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1. Make sure your entranceway says “Hey, look at me!”
2. Prune dead limbs from trees.
3. Paint (or touch up) exterior, and repair screens and windows.
4. Clean your windows.
5. Check A/C and heating systems.
6. Fix leaky faucets, toilets, and faulty lights.
7. Vacuum drapes and carpets.
8. Repair wall cracks, re-caulk bathrooms and kitchen.
9. Clear out closets.
10. Remove excess furniture.
11. Keep cats and dogs out of visitors’ way.
12. Mow lawn, edge driveway and walkways
13… Continue Reading 17 simple things to make your home more marketable

First, to really get it clean, sweep the carpet with a broom, which will make the nap stand up and loosen embedded dirt. Next, vacuum the carpet. Your carpet should show a noticeable improvement just from taking these two steps.

If you have pets and need help neutralizing strong odors, mix one cup Borax with two cups cornmeal. Sprinkle the carpet with this mixture. Let stand one hour, then vacuum. To freshen the carpet, combine three-quarters of a cup baking soda, two tablespoons cornstarch, … Continue Reading Quick fixes for new-looking carpets

The right landscape design can make all the difference to a prospective buyer, especially when it’s beautifully and carefully executed. In fact, REALTORS® and landscape professionals estimate that a well-landscaped yard can add 5% to 15% to the selling value of a house. Houses that look good from the road carry higher price tags—a fact that turns landscape investments into money in the bank when selling a house.

Here are a few ideas on how to improve your landscape:

Trees

• One … Continue Reading Landscaping: Little touches make the difference

Here are a few reasons and remedies for why your home may not be selling.

Reason
Remedy

Overpriced
New market analysis, lower price

Price reductions too
little, too late
New market analysis, significantly lower price below the next price break or two

New competition since property li… Continue Reading Why Hasn’t my House sold?

Not all licensed real estate agents in Texas are the same. Only those who pledge to uphold the strict code of professional ethics established in 1913 can call themselves Texas REALTORS®. When you hire me, you can feel secure knowing you have someone on your side. Someone who will help you achieve your goals.

I will always put your interests first. I measure success by creating satisfied clients. To do that, I focus on your real estate needs.

Communities matter. REALTORS® don’t just hel… Continue Reading The Facts About a Texas Real Estate Transactions

You know you should clean everything and get rid of clutter.
But aside from that, how do you broaden the appeal of your house?
makes a passage look small, get rid of it. Everybody wants more space.

• Walk through the house and prioritize things that, if changed, would increase
the value of your home. For example, repainting a child’s bubble-gum pink
bedroom may attract more buyers than something not as apparent, such as
replacing an old dishwasher.

• You can direct a potential b… Continue Reading Staging Your Home To Sell