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10 Low Cost Projects that Increase Home Values

March 3, 2025 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re thinking about selling your Austin home, you’re likely aiming to maximize its value with minimal expense. The good news? Some of the best upgrades don’t require a hefty budget. A few strategic, low-cost projects can dramatically boost your home’s appeal and final sale price. Here are ten practical and affordable ways to increase […]

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Austin Home Selling Tips for Fall

September 10, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

Are you looking to sell your Austin home this fall? With the busy spring and summer real estate seasons behind us, autumn brings a slower market. This seasonal shift means it’s more important than ever to ensure your home stands out. From staging and pricing to seasonal improvements, these Austin home selling tips for fall […]

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

November 21, 2023 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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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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