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How Should I Paint My Home For Sale?

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Making your home for sale as attractive as you possibly can should be number one on your to-do list! Why? Because no one wants to look at an ugly house, let alone buy it!

The good news is, your house can be lacking in a lot of ways, but if it is given the right facelift, you’ll find that most people can start looking past the faults and see the home as their next potential house.

White Picket Fence

There’s a reason why this is the ideal home for most people; it’s incredibly appealing to the eye! This is the easiest way to make your home appear clean and new from the outside and give potential buyers a positive first impression.

This is also a good way to hide the imperfections of the home, for example, if you have signs of weather-related aging or growing mold, a fresh coat of paint will help soften them. Some might say this is false advertising, but it isn’t because they’ll still have the inspection to make sure that there are any significant issues with the home.

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When you combine this with a trim that makes the house stand out, and a new roof (if needed), then you’ll be much more attractive to buyers. After all, everyone wants an impressive looking home that doesn’t require any roofing jobs on their end!

Stay Neutral Inside

Bright colors have a tendency of backfiring when you’re trying to sell. For some reason, it doesn’t attract buyers, and if you get the wrong color scheme for a particular person, all they will see is the amount of work that will go into painting over it!

Do yourself a favor and stay with the neutral colors when you’re trying to sell. However, it’s good to remember that when you get your new home, you can feel free to spruce it up to your liking.

If you’re going with the neutral colors, stick with cream colors, they’re not overpowering and can be easily changed when they move in.

Shades of Grey

The key to using greys for your interior when putting your home for sale on the market is to know your area. For example, a highly suburban area probably won’t attract buyers that are impressed by the use of greys.

On the flip side, if you’re selling in a trendier area, like near a fashion district or a bustling nightlife scene, the use of greys will go a lot farther. The reason for this is that grey adds a very urban, hip, feel to the space.

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When you combine those greys with the right furniture, the urge to buy will be strong for the right person!

Earthiness

Going with earth tones will breathe life into your house, especially if you’re using the creams in your home that we mentioned earlier. The greens, blues, oranges, browns, and some reds are ideal for living rooms and dining rooms.

The trick is to use the colors lightly, for example, use a light shade of brown for the wall and incorporate the other colors in your furniture choices. A good example would be a blue couch with some orange pillows and a few plants.

The colors aren’t going to stand out and hurt the eyes because they seem more natural when used in combination. The main reason for this is that they often appear together out in the wild. Seeing them together in a home adds an attractive but rustic feeling to it

Go Green

Greens can do wonders for moving your home for sale. The only thing to be cautious of is going to dark or light. Doing this will either make them appear brown or blue because they’re so dark or wash the color out and make it seem yellow. Hitting the mark somewhere between those can really bring rooms to life.

The effect of green can be felt the best in rooms with hardwood flooring, a good amount of lighting (so a big window or a few small ones on different sides of the room), and white trim. This will add a soft and cozy feeling to the room.

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Another idea is to incorporate these in your bathrooms. You don’t need to make all of the walls green, or even the entire wall green. Half white and green walls in a bathroom can really create a pop to a bathroom that also makes it feel cleaner and friendlier.

If done tastefully, this can breathe fresh air into any room!

Still Not Sure?

Figuring out the proper paint and furniture scheme for your home for sale in Coto de Caza can be difficult. Finding someone with the right experience in the field is going to be a game changer.

If you need some other ways to spruce up your home for sale, call us at 949-350-0146, or email us at Debrakovacs@cox.net  and we’ll help you with fresh tips that will help you get out of your home today!

How Marketing Your Home Will Help You Sell Faster!

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For most of the working class, the biggest asset they own in their life is their home. And when times get good for us, the next asset to invest in is usually a bigger home! For most of us, the sale of our current property is the number one factor in the purchase of a new one.

A lot is riding on it, and if your house is not going for a good price, then there may have to be a change of plans. This is why properly marketing your home is crucial!

It’s not just the price but the timing too. If your old house doesn’t sell within the decided time frame, you may not be able to make the payment on a new house, and someone will beat you to it. So before you start a down payment on a new place, you need to settle payments and other things at your old place.

In comparison, buying is much easier than selling. When you buy, you have in mind what you want, but when you sell, you need to dig deep to find that sales pitch, which not everyone is good at. This is where realtors come in. They have professional sales experience which will sell your home faster!

Here are a few tips on marketing your home that will better your chances of a quick sale:

1. Beautify What You Are Selling.

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A thorough cleaning and a well-maintained house will always sell faster. A fresh coat of paint or any other small renovation which brings your home in simply ‘move-in’ condition will guarantee a quick sale.

2. Photograph Your Home.

If you aren’t that familiar with a camera, then let a professional do it. Get some good shots and market your home online for a quicker sale. Most real estate agencies do the job themselves.

