The document provides tips on 5 home improvements not to do before selling a home. It advises against adding or expanding closets, room additions, pools, replacing the roof, or major renovations to the kitchen or bathroom. Minor repairs like cleaning windowsills and removing rust stains can help increase value. The focus should be on cleaning, painting, and carpeting to present the home in the best light and allow the new owners to undertake any desired remodeling projects.
1. The document provides tips for inexpensive home improvements that will help sell a home for top dollar. It recommends focusing on painting, replacing old carpet, improving landscaping, repairing the driveway, and enhancing the front door area.
2. Specifically, it suggests painting interior and exterior in light neutral colors, replacing carpet over 1 year old with a neutral tight weave, adding landscaping like plants and mulch, cleaning and repairing asphalt or cement driveways, and upgrading the front door and entryway.
3. Deep cleaning the whole house is also described as the first important step before beginning any repairs or projects.
1. There are many inexpensive ways to add value and square footage to a home, such as attic conversions, extensions, basement conversions, or knocking down non-load bearing walls to create open floor plans. Bathroom and kitchen remodels can also significantly increase property value.
2. Installing central heating, new windows, lighting fixtures, and landscaping can enhance comfort and curb appeal. Proper planning permissions may also make a home more attractive to buyers.
3. Maintaining clean exterior and public interior spaces will give potential buyers a good first impression. Hard flooring downstairs and carpets upstairs are preferable.
Ten easy ways to update your home for resale are outlined. These include cleaning, painting, replacing fixtures, decluttering, and doing landscaping to increase curb appeal. Three new mortgage rules coming into effect are described that will reduce amortization periods, lower refinancing amounts, and withdraw insurance on lines of credit. A client testimonial praises the Mitchell team for their professional service in finding a buyer during a tough market.
El documento proporciona información sobre la importancia de una nutrición balanceada. Recomienda comer cinco veces al día, incluyendo el desayuno, media mañana, almuerzo, merienda y comida, para mantener la energía a lo largo del día. También advierte sobre los posibles problemas de salud relacionados con una mala nutrición como anemia, caída del cabello y diabetes.
Vivian Morffi provides information about mortgage relief scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Some key points:
1. Mortgage relief fraud involves scam artists targeting homeowners seeking help to avoid foreclosure and charging upfront fees for "guaranteed" assistance.
2. Red flags of fraudulent operations include demands for upfront fees, guarantees of results, claims of government affiliation, and pressuring homeowners to sign over the deed.
3. Common scams include "phantom foreclosure counseling," sale/lease-back agreements, and fraudulent loan modifications.
4. The government is working to crack down on these operations through new FTC regulations and potential legal action. Vivian offers her
Este documento establece las normas para que las instituciones financieras en Ecuador mantengan un nivel adecuado de liquidez estructural. Define la metodología de cálculo del Índice Estructural de Liquidez, incluyendo los activos y pasivos considerados. Establece que el índice de primera línea debe ser mayor a 2 veces la volatilidad promedio de los fondos, y el de segunda línea mayor a 2.5 veces. También requiere que los activos de segunda línea cubran al menos el 50% de los 100 mayores deposit
This document discusses teamwork and communication in the context of analyzing the reality show Hell's Kitchen. It provides dos and don'ts for communication, examining relevant qualities of two chefs on the show, Heather and Virginia. It also discusses constructive versus destructive team behaviors, the importance of honesty even when the truth hurts, and whether to be blunt or sensitive when delivering feedback. Overall, the document focuses on lessons learned around effective teamwork, communication, and handling competitiveness and disagreements within a group.
This document discusses environmental issues facing the Earth and ways to promote sustainability. It provides facts about pollution, waste, and resource depletion rates. The organization Our Earth aims to educate people about protecting the planet through knowledge sharing. The group's mission is to endorse, engage and educate future leaders on saving the Earth. Some suggested actions include reducing consumption, recycling, using energy efficient appliances, and properly disposing of hazardous materials. The presentation encourages people to join the effort to care for the Earth.
