Selling a home with Feng Shui in mind may lead to a fast sale! Reducing clutter in a room can be an overwhelming task for many sellers. Many Realtors recommend the traditional Chinese practice of Feng Shui. The basis of Feng Shui is to arrange items to harmonize with surrounding spiritual forces. The ancient practice hit mainstream sellers several years ago,and now real estate professionals are joining in on the harmonizing bandwagon. The idea is that potential buyers may feel more comfortable and happy in a home that is arranged a’la Feng Shui. Selling your home involves creating a feeling that buyers will have about the home space…..Don’t be alarmed if your home’s front door faces west instead of east or is more southwestern than Asian. Creating a little Zen in your den will help raise its chi – and the possibility of a sale. Here are a few tips to bring a bit of Feng Shui into your home and life. > Simplicity Sells. Remove excess clutter and knick knacks from the room. … [Read more...]
Price It Right
Price it right! Yes, this explosive term means a lot when you are getting ready to list your house for sale. Arriving at the right price is no sales secret to ensure a successful sale. Pricing your home too high increases the chances that the home may not sell within a designated time frame. Although you may have tastefully decorated or extensively renovated your home to your lifestyle, some buyers may not see the home as a place they can call home. Consider that your improvements may or may not have an effect on the market value of the home. In fact, personalized decorating can even slow down the activity unless the style appeals to a wider population. Real estate agents are now able to upload multiple photos, virtual tours, property banners and headlines of your property features. And, buyers can sit at home in their PJ’s to preview your property. To price it right, the sales price must be based on several factors: • Size of the house and its special features and … [Read more...]
Living in Laurel MD
Living in Laurel MD has been a true joy and provide us with a feeling of home! My wife and I relocated to Laurel after raising our daughters in the nearby Adelphi, MD community. Since moving to Laurel,MD we have truly enjoyed the Victoria Falls community where we live, but also its great location to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Columbia, MD, and Northern Virginia. Living in Laurel, MD is like living in a small town with city amenities. Especially, town that the new Laurel Town Center is under construction. I can see all types of commercial develop underway. Laurel is conveniently located within a short commute to Columbia and Annapolis Shopping malls, many restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, and bike trails. As one would say in the real estate business, Laurel typifies a typical slogan..... location....location……location! Living in Laurel, MD offers a variety of housing choices with neighborly communities consisting of detached or townhouse style home with varied price … [Read more...]