Top 5 Ways to prepare for a 2014 Home Sale!

1.  Work from the smallest to the largest....

2.  Create 4 categories to sort your items.....

3.  Go room by room to create a to-do list....

4.  Who will address the issues?!.....

5.  Don't start new projects...finish the old ones!

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The Voice of the Agent: "Over Personalizing Your Home.....Hurts!"

We each have our design and decorating style.  Some of us are more talented than others.  As a homeowner you get to paint, decorate, and design the way you want to make it yours, to an extent!  If you plan to stay in your home forever, then have at it!

However, if you plan to resell anytime soon and want to recoup your expenses and maintain your home's value, then make sure NOT to over personalize your home!  Going too far off of what's generally appealing will lower buyers' interests, lead to longer days on the market, and likely result in a much lower final sales amount.

I showed a home recently much like the one pictured above.  The artistic owners had hand painted bright colors and floral designs on the trim work, doors, cabinets, and stair parts throughout the home.  As a result, the home was sitting on the market and was heading into foreclosure because buyers weren't writing offers and the owner needed to sell.

What might be fun and artistic at the moment can hurt your resale value.  It's in your best interest to consult with a Realtor® or interior designer about making wise design decisions before you make too much of an investment of your time and money!

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The Voice of the Agent: "Never Buy A Home You Can't Sell"

Bi-weekly snippets and tidbits of Real Estate for you from Realtor® Dan Irish.

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"Never Buy A Home You Can't Sell"

Attempted to show a property in downtown Indianapolis recently, and from the window peeks and online pictures, it had undergone a fabulous renovation!  It had restored hardwoods, a finished third story, and a gorgeous new kitchen.  It had been listed for nearly two years and undergone $200k in price drops, so I had to learn more.  Pulling up to the curb, my questions were soon answered. 

No matter how pretty the inside was, the vacant lots and run down homes surrounding it were killing the deal from the get go.  When shopping for a home, the location and setting are equally as important to the interior finishes of a home as well. 

Buy smart, buy for your future investment, and never buy a home you can't sell!

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