1. The document provides tips for inexpensive home improvements that will help sell a home for top dollar. It recommends focusing on painting, replacing old carpet, improving landscaping, repairing the driveway, and enhancing the front door area.
2. Specifically, it suggests painting interior and exterior in light neutral colors, replacing carpet over 1 year old with a neutral tight weave, adding landscaping like plants and mulch, cleaning and repairing asphalt or cement driveways, and upgrading the front door and entryway.
3. Deep cleaning the whole house is also described as the first important step before beginning any repairs or projects.
1. There are many inexpensive ways to add value and square footage to a home, such as attic conversions, extensions, basement conversions, or knocking down non-load bearing walls to create open floor plans. Bathroom and kitchen remodels can also significantly increase property value.
2. Installing central heating, new windows, lighting fixtures, and landscaping can enhance comfort and curb appeal. Proper planning permissions may also make a home more attractive to buyers.
3. Maintaining clean exterior and public interior spaces will give potential buyers a good first impression. Hard flooring downstairs and carpets upstairs are preferable.
Ten easy ways to update your home for resale are outlined. These include cleaning, painting, replacing fixtures, decluttering, and doing landscaping to increase curb appeal. Three new mortgage rules coming into effect are described that will reduce amortization periods, lower refinancing amounts, and withdraw insurance on lines of credit. A client testimonial praises the Mitchell team for their professional service in finding a buyer during a tough market.
El documento proporciona información sobre la importancia de una nutrición balanceada. Recomienda comer cinco veces al día, incluyendo el desayuno, media mañana, almuerzo, merienda y comida, para mantener la energía a lo largo del día. También advierte sobre los posibles problemas de salud relacionados con una mala nutrición como anemia, caída del cabello y diabetes.
Vivian Morffi provides information about mortgage relief scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Some key points:
1. Mortgage relief fraud involves scam artists targeting homeowners seeking help to avoid foreclosure and charging upfront fees for "guaranteed" assistance.
2. Red flags of fraudulent operations include demands for upfront fees, guarantees of results, claims of government affiliation, and pressuring homeowners to sign over the deed.
3. Common scams include "phantom foreclosure counseling," sale/lease-back agreements, and fraudulent loan modifications.
4. The government is working to crack down on these operations through new FTC regulations and potential legal action. Vivian offers her
Este documento establece las normas para que las instituciones financieras en Ecuador mantengan un nivel adecuado de liquidez estructural. Define la metodología de cálculo del Índice Estructural de Liquidez, incluyendo los activos y pasivos considerados. Establece que el índice de primera línea debe ser mayor a 2 veces la volatilidad promedio de los fondos, y el de segunda línea mayor a 2.5 veces. También requiere que los activos de segunda línea cubran al menos el 50% de los 100 mayores deposit
This document discusses teamwork and communication in the context of analyzing the reality show Hell's Kitchen. It provides dos and don'ts for communication, examining relevant qualities of two chefs on the show, Heather and Virginia. It also discusses constructive versus destructive team behaviors, the importance of honesty even when the truth hurts, and whether to be blunt or sensitive when delivering feedback. Overall, the document focuses on lessons learned around effective teamwork, communication, and handling competitiveness and disagreements within a group.
This document discusses environmental issues facing the Earth and ways to promote sustainability. It provides facts about pollution, waste, and resource depletion rates. The organization Our Earth aims to educate people about protecting the planet through knowledge sharing. The group's mission is to endorse, engage and educate future leaders on saving the Earth. Some suggested actions include reducing consumption, recycling, using energy efficient appliances, and properly disposing of hazardous materials. The presentation encourages people to join the effort to care for the Earth.
The document discusses 5 smart upgrades for underwater homes:
1. Improving exterior cosmetics like landscaping to boost curb appeal and home value.
2. Economical expansions by converting space like the garage into a rental unit to bring in income or house family.
3. Green upgrades like solar panels to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility bills while helping the environment.
