tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15416927042681308112024-03-05T14:46:05.842-08:00Selling My HomeWelcome to my blog. I have been selling homes since 1999. I love coming up with new up to date technology and ideas to help you sell your home fast for the best possible price. Check out some of my ideas. I would love to hear from you. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-49006719988658994522018-09-18T05:05:00.001-07:002018-09-18T05:05:36.885-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want to know what kind of things to clean out when getting your home on the market? I know you have all heard about the personal items. Next thing is fake plants and fake flower arrangements. Occasionally a small green plant as an accent is fine but don't have a house full of greenery. <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-26183668269677099662018-06-03T06:22:00.000-07:002018-06-03T06:22:32.753-07:00Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, its a hot market and you thought if you just put your house on the market it would sell? Now 2 months in....no offers. <br />
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1. As pictured above- Photography. Did you clean the house up to get it ready for the market? Oh, I know, its a hot market so everybody wants your house. The inventory is limited so no need to clean right? Actually buyers are looking for a move in ready home and this pictures screams that nobody cared for this home. After all the seller didn't even care what it looked like when the pictures were made to put it on the internet for all the world to see so have they even changed the air filter in the last 30 years. Pictures are the first impression. You don't have to have new everything but it needs to be clean. Clean off the counters and add something appealing to the kitchen such as a pretty bouquet of fresh flowers or an open cook book on a stand.<br />
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2. Price- You raised your kids here, they played catch in the back yard and your home is your heart!! Therefore, it must be worth more than what everyone else sold their house for. This is a business decision, keep your emotions off the table. Remember the home crisis of 2006-2010? This is fresh on the mind of buyers. No one wants to over pay. The best time to get an offer is when it first hits the market. Don't overprice your home just to give it a try. It will only cause you to need to reduce it later and cause it to rack up days on the market. In a hot market if your home has been on the market too long buyers start to think there must be something wrong. Showings slow and you may need to drop it down lower than it would have sold for in the first few weeks. Over pricing a home cost you money in the long run. <br />
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3. Too much stuff- You want to sell and move, right? Well if you are serious about it go ahead and rent a storage building. Start with packing up any personal items or things you may be emotionally attached to. Remove extra furniture, re arrange remaining furnishings to maximize space.<br />
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4. Outdated Paint- I know you don't want to paint because whomever buys is going to want to paint their own colors right? Well, purple paint could cost you $$$. Dark rooms, bright yellow, gold, red, green....buyers say, "this is going to cost a lot of money to paint over". Go ahead and do it yourself, better yet hire it done. The worst thing about paint is a bad paint job. Hire a professional, it will save you thousands on final price.<br />
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5. Got Carpet- Get it cleaned. Got smelly animal odors- deep clean and freshen. Got chewed up window faces from pets- replace it now or get ready for a lower than necessary offer. <br />
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6. <a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/" target="_blank">Call a Realtor</a>- I know it is a hot market but do you have a pocket full of buyers looking for a home? Who does? Realtors do. They have people waiting for your home to hit the market. They just may not know it is on the market or may not show it if it isn't listed. <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-4728794791822942642018-05-30T11:57:00.000-07:002018-05-30T11:57:05.833-07:00Going Where The Competition Is To Find Your BuyerYour competition is the new home market. Where there is property available the new home builders are seizing the opportunity. The buyers are looking at the new homes. They are comparing the new homes to those already on the market. So what better avenue to advertise any home than to catch the buyers as they first start looking when they are driving through the new homes neighborhoods? <br />
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At this point buyers aren't ready to commit many times, and haven't yet determined their price point. They are just exploring the market and trying to see what the price points are and what you get for this price or that. Seizing the opportunity to show my resale listings at these meetings is a great extra offered to my sellers. While sitting as a fill in agent at these new home models many times if that home or other homes offered by the builder aren't what they are looking for, then I may have the opportunity to introduce this prospect to one of my listings. <br />
