By Living Room Realty, August 25, 2020
Hello Readers!
If you’ve followed along on my recent real estate adventures, you’ll remember I had the opportunity to recently list and help sell a wonderful traditional home on Mt. Tabor. I am so excited for my seller as he moves on to his next chapter, and for the new owners who are sure to make many happy memories on this special piece of property. What you may not know is that we spent nearly three months getting this beauty ready for market; the multiple offers and above asking sales price paid off. Thought I’d share a couple tips to help you if you’re thinking about selling:
- Never underestimate curb appeal. We used a heavy duty power washer to get rid of years of moss buildup (not the charming English-looking kind) on the patios, sidewalks, retaining walls and driveways. It was giving the house a tired and sort of sad vibe. 3 days later it was shiny and fresh. We also pruned, weeded and added fresh mulch to the beds and gardens.
- Power of paint abides. You know me and paint, and color. This house and the before and after was actually featured by Miller Paint because of the dramatic difference. It’s got a whole new personality! The photos speak for themselves.
- Mix it up inside. I always recommend my sellers stage their homes with my partners at Polka Dot Interiors. And in this case, they literally flipped the axis of two rooms and they felt completely different. Larger, more functional, and optimizing what was literally a million dollar view.
- Make it a sensory experience. Forget the fake plug in smells. Those make it seem like you’re hiding something. Instead, we used essential oils in primary areas. Eucalyptus and lemon invigorate and smell clean. Lavender and Bergamot soothe.
There’s a lot more that goes into selling, and if you’re itching to find out what your home is worth, let’s chat. Buyers out there would *love* to see more come to market (we are at record low inventory levels!), and I’d love to share more about my winning strategies to help get it done. #sellwithgab
Till then, high fives,
AFTER!