4. Combining rooms by removing interior walls to create more open and spacious living spaces.
5. Adding built-in storage and work spaces in unused areas to create a customized feel without much cost.
The document provides tips for buying a fixer-upper property in order to avoid potential problems and ensure it is a good investment. It advises that location in a desirable neighborhood and appealing to a wide buyer base with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms are important factors. Additionally, it recommends focusing on cosmetic fixes like paint, fixtures and windows rather than costly foundation work, and getting inspections to catch any issues in order to maximize resale value. A good real estate agent can help navigate the local market and identify red flags.
Bobby Freeman is a real estate agent with Keller Williams who can be contacted at (214)770-1043 or Bobby.Freeman@kw.com. The document discusses remembering those who lost their lives on September 11th and the importance of labor workers. It then discusses the benefits of home ownership over renting, including tax benefits, appreciation of home value, building equity, and increased borrowing power.
The home renovation mistakes homeowners tend to make include over personalization, using a surfeit of wallpapers, high-end kitchen and bathroom fixtures, etc.
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This document discusses 5 home improvement projects that can increase the value of a home being sold:
1. Painting walls neutral colors to help buyers envision their own style.
2. Landscaping to create curb appeal and a clean, inviting exterior.
3. Deep cleaning and decluttering to allow buyers to visualize their belongings.
4. Repairing plumbing leaks or water damage which can provoke disgust in buyers.
5. Staging with cleaner furniture and decor to showcase the home in its best light.
Looking for ways to remodel your home without turning your home into a money pit? Look no further! Here are 6 smart remodeling tips to help you be wise with your money.
The document provides tips for preparing a home kitchen for sale, focusing on cleaning, updating appliances, and creating an inviting space. Key points include deep cleaning all surfaces, replacing outdated appliances, updating cabinet handles and flooring if needed, keeping counters clear, and maintaining a clean and organized space throughout the home showing process. Prospective buyers want to feel they can eat off any surface in the sparkling, spacious kitchen.
The document provides tips for improving a home's curb appeal to get top dollar when selling. It recommends fixing the driveway, landscaping the yard, painting the exterior, and painting or replacing the front door. It also stresses keeping the lawn green and weed-free, adding some flower beds, cleaning and painting the front door, and avoiding clutter to create a good first impression for potential buyers.
So you want to try your hand at home improvement, eh? Do you know anything about this endeavor? Do you know about all of the different kinds of jobs and equipment that you can use? If these questions raise more questions than you can answer, try looking at the tips below.
The document provides home improvement advice from an expert with over 30 years of experience in restoration. It discusses several areas homeowners can tackle themselves to save money, including landscaping, plumbing, and decorating, but emphasizes safety first. Key projects to increase home value are remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, replacing outdated appliances, and updating wiring and plumbing. Hardwood floors, tile floors, drywall repair, draft-proofing, and energy efficient windows are also recommended improvements. Homeowners should carefully evaluate the scope of projects to ensure they have the ability to complete them and concentrate on higher priority issues first.
Maintaining your home for profit with Geoff GristGeoff Grist
The document provides guidance on maintaining and preparing a home to maximize profit from its sale. It recommends doing repairs, renovations, and deep cleaning before listing the home. This includes fixing issues found in a preemptive building and pest inspection report, which could uncover hidden problems. Getting such a report protects the sale price by addressing issues upfront rather than letting them be discovered later in negotiations. The document then gives extensive tips for indoor and outdoor repairs and improvements to make the home more appealing to buyers.
This document provides advice for homeowners looking to sell their home. It discusses preparing the home for sale by making repairs and decluttering. It also advises that sellers should remove emotional attachments to their home and view it as an asset. The document provides tips for different selling situations such as trading up to a larger home, downsizing to a smaller home, or preparing the home now for a future sale. Overall, the document stresses the importance of properly preparing and pricing the home to sell quickly and for the best price.
