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When You Stage Los Angeles homes for sale, Remember the Garage

January 21, 2017 by Darryl Leave a Comment

Garages supply that extra space that so many buyers in need of Los Angeles homes for sale. Along with its original function as a place to park a vehicle and perhaps store seasonal items, garages now function as workshops, hobby rooms, home gyms, or even home offices.

So instead of storing all those packing boxes in the garage, rent a storage unit and make the garage look just as spacious and appealing as the other Los Angeles homes for sale. 

Let your potential buyers see the potential the garage offers for expanding your home’s living space.

If your garage has become a “dumping ground” clean it out. Put the items you’ll need later in that storage unit with the household items you removed for staging or packed in anticipation of moving. Then clean, paint, and organize. Remember to wash the windows and replace burned out light bulbs.

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Stand out from other Los Angeles homes for sale by Staging Your House.

Then look at your garage door. If you’ve been putting off repairs, do them now. If the door is dented or bent, replace it, and consider installing the latest technology. Buyers will be impressed by the fact that they can open, close, and lock the garage using their mobile devices.

Now see what you can get off the floor and into shelves or cabinets. The more empty floor space the better. And spaking of the floor… remove oil stains, patch cracks, and give it a fresh coat of paint. Remember that light colors create an impression of more space.

The garage may not be as important as the kitchen and bathrooms – but then again it might. It all depends upon your future buyer.

Take the time to make sure your entire home is staged and ready to impress the buyers who are looking for Los Angeles homes for sale – from the initial curb appeal to the home’s interior, to the corners of the garage.

 

Thinking of selling your home and want to know how to make your home appealing to buyers? I have a free report called: Make Your Area Home Show Like A Model Without Breaking The Bank, click the link to get your copy.  

Filed Under: Staging Tagged With: la home for sale, los angeles homes for sale

Offering Los Angeles homes for sale in the New Year? Do this first.

December 25, 2016 by Darryl Leave a Comment

If you’re like most and thinking of putting your Los Angeles homes for sale on the market, stop and take a critical look.

Is the house the best that it can be, or do you need to do a bit of de-cluttering, deep cleaning, and a few cosmetic repairs?

De-cluttering comes first – because it makes those other chores easier. So go through the closets and cupboards, getting rid of anything you don’t either use or love. Now is a great time to make a donation to a local thrift store or homeless shelter, so just take a deep breath and part with that gift sweater you’ve never worn and the great slacks that no longer fit.

Do the same with the kitchen cupboards and your “toy shelves.” If you don’t use it or love it, banish it.

Cutting back on furniture can also make your Los Angeles homes for sale appear more spacious, so see what you can do without. If you don’t want to part with it, put it in storage until you move into your next home.

 

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New year and want to list your Los Angeles homes for sale?

Cleaning is next – hire someone to help you scrub the ceilings, light fixtures, tile grout, and all the corners. Make the windows and fixtures sparkle, and replace the shower curtain that’s looking tired. Rent a carpet shampooer, or hire a professional.

Now take another critical look. Is there a wall or a door that needs new paint? Is there a cracked switch plate? Does a faucet drip? Fix all those details, so prospective buyers walk in and think “Wow.”

A good Los Angeles home stager can help with that last step, and I’ll be glad to give you the names of some pros right here in the Los Angeles area. For a small fee they’ll consult with you and show you what you need to do to make your Los Angeles homes for sale stand out from all the rest. Or, you can hire them to do it for you.

When you present your home at its best, you’ll sell faster and for more money, so do take this all important step.

If you’re not sure what you need to do, get in touch. I’ll be glad to stop by and give you some pointers.

 

Selling your home soon? Get the most accurate estimate of your home’s current value with my free Maximum Value Home Audit that goes beyond a CMA you would get from another real estate agent, then click the link to request this free service.

Filed Under: Home Selling Tagged With: los angeles homes for sale

Pricing For houses for sale in Los Angeles – don’t ignore the competition

November 17, 2016 by Darryl Leave a Comment

You want houses for sale in Los Angeles, so you’ve interviewed three different agents, and each of them has recommended a different price.

If they’re all within a few thousand dollars, they’re all giving you an honest opinion. They probably just used slightly different homes when making their comparisons. You should choose the agent whose attitude, manner, and marketing plan appeals to you.

If one is dramatically higher than the others, that agent is probably trying to “buy your listing.” That’s a common practice used by agents who simply want more listings – and who don’t care how disappointed you’ll be when you finally learn the truth about your home’s true market value.

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Houses for sale in Los Angeles Constantly Have Competition

But why not see for yourself?

Look at the homes those agents have used for comparisons to yours and go see the ones that are your current competition. Visit the open houses in your neighborhood and in neighborhoods that are most like yours. Set aside your feelings about your home and think about it in comparison to the other houses for sale in Los Angeles.

As you do so, remember that these houses for sale in Los Angeles are your current competition. Should you choose to ignore advice from your agent and list at a significantly higher price than homes that really are comparable to yours, you’ll be in for a disappointment.

If you’re thinking of selling in the Los Angeles area, call me. I’ll be happy to prepare a comprehensive market analysis of your home’s value in today’s market. I’ll even be glad to show you the homes that will be your home’s direct competition.

 

Thinking of buying a home soon? I have a free report called: 8 Secrets For Saving Thousands When Buying A Home In The Los Angeles Area, then click the link to get your copy.

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