You can influence the value of your home

Here are six problems some homes may have that can instantly turn buyers off:1) Home odors. Homeowners become desensitized and rarely realize how obvious odors can be to visitors. This is particularly true of pet owners and smokers. 2) Carpet and flooring. Replacing carpet and flooring in smaller areas such as, kitchens,mudroom,or bath can bring premiums in price.Also having carpets professionally cleaned also helps get top dollar. 3)Paint. Paint is one of the least expensive ways to spruce up your home. Cosider painting outside trim and interior walls and doors.4)Clutter.You should pack all your personal items,such as knick knacks,small furniture,family pictures,etc.5)Signs of pests. If you have any signs of mice,rats,roaches,spiders,ants,.you should immediately contact a local pest control company and have them eliminated.6) Landscaping. If your landscaping is overgrown or looks cluttered in any way, it needs to be fixed.Buyers love to do drive-bys.So first impression is very important.Next time,I will share 13 first impression items to examine. Email me anytime at brenda@fontaineteam.com with any of your real estate questions.

You can influence the value of your home

Each year thousands of homeowners unnecessarily lose money when they sell their homes.They don't lose money because someone took advantage of them.If you desire to sell your home for top dollar,and in your time frame, you need to do two things:1)Get control of your personal emotions about your home,and 2)Place yourself in the shoes of your potential buyers. Look at your home the way they would, and make it appealing in the right areas.We know that putting your "homeowner emotions" aside may be tough to do. But doing so will help you position your home to sell for top dollar.and in your time frame.After all, selling your home is very different from any other financial transaction. Your house isn't just a "thing."It's your home! It's the place you raised your children. The place where you hold countless memories...Thanksgiving dinners,family reunions, birthdays,anniversaries,and more.It's the place where you solved problems at the kitchen table late at night.So it's no surprise thar selling your home may involve a bit of sadness,fear..or even excitement for the next move in your life. But try not to let these emotions get in the way.To be continued....