Small rooms are a common issue in older homes, but painting strategies and furniture placement can make them feel more spacious. Updates like new tiles or stone around the fireplace can make an outdated fireplace inviting. Landscaping with shrubs, flowers, and a fresh coat of paint on the front door can improve curb appeal. In the kitchen, refreshing cabinets with new handles and considering sustainable flooring updates like bamboo can stretch the budget. Staging the home professionally after redesigns can emphasize the work and help achieve the desired sale price.
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When making home renovations, it is important to hire a contractor you trust and that there is a level of understanding between the contractor and homeowner. Installing a separate laundry room in a rental property will save headaches and allow higher rents to be charged. Cabinet knobs, pulls, and handles can be purchased online or in stores to finish basic cabinets installed by builders.
Putting your home on the market requires several important steps before listing:
1. Hire a real estate agent to represent you and provide expertise.
2. Get your home professionally inspected to identify and repairs and ensure it meets standards.
3. Make any necessary repairs beforehand to avoid putting off buyers and facilitate a smoother transaction.
The document provides instructions for building a playhouse for kids. It begins with framing the floor and leveling the foundation by laying sand and paving stones. Then it details putting up porch posts, installing floorboards, framing the walls, adding siding, assembling and installing roof trusses, putting on the roof sheeting and shingles, adding windows, constructing a porch railing, and customizing designs. The overall instructions guide the reader through each step of constructing a playhouse.
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Renowned bathroom remodeling company is very important because a house that was built long ago needs a lot of renovation to match
with modern designs. The renovation needs you to follow the home renovation basics to increase the value of your house.
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Your bathroom is a sanctuary of sorts. You use it to prepare for a busy day, and retreat to it at night to prepare for sleep. It’s the gathering spot for kids’ bubble baths, mom’s nail polish application, and teenage obsessions over eyebrows in the mirror. It’s such a major hub of activity in a household on any given day, yet so many of us are living with spaces that are too cramped and that no longer fit our needs.
The document discusses 5 smart upgrades for underwater homes:
1. Improving exterior cosmetics like landscaping to boost curb appeal and home value.
2. Economical expansions by converting space like the garage into a rental unit to bring in income or house family.
3. Green upgrades like solar panels to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility bills while helping the environment.
4. Combining rooms by removing interior walls to create more open and spacious living spaces.
5. Adding built-in storage and work spaces in unused areas to create a customized feel without much cost.
The document provides tips for buying a fixer-upper property in order to avoid potential problems and ensure it is a good investment. It advises that location in a desirable neighborhood and appealing to a wide buyer base with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms are important factors. Additionally, it recommends focusing on cosmetic fixes like paint, fixtures and windows rather than costly foundation work, and getting inspections to catch any issues in order to maximize resale value. A good real estate agent can help navigate the local market and identify red flags.
Bobby Freeman is a real estate agent with Keller Williams who can be contacted at (214)770-1043 or Bobby.Freeman@kw.com. The document discusses remembering those who lost their lives on September 11th and the importance of labor workers. It then discusses the benefits of home ownership over renting, including tax benefits, appreciation of home value, building equity, and increased borrowing power.
The home renovation mistakes homeowners tend to make include over personalization, using a surfeit of wallpapers, high-end kitchen and bathroom fixtures, etc.
5 home improvement projects that will get youRandyBett
This document discusses 5 home improvement projects that can increase the value of a home being sold:
1. Painting walls neutral colors to help buyers envision their own style.
2. Landscaping to create curb appeal and a clean, inviting exterior.
3. Deep cleaning and decluttering to allow buyers to visualize their belongings.
4. Repairing plumbing leaks or water damage which can provoke disgust in buyers.
5. Staging with cleaner furniture and decor to showcase the home in its best light.
Looking for ways to remodel your home without turning your home into a money pit? Look no further! Here are 6 smart remodeling tips to help you be wise with your money.
The document provides tips for preparing a home kitchen for sale, focusing on cleaning, updating appliances, and creating an inviting space. Key points include deep cleaning all surfaces, replacing outdated appliances, updating cabinet handles and flooring if needed, keeping counters clear, and maintaining a clean and organized space throughout the home showing process. Prospective buyers want to feel they can eat off any surface in the sparkling, spacious kitchen.
