Tips On Increasing Your Home Appeal

Increasing Your Home Appeal

There are many ways to increase your home appeal. You can fix your garden or paint your front door and in the inside, a simple cleaning session can make your home look brand new. Take advantage of this beautiful weekend and spruce up your home appeal! Here are some great tips to get you started…

Exterior

* Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.

* Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.

* Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.

* Tighten and clean all door handles.

* Clean windows inside and out.

* Powerwash home's exterior.

* Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.

* Paint the front door.

* Buy a new welcome mat.

* Place potted flowers near the front door.

Interior

* Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts "the flow" or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.

* Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves.

* Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.

* Shampoo carpets.

* Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks.

* Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.

* Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking).

* Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

* Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.

* Fix or replace discolored grout.

* Replace broken tiles.

* Replace worn countertops.

Special details for showings

* Turn on all the lights.

* Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.

* Keep pets secured outdoors.

* Buy new towels for bathrooms.

* Buy new bedding for bedrooms.

* Replace old lamps or lampshades.

* Play quiet background music.

* Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.

* Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.

* Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.

* Vacate the property while it is being shown. 

Louisiana Homes and Land Team

http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/

(225)-571-8667

Contact us about selling a property.

Cindy Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330
Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648
Evan Fekete, Licensed in State of Louisiana, USA # SALE 99562001
Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale 995686296
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Call us today (225) 366-8656 (225) 768-1800
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

For Sale By Owners Safety Checklist For Showings!

FSBO Safety Checklist and Tips

You can save a good amount of money by selling your home without an agent. However, it might be more difficult to do it on your own without any tips or guidelines. Well, we are here to help you. The Louisiana Homes and Land Team have a FREE For Sale By Owners E-book that has plenty of tips, guidelines, checklists, and advice. One important tip is having a safety checklist for showings such as this one:

To get more great advice or read more from the Free For Sale By Owners E-book,  click here.

Louisiana Homes and Land Team

http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/

(225)-571-8667

Cindy Allen Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 571-8667

Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 413-1650

Evan Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA # SALE 99562001

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)-717-8185

Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale-995686296

Buyer’s Specialist LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)366-8656

Holly Bynum – Administrative Assistant Louisiana Homes and Land (225)768-1840

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA (225)768-1800

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

Backyard Additions to Increase Your Home's Value!

Soft Flowing Backyard Streams are

a Great Way to Add to Your Home's Value

Beautiful

Aesthetically Pleasing

If Interested in Selling your Home

Check Out the Sell Section for more helpful information at

http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/sell/

Louisiana Homes and Land Team

 http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/

(225)-571-8667

Cindy Allen Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 571-8667

Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 413-1650

Evan Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA # SALE 99562001

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)-717-8185

Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale-995686296

Buyer's Specialist LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)366-8656

Holly Bynum - Administrative Assistant Louisiana Homes and Land (225)768-1840

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA (225)768-1800

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

10 Questions To Ask Your Realtor About Home-Selling

What Should You Ask Your Realtor?

The home selling process can be tricky and hard to understand. There are many different aspects and strategies behind the home selling experience. Having a realtor with you throughout your experience can really benefit you to sell your home in a more efficient way. Here are 10 questions you should ask your realtor about selling a house to learn more about your realtor and what services your realtor can offer for you.

1. Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?
   Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion. The same issue can apply to professional designations.
2. Do you have a personal assistant, team or staff to handle different parts of the purchase? What are their names and how will each of them help me in my transaction? How do I communicate with them?
   It is not uncommon for agents who sell a lot of houses to hire people to work with them. As their businesses grow, they must be able to deliver the same or higher quality service to more people.
   You may want to know who on the team will take part in your transaction, and what role each person will play. You may even want to meet the other team members before you decide to work with the team. If you have a question about fees on your closing statement, who would handle that? Who will show up to your closing?
3. Do you have a Website that will list my home? Can I have your URL address? Who responds to emails and how quickly? What's your email address?
   Many buyers prefer to search online for homes because it's available 24 hours a day and can be done at home. So you want to make sure your home is listed online, either on the agent's Website or on their company's site. By searching your agent's Website you will get a clear picture of how much information is available online.
4. How will you keep in contact with me during the selling process, and how often?
   Some agents may email, fax or call you daily to tell you that visitors have toured your home, while others will keep in touch weekly. Asking this question can help you to reconcile your needs with your agent's systems.
5. What do you do that other agents don't that ensures I'm getting top dollar for my home? What is your average market time versus other agents' average market time?
   Marketing skills are learned, and sometimes a real estate professional's unique method of research and delivery make the difference between whether or not a home sells quickly. For example, an agent might research the demographics of your neighborhood and present you a target market list for direct marketing purposes.
6. Will you give me names of past clients?
   Interviewing an agent can be similar to interviewing someone to work in your office. Contacting references can be a reliable way for you to understand how he or she works, and whether or not this style is compatible with your own.
7. Do you have a performance guarantee? If I am not satisfied with your performance, can I terminate our listing agreement?
   In the heavily regulated world of real estate, it can be difficult for an agent to offer a performance guarantee. If your agent does not have a guarantee, it does not mean they are not committed to high standards. Typically, he or she will verbally outline what you can expect from their performance. Keller Williams? Realty understands the importance of win-win business relationships: the agent does not benefit if the client does not also benefit.
8. How will you get paid? How are your fees structured? May I have that in writing?
   In many areas, the seller pays all agent commissions. Sometimes, agents will have other small fees, such as administrative or special service fees, that are charged to clients, regardless of whether they are buying or selling. Be aware of the big picture before you sign any agreements. Ask for an estimate of costs from any agent you contemplate employing.
9. How would you develop pricing strategies for our home?
   Although location and condition affect the selling process, price is the primary factor in determining if a home sells quickly, or at all. Access to current property information is essential, and sometimes a pre-appraisal will help. Ask your agent how they created the market analysis, and whether your agent included For Sale by Owner homes, foreclosed homes and bank-owned sales in that list.
10. What will you do to sell my home? Who determines where and when my home is marketed/ promoted? Who pays for your advertising?
    Ask your real estate agent to present to you a clear plan of how marketing and advertising dollars will be spent. If there are other forms of marketing available but not specified in the plan ask who pays for those. Request samples or case studies of the types of marketing strategies that your agent proposes (such as Internet Websites, print magazines, open houses, and local publications).

Contact us about selling your property.

Louisiana Homes and Land Team

http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/

(225)-571-8667

Visit our website http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/sell/ to find more tips and information about selling your home and find out how much your home is worth today.

Cindy Allen Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 571-8667

Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 413-1650

Evan Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA # SALE 99562001

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)-717-8185

Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale-995686296

Buyer’s Specialist LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)366-8656

Holly Bynum – Administrative Assistant Louisiana Homes and Land (225)768-1840

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA (225)768-1800

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.