by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 12, 2017 | Preparing a Home for Sale, Selling Your Home
1. First Impressions Count. Set the stage by sprucing up your entryway with a new or painted door, a tasteful welcome mat and planters filled with seasonal flowers. 2. You’re Selling the Space, Not Your Stuff. Less is more, so open up your space so prospects can see...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 9, 2017 | Preparing a Home for Sale, Selling Your Home
Buyers hate cluttered homes, so clear out space to make a listing look its best. Have a yard sale, sell or auction through Craigslist or eBay or by a consignment shop, give away to family, friends, or through freecycle.org, have it hauled away by 1-800-Got-Junk, or...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Oct 21, 2016 | Selling Your Home
Halloween is a fun holiday to decorate your house. But if you’re home is listed, you don’t want to go to far with decorations if you don’t want to truly scare off buyers. Experts say to not over decorate, and choose what you put up wisely. In general, decorations...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 15, 2016 | Preparing a Home for Sale
A survey of real estate professionals by Consumer Reports revealed 5 simple ways to boost home value prior to listing: 1. Declutter. Don’t hoard – thin out your stuff. 2. Small enhancements to the kitchen – such as updating the cabinet hardware, adding new...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 24, 2015 | Preparing a Home for Sale, Selling Your Home
Here are two biggest mistakes sellers can make: 1. Being unrealistic about value. Too often what the seller believes their home is worth is not realistic. A reasonable price will be based on recent sales of comparable properties in the immediate area. Many sellers...