The document provides tips for improving a home's curb appeal to get top dollar when selling. It recommends fixing the driveway, landscaping the yard, painting the exterior, and painting or replacing the front door. It also stresses keeping the lawn green and weed-free, adding some flower beds, cleaning and painting the front door, and avoiding clutter to create a good first impression for potential buyers.
So you want to try your hand at home improvement, eh? Do you know anything about this endeavor? Do you know about all of the different kinds of jobs and equipment that you can use? If these questions raise more questions than you can answer, try looking at the tips below.
The document provides home improvement advice from an expert with over 30 years of experience in restoration. It discusses several areas homeowners can tackle themselves to save money, including landscaping, plumbing, and decorating, but emphasizes safety first. Key projects to increase home value are remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, replacing outdated appliances, and updating wiring and plumbing. Hardwood floors, tile floors, drywall repair, draft-proofing, and energy efficient windows are also recommended improvements. Homeowners should carefully evaluate the scope of projects to ensure they have the ability to complete them and concentrate on higher priority issues first.
Maintaining your home for profit with Geoff GristGeoff Grist
The document provides guidance on maintaining and preparing a home to maximize profit from its sale. It recommends doing repairs, renovations, and deep cleaning before listing the home. This includes fixing issues found in a preemptive building and pest inspection report, which could uncover hidden problems. Getting such a report protects the sale price by addressing issues upfront rather than letting them be discovered later in negotiations. The document then gives extensive tips for indoor and outdoor repairs and improvements to make the home more appealing to buyers.
This document provides advice for homeowners looking to sell their home. It discusses preparing the home for sale by making repairs and decluttering. It also advises that sellers should remove emotional attachments to their home and view it as an asset. The document provides tips for different selling situations such as trading up to a larger home, downsizing to a smaller home, or preparing the home now for a future sale. Overall, the document stresses the importance of properly preparing and pricing the home to sell quickly and for the best price.
Small rooms are a common issue in older homes, but painting strategies and furniture placement can make them feel more spacious. Updates like new tiles or stone around the fireplace can make an outdated fireplace inviting. Landscaping with shrubs, flowers, and a fresh coat of paint on the front door can improve curb appeal. In the kitchen, refreshing cabinets with new handles and considering sustainable flooring updates like bamboo can stretch the budget. Staging the home professionally after redesigns can emphasize the work and help achieve the desired sale price.
Home Improvement Tips You Should Check Outcolesccs
When making home renovations, it is important to hire a contractor you trust and that there is a level of understanding between the contractor and homeowner. Installing a separate laundry room in a rental property will save headaches and allow higher rents to be charged. Cabinet knobs, pulls, and handles can be purchased online or in stores to finish basic cabinets installed by builders.
Putting your home on the market requires several important steps before listing:
1. Hire a real estate agent to represent you and provide expertise.
2. Get your home professionally inspected to identify and repairs and ensure it meets standards.
3. Make any necessary repairs beforehand to avoid putting off buyers and facilitate a smoother transaction.
The document provides instructions for building a playhouse for kids. It begins with framing the floor and leveling the foundation by laying sand and paving stones. Then it details putting up porch posts, installing floorboards, framing the walls, adding siding, assembling and installing roof trusses, putting on the roof sheeting and shingles, adding windows, constructing a porch railing, and customizing designs. The overall instructions guide the reader through each step of constructing a playhouse.
Tips on Selling-A Comprehensive Handbook for Selling Your Homedebrawesthomes
This document provides tips for selling a home, including improving exterior and interior curb appeal, decluttering, making repairs, neutralizing colors and decor, cleaning thoroughly, and preparing for showings. It recommends keeping the exterior clean by power washing and maintaining landscaping. Inside, it suggests decluttering, cleaning, and making minor repairs to light fixtures, doors, and windows. The tips are meant to create a spacious, organized impression and make a home appealing to buyers.
