This Sunday my Buyer’s Agent, Linda Parrish, will be holding open 20223 Cypresswood Glen in Spring from 2-4pm. This lovely, well maintained one story home in the Cypresswood Lake Subdivision has been reduced to $129,900.00. That’s an amazing value! The sellers are motivated and awaiting your offer! Come see this one on Sunday, because it will not last long! The subdivision gate code is 1057. See you there!!

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Make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips.

1.  Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cute down on light.

2.  Buy a new doormat.

3.  Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch.

4.  Put new doorknobs on your doors.

5.  Put a fresh coating on your driveway.

6.  Edge the grass around walks and trees.

7.  Keep your garden tools out of sight.

8.  Be sure kids put away their toys.

9.  Buy a new mailbox.

10.  Upgrade the outside lighting.

11.  Use warm, incandescent light bulbs for a homey feel

12.  Polish or replace your house numbers.

13.  Clean your gutters.

14.  Put out potpourri or burn scented candles.

15.  Buy new pillows for the sofa.

16.  Buy a flowering plant and put it in a window you pass by frequently.

17.  Make a centerpiece for your table with fruit or artificial flowers.

18.  Replace heavy curtains with sheer ones that let in more light.

19.  Buy new towels.

20.  Put a seasonal wreath on our door.

Reprinted from REALTOR Magazine Online by permission of the National Assocaiation of REALTORS.  Copyright 2005.  All rights reserved.  http://www.REALTOR.org/realtormag

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Due to the massive amount of short sales and foreclosures in the Houston area I have acquired my CDPE – Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation.  This new designation has taught me the short sale process and how to get the deal closed.  It is the designation that banks require for Realtors to work on their distressed and foreclosure properties.  If you or someone you know is behind on their mortgage please choose a Realtor that holds this designation.  I enjoy helping homeowners learn how to avoid foreclosure and helping them sale their properties before they are foreclosed on.

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1.  Price it Right.  Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range.

2.  Get your house market-ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it.

3.  Be flexible about showings.  It’s often disruptive to havea  house ready to show on the spur of the moment, but the more often someone can see your home, the sooner you’ll find a seller.

4.  Be ready for the offers.  Decide in advance what price and terms you’ll find acceptable.

5.  Don’t refuse to drop the price.  If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer, be prepared to lower your asking price.

Reprinted from REALTOR Magazine Online by permission of the National Association of REALTORS.  Copyright 2005.  All rights reserved.  http://www.REALTOR.org/realtormag

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So you’ve accepted your new job and have moved on to your new life in a different city.

The only problem is that your previous house hasn’t sold yet and now you’re faced with the prospect of selling a vacant house—a sure way to look desperate, lose money, and ensure the place languishes on the market, right? Not necessarily. There are steps you can take to make your house more appealing and marketable, even though it’s—gasp—unoccupied.

Vacant or not, the curb appeal of your house is important. Since your house is uninhabited, it’s important to make sure that the lawn is mowed, the newspaper has been cancelled, and your mail has been forwarded. Invest in some motion-activated lights for the outside. Also you may want to have a neighbor park in the driveway, if possible.

When talking about the inside of the home, keep some furniture and lamps. It seems counter-intuitive, but an empty house looks smaller than a home with a few pieces about. Additionally, when a house is totally vacant, minor defects, like a stain on the carpet or a scratch on the wood floor, tend to stick out a bit more.

Also, remember that it’s very important to keep the utilities turned on—buyers don’t like walking into a sauna in the summer or an icebox in the winter. Plus, frequent dramatic temperature and moisture changes are not good for the structure’s integrity.

Unfortunately, sometimes vacant houses can attract vandals and thieves. If you’ve got a security system, make sure it’s set, but leave your code with your Texas REALTOR®. You also want to make sure the house has the appearance of occupancy—some timers for lamps you’ve left behind are a good idea.

Some folks will even hire professional home sitters, who will rent your home for a nominal fee, furnish it with their own stuff, pay utilities, and are obligated to maintain the home in showing condition.

Finally, realize that it may be hard to insure a vacant house, so review your policy and speak with your agent to evaluate your coverage needs.

This information was provided on the Texas Association of Realtors® website.

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