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Cary NC - Real Estate. NAR analyst Scott Rinn walks you through the details of the revamped Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1 settlement forms that took effect January 1, 2010. This is something of high interest to those in the Cary NC Real Estate market.
Even in a flourishing market, fall is a challenging time to sell a home. Making sure your home is in good condition means paying attention to the details. If you saw a "For Sale" sign on a dirty, dented, dusty car your first thought would probably be that it is a "clunker." The same holds true for houses. Like detailing a car, detailing your home is a good investment that will boost that important first impression. Here are some easy fixes that are often overlooked by sellers, but turn off buyers:
Dingy switch plates and dented floor registers can be easily changed out to more decorative styles for an instant update.
Check the condition of locksets, door bells, kick plates and house numbers. Updated metal finishes or a good polish job can completely change the impression of the front entry.
Pay attention to soft goods such as window treatments, throw pillows and lamp shades. Soft goods tend to absorb cooking, pet and smoke odors. Cleaning or replacing these items can be well worth it. Unpleasant odors elicit an instant negative reaction.
Landscaping should be kept neat and well-groomed. You don't have to spend a lot of money on elaborate landscaping. Trimming, edging and weeding can demonstrate careful maintenance and reflect positively on the whole house.
Getting back to the basics and paying attention to details may be all that's needed to take a home from questionable to desirable.
