If you have lived in your home for a number of years, chances are there are a few things you would like to change. Whether you are considering putting your home on the market, or just want to update your home, you might want to get some advice before you start renovating. Guests and buyers are always impressed with a spotless kitchen and an updated bathroom. The rest of the home could be old-fashioned, but as long as these two areas are somewhat modern, they usually look past the rest of the home’s outdated décor.
You need to be cautious, however, to make sure you do not “over-improve” your home to the point you cannot recapture the money involved. Another consideration is whether you wish to add amenities to the home for your own pleasure and don’t care if you recoup what you have invested.
Keep in mind that buyers usually won’t pay more for items such as new windows, new roof, added insulation or water heaters – they expect all of these items to be in good order when they buy the home! While a home with updated mechanicals and windows certainly help the marketability of your home, don’t expect a buyer to pay extra for items that should be in good condition from the beginning.
Your real estate professional can guide you in sorting out the pro’s and cons of remodeling your home.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A Sign They'll Recognize
When you’re looking for professional it helps to work with a well known company. Our trademark is seven stories high. The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon appears on "FOR SALE" signs, bus benches, billboards, in print advertising and television commercials. It is one of the most widespread and recognizable images in business marketing.
More than the logo’s worldwide recognition, the RE/MAX balloon is well known for its agents with experience and professionalism. When you are working with a RE/MAX agent, you know that world class marketing system is behind you.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
More than the logo’s worldwide recognition, the RE/MAX balloon is well known for its agents with experience and professionalism. When you are working with a RE/MAX agent, you know that world class marketing system is behind you.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Build New or Build On
Homeowners should consider several things before choosing whether to add on to their existing home or move up to a bigger house: How much additional space do you require? How much equity do you have in the property and how much would be available for remodeling? Is there space to expand on the ground level or, if not, will the foundation of your present home support a second floor? What will the local zoning and building ordinances permit? Are there existing properties around that would satisfy your growing needs?
Be careful when remodeling so that you don’t become the most expensive home in the neighborhood. Any improvements that aren’t general maintenance should be discussed with a real estate professional about their ramification – including marketing, appraisal and resale value – BEFORE you complete any projects. Consider the value of homes in your neighborhood—does it make more sense to add on to a smaller house, possibly resulting in an over-improved home in the area? Your decision should ultimately be based on your individual needs, the extent of the work involved and which features will add the most value. Our experience has repeatedly shown that buyers are always excited by updated, state-of-the art kitchens and bathrooms.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Be careful when remodeling so that you don’t become the most expensive home in the neighborhood. Any improvements that aren’t general maintenance should be discussed with a real estate professional about their ramification – including marketing, appraisal and resale value – BEFORE you complete any projects. Consider the value of homes in your neighborhood—does it make more sense to add on to a smaller house, possibly resulting in an over-improved home in the area? Your decision should ultimately be based on your individual needs, the extent of the work involved and which features will add the most value. Our experience has repeatedly shown that buyers are always excited by updated, state-of-the art kitchens and bathrooms.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Like Having an Open House Every Day!
Buyers tour open houses for two main reasons: curiosity and real interest. Not knowing which category the people meandering through your home fall into, preparing for and conducting open houses can be stressful and unproductive.
We stress to our sellers that their online presence is vital to compete in today’s market. As such, over 98% of our listings are posted on the major web sites. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, the flexibility of being able to view thousands of homes on line is a valuable time-saving option. In this way, buyers browsing online help sellers get the most exposure in the shortest period of time, just like having an open house on your home every day!
Just go to our website for viewing each property in detail. Through our website, you can access all the listings available in Indianapolis and the metropolitan area.
If you have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
We stress to our sellers that their online presence is vital to compete in today’s market. As such, over 98% of our listings are posted on the major web sites. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, the flexibility of being able to view thousands of homes on line is a valuable time-saving option. In this way, buyers browsing online help sellers get the most exposure in the shortest period of time, just like having an open house on your home every day!
Just go to our website for viewing each property in detail. Through our website, you can access all the listings available in Indianapolis and the metropolitan area.
If you have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
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