Southwest Washington HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Issue 22 vol 10
INSIDE MID-CENTURY MODERN Creative Living Sponsored by IQ Credit Union
Come for the Charm, Stay for the Quality NEW HOMES IN RIDGEFIELD CEDAR CREEK By JB Homes
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Stylish entertainers delight! Room for everyone in this like-new remodel in lovely area of well maintained homes on almost half acre. Spacious view deck, beautifully remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, island. 2 brick fireplaces, open floorplan with new wide plank flooring, possible 2nd living quarters on lower level
$450,000
TEXT P691323 to 85377
Quiet property set back in private setting! 5 acres filled with beautiful trees and year round creek! Property is between two lakes and minutes away from Cresap Bay Recreational Area!
$320,000
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Beautiful 9’ vaulted ceilings in this spacious home. Upgrades throughout with gas fireplace, laminate floors, new carpet, new granite bathroom, new bathroom tile, new paint inside and outside, and huge covered deck. This home has it all...52x14 RV park fenced, master suite on main with jetted tub and large walk in closets.
TEXT P678866 to 85377
$450,000
Perfect horse property! Serene setting includes 36x24, 3 stall horse barn, 120x65 sand & gravel arena, and pasture all completely fenced! Guest house is ideal for separate living quarters.
$500,000
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YO U R R E A L E S TAT E R E S O U R C E S E R V I N G P O R T L A N D A N D VA N C O U V E R Stylish townhome in the Green Gables community. Shows like a model with new flooring throughout lower level, granite counters with island and stylish touches throughout.
$270,900 TEXT P501272 to 85377
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Ridgefield,WA Manufactured home in culde-sac! This home has been eloquently redone to the very last detail. Opened up living area, fresh paint, new flooring & carpet throughout,
$154,900
360.907.1073
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*Buyer and agents understand that layouts and floor plans used in marketing and advertising are for illustrationpurposes only. Options or upgrades shown may not be included in sale unless mutually agreed upon in writing.
in sale unless mutually agreed upon in writing.
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Parker Village
$356,900
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COLE BRIDGES
Residential Specialist
Cole works with buyers and sellers in the Vancouver area who expect exceptional service.
360-606-5654 https://colebridges.johnlscott.com/
RARE, UNUSUAL, FEW & FAR BETWEEN, LIKE GOLD DUST = THIS HOME! A Single Level, Ranch Style VIEW Home is virtually impossible to find! But, that is what we have here. 3111ft, 3bd, 2.5bth, office, flowing great room design with formal living and dining, 9' vaulted ceilings, VIEWS of MT. Hood and The Columbia River, backing to a protected green space, 3 car garage w/a level driveway, exceptionally well maintained and move in ready! $700,000 MLS#17170127
CUSTOM NEW VIEW home in a fantastic neighborhood in Camas Schools. INVIGORATING Southern Exposure letting in the natural light & taking advantage of vistas of Mt. Hood & the Mighty Columbia River. FUNCTIONAL & FLOWING floor plan w/5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, bonus/theater room, quartz, wood, granite, stainless, energy efficient features, built-ins, storage galore, 600' of decks, & a MASSIVE 1000' garage! $820,000 MLS#17447748
Accolades Cole was personable, knowledgeable, patient and listened very well to our needs. We ended up with a successful offer on a perfect home in a highly competitive market UNDER budget. Cole knows the area extremely well. He is involved in the community. He was always available to answer our questions and had the right resources at his fingertips when he wasn't 100% on something. I highly recommend Cole to anyone looking in the area. Cole is the type of realtor who is working to build a community not just sell houses. Kyle M
SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME IN LOOKOUT RIDGE! Immaculately kept with nearly 3,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a beautiful office with built-ins & superb southern exposure. An amazing covered back porch expands the living area to the outdoors & is a fantastic place to barbecue & entertain year around. Surrounded by other high end homes, some views to Mt. Hood and The Gorge, and in the Superb Camas School District. $559,000 MLS#17143903
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Charming Farmhouse in the Prairie
FEATURED LISTING OF THE MONTH
4 BED | 3 BA | 2955 SQ FT Offered at $515,000
Privately tucked away home that sits on 3.83 of usable acres. Complete with a 9 stall barn & shed, great pastures for your animals to graze. Various fruit trees around the property. This home has 2 additional rooms w/closets in finished Basement. Office on main level, great kitchen w/island, SS appliances, plenty of storage throughout. Hockinson School district located in Brush Prairie.
