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7 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell this Spring

February 2, 2023 By Raymond Stoklosa

Are you thinking of selling your home this Spring? Here are a few ideas you can start implementing now before your home goes on the market to preserve as much of your home’s equity as you can control. Follow these 7 tips for preparing your home to sell this Spring and you will get more […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: DIY Home Improvements, Frequent Seller Questions, Low Cost Home Improvements, Preparing to Sell, Saving Money, Seller Tips

10 Low Cost Projects that Increase Home Values

July 24, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Many sellers we talk to have spent time and money on projects that buyers don’t find valuable and are understandably frustrated when they learn that money is essentially wasted. If you’re considering selling your home in Austin and want to sell it for the most money, you probably want to know which projects will generate […]

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3 Things Could Mean Thousands – Declutter, Clean & Paint

May 7, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

It’s amazing how the simplest things can have such a huge impact on a home seller’s net proceeds. The old saying “it’s the little things that count” aptly applies to home selling. If you have decided to sell your Austin home you have made one of the biggest decisions in your life. However, before you […]

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7 Inexpensive Upgrades to Maximize ROI for Sellers

October 26, 2021 By Rebecca Jacks

When you’ve decided it’s time to sell, you want your home to be as appealing to potential buyers as possible. If you’re like most, you’re willing to spend a little money on improvements, but you don’t want to waste money on upgrades that won’t see a return on investment. We’ve worked with hundreds of buyers […]

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17 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell on a Limited Budget

February 3, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Selling a home is all about creating an emotional bond between the property and the prospective home buyer. Most home buyers make a decision to buy a home within the first 10-seconds, so first impressions are crucial. Homes that sell faster and for more money in today’s market are 10’s. The good news is making […]

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Home Selling Tips for Fall

September 27, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

With the Fall season in full swing, now is the perfect time to update both the exterior and interior of your home to make it more attractive to Austin home buyers and add a festive touch. When making your list of diy home improvements and decorations, keep in mind less is usually more. You don’t […]

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Best DIY Home Improvements that Add Value

October 24, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

When we interview a seller about listing their home, many want to know what improvements they can make to improve the condition of their home. Ultimately, they want to improve the condition of their home so they can get more. Austin home sellers always surprised when many of the suggestions we make cost little or […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: DIY Home Improvements, Home Values, Low Cost Home Improvements, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips

The Most Dangerous Homeowner Maintenance Task to Ignore

November 1, 2014 By Rebecca Jacks

The majority of homeowner maintenance issues can be monitored with a simple visual inspection. But, there’s one homeowner maintenance item that you can’t see and, if ignored, might cause a fire. If you’re concerned about home safety, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to and complete on a regular basis. Here we’ll reveal […]

Filed Under: Home Ownership Tagged With: After You Move, DIY Home Improvements, Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Saving Money

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