THE BEFORE & AFTER EDITION
5738 Ellsworth Ave
Offered for $640,000
Painting the exterior of this charming Tudor gave not only the whole home a lift, but brightened up the entire street, and goes to show the desirability one can create by improving the curb appeal of their home. My clients knew the landscaping would need some additional TLC and I quickly went to work on
planning out and ordering items to stage their back patio while using other supplies from my stock to fill in the interiors. On the market for 2 days, we received 7 offers, with multiple significantly over ask, and were able to negotiate minimal repairs. With a great floor-plan and their diligent care as owners, we knew it would set the benchmark for their beloved neighborhood.
The Sellers reached out to Bess Dickson, my fellow associate. After meeting with them she asked if I would help to prepare this home for market as co-listing agent. Together we had an amazing list of tradespersons and professionals along with different visions, perspectives, and knowledge. As they say, “Sometimes two heads are better than one!”
Offered at $1,039,000
Loved for many years by its occupants, the family was busy tending to their careers, child, and the new home they had just moved into. Because of their lifestyle, they needed someone who could lead the project of preparing their home for the market. With a vision and a great deal of hands-on experience, we knew this home was a treasure waiting to be polished!
7123 Mimosa Lane
7123 Mimosa Lane
Offered for $1,369,000
a deep-clean, carpets cleaned, a splash of green for the kitchen island, and finally staging before photographs and video were finally taken. The project took approximately six weeks, with Bess and I taking turns stopping by the property to obtain status updates and provide those to the client. They were extremely happy, and were grateful to close three weeks from hitting the market over list price.
I quickly requested that my go-to contact for landscaping, outdoor lighting and irrigation come take a look. Within 48 hours of our first meeting we had a bid for the work, and within two weeks we were photo-ready. To accommodate their little one’s schedule we sold the home off-market for over their original asking price with multiple accommodations, in addition to a second offer.
The Sellers of this stunning Tudor truly had a vision for all of the potential in their home but were needing to move for work. They had already redone the exterior brick and trim with high-end treatment/ paint, and knew the final touch to make the home shine would be to add to the landscaping.
5846 Palo Pinto Ave
1118 Cascade
Offered at $399,000
One of my very first transactions was this adorable little Tudor in Oak Cliff’s charming Elmwood neighborhood where originals, remodels, and renovated Tudors and cottages line the streets. Many of these homes date back to the 1940’s by tax records, but were built even earlier, to the 1920’s if you were to go back and look at the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps.
Cascade had been rented out for many years prior to being placed on the market for sale. Many of the tenants were artists and minimalists, and were ultimately grateful for the affordable rent. Unfortunately, the home needed all new plumbing, electrical, foundation work, and a complete interior facelift requiring a significant amount of demolition.
Purchased at $215,000
Although we had hoped the Seller could keep the original red antique scratch-style brick, the foundation work and other renovations unfortunately made the home feel more dated than what it actually was on the inside. After providing a rendering of the home in a lighter, brighter color, he decided it was the finishing touch the home needed to make it complete.
Painting the brick helped to hide the gaps of mortar in the bricks that needed to be re-affixed; and with the cool modern fence, a newlypoured driveway and walkway, it brightened up the entire street.
1118 Cascade
Utilizing our recommended contractors, stagers, and with their trust, some hands-on tasks and light project management just before listing, we received 2 offers within 48 hours and closed three weeks later.
2807 Lee Street
Offered for $1,075,000
needed to be refreshed prior to the heirs selling the house to maximize its value. With six weeks of prep-work, repairs, and the creation of two secondary bedrooms from a large flex-room, we received an offer within 24-hours of the sign going in the yard!
Offered for $699,000
This beloved home in Munger Place had been curated by its most recent owner and
5015 Tremont St