3. Find The Right Real Estate Agent.

There are tons of real estate agencies, but not every agency can get your work done for you. Yes, it is a tad bit pricey than just doing it yourself, but there is a good chance that they will get you your price for a small commission.

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4. Set A Reasonable Price.

This is a no-brainer. You can get a real estate evaluation done and then set your price, and a realtor will give you an idea of what your property can fetch you.

5. Get To Know The Real Estate Market Conditions At The Present Time.

Where the housing market stands plays a huge role in making a sale. Perhaps there may be a better time for marketing your home. This is why a professionals’ opinion will be valuable.

One thing that you need to do before you hire a realtor is this: research your real estate agent thoroughly. In a world of social media, it is not hard to dig around for feedback and reviews. Make sure the agency you hire has a good percentage of successful sales, happy clients, and the competency to market your home well.

Another benefit of hiring a realtor is to delegate the tedious task of handling all the paperwork. So if you don’t have the time, you can just hire a realtor who will manage all of that for an all-inclusive fee while you enjoy packing up, saying goodbye to your old home and move into your new one.

Make It Happen In One Call!

If you need any advice on marketing your home, feel to call us at 949-350-0146, or you can email us as well at Debrakovacs@cox.net. We have plenty of tips to help you and several services to offer!

5 Tips To Stage Your Home for Sale in Rancho Santa Margarita

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Making a decision to stage your home for sale is important to attract a potential buyer and helps to sell faster. Real estate agents advise anyone putting up a house on sale to stage it so as to attract and appeal to more potential buyers, showcase the best assets of the house and to ultimately close the sale to the highest bidder!

Here are 5 key tips to remember when you stage your home for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita:

  1. Landscape the Exterior

The home exterior is the first thing the potential buyer is exposed to. The impression the buyer gets when they look at your house exterior pushes them to further make the crucial decision. It influences their decision to have a look at the interior and to seal the deal.

Ensure that the hedges, flowers, lawns, and trees are properly maintained. Clean the entryway and trim the grass in the backyard. You can create an attractive porch with fresh paint to attract potential buyers. Make the exterior as beautiful as possible as this can allure prospective buyers.

Hang an easy to read house numbers for the ones driving by. Illuminate the front walkway with beautiful lighting fixtures to make it appealing even at night.

  1. Declutter and Clean the Interior

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The interior is as important as the exterior. Keep the house clean and sparkling and get rid of any unnecessary items in all the rooms. Clutter can be a huge turn-off, and so it’s imperative to ensure all the rooms are decluttered, clean and organized.

Potential homeowners will be attracted by the look of the rooms. This may also involve reducing furniture in the living room, removing clutter from countertop and top of the toilet.

Empty all trash cans, scrub the tiles, clean the pantry, and tidy the cabinet interiors. Ensure that the appliances are presentable and change if need be. Pack up all dishes and arrange them nicely. Ensure that you clean the fireplace.

  1. Depersonalize the House

This involves removing anything that has a personal attachment to you. Remove wall hangings and family photos in the rooms and entryways that create a personal touch with you. Pack and hide toys and hide all other personal items you own. You can hide the kitchen supplies too like the toaster and the refrigerator if they are especially personalized, otherwise leave them, so they get an idea what it will look like with their appliances.

  1. Decorate the Home

Use neutral colors to paint the walls. Add a fresh coat of paint to remove stains and preferably invest in a new doormat that welcomes the buyers. Remove all wallpapers and use paint instead as different people have different tastes and preferences.

Use attractive lighting fixtures to create an appealing ambiance. Ensure the smell of the rooms is good by removing anything causing bad odor like pets or smoking in the house. Remove all pet beds and furniture. Remove used carpet and opt for hardwood floors as it is elegant.

You can use ceramic tiles or stone in the kitchen and bathroom if you can afford.

  1. Make Final Touches

Ensure everything is in order and that nothing can cost you a potential sale. Make sure the house is warm and inviting by opening the windows to let in fresh air into the house. You can use air fresheners or cinnamon sticks and fresh flowers to add an aesthetic touch on the day of show. Also, avoid cooking on the day of showing unless it’s baking because that can leave a pleasant aroma.

Home staging is beneficial to both the home owner and the potential buyer. The buyer wants a place they will spend less effort, time and money to settle in later after purchase. The homeowner can use home staging to make the house more appealing to the potential future homeowners.

However, be moderate about the cost of staging as this may alter with your budget.

Give Us a Call!

If you’re thinking now is the right time to sell your home in Rancho Santa Margarita, you’re right! Give us a call at 949-350-0146 or email us at Debrakovacs@cox.net and we can give you more tips on what to stage your home for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita or its neighboring cities!