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Don't be offended if an agent suggests that you paint before placing your home on the market. They understand "color psychology." Since people's reaction to color is immediate, it can have a tremendous influence on their daily choices.
You can make your home stand out from the competition, sell more quickly and at a higher price if you use color effectively. Blues will feel cool, reds and oranges feel warm. Deeper shades of color imply intimacy and serenity.
Lighter exterior colors are favored because they can make the property seem larger. For older homes, you may want to consider historical accuracy, as this could be a big selling point as well.
For the interior, consider the purpose of each room. Kitchen and dining areas painted in "food colors" such as coffee browns, celery greens and scrambled-egg yellows will make the rooms feel more natural. Hallways are a great place to bring in the exterior colors for overall harmony. Master bedrooms in medium shades of green or blue for warm selling seasons, and rouge red for cooler weather. Other bedrooms can be painted in creamy tones of green, blue or a pale shell pink. Shades of blue, green or lavender can form a relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom.
When thinking about color, common sense helps. You should match other things in your home and keep a comfortable environment as well.
Opportunity knocks! HUGE 4,000+ square foot brick home at the end of a cul-de-sac on 1.9 acres! One of the most convenient & exclusive streets in town, just off Westgate Pkwy! New roof & HVAC! Tons of living space & storage galore! Large kitchen with granite counters! Two bedrooms downstairs (including the Master), two bedrooms with a bath & study/living area upstairs, huge utility room, 3 full & 2 half baths, 2 bonus rooms, 30x40 detached 3 car garage with workroom, separate storage building!
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Showcase Properties would like to recognize the “Showcase Agents” for the month of September - Betty Brewer, Torri Gulledge, Angela Blissett, Nan Pitcher, Anita DiSalvo, Aleda Holmes, Elizabeth Buntin, Tim Vierkandt with Service With A Smile, and Susan Morrison.
These highly trained and motivated professionals continue to set the standard for productivity, professionalism, client satisfaction, and commitment to career development. Our team of professionals at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Showcase Properties is “Committed to Excellence - Every Day in Every Way.”
Real Estate Statistics for
September 2015
Homes Sold 109
Average Days On Market 154
Average Sold Price $141,284
New Listings For September 238
Total Homes On Market 1210
Selling an Ugly Home
You’ve just inherited an old house in a distant location and want to put it on the market. You don’t have the time, resources or energy to make it perfect and just want a quick sale.
Or maybe you had renters who did substantial damage and you don’t have the money to make necessary renovations.
Just because it needs work doesn’t mean you can’t sell it. Many buyers today are looking for deals and may see potential in your home.
So what to do? Here are a few tips when on the market:
Leave brochures for new cabinets in the kitchen, color palette around the bedrooms.
Create computerized images of what updates might look like.
Secure bids from licensed contractors on necessary fixes and provide them to potential buyers. People may mentally overestimate the cost of a new roof, shower stall, drywall repair or fresh paint. Providing sample estimates will bring the home into clearer perspective.
Work with your real estate agent to make the home as presentable as possible for the least amount of money.
Nothing is going to attract people more than a lowered price. You will need to discount to gain an advantage over comparables in better condition.
A down-and-out house doesn’t mean you’re stuck. With small repairs, research and practical pricing, you can turn that “Ugly Betty” into a sale.
Sweet Home! Renovation Program
Sweet Home! Renovation Program
Are you interested in a fixer upper? We can make the home renovation process easy! Our new Sweet Home! Renovation Program involves qualifying a property for its potential for renovation, putting buyers in contact with local lenders who can provide convenient financing options for renovation projects, and getting cost estimates for the project from local, qualified contractors. Renovating a home after you purchase can be overwhelming; let us help you with our Sweet Home! Renovation Program.
Call 334.792.7474 for more information about our Sweet Home! Renovation Program.