4 bedroom plans, all with First Floor Master Suites. They offer 42" semi-custom cabinets with granite in kitchen, large Master Suite, fireplace with marble surround, generous lighting package, hardwood floors on main level, custom decks and screened porches per plan, 2 car garage, crown molding, and energy saving appliances.
The Homeowner dues are $100 per month and this includes common area maintenance, exterior maintenance and use of the community pool.
Homebuyers take note that this is a Special Community and a welcome addition to Apex, NC. The homes are spacious, well designed and include as standard many features that are pricey upgrades in other communities.
Please give us a call to Schedule a Tour of this community or to set up a Search for Available homes in The Groves.
Give us a call at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com
We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!
The New School Year just started, but its not too early to start planning for next year.
Wake County will host its Magnet Schools Fair on Saturday, November 7th from 10 AM to 1 PM at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.
Use this as a Great Opportunity to find out about Magnet School Programs from K to 12.
Representatives from the Magnet Schools will be on hand to answer your questions including information on the deadline for submitting applications.
For more information visit www.wcpss.net/magnet or call (919) 501-7900.
Call us at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com
We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!
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