Text R532435 to 52187 to see inside this home
Hidden Gem in Washougal, Wa
3 BEDROOM | 2 BATH | 2062 SQ FT | OFFERED AT $435,000 Wonderful opportunity to own over 1 acre of land with a vegetable garden in desirable town. Recently painted inside and new carpet as well. Charming upstairs loft and very airy open living concept. Relax on your front and back porch. Text R532424 to 52187 to see inside
Stunning 2006 Parade of Homes Winner!
First time on the market! Don’t miss this executive house, gorgeous grand entry, gas fireplaces, master on the main, open great room with ceiling to floor windows, wine cellar, theater room, wet bar with pool table room great house for entertaining. To many great things to list! It’s a must see! Text R542804 to 52187 to see inside
STARTING AT: $311,900
Stunning Views!
Amazing Columbia River waterfront home w/boat slip in Camas. Enjoy the peace & quiet of living on the river in this single story home. Updated inside and out w/breathtaking views from almost every window. 4 beds 3.5 baths, Indoor bar area & oversi ed Laundry/wet room, hardwood floor/tile custom wall finishes w/much much more. Text R542933 to 52187 for more information!
Guiding You to the Best of Everything in SW Washington
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$850,000
HUNTER RIDGE ESTATES! 4 BD | 3.5 BA | 4017 SQ FT |Built in 2010
JERROD STRANDEMO
Pacific NW beauty at its finest in Hunter Ridge Estates. ou ll en oy the short scenic drive to work, PDX airport & Portland. Inviting great-room concept w/ superior finishes including ceilings, solid core doors, distressed hardwood floors, new carpeting. Gourmet kitchen w/slab granite & enn-Air stainless steel appliances. Huge master suite w/gas FP, walk-in shower & dream closet by Empire. Stunning custom patio w/gas fireplace. -Car attached garage.
Realtor, BS
#1 Coldwell Banker BAIN Team SW WA and Oregon
$384,000 AMAZING CEDAR GROVE HOME 5 BD | 2.5 BA | 2248 SQ FT | 1993
360.909.5967
$334,900 FANTASTIC UPGRADES! 4 BD | 2.5 BA | 1713 SQ FT | 1965
Beautiful granite counter-tops throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. All brand new SS appliances. New flooring and carpet. Low maintenance backyard with -person hot tub included and natural gas hookups. 2 shop/tool shed. 2 car garage.
Open kitchen with trendy SS hood & dishwasher, glass cook-top. FR, kitchen & DR boast beautifully restored knotty pine hardwood floors. Formal living room w/recessed lighting & big picture windows, double-sided wood fireplace with brick mantle. Newer roof, finished 2-car garage, covered RV parking, forced-air heat. Peaceful & private park-like yard w/elegant stamped concrete patio.
#1 Coldwell Banker BAIN Team SW WA and Oregon
Exceptional SERVICE, NEGOTIATION skills and KNOWLEDGE of SW Washington’s neighborhoods and luxury properties
$325,000 MEADOW GROVE ESTATES 4 BD | 2 BA | 1782 SQ FT | Built 1992
No cookie cutter home here! Ranch on Large Lot with Tons of Storage & Cov RV Parking! Kitchen has Gas Appl, pantry, & window overlooking large yard! Sunken living room with soaring vaulted ceilings. Master boasts WI closet, private bath, AC, & Exterior door. Huge Fam room & bonus area with vaults, fireplace & bright windows! Fenced yard with gardens, multiple outbuildings & Patio area. Convenient location close to freeways & shopping! Sales Manager NMLS #118399 | WA #MLO-118399 #CL-3113 | ML-2421 Corp NMLS# 3113 | WA #CL
8100 NE Parkway Dr. Ste 140 Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 921-6686
jevon@nwloanpro.com www.nwloanpro.com
$319,000 ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME 4 BD | 3 BA | 2212 SQ FT | 1981
Tons of space on large lot. tility company pays O for electric from solar panels! One level living w/master, 2nd bedroom and office on main level. rd and th bed/bonus room upstairs. Dining room/kitchen as slider that opens to huge covered deck. Lot is almost acre, fully fenced with room for a shop. En oy fruit trees, grapes & lawn. Partially converted garage w/storage in back. Don t miss fresh paint, raised beds and tool shed!
As professionals specializing in purchase transactions, we have never lost sight of what’s important -
It’s A Relationship Based Business. My Team and I are here to help!
