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Remodeling Trends Have Changed in Wellesley, MA
Remodeling Trends Have Changed in Wellesley, MA
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my website www.HomesbyNorcross.com
When it comes to home ownership the remodeling trends of the recent past appear to have changed. The recent recession has left a permeating lifestyle change, one that has swapped over-indulgence with down-to-earth necessity. In other words, if it isn’t a necessity many people won’t do it.
It is a buyer’s market out there which means that the buyer is in control. A seller can no longer pass off a roof in poor condition or a faulty wiring system. If a homeowner wants to sell he will either have to make necessary repairs to his home or credit the buyer at closing.
Remodeling is on the upswing and for the first year since the height of the real estate market, the amount of money spent on remodeling is expected to increase. The only difference is what kind of remodeling is occurring, in other words if it needs fixing it is going to be fixed.
The days of bigger and better have passed, being replaced with the motto of living within one’s means and embracing the basics, and real estate is no exception to this rule.
Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis and we can help you find your dream home in the Boston Metro West Market – Natick, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.
5 Proactive Steps to Take When Your Home Won’t Sell in Wellesley, MA
5 Proactive Steps to Take When Your Home Won’t Sell in Wellesley, MA
Call Christine Norcross for more information – cell 781-929-4994 or to research the Boston neighborhoods, visit my website www.HomesbyNorcross.com
There are many homes that have been on the market for months in the Boston Metro West Market and around the country. Instead of getting frustrated, mad, and depressed – here’s what you can do when your home won’t sell…
List or Relist as the case may be…
Many people either try to sell their home ‘by owner’ or put their home on the market themselves after having a bad experience with an agent. Do you perform surgery on yourself? Do you prepare your own lawsuits? Do you file your own insurance claims? Do you manage hundreds of thousands of dollars of your own money?
NO. Why would you try to market and negotiate the sale of your own home? It’s one of the most valuable assets you have and it involves your personal space and possessions as well as your family’s. Let a professional do it. If you don’t have a Realtor – get one. If you don’t like the one you have – fire them and get a new one. A professional Realtor that can properly market and sell your property is literally worth their weight in gold.
Bite the Bullet and Drop the Price
I won’t beat around the bush…you know if your home is overpriced. How do you know? It didn’t sell. It didn’t show. Realtors didn’t go see it. You didn’t get any offers. See. Your home was overpriced. Get a professional to provide a detailed market analysis of your home and the surrounding area to find out where your home’s price should fall. If you aren’t within 5% of the price of comparable homes in your area, you are wasting every-one’s time.
Polish it up
Whether you can eat a four course meal off your tile floor or you haven’t seen your carpet since the eighties, you can always do something to make your home show better. Clean your carpets. Paint, patch, and scrub your way to selling your home.
Market for Real
If you are using a ‘discount brokerage’ or have negotiated your agent’s commission (and therefore the buyer’s agent’s) to lower than they were asking, you are doing yourself a disservice. It all comes down to, “you get what you pay for.” A discount broker offers a limited amount of marketing for a limited amount of commission. A Realtor that is being forced to work for less than they are worth will be able to market and expose your property to give it it’s best chance of being sold. Consider offering a higher commission than is normal in your area to increase buyer traffic. Think about offering a selling bonus, a home warranty, or get a custom property website. In short, upgrade your home marketing.
Be Flexible
Markets change. Neighborhoods become desirable and then either get overbuild or become stagnant. Nothing stays the same. If you have listed your home and it is not getting the showings it deserves, don’t sit around twiddling your thumbs, do something about it. Try some new tools. Allow your home to be shown without notice. Drop the price. Buy a featured property listing in a magazine or (much better) online. Invest in some professional pictures or a video tour of your home. Do something to make something happen. Your Realtor should be doing this…but nothing says you can’t help out.
The worst thing you can do is sit on your haunches and hope something good happens. There are many more ideas about how to properly market and sell your property using both modern and traditional strategies on this site and across the internet. Do some research and take the bull by the horns. It’s probably your largest asset and not to be left up to chance.
Call me if you want help with your home purchase. We have a team, Christine Norcross & Partners, at William Raveis and we can help you find your dream home in the Boston Metro West Market – Natick, Newton, Needha, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston and more.
Wellesley Home for sale, Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Home for sale, Wellesley, MA
For more information call Chris Norcross at 781-694-3595 or visit our website: Wellesley Home For Sale
We just listed a beautiful Wellesley home for sale. This home is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with 2-car garage. It is so beautiful it feels like a home from the pages of architectural digest. If you are looking for a home that needs no updating and you can just move in – this is the one.
Wellesley Home for Sale
Enjoy the sitting parlor/office and the sun-filled formal living room which connects to the Dining Room through a custom doorway. The spectacular Chef’s kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counter tops, a glass tiled back splash, wine cooler, sub zero refrigerator, Wolfe cook top, Bosch dishwasher and Thermador double ovens. The kitchen adjoins with the large family room which features surround sound, a marble surrounded fireplace, 2 large built-in bookshelves, recessed lighting, and custom windows. French doors lead directly to the outdoor stone patio and cedar fenced-in professionally landcaped and maintained backyard.
On the second level there are 5 Bedrooms and 3 full baths. The oversized Master Bedroom has vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, custom built Closet-tec closets and an adjoining master bath with marble counter tops and flooring and a large skylight rests directly above the Whirlpool tub.
Third floor finished walk up is perfect for an exercise room, game room or children’s playroom.
Other features include a 2 car garge, 9 ft. ceilings, oak hardwood floors, sprinkler system, custom blinds, and a central humidifier. Ideally located a mile from downtown Wellesley and within a short walking distance to Hardy Elementary school. A truly magnificent home! You won’t find a better Wellesley home for sale, it’s just beautiful.
Staging a Home For Selling Success
- Staging a home prepares it for the potential buyer’s eye
There is no doubt that selling real estate is a tough and competitive market today. The key to successfully selling your home is to make it stand apart from the rest. Many real estate companies have turned to staging companies to put the best foot forward for a home that is for sale. Empty homes are often completely furnished by staging companies to allow the potential buyer to see what can be done with the house. Staging is, in essence, getting a house decorated/designed by a professional. If you or your Realtor are not going to spend the money on staging, here are a few tips for getting your home ready to sell, staging it yourself:
- Remove clutter. Clear off counters, clean out cabinets and closets. To much stuff lying around gives rooms, closets and cabinets a smaller feel. You want the potential buyer to see space and room.
- Get rid of personal items and leave neutral feel. Photos, school items, political and religious material should all be removed. The buyer needs to see himself living in the house, not you living in the house.
- Pay attention to the outside of your house and how it presents itself. A little landscaping can go a long way. There will never be a second chance to make a first impression.
- Clean, clean, clean. Clean your floors. If you have carpet get it cleaned professionally. Make sure your walls are clean and your appliances smudge-free.
- Move furniture around to make your rooms seem more spacious. Also use furniture to define spaces. Make your home as inviting and roomy as it can be.
- Have a home inspection done. By having your home inspected before selling it you can fix many of the issues that may arise and make a deal more complicated.
Remember, when you are selling your home you want it to appeal to the potential buyer. If you can get them to fall in love with your house then you will likely get the money you are asking for it. Keep your home clean, your furniture well-placed and everything clutter-free until you sell your home.
We have staged many homes in Wellesley, Weston, Natick, Newton, Needham, Brookline and more..as my team offers full service for your real estate needs. If you would like to see out my team can go to work and get your home staged, photographed and sold – just take a look at our website www.homesbynorcross.com
It definitely makes a difference to get buyers in the door to see your home.