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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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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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Is It a Bad Idea to Get Rid of All the Bathtubs in the House?

December 19, 2016 By Rebecca Jacks

Are you thinking of taking on a new project? Considering remodeling bathrooms? Maybe in preparation to sell your home? You have all adults (or at least older children) in your house and you never take baths. You might be asking yourself, is it a bad idea to get rid of all the bathtubs in the […]

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Most Important Rooms to Stage

August 8, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re thinking about staging your Austin home, but have limited time and money, you’ll want to focus on the most important rooms to stage. This way, you’ll maximize your return on investment by attracting more showings and interest. More interest generates more offers, which turns into more money for you. Here, we’ll reveal the […]

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7 Top Reasons Buyers Choose a Home in Austin

August 7, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

When selling your Austin home, you want to understand the top reasons buyers choose a home. This way, you can maximize the return on your time and money when preparing your home to sell. To help you prioritize, the National Association of Home Builders’ 2013 American Housing Survey ranked the most important reasons buyer’s cited […]

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Is Staging Effective in Getting Sellers More Money?

March 23, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

As Austin Realtors, we’re often asked if staging is effective in getting sellers more money for their homes in Austin. Working with home buyers in Austin everyday, I can unequivocally say staging has an affect on how much a buyer likes a particular home. To confirm and quantify my experience (with a much bigger sample […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Frequent Seller Questions, Preparing to Sell, Selling for Top Dollar, Updating to Sell

What are Luxury Home Buyers Looking for?

May 28, 2014 By Raymond Stoklosa

Do you have a luxury home you want to sell? What are luxury home buyers looking for in a luxury home? Adding some of the most desirable features that today’s luxury buyers are looking for will make your home more attractive and will likely translate to more money in your pocket. Luxury Home Buyers Seek […]

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