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Dineve Ramirez Real Estate Broker | Lic. OR & WA
503.729.0065
www.DineveRamirez.com
Bridging the Gap Between Selling Your Home and Buying a New One. Text R577650 to 52187
Photography by Iris Leonardo
NEW PRICE Text R490162 to 52187
CLASSIC ELEGANCE Welcome home to this hard-to-find custom design with a Mediterranean Spanish air true beauty right when you enter featuring beautiful marble oors and a grand granite staircase. Stunning views from the kitchen and living room, plus a chef’s kitchen with eat-in bar, builtin appliances, granite counters and butler’s pantry, formal dining room and co y fireplace in living room, make this home perfect for entertaining. Main oor den office with high ceilings, french doors, and built-ins. Enjoy the master suite’s jetted tub uniquely placed inside the bedroom, perfect for that relaxing evening with sparkling city light views. 4-car tandem garage and much more. Privacy and tranquility.
Text P614166 to 52187
Rogue River Retreat BEAUTIFUL 2.2 ACRES ON THE ROGUE RIVER with huge deck for BBQ & sunsets. Gardens & wildlife everywhere. Two minutes to the ocean. Great all-year home or just a getaway. MLS:17362077
PENDING
$209,900
$519,000 PEACEFUL AND UNIQUE GETAWAY. Take a tour through this beautiful cabin on Zigzag river. An all year paradise just minutes away from golfing and skiing. Call me for your personal tour or to SEE INSIDE!
CH ST, ortland,
Call me I specialize in investment Dineve properties!
know how choosing “the best realtor” can be very stressful because there’s probably plenty of us out there. I Dineve Ramirez Isuggest you give me a call and just say hi, get to know me before you hire me. See if you like my attitude and personality. Throughout the years I’ve learned that each person and each transaction is different. So I simply tailor my duties to your needs.
Our Strength is TEAMWORK Guided By: Paula Nirschl
Branch Manager Senior Loan Officer NMLS # 383396 pnirschl@guildmortgage.net www.PaulaLoanCoach.com Direct: 503-519-1377
♦ Connection ♦ ♦ Compassion ♦ ♦ Courage ♦
Kelli Scott
Senior Loan Officer NMLS # 396702 kscott@guildmortgage.net www.mortgage-gal.com Direct: 360-901-9617
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Country Living with $0.00 Down Whether you’re looking for more space or a little peace and quiet, a USDA loan could help you find the perfect home.
Deanna McClelland
Andrea Estrada
NMLS #: 366891 - MLO # 0925493
NMLS #: 1405355 - MLO 0943016
Sales Manager
Loan Officer
Cell: (360) 936-0869
Cell: (360) 921-2788
Lin Dinsmore
Jan Smith
NMLS #: 1499611
NMLS #: 935216
The USDA Rural Development program is perfect for low and moderate-income households with no down payment required. Program Highlights: • Not limited to first time buyers • 15-year and 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates • Flexible credit guidelines that mean you don’t need perfect credit to be eligible for a home loan
Loan Officer
Loan Officer
Cell: (360) 635-3079
Cell (360) 771-4152
Scott Hanson
Scott Smith
NMLS #: 609844
NMLS #: 345314
Contact us today to see if you qualify! Sales Manager PRMI NMLS: 3094. PRMI is an Equal Housing Lender. Some products and services may not be available in all EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Department of Consumer & Business Services Division of Finance and Corporate Securities, #ML-1729. Department of Financial Institutions CL-3094. Arizona Department of Financial Institutions 0902614.
Loan Officer
Cell (360) 607-9507 Cell (702) 688-0126 Office: (360) 450-5482 1111 Main Street | Suite 416 | Vancouver | WA | 98660
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CALL OR TEXT ANYTIME We’ll Answer! When you Speak, We Listen. Available 24|7 2 MASTER SUITES | $419,900
2 MASTER SUITES!! | $369,000!!
BRUSH PRAIRIE | $595,900
Text R607792 to 52187 for more pictures!
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SPACIOUS 6 BEDROOM HOME with 2 Master Suites! Main floor has a Master suite that opens to the backyard, Large itchen w/granite eating island, dining area & nook along with living area & laundry! 2nd floor has another Master + Bedrooms, Large living area, and laundry room. rd Floor more Bedroom. Large Fenced backyard w/play structure, storage sheds, Garden area & RV Parking!! New Roof, Plenty of parking & room for all your toys!!
