Hacienda Realty is pleased to present you with an informative and insightful look into how you can sell your home for the most money in the least amount of time.
(prHWY.com) June 20, 2012 - Newport Beach, CA -- Santa Ana, California (June 13, 2012) - Hacienda Realty is pleased to present you with an informative and insightful look into how you can sell your home for the most money in the least amount of time--while on a budget.
"What do landscaping, remodeling, and staging all have in common?" asks Alicia Parker, owner of Hacienda Realty, Orange County's first all bilingual Santa Ana realty company. They are three areas of home improvements that average homeowners can do themselves. A recent analysis demonstrates that using these budget conscious, do-it-yourself home improvements will help you sell your home faster at the best possible price. Using research data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and other sources, this is what Hacienda Realty has discovered.
The front exterior of your home is the first thing that everyone sees. So, it's an important factor in making a first impression. The landscaping, exterior paint, and front door are key items that should be maintained and updated to entice potential homebuyers because they yield the highest return on investment. A home that has new or well-maintained landscaping alone will sell for about 4% to 9% more in the Santa Ana real estate market based on MLS data. Fresh paint and pressure washing the exterior are a must.
The interior of your home should be as appealing as the exterior. Taking care of deferred maintenance and repairs are also as important as appearance. According to a 2012 nationwide survey by HomeGain.com, you will recoup at least four times the cost of repairing any electrical and plumbing. Also, as indicated by MLS data of the Santa Ana real estate market, replacing old carpet with travertine flooring in the main living areas will certainly pay off in a home's resale price. Homes for sale in Garden Grove with double-pane windows sold for 3% to 7% more per MLS data. Always remember that if you care about your home, others will care about it too.
According to the HomeGain.com survey, the cost invested in staging a home is recouped by three times in the sales price of a home. Based on statistics compiled by StagedHomes.com, 94% of homes staged by an Accredited Staging Professional® sell on average in 29 days or less. While professional staging may not be necessary, taking on certain do-it-yourself staging tips will more than pay off in the sales price of your home. For instance, cleaning and de-cluttering your home will pay for its cost by at least five times and is recommended by 99% of real estate agents.
Before starting on any home improvement project, contact your local Realtor® to discuss your ideas and plans because the resale value of different home improvements can depend on the city that you live in. While you can recoup the cost of a full remodel in homes for sale in Garden Grove, home improvement projects need to be chosen carefully in Santa Ana so that you receive the best value for your total cost--be careful not to over-improve your home.
For the complete article "Home Improvement Tips on How You Can Sell Your Home for More Money in Less Time on a Budget" plus a more in-depth analysis of do-it-yourself home improvement tips, visit the webpage at
http://www.aliciashomes.com/home-improvement-tips. All the tips outlined in the article make up the big picture--a $10,000 investment in your home can earn you an approximate $20,000 increase in the sales price of your home, which is a net of $10,000.
Hacienda Realty is a leading, full service company offering Santa Ana realty services and also specializing in homes for sale in Garden Grove and Anaheim. For more information, please visit
http://www.aliciashomes.com or contact Alicia Parker at 888-680-1684.
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