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We are selling our home (<$180,000) and need to replace our worn out carpet. We can replace the carpet with laminate for about $500 more, with us doing prep work, but want to know if it is worth it? If so, does name brand make a difference (e.g., is Pergo better?) (BTW - wood floors aren't an...
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Before selling our home, our upstairs playroom/loft area carpet needs to be replaced (cleaning just isn't going to be good enough). Do we also need to replace the carpet in the 2 bedrooms that connect to the playroom? (The bedroom carpet is in good shape.) My concern is that home buyers will think...
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I spoke with a real estate agent the other day and she told me she could not wait to get her first $million listing so she could hire a stager. That wasn’t the first time I’d heard that and I have to say, from what I’m seeing, buyers want a move-in ready home no matter what their price...
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This dining area was very dark with navy blue wallpaper and a too large dining set and the kitchen was all white - floors, cabinets, ceiling. So we stripped the wall paper and painted the walls in a nice brightening neutral; Sherwin Williams "Plateau" and then painted the cabinets a couple...
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Thanks for sharing Karen. Can you tell us how much the fixtures and other things you did cost?
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When considering whether or not to replace the faucets consider the entire bathroom as well. It looks as if the mirror could use some updating. Read the energized seller piece on mirror mate for ideas here. Make sure the cabinets look new either with stain or paint. Fresh towels and a few natural accessories...
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Interview at least three different Real estate companies which gives you a good idea of their business standards. Start your search with a Real Estate companies that have a lot of different training classes for beginners.Some Realty companies have Trainers/mentors only for beginners that they teach how...
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Great information, thanks for sharing. Wanted to add couple more things that always get my clients attention when I show Dallas homes. Cleaning up the Glass Shower Doors and resealing around the bathtub,shower bases/ pans give a fresh look to your bathrooms if you are planning to sell your home soon...
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Changing your faucets will give your bathrooms and kitchen a more updated look. Spending little money and getting new style faucets make your home more noticeable to possible home buyers. It will look well maintained on the pictures that your Realtor may upload on Mutiple listing service, MLS.
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It's always a good idea to get references (past customers who are not relatives) and call them. Ask them questions like: Did Suzy respond to telephone calls/messages/mail/texts in a timely manner? Did Suzy market your home aggresively? Explain. Did Suzy get feedback from showings and meet with you...