Archive for October 22, 2009

Staging-Inside the house!

22 Oct 2009

No Comment  Staging your home to sell, fremont homes, fremont homes for sale

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Since I have already covered the First impressions, curb appeal, paint and landscaping in my other blog called Staging – First Impressions, I will cover the next step or series in this blog.

The doorway is the first point of entry.

Does the door need to be repainted? Does it need new Hardware? Do the house numbers need to be replaced? How about the light or lamp posts?

When considering a home for purchase, the buyer visualizes how he would feel if he lived there.

Keep the wall colors neutral. Shades of white, off-white and light pastels are good choices for the interior.

Make sure there are no odors from pets, cooking or cigarettes. Lemon oil, a dish of vanilla, baking soda in the refrigerator can make a difference in minimizing odors.

Furniture should not be bulky so the rooms look bigger. Adding a mirror on the wall can help in creating a bigger and brighter look. Take down all personal pictures and do not have too much unusual artwork on the walls.

The kitchen is the most important room in the house.

The appliances should be clean and in good working order. The cabinets should be polished. The sink should not be chipped or stained and the tile grout should be clean.

Small details make a big statement about the condition of your property. A house that shows poorly as a result of peeling paint, smell of mildew, may create the overall impression with the buyer that the property has not been cared for. Losing a qualified buyer because of this could cost you valuable time and money.

I will continue with more staging tips in my next blog titled Staging – Bedrooms and Bath.

If you are looking to sell your home for a LOW SET FEE or how you can save thousands of dollars when buying a home or selling your home, call Meena at 510-279-9580 or go to http://www.helpusellachievers.com

To see all the homes I have sold and listed in Mission San Jose and other areas of Fremont go to:

Homes Sold by Meena in Fremont 

Homes sold by Meena in Castro Valley, California

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How to Save Money When Buying a New Home

22 Oct 2009

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If you are thinking about buying a new home, don’t miss an opportunity to save money. Everyone likes to compare the best value on products or services, and will take advantage of specials or discounts in order to save money. What about buying a new home from a builder?

How do you save money when buying a new home? Home builders may offer what is called a broker co-op, which is a sales commission offered to a real estate agent as an incentive to show clients their new homes. The sales commission may range from 3% to 4% of the sales price.

Many real estate agents are now offering to share their commission with their home buyer clients. Before making an offer to buy a new home, a buyer can make an agreement with an agent to represent them, in exchange for a share of the commission paid by the home builder.

The amount of money a buyer can save depends on the share of the commission, which is negotiable with the agent, and the sales price of the home. For example, buying a new home with a sales price of $300,000, with a 2% share, would save the buyer $6,000.

The buyer can receive a check at the close of escrow, or the money may be applied to the down payment or closing costs, providing there are no restrictions from the mortgage lender, or state laws that regulate real estate transactions.

 Most new home builders don?t usually advertise a broker co-op offering, so the buyer, or the buyer?s agent would have to ask. The home builder may have a requirement for the buyer’s agent to be with them when visiting the office, or signing paperwork for buying a new home, so be sure to clarify the rules. A little time spent could mean a lot saved.

For a list of Fremont Homes for sale, Real Estate listings, California Real Estate go to http://www.helpusellachievers.com or contact Meena Gujral at 510-279-9580.

Homes Sold by Meena in Fremont 

Homes sold by Meena in Castro Valley, California

To see all my virtual tours click:

Meena’s Virtual Tours