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READY, SET, SELL: 3 HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO MAKE THIS SPRING By James Judge My Designer Tip: Install the same solid color is one of the easiest DIY tricks you can use to update a curtains on all the windows in the house to create a light fixture and completely transform it from blah to

Homeowners across the Valley are getting neutral appearance. beautiful. Gel stain is another simple solution for wood ready to list their homes this spring, which, My Favorite Place to Shop: IKEA pieces because it allows you to touch up scratches according to a recent Zillow analysis, tends to Total Estimated Cost: $30-$150 without completely resanding. This can easily turn a be the best time of year to sell your house. thrift-store find into a stylish piece of furniture.

As a designer and Realtor, I work with my clients to enhance their homes with staging, DIY improvements and essential repairs before listing it for sale. With just a few simple changes, a property sells faster and for top dollar. We all know that decluttering, removing personal belongings and cleaning are important when selling a house, but in today’s market, it’s important for sellers to take things a step further. For about $500 or less, sellers can dramatically improve the appearance of their home to help attract buyers.

THE POWER OF CURTAINS

Curtains are low cost but make a huge visual impact because they add color and help frame a view. Hanging them 12 inches above the window and extending them to the floor can help make ceilings feel taller and the room seem bigger.

EMBRACE THE TRENDS

Scottsdale-based HomeSmart found the best months Changing light fixtures can make a home go from If it’s time to sell, it’s time to get started. in the Valley has varied between May and July during feeling dated to looking stylish. Foyer lights are the last three years, which is a good indication that essential because this is the first thing a buyer sees James Judge is a designer and HomeSmart Realtor. 2019 won’t be that different. Therefore, if you’re when they enter a home, but a dining room chandelier thinking of selling, now is the time to get ready! is where you’ll get your biggest impact because it’s An essential first step in the home-selling and improvement process is to find an agent who can help you. It’s important to work with someone who understands your neighborhood, the value of your home and what you can do to stand out among the competiit count! My Designer Tip: Keep it consistent so that all fixtures are of the same metal finish and a similar style to help buyers feel like the home has a unified design. AZ Dog Sports Training for You andYour Dog plus An AcademyFor Dog Trainers tion. Today, so many people’s first impression comes My Favorite Place to Shop: Stardust Building Supfrom the listing photos because buyers are browsing plies. With two locations in the Valley, you can find online before they look at a home in person. It’s so amazing second-hand light fixtures and home items important to make sure your home is picture-perfect for great prices. before listing! Total Estimated Cost: $50-$200

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STAGE TO SELL

Is your dining table too big for the space? Go to your local thrift store to find one that fits the space better. People are not usually buying the furniture, but they are looking at it. Stage your home to emphasize its highlights. My Designer Tip: Things don’t need to match perfectly, but having the right scale is essential so buyers can imagine their own things in the home as well. My Favorite Place To Shop: Goodwill. Bigger furniture items are so affordable and you can fill in missing pieces of your home without breaking the bank. Total Estimated Cost: $5-$100

Getting a home ready to sell can be a lot of work, but these simple changes are money and time well spent to help your home be the best it can be. If you start now, you can enjoy the DIY part as well. Spray paint

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