AMAZING Bedroom/ Full Bath 2 Master Suites! on a Large Manicured Lot! Vaulted Great Room plus Vaulted Family Room for Entertaining! Separate Den/Office w/ Closet! The Huge Master Suite Features Private Deck and Serene Views for Rela ing! Room for RV Parking!Security System & Sprinklers! BEA TIF L ONE-OF-A IND GEM! MLS 5
IMMACULATE Bedroom Home with Den on 2+ Acres in Brush Prairie!! Granite counter-tops, SS Appliances, Hardwood floors, Heat-pump w/ AC, and 2 water heaters! Paved Circular driveway leads you to the Home Nestled in the Woods with a Creek out back. Landscaped yard w/ fruit trees, garden area, decked swimming pool, play structure, tree-house, 2 large Entertaining Porch s, and a + Car Garage/shop. Peaceful & uiet, Come see your New Home!
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REDUCED $649,500 | SIMPLY GORGEOUS!
NEW CE PRI
$589,000 | RIDGEFIELD
LACAMAS SHORES!! Text R64883 to 52187 for more pictures!
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THE MOST QUALITY & Custom Canadian Pine Log Home you Will Find! Lu urious hand milled finishes! itchen with sub- ero frig, double dishwasher, gas cook top with pot-filler, gorgeous granite and e uisite tile work. Custom agate light fi tures. Two covered patios for outdoor living. Minimum car garage/shop,plumbed for bath. LEASE OPTION AVAILABLE! MLS 2 5
SIMPLY GORGEOUS 5 Bedroom Home with Ama ing Privacy on a Greenbelt! Open itchen, Eating and Family Room for Entertaining or our En oyment! itchen Features Huge Island w/Seating, All New SS Appliances, Gas Range, Designer Granite & Beautiful Cabinetry! Master Includes New Walk-In Tile Shower, etted Tub Overlooking Greenspace & Dbl Designer Sinks and Cabinet! Central Vac & Stereo Sound on Both Floors! ard Features Invisible Fence!
ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY Radiates thru this Gorgeous Bedroom Home! Rich Hardwood Floors, Den with Full Wall of Built-Ins, Sitting Room with Views of Mt St Helens, a Gourmet itchen with Granite, S.S. Appliances, Butler s Pantry, High Ceilings and a Huge Master Suite are all Waiting for you!The Back ard Features a Covered Patio, Water Feature and Lined with Trees for Privacy! Check out the 5 S FT Man Cave/E ercise Room!Hot Tub Included! MLS
NEW CE PRI
FENCED LOT | $279,000
$255,000 | .27 ACRES!
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY | $495,000
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REMODELED 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH on a Huge Fenced Lot! itchen Features Tile Counters and All Stainless Appliances, including Frig! Gorgeous Laminate Floors! Great Floor Plan,Master on One Side of Home, Bedrooms on other Side! Huge Freshly Painted Deck! Two Driveways and RV Parking!Newer Roof & Windows! Storage Building!
GORGEOUS PROPERTY with Ama ing Access to all Ammeniities!Huge ard with E tra Large RV Parking & Privacy! Come See all the pdates! Laminate Floors Thru-Out,New Fi tures, New Ductless Heat Pump, New Garage Door & Opener, New Paint In & Out & New Septic! Large French Doors Open to En oy this Wonderful ard! Come See to Believe! MLS 55 25
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! Business Opportunity... Busy Day Care in growing La Center WA, committed to uality childcare! First Childcare center in Clark County to be selected in the Early Achievers State Rating Program! Preschool and After School up to clients. La Center is scheduled to grow by over 2 due to the largest entertainment pro ect, the Ilani Casino. All furniture & e uipment to stay with Center.
Lyla Bostick 360-513-5933 Lylabostick@Gmail.com
FREE HOME WARRANTY WITH PURCHASE OR SALE!!
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Toutle, Wa
COUNTRY ELEGANCE ON 8 PLUS ACRES LOG CABIN BUILT IN 2007 OFFERED AT $550,000 Large upstairs Master w/views from private deck. Large Kitchen w/ SS appl. & quartz counters. Walk around deck, private garden & fire pit. 8+ parked out acres w/camp sites, horseshoe pits, archery range, & 255’ of river access. 30x40 shop 280 er. panel, meat locker/cooler w/ hanger for fresh game. Text R619901 to 52187
Kalama, Wa
SINGLE LEVEL, WATERFRONT RANCH! 3 BED | 2 BATH | 3076 SQ FT MLS 1179345 Custom Built home featuring pecan cabinets w/maple interiors. Hardwood floors, Fireplaces. Huge Master Suite features a huge walk-in closet, Jacuzzi tub, tile shower & fireplace custom built around an 1900 antique mantle.
