Showing posts with label Home sellers Denver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Home sellers Denver. Show all posts

Thursday, August 1, 2019

What To Repair Before You List

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls.

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors.

Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!

Refresh the landscaping.

Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel.

Fix your fixtures.

Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handle? Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment

When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,
 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you.

Friday, June 1, 2018

5 Steps To A Better Appraisal


If you’re looking to refinance your home or possibly sell, you’ll need a killer appraisal. A bank will not refinance a home for more than it is worth, and a potential buyer will not pay more than the recognized value of the home.  Use these tips and you’ll get a better value for your home.

Tidy your space 
Make sure your yard looks well-groomed and the interior of your home is clean clutter-free.

Invest in the right types of renovations 
Kitchens and bathrooms are the best types of renovations. They will typically provide 80% ROI. High-efficiency appliances and upgrades that improve the overall efficiency of the home are well worth the investment.

Document your upgrades 
Provide the appraiser with a list and documentation of all upgrades, renovations, and improvements to the home.

Do your homework 
Research and provide your own comparable valuations for similar properties in the area. Note your tone. You don’t want to come off as defensive but rather helpful.

Your agent should be available but not in the way. 
I am present to assist with the appraisal process so my sellers don't have to be.


When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,
 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you.

Friday, September 15, 2017

Anti Burglar Tips for Sellers

A House with the For Sale sign can be targets for criminals and squatters. Use the tips below to protect your property while its on the market.

Realtor.com suggests that you mark your valuables and record details. Use invisible-ink pens or engravers to mark identifying information (driver’s license or state ID numbers) on items. Log serial numbers and take photos of your belongings. Check to see if your police department participates in the Operation Identification program. They will have stickers for you to place on doors or windows warning would-be thieves that your items are marked. These steps may prevent them from pawning or selling stolen items and can help you reclaim recovered belongings.

If the home is empty, inform your neighbor the house is going on the market and to report anyone other than your real estate agent showing up to view the home after hours.

Make it look like you are home regularly, especially if the property is empty. Invest in lightening apps that can be controlled by your phone, or lamps that pop on at sunset.

A well manicured lawn usually means that the home is occupied but overflowing newspapers, and packages that accumulate by the front door is usually a tell tell sign that the home is empty.

When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,
 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you. 


Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Top 3 Reasons That Turn Off Potential Buyers


As a real estate agent I have shown hundreds of homes and held tons of open houses. This gives me first hand knowledge to buyer's comments and reactions. One thing that is consistent with ALL potential buyers, judgement of homes are made immediately. So, if you are planning to put your home on the market, be aware of  things that could quickly turn away buyers, even in a seller's market.

Top 3 reasons:
  • 70% of buyers are turned off by stained wall & ceilings, and damp patches.  
  • 65% of home buyers are turned off by properties that are in need of major repairs 
  • 56% of home buyers are turned off by cigarette and pet odors. 
Other Turnoffs
  • Overpricing your home (buyers won't even bother looking at your home if the asking price is clearly higher that comparables in the neighborhood)
  • Cluttered rooms
  • Sellers who stick around when buyers are viewing the home
  • Bad DIY (exposed wires, holes in walls, chipped paint)
  • Not enough parking spaces 
  • Poor natural lightening
  • Old inefficient heating and air systems
  • A small kitchen
  • Outdated bathrooms & kitchens
  • Bright & unusual colored walls
  • Deceptive listing descriptions 
  • Not enough storage space


When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,
 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you.