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Just because someone comes in at a $300,000 model home doesn't mean they are a $300,000 buyer. They may not be able to afford that much, but many times I find that they are looking for even more than what they are finding at their first stop. <br />
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I have been selling new homes for years. My very first sale in 1999 was a new home. I love new home sales. I have been filling in for various agents and builders for years. Whether I could help you with a new home or one offered as a re-sale, I am here to help. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-76830900025455092262018-05-27T16:46:00.000-07:002018-05-27T16:47:05.949-07:00The Pitfalls of the For Sale By Owner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently I did an open house for which I had another agent there with me. Thankfully, I had someone else there with me. A person came in the house, looked around, seemed interested then went in the master bedroom and shut the door. So, first 3 minutes you think this is just kind of something that he maybe did by mistake, then after 5 minutes you start to wonder should you open the door? As the time goes by and now 15 minutes has passed.....you start to think about what decision you will make. Now you look at your watch and 22 minutes has passed!!! Should you knock on the door, should you ask if everything is ok, should you let them know this is unacceptable, should you call the police, etc? What on earth? <br />
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1. So if you are a For Sale By Owner watch out for Open House viewers.<br />
This hasn't been my only incident. I have also had people go in back rooms and unlock windows, things come up missing after an open house and the list goes on. An agent's sign at a minimum, does let the prospect know that a professional is inside, they may or may not be alone and that many people know where they are and what they are doing.<br />
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2. How will you do your contract when you get a buyer? Will you go to Office Depot and purchase a real estate contract? Be ware, Office Depot's and the like, are not just in Alabama, they are in most every state. Yes, they will have a very generic contract but it may not be state or county specific. You may need an attorney to review your contract. There will be things not covered on this contract that need to be addressed. Does this contract address how taxes are paid in your state or county? How about an inspection and how long does the buyer have to get the inspection? Once they get an inspection, how long do they have to let you know how it went? Will you get a copy of the inspection? How long do you have to respond? When is closing, who are you closing with, who pays for title, who pays for title insurance? Does the buyer know what it is going to cost him to close? On and on.<br />
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3. Inspections: Maybe your buyer doesn't want an inspection. After all they are friends with aunt so and so and they know you took good care of your home. Well 2 weeks later the roof leaks and they say you knew it and didn't disclose it. Well, so isn't Alabama a buyer be ware state? Well yes it is but if you didn't encourage them to have an inspection they may think you were trying to mislead them ...so they say, and who would know. As a realtor, I must advise them to have an inspection and if they don't want one that is fine but they will sign a form saying that I have advised them against buying without an inspection<br />
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4. What about those closing cost? Does your buyer know what it is going to cost them to close? As a realtor, I am required by law to give them an "estimate" of closing. You as a for sale buy owner wouldn't be. But when they get to closing will they be able to close? Did they know their loan would cost them x,xxx.xx? What about the taxes and escrow account? Did they know they had to set that up? The lender will probably give them all this info but have they applied? Are you taking your sign out of the yard without a pre approval letter? What is the difference between a pre approval and a pre qualification? <br />
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5. Earnest Money: Did you get earnest money? Who is holding it? What are the rules? In the state of Alabama, as a Realtor, it is held in a trust account until closing and once there is a ratified contract the earnest money cannot be returned to either party without the written consent of both parties.<br />
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6. When are you moving out? Are your buyers doing a final walk thru? Are you going to move out before closing? Or at closing? Are you going to have your buyers sign a form saying they are accepting the home as it is at that time? Do you have that form? Maybe you should ask the attorney to draw one up for you $$.<br />
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7. Are you staying past closing? Hmmm. Is your home insured? How about the contents? What if someone gets hurt? Will that fall on you the seller or the new owner?<br />
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8. What if your heat and air stops working the day before closing? Should you fix it? Normally that is covered in the contract and the owner would fix it up until closing. What if it stops working as soon as the new owner returns to start moving in? Are you covered for that? What does your contract say about that?<br />
