What home projects can you do yourself?
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We all want to save money, so when it comes to projects in your home, you may curious to know which you can do on your own and which you need a professional for.
The first thing to consider is you. For some people projects are fun and rewarding and for others they are stressful. Which one are you?
Next make a list of the projects you want done around the house and then evaluate that list. Is there anything on there that you have done before? Maybe it's painting or sanding a piece of furniture. These are great projects for you to do on your own.
How is your health? Some projects may require you to be on a ladder or lifting heavy things. Is that something you are comfortable with?
Always keep in mind, there are some jobs you need to leave to the professionals: electrical, plumbing, moving walls, etc. Your safety comes first!
Curb Appeal and Staging Your Home
Hey, everyone. Thank you for watching my video today!
How important is curb appeal and staging?
Curb appeal and staging are critical! They are the two most important elements of preparing your home for the market! Both curb appeal and staging make your home a competitor.
What tips do you suggest for curb appeal and staging?
We recommend making sure the landscape is clean. You don’t have to add a birdbath or pond, just mow the lawn, put new mulch in etc. This is the first impression your home will make on a buyer!
We also recommend hiring a stager. Staging your home can make a tremendous difference. A stager helps arrange your home to make it spacious and more appealing!
Thanks again for watching my video blog! If you have ay questions, please give me a call; I would love to help!
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale
Hello, everyone. Welcome back to my video blog.
What can sellers do to get their home ready to list?
Making sure your home is ready for the market is extremely important. Buyers expect the price to match the value. Price your home fairly.
What do you recommend for sellers?
We recommend getting a home inspection prior to listing. This saves you from any surprises during the closing period and having to possibly lower the price.
How important is the condition of the property for getting it sold?
The condition is absolutely critical in today’s market. Buyers are educated and know what they want. To be in the best position to sell, you need your home to be in good condition and all repairs made.
If you have real estate questions, please give me a call! I’d be more than happy to help
What’s Happening in the Delaware Housing Market?
Thinking of selling your home? Check out our Free Home Value Report!
Hi everyone! Well, the good news is we are out of the real estate recession. The market is starting to increase in value!
A word of caution, though, Delaware is lagging behind. This has been the case normally because we never experienced the skyrocketing prices other markets like Las Vegas and Miami did. We also, though, did not experience their torrential plummeting.
Most of the country is experience a rising market just a little faster than we are, but they were down lower. Prices here are up 2.8% from last year and inventory is down 27%. Now is an excellent time to sell your home!
Give me a call if you’re ready to put your home on the market!
Market Update April 2013; Sellers Enjoying Controlling the Marketplace
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As your long-time, trusted Realtor® in the area, one of the things I do regularly is stay updated with the latest tools, technologies and tips that help you enjoy a better home buying or selling experience. This week, I’m coming to you from Toronto where I attended the most recent Mike Ferry Organization conference. For those of you that may not have heard of Mike Ferry, he is one of the most celebrated real estate marketing gurus in the world. Each year, several times a year, top-producing agents gather to hear him speak about ways to improve our industry and the way we service our clients.
Wilmington and Surrounding Area Sellers Are Back in Control!
As I continue to do what it takes to stay on the cutting edge of real estate, I wanted to share with you our most recent market update. Right now, the Wilmington and surrounding areas are experiencing a very strong seller’s market. What does that mean to you? It means that if you’ve been on the fence watching and waiting the market out for some time now, this is the time to jump off the fence!
More Buyers Than There Are Sellers In Our Marketplace
There are more buyers out there today eagerly looking to buy than we have seen in years. In fact, this is exactly the recipe you need to get the most money, in the least amount of time and without any hassle. As you can imagine, sellers have a lot of leverage when their home is among the relatively few available for sale. Match up with a buyer that falls in love with your home, loves where it’s located and can’t wait to get in – and you really have a winning combination!
Buyers Eager to Lock in Low Rates and Don’t Have Much to Choose From
Sellers now have the ability to be picky and choosy with whom they want to work with in a transaction. Not only are we seeing multiple offers but also you can expect additional benefits such as choosing a cash deal versus financed purchases, depending on the offers that come in, or gaining flexibility on terms.
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Sound intriguing? Contact me today to learn more. Call me to request a customized home value report, where I’ll share with you what buyers are willing to pay today for your home and then help you get your home sold for top dollar!
302 479 7700 x 113
Local Vendors, Suppliers and Service Companies With the Bert Green Stamp of Approval
How
many times have you needed to have something done and you did not know the
right person or company to call? And when you do go to call a company or vendor, how do you know it is the best
choice?
Well,
throughout our many years of operating a successful real estate business in our
local area we have developed a very comprehensive list of many quality resources
that you can count on. Whether you are looking for a licensed contractor,
landscaper, home insurance companies or a host of other businesses – you name
it and chances are we have a preferred partner in our database.
So
the next time you need to have something done, buy something for your home or
have something serviced – call us before you blindly call the first company you
see in a directory. We look forward to helping you!
302-479-7700
or bgreen@bertgreenassoc.com
Delaware Region 2013 Market Update
Low Interest Rates
Continue to Benefit Housing Market
Right
now, we are looking at some very positive trends in the Delaware region for
real estate. For past 18 months or so buyers are enjoying historically low
interest rates and in fact, sellers are also enjoying these rates. More and
more buyers are eager to lock in mortgages in the low to mid 3s depending on
their eligibility.
Inventory Levels
Are At Low Levels
With
all the buyer activity taking place at the moment, there is fast becoming a
shortage of good homes that are priced right and in great condition. Lower
inventory results in heightened interest in the homes that are available.
Sellers are able to get at or above listing price and in many cases the price
is artificially inflated due to multiple offers and price wars.
Great Selection of
Homes Available
We
are seeing more sellers jump off the fence to take advantage of the
seller-centric market and as a result there is a good choice of homes on the market.
They are selling reasonably fast however they are on the marketplace and many
buyers are able to find the home of their dreams.
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If
you have been waiting and watching our local marketplace, now is the time to
get involved! It’s a unique situation where both buyers and sellers alike can
enjoy the benefits of our real estate
environment today.
For
a customized consultation on your personal real estate goals, please call me
today at 302. 479.7700 extension 113. I look forward to helping!
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