6 08, 2024

5 Tips for Selling an Empty House

2024-07-09T20:37:37-04:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Curb Appeal, Selling, Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Selling an empty house can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can make it look appealing and sell quickly. This guide provides five essential tips for real estate investors to enhance the presentation of an empty property and attract potential buyers. 5 Tips for Selling an Empty House Selling an empty house requires strategic planning to make the property look inviting and attractive to buyers. This guide covers the top five tips to help you sell an empty house quickly and effectively. This guide explains the following: Staging the property Enhancing curb appeal Ensuring the property is clean

18 10, 2023

How Much Landscaping Do You Need to Do to Sell a Flip?

2023-08-22T08:56:03-04:00October 18th, 2023|Categories: Curb Appeal, Flipping, Home Improvements|Tags: , |

As a real estate investor, you understand the importance of every detail when it comes to selling a flip. One aspect that can easily be overlooked is landscaping. It might seem like a minor thing, but the right landscaping can make your property stand out in a crowded market. The question is, how much landscaping do you really need to do to sell a flip? This guide will delve into the essentials and extras of landscaping that can boost your property's appeal. How Much Landscaping Do You Need to Do to Sell a Flip? This guide explains the following: Assessing

26 10, 2022

7 Essential Curb Appeal Tips to Help You Sell a Flip

2022-09-11T08:17:06-04:00October 26th, 2022|Categories: Curb Appeal, How To, Selling, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

When you're selling a home that you've worked hard to flip, you need to make a good impression on buyers. Check out these seven essential curb appeal tips that'll help you do just that. 7 Essential Curb Appeal Tips to Help You Sell Your Flip These seven essential curb appeal tips can create a great first impression with prospective buyers: Roll out a welcome mat Mind the landscaping Install window boxes Get a new mailbox Update the exterior light fixtures Consider adding landscape lighting Create an inviting seating area on the porch Here's a closer look at each. Curb Appeal

27 07, 2021

4 Trees and Plants Realtors Wish You Would Avoid

2021-08-03T23:54:58-04:00July 27th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

Before you put your flip on the market you obviously want to make sure it looks its absolute best, both inside and out. This means interiors that inspire, and curb appeal that commands attention. Although you may have awesome ideas about how to take your yard to the next level, beware of these four problematic trees and plants that Realtors hope you avoid, according to Apartment Therapy—a home and decor site. We've summarized those plants and trees for you here. Spiky Species of Plants  As you design your landscape consider whether or not your plants are family-friendly—not all plants are suitable

22 06, 2021

2 More Ways to Make Your Roof a Selling Point

2021-06-22T06:05:51-04:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: , , |

Random homebuyer: “The house was beautiful, but I really fell in love with the shingles!”  While you may never hear that sentence uttered by a homebuyer, the condition of a home’s roof is still a key consideration in a sale, and it can make or break a deal. Consider these two ways to help make the roof of your flip a selling point, according to HomeLight. Advertise your new roof. Even though it's currently a seller's market, your flip is still competing with other homes in your area. Anything you can do to make your property stand apart from the

1 06, 2021

3 Ways to Make Your Roof a Selling Point

2021-05-31T18:28:22-04:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Real Estate, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

Although homebuyers don't typically purchase a home because they fall in love with its roof, the condition of the roof is a key consideration in the sale and it can make or break a deal. Here are three ways to help make the roof of your flip a selling point, according to HomeLight—a website for finding real estate agents in the U.S. Avoid layering the shingles.  You may be tempted to "replace" your roof by simply re-shingling over the old one, but reconsider. While it may be cheaper and faster to do so, in the long run layering shingles can trap heat,

27 05, 2021

3 Trends and Must-Haves for Enhanced Outdoor Living

2021-05-16T23:21:06-04:00May 27th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: , , , |

Homebuyers love outdoor living spaces, that’s nothing new. Whether it’s a deck for an indoor party to flow outside, a small patio to sit and unwind after a long day, or a front porch to people watch and wave at passersby—outdoor spaces are extensions of indoor living. If you’re looking to enhance your flip with an outdoor living space, keep these three trends front of mind—according to home design experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Larger Outdoor Living Spaces Design experts at NAR report that a significant number of new home floor plans are now dedicating more square

16 03, 2021

2 MORE Homeowners Association Rules You Should Know

2021-03-16T08:58:53-04:00March 16th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Flipping, Home Improvements, Investment, Remodeling Tips|Tags: , , , , , , |

When you’re flipping a house it’s hard to prepare for the unknown, but what you can prepare for are the rules and regulations of your community’s homeowners association (HOA). Your HOA’s ordinances are intended to help the community maintain a neat and consistent appearance. But let’s face it: they can present issues that impact your home design and the overall finished product. Educating yourself about the HOA rules in your community before you start working on your flip can help you avoid delays and frustration once work is in progress. If there are aspects of your flip that aren’t in

11 03, 2021

More Homeowners Association Rules You Need to Know

2021-03-09T09:01:38-05:00March 11th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment Properties, Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

A quality renovation can produce a high-end product that brings in a hefty profit. But let’s be real: flipping a house isn’t easy—it can be full of risks and unknowns. Will you uncover termite damage beneath the floor boards? Do the soffits in the kitchen above the cabinets contain ductwork, or are they simply filling the gap between the cabinets and the ceiling? Is the pool in good condition, or will it need to be resurfaced? Although flips can come with many unknowns what you can prepare for are the rules and regulations of your community’s homeowners association (HOA). While

27 01, 2021

6 Cheap and Easy Fixes to Make the Outside of Your Flip Shine

2021-01-16T21:54:15-05:00January 27th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Outside home renovations get expensive quickly, with even little fixes racking up a costly bill.  Here are five easy tricks to ramp up curb appeal, all for under $50 each:   Spruce up your mailbox Paint your front door Brighten up your sidewalk with path lighting Give your shutters and trim a fresh coat of paint Spring for new house numbers De-grime your driveway Here’s a closer look at each. #1. Spruce Up Your Mailbox One of the first things a potential buyer sees is your mailbox. Spruce it up with some new decal numbers on the side that are

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