Upgrade Your Home with Little to No Cost

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You don’t have to spend money to make improvements in your home. It’s easy to upgrade your home at little to no cost at all. We’ve listed five effective ways to help you give your home a fresh feeling.

Declutter. Without spending any money, you can give your home a fresh look. Start by getting rid of things you don’t need.

Add or rearrange lighting. Playing with lights can make a room appear larger. Open window shades and feel better.

Invest in new hardware for kitchen cabinets. Instead of replacing cabinets entirely, hardware can add a fresh, polished touch to old fixtures. Consider it a new facelift. 

Repaint. With its minimal cost, paint can potentially be the biggest return on investment. If you’re going to add your home to the market, ensure your paint purchase is a soft, neutral tone. The walls should have a relaxed, even flow throughout different rooms.

Focus on your decor. Sometimes, you have too many things in a single room. My advice: less is more! It’s okay to pack up outdated furniture.

If there’s any topic you’d like to discuss, give me a call! I can research it and report back to you.

Why Doesn't Your Agent Show Your Northwest Indiana Home?

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Many sellers ask, "Why isn't my agent showing my home as much as other agents?" I asked myself this before I got into real estate, too.

Often, buyers call, ask questions about your home, and then hang up to call their agent. Buyers know we represent your interests. Buyers prefer to see your property with their own agent to negotiate on their behalf.
  

If your agent isn't showing your home often, that could be the reason. If you have any questions about real estate, call or email me. I would be happy to help you!

What Is Most Important When Renovating Your Home In Valparaiso?

Plan Ahead When Renovating

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Today, we want to share a video from HGTV to discuss how you can plan ahead when it comes to home renovations. Renovating your home can be an exciting process, but it's important that you don't get ahead of yourself. You can't just go willy-nilly into a major project and expect it to go perfectly. Planning properly for these types of projects can assure a smooth project, and one that may even cost less!

HGTV’s Amy Matthews recommends making a very detailed timeline of your project, including potential things that could go awry and making backup plans in order to prevent these things from happening. Putting your plan onto paper is a good way to start this process.

Another major step is choosing a good team of contractors that you can communicate with. If they don't know what you want done, they can't do it.

Just remember, there is no such thing as too much planning! If you plan on renovating your Albuquerque home, please contact us. We know great contractors and could also give you advice on what projects will bring you the highest return on your investment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Renovations that Add Value to Your Northwest Indiana Home

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Today, we'll discuss what renovations get the most return on your investment. We've researched and figured out what updates will get you the biggest bang for your buck.

First off, changing your front door will get you an 85% return on investment, and it will only cost around $1,100. Adding a wood deck for $9,300 will get you a 77% return, so go ahead and install it now. You can enjoy it, and then when you go to sell, you will get a good return on your investment. 

Another upgrade that you can enjoy is replacing the garage door. Not only will this look better, but the new garage door will function better as well. A new garage door costs around $1,500, and you'll get a 76% return. 

A minor kitchen remodel could cost you about $19,000. Since the kitchen is a very important room, you can expect at 75% return.

Consider replacing windows as well. Wood windows would run about $11,000, and you'd get a 73% return. Vinyl windows would cost about $10,000 to replace, and give you a 71% return. Replacing the windows will also save you money on your heating and cooling bills.

Finally, remodeling a basement for about $61,000 would get you a 71% return on your value. That's money well spent, and you can enjoy your new basement until it comes time to sell.

If you have any questions about today's video, or want to know other fixes to add value to your home, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to guide you on any renovation decisions.

How Should You Prepare Your Valparaiso Home for Sale?

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Hey everyone, thanks for joining me today. I get asked the question, "What should I do before I put my home on the market?" The simple answer is "A lot," so I want to give you some specific tips and pointers to help you get your home ready to sell. 

One thing that is very important is curb appeal. Most buyers will drive by your home before they set an appointment, so making sure your yard and the front of your home are attractive and clear of debris will help you get your home sold sooner.

On the inside of your home, painting works wonders. A fresh coat of paint makes your home feel fresh and clean, and that often translates to a higher offer.

To make sure your home shines, you need to clean every nook and cranny. Make sure you take care of all the little details and look at your home with a fresh set of eyes. 

To get top dollar for your home, you've got to price it to sell. Studies show after 7 weeks on the market, home values start to drop dramatically. 

If you have any questions about getting your home ready for sale, we would love to talk. Give us a call or send us an email, and we will talk to you soon!