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Green Condo Living Posted By : Alissa. B
In recent years, condo developers have heeded the advice of environmentalists to transform their condominium developments into a housing alternative that offers sound “green” living. Granted, the change may not have arisen from a genuine effort to make their projects more environmentally-friendly. Statistics show that homes featuring environmentally-sound features have actually become more attractive to buyers, who don’t mind paying a little bit more for them to ease their conscious.

Summer Staging In Colorado
Well the summer is upon us and along with it has arrived the year’s biggest home selling and buying season. Summer is also a fantastic time to do some work on the old home before listing it for sale. One of the best things about summer is the ability to spend much of it outside enjoying the yard, the neighborhood and the community in general. In regards to home sales there is no better time to finish off those little projects that have been dragging on for months during the rain and gray weather of the fall and winter. If improving the curb appeal of your home is on the agenda then this is the time to get it done!

Residents of Breckenridge are lucky in that the town and surrounding areas set such a beautiful background. It almost seems like a waste of time to try to outdo the scenery here with a mere home…..almost. Many of the homes in this area are set amongst fields and copses of Pine and Aspen trees and the last thing anyone would want to do is to cut these beautiful trees down as they provide excellent privacy and a scenic and beautiful setting for the homes and properties. Tending to the grounds of your home is extremely important as people tend to have an image in their minds of an ideal ski village and that is the standard that homes for sale have to meet. However, in meeting that standard sellers can be assured of seeing a great profit from their home sale.

Staging the inside of the home is just as important as getting the outside in top shape. Buyers will be looking for homes that combine beautiful design with a functionality that is necessary for homes in a nationally famous recreation area. Having a congested and overly busy home that is cluttered will be a huge drawback to any sale. Organizing the inside of your home can be an great move to make as it will free up more area for buyers to move around in and it will help you to prepare for the big move that is imminent. Staged homes simply show better and the better the show, the easier the sale.

Kelli Bennett is a real estate agent specializing in Breckenridge real estate. www.kellisells.com is your leading site for all your Summit County and Breckenridge real estate needs. Contact Kelli today for more info.

The Importance Of Home Staging In Austin
Austin, Texas is one of the hottest real estate areas in the country. As with many major markets, sellers are always looking for the competitive edge in selling their properties and in turn, buyers are always looking for that special something that sets a home apart from the others. Different sellers have different takes on what is required in a home sale but one thing is for certain, selling a home is a presentation and should be handled as such. Poorly presented homes can be a nightmare for realtors and heartbreaking for the seller themselves who may not know why their home is not presenting as it should. In such a situation the realtor should confer with the seller and advise them on the necessary changes.

Of all the things one can do to improve their home’s presentation the most simple thing is cleanliness. From the top to the bottom and every corner and niche in between the home should be clean enough to eat off of. Homes should present as if nobody lives in them, that they are merely a showcase for the furniture. Now, it will be difficult to remove signs of habitation, but at the very least they can be minimized. Clothing and other personal good should be tucked away neatly in their places as buyers will undoubtedly look through closets and cupboards to see if there is sufficient room for their belongings. To this end it is a good idea to get rid of anything you don’t need or are not currently using. This is a great time to get a head start on your packing that will eventually consume much of your time!

Many sellers think about making renovations to improve their selling chances and this can be a good idea, but try not to think in terms of what will fetch a higher price, it’s best to think about what buyers will want and what will convince them to make an offer in the first place. After all, what good are renovations if no offers are made? You can renovate all you like but if the home does not come together well as a package and present in a positive way then renovations may prove fruitless. Worry about presentation before renovation.

Jim Olenbush is a broker and Realtor that is proud to assist home buyers and home sellers with the world of Austin real estate. Jim is a top producer and an expert on the Greater Austin area. For more information on real estate in Greater Austin Contact Jim today or visit his site at www.jimolenbush.com