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$449,900 - 389 Heritage Dr - Merrickville area Private 5.87 acre property surrounded in mighty pines with a unique 3 bdrm, 3 bath home at its center. Main flr exhibits open kitchen area with living, dining and master bdrm. Lower level has family rm, bdrm, bathrm, and hobby rm. Large 3 season enclosed porch. Call Ross at 613-868-6786
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Spacious 3 plus 1 bedroom, this centrally located home is nestled on a picturesque lot, in the heart of Merrickville! Features a spacious dining room and eat-in kitchen that is being updated with new flooring and countertops. Cozy living room with wood stove for those winter nights! Hardwood and ceramic floors in areas on the lower and upper floors large covered front porch, wrap-around back deck. Call Robin at 613-302-8852
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Immaculate 4 bedroom home on a quiet street! Features includes bright eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, cozy family room in lower level with natural gas fireplace, spacious laundry room, large two car garage with auto door. Back yard has large deck surrounding a 30' x 15' above ground pool with security fencing, also fenced back yard to keep your pets in! Easy access to public and high schools. Call Robin at 613-302-8852
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Prepare to be pleased by this more than 2000 sq. ft. bungalow offering 3 bedroom and 3 baths on the main level. This home features luxuries such as a private deck with hot tub from the master bedroom with en-suite bath done in travertine marble, soaker jetted tub, glass shower and in floor heat. The great room offers 2 sided fireplace with slate surround and built in plasma TV, a view of the forest from a wall of windows, and floors done in Brazilian Cherry wood. This home is done with high end materials such as; slate, travertine marble, cherry, and granite. The main level has a very convenient office for work at home. Downstairs will greet you with a bright recreation room that is on a walk out level. This home's lower level walks out to a private back yard or leads you into the 2 car heated garage. Located in Prestigious Arrowhead Estates.
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The Real Estate Market Has Changed . . .
Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don’t sell the first time. It’s more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and for the most amount of money.” THE 9 STEP SYSTEM TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR
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1. Know why you’re selling, and keep it to yourself.
The reasons behind your decision to sell affect everything from setting a price to deciding how much time and money to invest in getting your home ready for sale. What’s more important to you: the money you walk away with, or the length of time your property is on the market? Different goals will dictate different strategies. However, don’t reveal your motivation to anyone else or they may use it against you at the negotiating table. When asked, simply say that your housing needs have changed.
2. Do your homework before setting a price.
Settling on an offering price shouldn’t be done lightly. Once you’ve set your price, you’ve told buyers the absolute maximum they have to pay for your home, but pricing too high is as dangerous as pricing too low. Remember that the average buyer is looking at 15-20 homes at the same time they are considering yours. This means that they have a basis of comparison, and if your home doesn’t compare favorably with others in the price range you’ve set, you won’t be taken seriously by prospects or agents. As a result, your home will sit on the market for a long time and, knowing this, new buyers on the market will think there must be something wrong with your home. 3. Do your homework.
Find out what homes in your own and similar neighborhoods have sold for in the past 6-12 months, and research what current homes are
listed for. That’s certainly how prospective buyers will assess the worth of your home.
4. Find a good real estate agent to represent your needs.
Nearly three-quarters of homeowners claim that they wouldn’t use the same realtor who sold their last home. Dissatisfaction boils down to poor communication which results in not enough feedback, lower pricing and strained relations.
5. Maximize your home’s sales potential.
Each year, corporate North America spends billions on product and packaging design. Appearance is critical, and it would be foolish to ignore this when selling your home.
You may not be able to change your home’s location or floor plan, but you can do a lot to improve its appearance. The look and feel of your home generates a greater emotional response than any other factor. Clean like you’ve never cleaned before. Pick up, straighten, unclutter, scrub, scour and dust. Fix everything, no matter how insignificant it may appear. Present your home to get a wow” response from prospective buyers.
Allow the buyers to imagine themselves living in your home The decision to buy a home is based on emotion, not logic. Prospective buyers want to try on your home just like they would a new suit of clothes. If you follow them around pointing out improvements or if your decor is so different that it’s difficult for a buyer to strip it away in his or her mind, you make it difficult for them to feel comfortable enough to imagine themselves an owner.