S Ususan SAN Wood B R O K E R
(360) 430-9373 (360) 425-3020
GUIDING YOU To The Best
OF EVERYTHING Serving Clark, Cowlitz, & Lewis County • 2016 CB International Presidents Circle • 2016 CB Bain Relocation Specialist
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360.521.7363
$295,000 ONE LEVEL LIVING
This home features One Level Living, Master on Main, Second Bedroom & One Large Bath. RV Hook-up & RV Parking. Attached Oversized/Extra Deep Two Car Garage. Open Kitchen w/Island, All Appliances Included. Large Deck, half covered with a Shade. Huge 30’X36’ Shop with 1 Man Door & 2 Large Bypass Doors. Flowers, Terraced Garden Path, Berries and Grapes, Creek Frontage. All this on Two Private Acres, Welcome Home!
Text R558817 to 52187 to tour this home in the palm of your hand.
Mary Boal 360-953-3860
marykboal@gmail.com Your Washington Real Estate Connection!
$359,900 | VANCOUVER 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1816 SQ FT
UNIQUELY UPDATED HOME on a corner lot surrounded by fruit trees. Built-in 2005. Den/Office, FR w/bay windows, DR. Nice kitchen w/granite counter top, gas range & eating bar. Laminate floors throughout the main floor. Master bathroom with walk-in closet, bay window, and newly upgraded bathroom. Every bedroom uni uely touched & painted.
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Why Use a CRS?
You’ve heard it many times. “The purchase of a home is
one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime.” In today’s market, selling a home is equally important—getting the most out of your investment. So whether buying or selling, you want a specialist—a residential specialist. Someone who understands the complexities of the housing market, how to best position your interests, and someone who will get to know you and what you want from the
The Council Of Residential Specialists is an affilate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
transaction. Make your decision to work with one of the members of the Council of Certified Residential Specialists below. Choose success.
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vancouverhomefind@gmail.com www.vancouverhomefind.com
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terri@premierepropertygroup.com
rustonh@johnlscott.com www.rustonh.johnlscott.com
RE/MAX Equity Group
Windermere Real Estate
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Dreams Do Come True... With the Help of a Friend I believe in continuing education & growth in order to keep current with the changing needs of clients & the evolving industry of real estate. I am a strong & active member Washington State CRS Chapter. 1998 REALTOR of the YEAR for Clark County Association of Realtors & 1998 & 2005 Washington State CRS Chapter CRS of the Year, invaluable to her clients.
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Sue Lantz
Connie Bovee
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307-689-2230
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360-608-2902
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Lpeterson1955@gmail.com www.LauraPetersonSellsHomes.com
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Windermere Stellar Vancouver Metro
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ON THE FENCE ABOUT FENCING? Today’s Popular Choices Offer Much to Choose From By Keith Loria If you are selling your home and you have an old, worn-down or fading fence on your property, chances are that it will leave a prospective buyer with an unfavorable impression.
While the standard silver-gray chain link fence remains the most economical mod-el, there is a plethora of fence options to better match a home’s style and color scheme. “People are going away from chain-link fencing, and going more to the PVC, vinyl or aluminum fencing,” says Tom McKenney, owner of Tom’s Fence Co. in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. “It’s a better look, and a lot of people want more privacy.” Cedar fencing is growing in popularity for aesthetic reasons, although beige boards will weather to a silver-gray color if not sealed or stained. Another fast-growing segment of home fencing is polyvinyl. Extremely durable, vi-nyl withstands harsh elements and offers carefree maintenance. “This plastic fencing can recreate the storied white picket fence of American lore, but with zero maintenance,” Knoop said. “It’s more expensive, but will last much longer than many of the other options.”
One solution is to just remove it, but fences are often looked at as a good thing, so replacing or renovating the fence is a better solution. Many agents agree that something simple like fence updating can help set a house apart from others in the neighborhood.
Wooden fences are charming until they weather, warp, and rot from the elements or lack of diligent annual maintenance. Wood also requires frequent sealing to keep it viable.
