10 Quick Fixes To Sell A Home Faster

Here are 10 quick fixes that make a house more likely to be snagged up by buyers, according to home stager Lori Matzke, founder and president of Centerstagehome.com in Minneapolis:

1. Paint the trim, columns, front door, and the light fixture.
2. Replace the storm door with a full-view one.
3. Clean all the window screens.
4. Add new mulch and a potted plant by the front door.
5. Remove mirrors from over the fireplace so buyers focus on the fireplace.
6. Move furniture 1 1/2 to 2 feet away from the walls to create the illusion of more space.
7. Get rid of any movable storage pieces in the kitchen and take all the clutter off the refrigerator.
8. Clean and regrout the bathroom floor tile.
9. Replace dated bathroom vanities with trendy (and economical) pedestal sinks.
10. Put colorful bedding and matching window treatments in all the bedrooms.

Source: Star-Tribune, Aimee Blanchette (01/27/07)

Think Jackson Real Estate Is Expensive?

Check out this renovated 77 sq ft. storage closet in central London that is now selling for $335,000!! Any you thought our market was overvalued...

Here is the story from MSNBC:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16757133/

Tips To Increase The Value Of Your Home

This article on MSNBC.com is a very good primer on the pros and cons of using home remodeling projects to increase the value of your home.

As they state in the article, not all jobs will return 100% of your investment in resale value, however, there are some affordable projects that you can do that will give you a very fair return on your invesment and make your home much more attractive to buyers.

How to make your home worth more - BusinessWeek Online - MSNBC.com