6. Make it easy for prospects to get information on your home.
The prospects calling for information on your home probably value their time as much as you do. The last thing they want to be subjected to is either a game of telephone tag with an agent, or an unwanted sales pitch. Make sure the ads your agent places for your
home are attached to a 24 hour prerecorded hotline with a specific ID# or a MLS listing# for your home which gives buyers access to detailed information about your property day or night 7 days a week without having to talk to anyone. It’s been proven that 3 times as many buyers call for information on your home under this system. And remember, the more buyers you have competing for your home the better, because it sets up an auction-like atmosphere that puts you in the driver’s seat. 7. Know your buyer.
In the negotiation process, your objective is to control the pace and set the duration. What is your buyer’s motivation? Does s/he need to move quickly? Does s/he have enough money to pay you your asking price? Knowing this information gives you the upper hand in the negotiation because you know how far you can push to get what you want. 8. Make sure the contract is complete.
For your part as a seller, make sure you disclose everything. Smart sellers proactively go above and beyond the laws to disclose all known defects to their buyers in writing. If the buyer knows about a problem, s/he can’t come back with a lawsuit later on.
Make sure all terms, costs and responsibilities are spelled out in the contract of sale, and resist the temptation to diverge from the contract. For example, if the buyer requests a move-in prior to closing, just say no. Now is not the time to take any chances of the deal falling through. Your agent can advise you on this. 9. Don’t move out before you sell.
Studies have shown that it is more difficult to sell a home that is vacant because it looks forlorn, forgotten, simply not appealing. It could even cost you thousands. If you move, you’re also telling buyers that you have a new home and are probably highly motivated to sell fast. This, of course, will give them the advantage at the negotiating table.
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Prepping and staging a house. Every seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it's not luck that makes that happen. It's careful planning and Liz’ Tips knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their By: Liz Quinn of Design’in-Mind cheque books. Here is how to prep a house and turn it into an irresistible and marketable home. Maximum Impact with Minimal Investment DISASSOCIATE YOURSELF WITH YOUR HOME. • Say to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold much like a box of cereal on the grocery store shelf. • Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours. • Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners! •Say goodbye to every room. •Don't look backwards -- look toward the future. DE-PERSONALIZE. • Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal artifacts, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can't do that if yours are there! You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here." DE-CLUTTER! • People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it. • If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away? • Remove all books from bookcases. • Pack up those knickknacks. • Clean off everything on kitchen counters. • Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use. • Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway. REARRANGE BEDROOM CLOSETS AND KITCHEN CABINETS. • Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well. This means: • Alphabetize spice jars.
• Neatly stack dishes. • Turn coffee cup handles facing the same way. • Hang shirts together, buttoned and facing the same direction. • Line up shoes. • Rent a Storage Unit. Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Since your bookcases are now empty, store them. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and saying, "What is this room used for?" REMOVE/REPLACE FAVOURITE ITEMS. • If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it. Once you tell a buyer she can't have an item, she will covet it, and it could blow your deal. Pack those items and replace them, if necessary. MAKE MINOR REPAIRS. • Replace cracked floor or counter tiles. • Patch holes in walls. • Fix leaky faucets. • Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam. • Consider painting your walls neutral colours, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls. (Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the orange bathroom.") • Replace burned-out light bulbs. • If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now! MAKE THE HOUSE SPARKLE! • Wash windows inside and out. • Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior. • Clean out cobwebs.
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• Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks. • Polish chrome faucets and mirrors. • Clean out the refrigerator. • Vacuum daily. • Wax floors. • Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures. • Bleach dingy grout. • Replace worn rugs. • Hang up fresh towels. • Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows. • Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odours are a no-no. SCRUTINIZE. • Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you? • Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer. • Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense. • Make sure window coverings hang level. • Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz? • Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished. Check Curb Appeal. • If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside. • Keep the sidewalks cleared. • Mow the lawn. • Paint faded window trim. • Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion. Marigolds are inexpensive. • Trim your bushes. • Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number.
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