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9. If you have a dispute arise, who will you turn to? Will you be left to hash it out personally with your buyer or will you have a realtor to help you sort through those misunderstandings?<br />
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10. So many things can happen in today's world with a real estate transaction. Keep it simple. <a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/" target="_blank">Hire a Realtor. </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-1112553794406292762018-05-26T06:39:00.000-07:002018-05-26T06:39:35.172-07:00Adding Video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a video recently done for a new listing. Short simple videos to walk through and talk about a home are good for quick social media post but a professionally done video can enhance your property. This video highlights many of the custom features of the home. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-28714607506776630192018-05-14T10:57:00.000-07:002018-05-14T11:37:36.287-07:00Spring UpdateLooking for a fresh approach for your home on the market? Try some updated spring photos with the beautiful landscaping in bloom. Before you make those photos, should you do a fresh trim and maybe a pressure wash? Put your best foot forward to show off your homes curb appeal. It's selling season!<br />
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Professionally done video about your property and area can help add lots of value to your listing. These type of videos are rarely done by other agents. It is one of my unique nitches for getting properties noticed!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-81224057075943348932018-05-04T07:36:00.000-07:002018-05-04T07:36:57.793-07:00Open House's May 6th 2-4 In Owens Cross Roads, Al <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This home at 4509 Blairmont Dr will be open Sunday May 6th, from 2-4 PM. Located in Grayson Place Neighborhood across from Goldsmith Schiffman Blue Ribbon School. Come on out!!<br />
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This home will also be open Sunday May 6th, from 2-4PM in Owens Cross Roads, just behind the Hampton Inn on 431. Only minutes to downtown.<br />
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Call Karen Harrison RE/MAX Alliance for more information or directions. 256-226-5062<br />
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How about sprucing up the back yard entertaining area or the front entry with some beautiful spring flowers? It is that time of the year and nothing is more photogenic for your listing and more inviting to your prospects than fresh and well manicured landscaping. <br /><br />
Check out these <a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/hampton-cove-al-homes-for-sale.aspx" target="_blank">Homes For Sale In Hampton Cove</a>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-10589114124443304272018-04-25T07:24:00.000-07:002018-04-25T07:24:16.361-07:00Reasons People Love Alabama<a href="http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/gorgeous-places-al/" target="_blank">Beautiful Resons To Buy In Alabama</a><br />
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The Huntsville and Madison areas in North Alabama are absolutely exploding in growth and industry. The new Toyota Mazda plant will be making its way to the area soon. New technology industry follows. Home to the Space and Rocket center and the Redstone Arsenal brings many jobs, both civilian and military. The Huntsville Hospital has a multiple award winning heart center as well as many other top of the line health care services. <br />
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Just the beauty of Alabama alone draws many new home owners as well as retiree's looking for a relaxed atmosphere with many entertainment options. <br />
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Visit Huntsville, let me help you with the purchase or sell of your home in our great area. <br />
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Karen Harrison RE/MAX Alliance 256-226-5062 <br />
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A gas cook top is becoming more and more popular in home sales. The cooking is more even and easier to control the temperature. Overwhelmingly a popular item in the home.<br />
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Yesterday was an unseasonably cold day in North Alabama. It was our MLS open house weekend. Even though we had a rainy stormy Saturday and a colder than normal Sunday, both days still brought in visitors. Posting video to social media and a photo of our gorgeous fireplace at this beautiful listing just minutes from downtown Huntsville helped to bring attention to our listing on the web. Even though some may have not ventured out and made it in to the home our views and click through was up on the internet. <br />
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Click on this link to view more about this home <a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/NRT1089800" target="_blank">2607 Park Hampton</a><br />
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When looking for a way to spruce up the kitchen, you might want to paint your counter tops. I found this product at the Benjamin Moore Paint store in Huntsville, Al. It actually works on formica counter tops and helps transform older outdated colors into look a like granite type colors. <br />
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One of the easiest and least expensive things to do to help your home sell more quickly is to freshen the paint. I don't recommend a do it yourself job unless you really know what you are doing. Many times do it yourself paint jobs may cost you more money in the end. Start with a neutral color scheme and get a quote for the job.<br />
