Saturday, March 13, 2010

Selling Your Home? Get in Spring Cleaning Mode

We are rapidly approaching Spring and if you are selling your home or thinking about selling your home, you might want to get into the Spring cleaning mode. There is no doubt about it, across the board clean homes sell better than messy or dirty homes do. It is an unwritten, yet openly discussed, rule in real estate.

The main areas to focus on when cleaning, or examining your already cleaned home, are windows, walls, baseboards, bathrooms, closets and cabinets.

Windows should be clear inside and out. Large picture windows should offer a clear, smudge-free view.

Walls should be clean, free of holes and have a fresh coat of paint if needed.

Baseboards should be free of dust and clean as well.

Bathrooms should sparkle. Tile and grout should be clean, any cracked tiles should be replaced. Toilets, tubs and showers should be stain-free.

Closets and cabinets should be cleared of clutter, organized and neat. If there is a door or drawer the chances are good that a prospective buyer will open it.

The important thing to remember is that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. The better condition your home is in and the cleaner it appears the more likely it is to make a good impression.


For more information please contact me at 818.269.5550.
You may also visit my wesbite: http://www.caroledelacruzrealty.com/

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Reality of Realty

The reality of realty is that searching for positive news about real estate is not that difficult these days.

Foreclosures have dropped in certain areas of the Country. Some areas are showing rebounds, having an increase in sales volume and home values. The available home buyer tax credits and low mortgage rates are boosting home sales. Even the drop in January sales appears temporary because, after-all, the tax credit expires on April 30th and people will start pounding the pavement in search of the new home to use it on.

Real estate that is selling in most places is selling because the price is right. People are buying real estate that they view as priced appropriately. If the home is affordable it will sell. The real estate that is not selling is real estate that is owned by people who are having a hard time letting go of what they think their home is worth or who will lose their shirt if they sell at the correct price.

The reality of realty is that home values are not nearly what most people thought they would be when they bought their homes at the height of the market.



For more information please contact me at 818.269.5550.
You may also visit my wesbite: http://www.caroledelacruzrealty.com/

Monday, March 8, 2010

You are invited to my Open House on Friday, March 12th from 11am to 3pm.
Don't miss this incredible location!


For more information please contact me at 818.269.5550.
You may also visit my wesbite: http://www.caroledelacruzrealty.com