When you’re putting your property on the market, you want to make it seem as big and comfortable as possible. Let’s face it...Buyers are attracted to space.
However, you probably have at least one room in your home — and perhaps even more — that feels small and a little cramped.
Of course you don’t want the buyer’s first impression of the room to be its ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on November 11, 2010
You are probably already aware of the major things you need to do around your home to get it ready for sale. These include getting rid of clutter, doing minor repairs, and making everything clean and tidy so every room is as much of a showcase as possible.
But there are a myriad of little touch ups you can do that you may not have thought of before… touch ups that can make a big difference ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on May 5, 2010
When you’re showing your home to a potential buyer, you obviously want to make the best impression possible. You don’t want to make a mistake, and miss out on an opportunity to sell.
So here are some of the most common home viewing blunders and how to avoid them:
1. Being inflexible with scheduling
Don’t be too strict about when you’re willing to schedule a viewing. ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on April 12, 2010
When preparing a home for sale, most people focus on making the inside look as appealing as possible. But the outside of your property deserves your attention too. After all, it’s the first thing a potential buyer sees.
You can dramatically improve the appearance of your property by giving it a “wash and haircut”!
Clean the driveway, walkways and deck or patio. A pressure washer ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on April 12, 2010
When you’re preparing your house for sale, you want to make sure every room looks its best. But pay particularly close attention to the kitchen. Many buyers will spend a lot of time determining whether or not it meets their needs. In fact, some buyers will even form an impression about the entire property based primarily on how they feel about the kitchen!
How do you make it look its best? ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 16, 2010
Shopping for a home is a little like shopping for a car. Unless you know what to look for, you risk being swayed by first impressions and buying something that does not truly meet your needs.
For example, you might fall in love with the basement recreation room — complete with a bar and a dartboard — and unconsciously overlook the fact that the home doesn’t have enough bedrooms ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 8, 2010
You see a home on the market that you like. Should you buy it? Before you make an offer, it’s a good idea to get a sense of the property’s long-term potential. After all, a property is not just a potential home, it’s also an important investment.
Here are some things to look for when viewing homes on the market:
• Is the area’s average income increasing? The more ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 6, 2010
Probably you are familiar with the term “home staging”. It involves cleaning, de-cluttering, reorganizing, and decorating specifically in order to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. Furniture stores do something similar when they “stage” a bedroom suite in a showroom.
Most sellers focus their staging efforts on the inside of their homes. But the outside ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 5, 2010
One of the best things you can do to ensure you get the home you want is to arrange for financing before you go shopping. This is often referred to as getting “pre-approved”.
Getting pre-approved simply means that your lender has calculated how much of a mortgage they’re willing to offer you, depending on your down payment and current financial situation.
In most of the cases, ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on March 4, 2010
There are dozens of ways to make your property more enticing to potential buyers. For example, you can invest in getting your home professionally “staged”, which involves making it look a little like a model home. Or, you can do a major renovation to improve your home‘s look and value. But what if you don’t have a lot of time and are on a limited budget? What can you do ...
Posted by Jorge Branca
on February 24, 2010