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HOMES & LIFE YO U R LO C A L R E A L E S TAT E M A G A Z I N E

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SELLER’S MARKET LITTLE FIXES THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

Is it Too Late to Ride the Wave?

WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME IMPACTS THE MARKET PRICE OF YOUR HOME ISSSN77-1337-5678-8

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4 EASY WAYS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The Seller’s Market: Is it Too Late to Ride the Wave?

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Little Fixes that Make a BIG DIFFERENCE When Selling Your Home

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RECIPES: Cool & Refreshing Smoothie Bowls

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4 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Perceived Value

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How Your Yard Impacts the Market Price of Your Home

My Commitment to You Whether you’re selling your first home, or you’re an experienced seller, our goal is to make the process as simple and effective as possible. We’ve negotiated contracts for millions of dollars’ worth of business and have been recognized for providing the utmost in quality service to our customers. Our clients count on our knowledge and background to provide them with insight and direction in their real estate plans. If there’s anything we can do for you, please give us a call!

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Six Eco-Friendly Ways to

KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER Keeping cool, without consuming tons of energy (and money!), becomes a primary focus for many homeowners this time of year. Let’s look at some earth-friendly ideas for beating the heat:

4. Plant trees or shrubs to shade your air conditioning unit but be careful not to block the airflow. A shaded air conditioning unit uses less electricity.

1. Invest in ceiling fans, which can make a room feel about four degrees cooler and cost much less to operate than air conditioning.

5. Avoid using your oven. Use the microwave, air fryer, or stovetop instead to avoid heating the whole house further burdening your air conditioner.

2. Close the blinds on south and west-facing windows to keep the sun from heating up your house and forcing your air conditioner to work even harder.

3. Avoid landscaping with lots of unshaded rock, cement, or asphalt surrounding your home.

Those materials can significantly increase the temperature around your house and continue to radiate heat into the house after the sun sets.

6. Cool off on someone else’s dime by visiting local libraries, museums and parks!

These hot ideas could really help your whole family stay cool and comfortable this summer!

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1. Low Inventory Means Buyers Are Looking for You

Is it Too Late to Ride the Wave?

The answer is no, it’s not too late. It’s still a great time to sell, but if you wait too long, you could miss out on receiving the highest return on your home investment. Here are five reasons to act now.

There are so many buyers in the market right now, and many are even willing to purchase homes as-is or sight unseen. While you can’t set the price of your home unreasonably high, you can take advantage of market trends.

2. Flexible Work Arrangements Give People More Choices The remote work trend has been growing for years. Experts predict remote work will continue to be a viable option for many once tied to traditional offices. Millions have escaped the office and are choosing their ideal place to live and work from home, and your neighborhood is in demand.

3. Supply Chains Appear to Finally Be Stabilizing

Last year’s housing market was volatile.

Challenges in the supply chains delivering raw materials for new construction were partly to blame. However, things are stabilizing, meaning housing inventory may soon open up — you could miss out on getting your best sale price as buyers see more choices arriving on the market.

4. Mortgage Rates Are Rising

The combination of rising mortgage rates and high home prices has many home buyers contemplating leaving the market. With mortgage rates expected to continue to climb, the time to sell is now.

5. Home Prices May Cool Down

As the market stabilizes this year, home prices are expected to moderate. Cautious sellers could miss out on a more exciting sale and end up accepting a less lucrative deal.

Your home might not be the right fit for you, but it could be perfect for an eager buyer.

Don’t miss out on the biggest seller’s market in years! Find out what your next step should be by reaching out today.

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Little Fixes That Make a

BIG DIFFERENCE When Selling Your Home “How much is my house worth?” is the most common question asked of REALTORS®. Second most common?

“What should I do to the house to get it ready to sell?”

Most home sellers understand that to get the most money possible for their homes requires making the fixes that buyers expect. And they are correct. But, that is not the only task the homeowner’s face.

Deferred Maintenance is a Deal Killer Your buyer will most likely need a mortgage to purchase your home. Before the lender approves a loan, there will be an appraisal. One of the factors that the appraiser will consider when determining the market value is how well it has been maintained.

If you have neglected to maintain the home over the years, the appraiser will deduct value from the home. All the little things that you’ve grown accustomed to should be fixed.

Examples include cracked window glass, dripping faucets, broken light fixtures, ratty carpeting, and chipped paint.

Perception is Everything “Smells, colors, sounds you can hear—inside or out—can have an influence on whether a home will sell,” according to June Cotte, professor of marketing at the University of Western Ontario.

Perception is everything in home sales, and the presentation starts with a thorough cleaning. Potential buyers will immediately notice a mess, so consider hiring professionals to deep clean the home.

The second phase of whipping the home’s presentation into shape is staging. The goal is to make the home light and bright, roomy, and ready to move into. Don’t neglect storage areas. Clear out oversized items, and then organize what is left to give the appearance of having extra room.

Once your home is on the market, you have one chance to make a good impression. Make sure it’s the best one.

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COOL OFF

with Two Refreshing Smoothie-Bowl Recipes

The Instructions are Simple:

Add all the ingredients listed in the recipe, minus the toppings, to a blender. Blend until smooth, pour into bowl, and finish with your favorite toppings.

