Is It a Good Idea to Make Improvements to Your Home Before Your List It?

There are a few improvements you can make that will enhance your home’s saleability without costing very much at all. 

 
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Do you have to make improvements to your home before putting it on the market? No, you don’t have to. Homes will sell in any condition. If you want to sell for top dollar, though, you should consider doing so. There are a few improvements I recommend that will make a big difference, even if they don’t cost a lot. The first is painting the interior and (if it needs it) the exterior of your home. Paint is one of the cheapest ways to make a huge impact on the way your house shows. After a house is painted, it looks clean and smells fresh. Another thing I recommend is improving your curb appeal. Trim your bushes, cut your grass, put out some fresh mulch or pine straw, and make the outside of your home look good. That’s the first impression people get when they see it.

If you want your home to sell for top dollar, you should consider making some improvements.

Next, declutter and stage your home. If you have stuff on your countertops or too much furniture lying around in one of your rooms, get rid of it. As I always tell people, less is more.  Lastly, clean your home thoroughly. People can tell if a house is clean or not, and they’re far more apt to move into a nice, fresh, clean house. If you’re willing to spend a little money, there are other upgrades you can make, like replacing your countertops, installing new flooring, adding new appliances, etc. Sometimes these upgrades are worth it, but they can escalate how much you’ll spend by quite a bit. If you have any more questions about this or any other real estate topic, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be glad to help you.

A Special Thanks From the Woodall Team This Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to take a timeout from the normal real estate talk to thank you for both your friendship and your support. 

 
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In light of the upcoming holiday season, my team and I want to say that we are sincerely thankful for you and everything you’ve done for us. Whether you’ve worked with us in the past as a client or sent us a referral, we want to thank you for your support and putting your trust in us. Because of your support, our office is able to support four administrative office staff members and four agents in addition to myself.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND YOUR SUPPORT.

By giving us your business, you allow us to feed our families, and we’re sincerely thankful for all that you mean to us If you have any questions for us or need help with anything, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. As always, we’d be glad to lend a hand.

What Does the Lack of Foreclosure Deals Mean for the Economy?

Today we discuss the availability of deals on foreclosure homes and why they’re harder to find than in years past. 

 
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Today I’d like to talk to you about the topic of foreclosures and about whether or not there are still good deals available on foreclosures. If you’d asked about foreclosure deals four or five years ago, I would have said there were tons out there, and half of what sold at the time were foreclosures. However, in today’s market, it’s a little bit of a different story. Foreclosures are becoming harder to find. The ones that are out there, if they’re priced-well, are receiving lots of interest and likely have multiple offers thrown at them. Investors and homebuyers are bidding those prices up. It’s harder to get the deals on foreclosures now than what we saw a few years ago: Is this a good or a bad thing?

It’s harder to get the deals on foreclosures now than what we saw a few years ago

If you’re looking for a deal, it’s a bad thing because of how hard they are to find. In the grand scheme of the economy and the real estate market, however, it could be seen as a good thing. It shows that the market is improving, prices are rising, and homeowners are no longer underwater like they were a few years ago because the values have increased, which has helped them be able to sell, instead of being forced into foreclosure. We are still working with buyers who are getting great deals on homes, so if you are looking for something, reach out to us. Oftentimes we hear things before they officially hit the market. It may or may not be a foreclosure—it could just be a motivated seller. If you’re in the market for a new home, let us know, and we’ll help you find a good deal.