Prepare Home For Sale

By Teresa Cowart • May 14th, 2013

Because Richmond Hill, Ga is a secluded, family-oriented community just 20 miles from Savannah, it’s a popular place for many home buyers. Rich in history and southern charm, residents of this fast-growing community enjoy the simple scenic beauty provided by coastal Georgia living, great local seafood, recreation facilities, historic points of interest, fishing, shopping, dining [...]

Thinking of selling your Savannah or Richmond Hill area home? To get your best price you need to finesse your timing, list competitively and match your marketing strategy to local real estate conditions. So what are the best moves for home sellers to make now? According to a recent CNNMoney article, you should consider the [...]

Living in Richmond Hill, Ga is appealing to people partly due to the area’s overall charm, atmosphere, and southern lifestyle. Today’s real estate market presents a great opportunity for the many buyers out there, with interest rates still near record lows! As an agent who has helped hundreds of families make their home in Georgia, [...]

As the Spring season gets closer, buyers will be kicking their house-hunting efforts into high gear, making it the perfect time to plan for an open house. Holding an open house is an effective way to get a lot of eyes on your property at once, and since it’s less formal than a private, scheduled [...]

No matter where you live, if you’re getting ready to put your home up for sale, there are things you can do that will increase the overall value of your home, which leads to a higher listing price. The key though is to do the work you are capable of on your own so the [...]

As a result of the way the recession has changed the real estate market and the economy overall, there are a few changes to what buyers are looking for, whether they are moving to another state or just across town. Today’s buyers are more focused on their ability to save money in the long run, [...]

While time and your budget don’t always allow for a complete home makeover, there are some easy and affordable ways to bring new life to the spaces in your home.  From re-purposing furniture items to creating focal points and adding touches of modern decor, your home can feel new again! Creative Re-uses When you think [...]

If your Richmond Hill or Savannah home is currently on the market, or if you’re getting ready to put it on the market,  it is important to do everything you can to give it a competitive edge. Home buyers value green improvements that make a home healthier, more comfortable and save on operating costs.  Homes that are [...]

Whether you want to update your home to give it a new life you can enjoy for years to come or you’re preparing to put it up for sale, a kitchen remodel is one of the best value-enhancing investments you can make.  By choosing the right upgrades and finishes, you can achieve the greatest visual [...]

There’s nothing worse than trying to read, cook, entertain, or change in a poorly lit space.  In fact, not only does a lack of the proper lighting make it difficult to do things, it can completely change the look of a room.  Good lighting is not always at the forefront of your mind…until you don’t [...]

Today’s real estate market presents some very unique opportunities for the many newly qualified buyers out there, with interest rates near record lows and affordability near record highs.  That being said, there are some things home sellers should do before putting a home on the market in order to get the best offer and sell [...]

The process of moving can be stressful on your whole family, but with a little planning and organization the packing part doesn’t have to be so daunting. The larger your house, the more stuff you have and the longer it will take you to pack, but these tips will help make the whole process easier [...]

  The front porch is the welcome center of your home, a preview of what’s to come when stepping inside.  No matter how small or expansive your porch is, you can give it style and character and leave a lasting impression on all who stop by.  Whether you want it to be a place to [...]

Windows make up an important part of the overall design of your home, as they do more than just let the light in and protect from the weather.  The windows in a home are typically not the first thing that comes to mind when preparing to put it on the market, however they can be [...]

Spring is the perfect time of year to break out the power washers and screwdrivers to keep your home looking its best, both inside and out.  Annual upkeep should be at the top of every homeowners to-do list in order to maintain its visual appeal as well as keeping costs to a minimum.  It will [...]

Using flagstone is a great way to give your outdoor space an updated look whether you are preparing to sell your home or are looking for a way to change up your front or back yard.  Adding a flagstone pathway that leads to, away, or through an outdoor space will enhance the area and add [...]

Keeping the exterior of your home in tip top shape doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.  There are things you can do that will help you to keep some of your hard earned cash in your pocket while enhancing your home’s outdoor areas. The exterior of your home is the very first thing [...]

Replacing outdated wallpaper with a fresh coat of paint is one of the many ways a seller can create a move-in ready home and also help to increase the visual appeal.  Today’s real estate market requires home sellers to stay a step ahead of the competition, and outdated decor will leave a buyer feeling like there [...]

If you are a home seller, or are planning to put your home on the market at some point, there are a few things you should know that buyers are looking for when viewing potential houses.  If the right upgrades and changes are made, you can give your home an advantage over the competition, appealing [...]

The fall season presents the perfect setting to prepare your home for the colder months to come, with the not too hot days, cool breezes, and not to mention the outdoor scenery.  There are many home maintenance items that should be addressed in order to make sure your home is running as efficiently as possible [...]

Homeowners thinking about selling have to do whatever they can to set their home apart from the others that are on the market.  The experts call it “staging”.  Even small changes can make a big impact on the length of time your home will be on the market, as well as how much you will [...]

The square footage of a home, no matter how large, only matters if you’ve made the most of the space, especially when it comes time to put it up for sale.  Today’s buyers are looking for the absolute most for their money, and space is a number one commodity.  Even small homes can feel spacious by implementing a [...]

With the not so recent downward turn of the economy as a whole, many home owners have found it a necessity to put off minor home repairs, finding a way to just live with the issue at hand.  For example, a dripping faucet in the bathroom can be easily overlooked instead of repairing it, keeping [...]

If you are one of the many people selling a home in today’s economy, you know it is more important than ever to make sure you do everything you can to ensure you get the best possible price for your home.  The housing market has not yet rebounded to the pre-recession prices when buyers seemed to make [...]