Green Mango

Piña Colada

Ingredients

Ingredients

Add your favorite toppings, like coconut flakes, chia seeds, strawberries, or granola.

Add your favorite toppings, like coconut flakes, passion fruit, mango, or pineapple.

SMOOTHIE BOWL • • • •

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Smoothie bowls are the ideal answer to hot summer days. They’re a thick, healthy smoothie that can be eaten from a bowl with a spoon, kind of like ice cream.

1 frozen banana 1/3 cup spinach 1 cup frozen mango 1/3 cup coconut water

SMOOTHIE BOWL • • • •

1 frozen banana cut into slices 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1/2 cup almond milk 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes

4 EASY WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR HOME’S PERCEIVED VALUE Isn’t it interesting how a home doesn’t seem like an investment until it is time to sell it? Suddenly, after decades of ownership, the question of its worth becomes the sole focus.

If you have diligently maintained the home, all you’ll need to worry about are the cosmetics in your efforts to pump up the value.

1. DECLUTTER

How would you like to add an additional $4,000 to your home’s resale value? Declutter it. Buyers place high value on a home that appears move-in ready.

Decluttering involves making storage spaces, such as closets, linen closets, kitchen cabinets, and pantries

look roomier. Do this by removing and storing (offsite) extra-large items and then organizing what’s left.

2. FRESHEN UP THE WALLS

If it has been some time since you have painted the homes interior, consider doing it, or having it done professionally. Fresh paint offers many benefits, one of which is making the home look and smell cleaner.

3. GIVE THE KITCHEN SOME LOVE

Pay attention to little fixes that will pay off big when buyers are streaming through the home. Consider refacing or replacing the cabinetry if it needs it. Update the lighting, replace appliances, update the faucets, and buy new throw rugs, towels, and curtains.

4. PAY ATTENTION TO BATHROOMS Nothing kills a real estate deal quicker than a nasty bathroom. Painting the walls provides an instant transformation, but there is more you can do that will add value. Install new lighting, replace old sinks, shower, bath faucets, and handles. Also, install new towel racks, replace shower doors, and recaulk the tub and sink to freshen their appearance. For an added touch, you can hang new towels and add coordinating throw rugs.

With a bit of elbow grease and a few extra dollars, your home can be the most attractive one on the block.

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How

YOUR YARD

Impacts the Market Price of Your Home In real estate, perception is everything.

If potential homebuyers like what they see outside of the home, they are far more likely to want to venture forth to the home’s interior.

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Design

The Michigan State University researchers asked participants to place a perceived value on the homes used in the study.

They valued those with “sophisticated” landscaping the most.

So, what exactly is sophisticated landscaping?

The researchers mentioned above define it as a landscape in balance. No exterior element overwhelms others. For instance, the number and size of large, deciduous trees are balanced with the number of evergreen shrubs, other plants, and hardscape elements.

Hardscape includes anything that isn’t organic, such as birdbaths, pavers, statuary, and gravel.

The survey respondents determined that a $150,000 home that offers only a lawn would bring an additional $8,250 to slightly more than $19,000 if the yard were more sophisticated.

Diversity

The study also found that the diversity of landscape materials can impact the home’s value as well.

Ensure a balance of color in the yard by planting colorful annuals in beddings,

borders, and even patio pots. Suitable plants to consider right now include zinnias and sweet pea.

Then, add another splash of color with hardscape materials. This can include anything from a charming birdbath or fountain to colored gravel mulch.

Big Trees

Since all real estate is local, buyer preferences may vary depending on location. In some states, large, mature trees trump sophistication in the landscape. A study by the Arbor Day Foundation finds that any trees on the property may result in a 15 percent gain in home value.

The Flipside

Landscapes that feature only small plants may negatively impact a home’s value.

Most homes in Las Vegas, for instance, feature drought-tolerant, minimalist desert landscaping. Since it is the most common type of landscape, the small xeriscape plants have no negative effect on value.

In other regions, however; home sellers should consider adding a large tree and pops of annual color plants.

Curb appeal is critical to realizing the most money possible from the sale of your home.

According to a study performed by Michigan State University researchers, updated landscaping can increase a home’s value up to 11 percent.

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10510 Portal Crossing, Suite #107 Bradenton, FL 34211

4 Reasons Why Our Clients Hire Us and Send Us Referrals PRICING MASTERY

From the start, getting the price right is one of the most important decisions related to getting your home sold for top dollar. We are experts at determining the best fair market value and pricing strategies to accomplish this goal.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Experience is critical when negotiating best offers. Our clients tell us that they have more peace of mind knowing that we are watching out for their best interests.

ONGOING COMMUNICATION

Communication is a vital component in the sales process. Make sure the real estate agent you choose takes the time to establish a time and method for keeping you in the loop every step of the way! As a result, you are always informed, and everyone can avoid unwanted surprises.

AREA EXPERTISE

We are seasoned veterans, with enthusiasm, knowledge, time-tested strategies, and a network of industry-wide professionals at our fingertips, ensuring we have all your needs covered throughout the entire process.

Please reach out if we may be of assistance, or if you know of anyone who might need help with buying or selling a home.

The Sally Agent Team

REALTORS®, DRE#123456

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