Ask the Agent: This Month’s Question How should I prepare my home for sale? You want your home to show well, which means getting rid of clutter and making sure it is clean, neat and well maintained both inside and outside. 1. Remove all clutter. Pack or store anything you do not need. Donate the rest to your favorite charity or having a garage sale. 2. Store your valuables or lock th...
- Bad Neighbors can be Hazardous to Your Property Values - It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: Your new neighbor has decided to tear down the charming colonial and build a monster home. Or he’s turned his backyard into a junkyard. Or she’s having noisy parties. Yes, having bad neighbors can be awful. And did you know they also can lower the value of your home by up to 10 percent. A...
Below is a list of topics that we would recommend researching before you place your San Antonio Commercial Land Tract on the market for sale! #1 Price - How much do you want to sell your San Antonio Commercial Land tract for? Is your desired price in line with market for this type of property? What improvements (horizontal or vertical) does your property have tha...
What should I know about becoming a landlord? Many people dream of becoming a landlord to help pay the mortgage and provide extra income. But there’s more to it than simply renting out your basement. These days, savvy tenants are looking for location, location, location … plus all the bells and whistles, such as in-suite laundry, high-end finishes and upgraded kitchens and baths. If you are ...
Which Comes First … the Buy or the Sell? When a hermit crab decides it’s time for a new home, it scopes out a new shell before vacating its current accommodation. But for homeowners, the process is not so easy. Whether you buy a new home before selling your current one – or the other way around – the choice of what to do first comes down to which option makes you the most comfortable....
What do I need to do to sell my home this spring? Putting your house on the market this spring? Be ready to grab a vacuum and basic toolkit. Keeping your home well maintained and clean may be more effective – and economical – than attempting costly renovations. So, mow the lawn, trim the bushes, and weed the garden. Bring the spring weather inside with quality flower arrangements at the fro...
Green Your Home : Save Now & Profit Later - With apologies to Sesame Street’s Kermit the Frog, it is easy being a green homeowner. And it may be profitable, too. To green your home you need to invest in a number of energy and water-saving measures that result in lower energy costs. While the initial cost of your green investment may be higher, greening your home can give you an immediate s...
How to Market a Property to Upscale Tenants - Marketing commercial properties for lease to upscale tenants can be challenging. Upscale tenants are more selective and demanding, but they are willing to pay a premium to get what they want. Your commercial property will have to meet their exacting standards. Failing to advertise a property’s desirable features can result in it being overlooked....
- Reports Trace the History of Your Home-to-Be - A house is probably the biggest purchase you’ll make. So finding out all you can about the home-to-be is essential. It’s all about the history of your home, and several companies have sprung up across North America to enlighten potential buyers as they begin their home search. These organizations provide inexpensive reports that include a his...
How to Prepare for the Spring Housing Market - Spring is the time of year when sellers and buyers gear up for what has traditionally been the most important season for buying or selling a home. Following are some ways to prepare for the Spring Housing Market : Sellers Sellers should be aware that there’s a lot of competition for buyers in the spring. That means sellers should do everything po...
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