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What Can You Do to Increase the Value of Your Home?


Today I want to look at where you can add value to your home.

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If you want to add value to your home, there are two main areas that you can focus on; Your kitchen and your bathroom.

Certain easy, inexpensive fixes can go a long way in adding value to your home. For your kitchen, you can look at upgrading appliances and putting in new countertops. Meanwhile, for your bathroom, you can change your vanity, a light fixture, or even the mirrors.

So, when you are looking to add value, focus on your kitchens and bathrooms. It really doesn’t pay to put a lot of money into landscaping or adding trim to your home. It may help it sell faster, but you won’t actually get a higher offer.

For your kitchen, you can look at upgrading

appliances and putting in new countertops....

When is the Best Time for You to Sell Your Home?


What is the best time for you to sell your home? Today I’ll help you decide.

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Today I want to talk to you about the best time to sell your home. Most people think it’s the spring, and it may be. However, there may be an even better time for you to list and sell.

To determine whether there is a better time, the first thing that we would do is come out and look at your home. Then, we would sit down and have a conversation about what you need, such as the time frame needed to leave.

Next, we’ll talk about the competition currently on the market. What are homes priced at and how do they look?

You can let a family member tell you when

the best time to list is—or you can hire a professional

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