Friday, September 21, 2012
Homes and Real Estate
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NEIGHBORHOOD: Details Continued from Page 15
thing.” • Nearby transportation. If you live outside of a metropolitan area, mention how easy it is to hop a train just a few blocks away, to take visitors into the city, or how short your commute is. • Availability of neighborhood baby sitters. This registers with buyers who have children, especially when you say you can provide a list of accredited sitters. • Free fitness attractions. Mention hiking and biking paths, trails, public tennis and basketball courts, and other attractions for those who enjoy a healthy lifestyle. “I added the fact that the church in town offers $10 Zumba classes on Thursday nights,” says home seller Kayla Chiles. “It’s some-
thing I really enjoyed, and takes the guesswork out of a new homeowner’s search for affordable fitness classes.” • Holiday cheer. Write about how festive the neighborhood is during the holidays, with homes decorated, kids having sledding parties, progressive holiday parties for adults, and more. When you portray your neighborhood as a fun place to live, new residents will get excited about making new friends. It’s these experiential details that can elevate your home above a competitive house in your town. When their listing only supplies the basics, yours stands out in comparison. And potential buyers will be able to tell in Creators.com photo courtesy of Jack Newcombe your write-up how much you The amenities in your neighborhood can be equally important as the amenities loved living in your home and in your home. enjoyed your neighborhood.
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