Renowned bathroom remodeling company is very important because a house that was built long ago needs a lot of renovation to match
with modern designs. The renovation needs you to follow the home renovation basics to increase the value of your house.
10 compelling reasons why you should engage in bathroom remodelingBock Mary
Your bathroom is a sanctuary of sorts. You use it to prepare for a busy day, and retreat to it at night to prepare for sleep. It’s the gathering spot for kids’ bubble baths, mom’s nail polish application, and teenage obsessions over eyebrows in the mirror. It’s such a major hub of activity in a household on any given day, yet so many of us are living with spaces that are too cramped and that no longer fit our needs.
10 compelling reasons why you should engage in bathroom remodeling
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5 improvements not to do
before selling your home
spend a little… closets
get a lot buyers may oooh and ahhh over a large
walk-in closet that could double for a well
• if your stove has drip organized bedroom. however, they will
trays, replace them. they rarely pay extra for it. adding, expanding or
are inexpensive, easy to customizing closets can cost thousands of
install, and improve the dollars and while they look impressive, the
look of the appliance. return on investment isn’t. save your
money.
• clean all windowsills regu-
room additions
larly. a dirty windowsill will you’ve made the decision to sell
negate any benefits of a unless your home is a two bedroom/one
your home and now your mind is
sparkling window. bath in a neighborhood of four bedroom/
quickly filling with a lengthy “to do”
two bath homes, don’t waste your time,
list, but before panic begins to set in, sanity or money on adding rooms.
• to remove old paint from take heart and repeat a new mantra,
ornate turnings, dip twine “soap and paint are my friends.” there’s no way to predict a buyer’s pref-
erences, so it is best to present the home in
into paint remover, hold by
while the home should be neat, the best way possible – using soap, paint and
both ends and pull back clean and in good repair, major im- carpet – and leave any remodeling to the
and forth between crev- provements are not necessary and usu- new owners.
ices. ally cost more than can be recouped in
pool
the selling price. so, give the house a
• oil and rust stains can be thorough cleaning, a fresh painting and a pool may seem like a good way to at-
removed from concrete perhaps re-carpet areas that have worn tract buyers but many folks just don’t want
with commercial driveway footpaths through them. money spent the maintenance that comes with it. a buyer
cleaners that are available on soap, paint and carpet will reappear who doesn’t want the upkeep of a pool
from automotive and home in the selling price of the home. and won’t purchase a house that has one. pools
remember, if buyers can’t see the and their surrounding deck areas are expen-
improvement stores.
money you spent, you won’t recoup it… sive and this cost is rarely returned in the
even if you tell them about it. selling price of the house. however, some-
one who adores the house would be willing
resist the temptation to undertake
to put in a pool later. let them shoulder
major renovations or replacements –
that expense.
particularly these five costly projects.
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2. 5 improvements not to do (continued)
new roof bathroom, experts suggest reducing the asking
price to reflect the outdated kitchen and bath-
putting on a new roof isn’t a good idea for a rooms and allow the purchaser to take care of
couple of reasons. a seller is only required to these projects.
have a roof that doesn’t leak. leaky roofs are
easily and inexpensively patched. the money now that we’ve dismissed most of the major
saved by patching the roof makes repair a bet- projects, it is easier to focus on cleaning, paint-
ter choice. also, replacing the roof involves ing and carpeting. when deciding which projects
making a subjective choice about the color, to undertake, keep in mind that you want to do
shingle style and durability of the roof. if the the least amount of fixing up required in order to
buyer doesn’t care for the new roof, the cost sell the house for the maximum selling price.
of it could be money wasted.
major renovations to kitchen or bathroom
remember the mantra? soap and paint are
my friends. these renovations are costly and
require decisions as to style, colors, brands and
price. in lieu of remodeling the kitchen or
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mistake #6: refusing to make profit-
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while you will more than likely not recoup the that will do more than just put a sign in the yard
cost of the major improvements mentioned and place your home in the mls.
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