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Stay away from bright or outdated colors. The paint store should be able to point you in the direction of the most popular new paint colors. This will help you bring your home in line with your competition and make it look fresh and clean. Lighter colors will open up space and add dimension to the room. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-32500815655040883712018-01-23T04:21:00.000-08:002018-01-23T04:21:10.088-08:00Do You Know If You Have Radon?In North Alabama Radon is commonly found. Radon is the #2 leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. There are certain areas more prone to have radon than others. Radon can enter the home through the foundation. It can come in a concrete slab, crawlspace or basement. You can easily test your home for radon yourself by picking up a kit a Lowe's or a similar company. Follow the directions on the packet, seal it up and mail it off for the results when the testing is finished. <br />
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Many new homes in the North Alabama area come with a passive radon system. This means the vent is already installed in the home at construction and if radon is ever found you simply would need to add a fan to rid it from your home. Be sure and ask your builder if this is something that is included in your new build. If you are buying an already lived in home it is a good idea to test for radon during the inspection process. It can be mitigated but may be a little costly depending on your budget. <br />
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<a href="https://sosradon.org/mitigation#cost-of-reducing-radon" target="_blank">Click on this link in order to read more about radon.</a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-34401694951116167092018-01-20T04:06:00.001-08:002018-01-20T04:07:11.374-08:00The Buyer Turn OffHere is an article from Realtor.com that gives you a few examples of things you may not notice when living in your home but your buyer will. <a href="https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/small-home-flaws-that-can-be-big-deals-for-buyers/?identityID=5874274e442638f2c20002bc&MID=2018_0119_WeeklyNL&RID=4371569882&cid=eml-2018-0119-WeeklyNL-blog_2_bigdealsforbuyers-blogs_sell" target="_blank">7 Minor Flaws That Can Totally Turn Off Buyers</a><br />
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Looking for a home in the Huntsville, AL market? Check out <a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/" target="_blank">my website</a> for all the latest listings. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-14680857094889837142018-01-16T03:58:00.000-08:002018-01-16T03:58:07.086-08:00The Odorless Home Sell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As unsightly as the photo is so is the odor when it is in your home. Pet odors, Cigarette odors, Cooking Odors, Mildew odors, etc. Some odors are easier than others to remove. Taking the time and money to remove odors up front before putting your home on the market will save you much money on your sale. <br />
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With a hard to manage odor in the home your buyer will consider the cost of removing such odors. For cigarette odors, flooring may need replacing, walls may need scrubbed and even duct work could need cleaning. For mold and mildew odors, once you fix the problem and freshen up the odor will generally go away. For pet odors, you may need to change flooring and sometimes you may need to remove the pet from the home as well during the time your home is on the market. If your pet is not potty trained then cleaning the carpets or replacing them is not going to help. <br />
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Odors are deal killers in today's home market. Be realistic and fix your problem before marketing the home to get the best possible price in today's competitive market. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-46603807400910779662018-01-13T07:07:00.000-08:002018-01-13T07:07:21.553-08:00Professional Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just can't tell you enough how important professional photos are in this competitive market. I listed this home yesterday and already have a showing. It won't last long. The photos on line are the first impression. It is kind of like walking in the front door for the first time. Photos get the buyer in the home. Notice how clean the counter tops are and how "at home" the living area feels. <br />
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Second to the professional photos is cleaning and declutter. These home photos are the perfect example. Check out this link to see more photos of this home. <br />
<a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/NRT1085121" target="_blank">Karen Harrison Sells Huntsville</a><br />
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One way I help to get my listings sold is networking. Going to chamber events, realtor events, meeting new people, clubs, etc. Recently there was a packed house at the State of the County Address with Chairman Dale Strong. Mr. Strong offered many exciting updates including the upcoming Toyota / Mazda plant that will soon be breaking into the Madison county area and bringing with it 4000 new jobs. Many updates were offered about road construction and infrastructure that will allow for better commute times and conditions. <br />
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With Madison County in Alabama growing at such an exciting rate, it is so necessary that your realtor stays informed and educated about the area. Ask your realtor how they stay up to date and informed about the latest news and area information.<br />
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On the day before New Years Eve I put a home on the market. We did good research and spruced it up for sale. The weather was unusually cold and it was during the holidays so it was a weird time for a house sale. However, with the appropriate price, a little decorating to sell, and professional photography, within 24 hours we had 10 showings and 3 offers. The home sold for full price to the offer with the best terms for my seller.<br />
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Below in the photo you will see the history for a home that was listed in 2016. It had been on the market for 375 days before it went contingent. The price was reduced 8 times before a buyer came along. This home may have brought a lower price just because it had been on the market a long time and had multiple price reductions. Even though you as a seller may think you want to try it a little higher to start....that is when there are people in the market looking for a home like yours. If those buyers think your home is too high they will opt for another home. Once those buyers have purchased another home you may find yourself needing to reduce the price to appeal to more purchasers.<br />
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Check out these homes for sale in <a href="http://www.karenharrisonsellshuntsville.com/hampton-cove-al-homes-for-sale.aspx" target="_blank">Hampton Cove</a>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-72478443874505950292018-01-04T04:36:00.000-08:002018-01-04T04:36:06.927-08:00Clean The RefrigeratorHave you ever wondered what people might look at when they are looking to purchase your home? Did you think they wouldn't open the refrigerator? The kitchen is the hub of the home. Buyers gravitate toward the kitchen. They really look it over good. They want to know it is where they feel comfortable cooking and eating. The kitchen is certainly one of the main rooms to focus on when selling your home. Maybe you didn't think much about the refrigerator. Here is North Alabama the refrigerator does not generally convey at closing although many times it is negotiated as part of the deal. Whether it conveys or not it is just a habit, you go to the kitchen, you open the refrigerator. Generally when this happens there is always a commit. It's either, "wow, look how clean the fridge is" or "yuck", or just a simple, "does the refrigerator go with the house?". So, a clean refrigerator is more than you think. Might want to take a few minutes to clean out the fridge, wipe down the shelves, throw out the old food and clean up the outside. And, by the way, if you are trying to sell.....remove all of those unsightly stickers. <br />
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Yesterday in the cold of winter, I showed a beautiful home. The homeowner had stepped out for the showing and turned on the gas fireplace. What a wonderful idea on a cold winter day. It felt so much like home and was warm and inviting. You certainly wouldn't want to go out and leave your fireplace on all day but what a great idea if you are just stepping out for a showing or maybe try turning it on for the professional photographer. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-29266192975846013212018-01-02T09:22:00.000-08:002018-01-02T09:22:19.609-08:00Working With A Realtor Team<br />
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Karen Harrison's team of experienced realtors has more than 30 years of experience between us. We use the team approach and it has served us and our clients very well. When one is not available another one can be. This allows us to be able to work open houses and keep all of our inventory of homes in mind as well we all of our buyers in mind as we come across new possibilities. We each bring new ideas to the table and work diligently as full time agents to insure a seamless transaction. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-82862963379106231182018-01-01T05:58:00.001-08:002018-01-03T08:18:50.934-08:00Unique Ideas For Selling HomesTry a video similar to the one I prepared for a home near Guntersville Lake. This gives the prospective buyers information for the home as well as the community.<br />
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This video has been used on social media, emailed, and parked on youtube. It has gotten lots of activity and comments. I was also able to upload a portion of it to instagram.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096867992877893508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541692704268130811.post-59451739496416578462017-12-31T15:39:00.000-08:002017-12-31T15:39:41.255-08:00Spruce Up Your Home For SaleIf you want to just make a few subtle changes to spruce up your home for sale, take a look at a few ideas. <br />
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1. Update a light fixture, make it something unique that will stand out (as long as it matches your decor).<br />
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2. Add a new accent pillow. Something fun and fluffy. Make it look comfortable. <br />
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3. Spruce up a bath with a new mirror.<br />
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