“The feeling of security with a fence is about keeping something or someone in or out of a defi ned space,” says Gregory Knoop, of Hercules Fence Corporation in South Carolina. “Sometimes these goals overlap. Fencing can help delineate property lines, or mark off the area around a pool, or a homeowner might want to confi ne their dog, and keep other dogs out.”
McKinney says that for yards with many ups and downs, you should use stair-stepped fencing, which ensures a level fence.
“When choosing a fence, know what your goal is,” Knoop says. “For safety, choose fencing with pickets close enough together so a child or dog can’t stick their head through and become trapped or strangled. For privacy or noise reduction, choose a taller, solid fence.”
Another important thing to consider: When adding a fence to your property it’s vital that you check with your municipality about local zoning ordinances and building codes as some fencing projects require a permit. Of course, you could always go the Tom Sawyer route and simply paint your old fence, but make sure that you replace all broken sections as well, experts note.
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Make the kitchen area workable. This means making the kitchen area a functional place where you can actually cook a decent meal. Update faucets, fix leaking pipes, buff the counters and repaint cupboards and cabinets. It is not necessary to replace everything with a new kitchen system. Simply repaint worn out furniture and replace outdated knobs with modern handles to make it look more expensive.
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Brighten up the bath. Bathrooms are among the most important considerations for many tenants and prospective home buyers so it is pertinent to get this area of the house right. Buff up the tiles and replace the faucets, shower heads and toilet seats. There’s no need to replace all the tiles, just those that are cracked and chipped. The trick is to find the right cleaning agent that can help whiten the tiles to make it look good as new.
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Add more storage. If there’s an extra wall or area of the house that does not seem to have any function, add in a laminate closet system or have a carpenter install small built-in cabinets, racks or pantries. Making every extra space of the house functional will help make it look more livable.
Turn that extra space into an extra room. A house with a lot of rooms will always look impressive when advertised in the market. If the house has a huge attic, a den, or extra space that can be turned into another room then by all means, fix it up to look like an additional room. Simply add in a built-in closet and a window and it should be good to accommodate.
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Update the lighting system. Still using an old chandelier or unflattering fluorescent lamps? Hire an electrician to place some decorative lighting fixtures or dimmers that will give the house a more modern feel and mask any unflattering curves on the walls and ceilings.
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Buff the floors. The moment a buyer or tenant steps inside the front door the first thing they will notice are the floors. Tiled or hardwood floors need to be buffed till it sparkles. Carpeted floors need a touch of professional carpet cleaning to make it look, smell and feel brand new. Hiring professional cleaners is a small investment compared to the big impact it will make.
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If there was a magic formula for selling real estate quickly and easily, you can bet every real estate agent would be signing up. Real estate sales affect agents, buyers and sellers in one way or another. Although homes need to be in good condition and offer what buyers are currently seeking, ultimately the real estate agent drives the sales. To stay on top of their game and work a little magic, smart agents have learned that a home warranty, also called a home protection plan, can work miracles for increasing sales and quick turnarounds. Learn how agents, sellers and buyers benefit from home warranties and all come out winners.
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Home warranty programs are available for purchase by consumers who want protection for home appliances and major home systems in the event they fail or break down. If any of the items under warranty in the program should fail, the consumer simply contacts the home warranty company and they see to it that the item is inspected, repaired or replaced by a qualified contractor.
Agents Start the Process
Once a real estate agent learns about the advantages of home warranty programs, work takes on new meaning and they see the possibilities for success. Skeptical buyers are no longer afraid to consider older homes when sellers pay for a home warranty. After an agent explains that the warranty covers appliances and major heating, electrical and cooling systems, clients become eager to see a home that was once not considered. The agent just got a shot at another sale! Real estate agents have more time to devote to selling homes because they are not continually working out last minute problems and negotiations with sellers and buyers over failing appliances and air conditioners. REALTORS® can sell any home that comes with a home warranty faster. Home warranties are almost like having insurance. Customers like the idea of buying a home and not worrying about troubleshooting repairs, hiring contractors and forking over more money. Home warranty programs provide the magical
solution for problem homes that aren’t turning over. Some homes may have the most wonderful qualities, but it’s often the bonus of a warranty program that seals the deal. Warranties help agents to get satisfied sellers and buyers, which in turn leads to more referrals and increased future business. Real estate agents stand to make more money when they sell more homes. There is no doubt about it; REALTORS® are in business for the money. Selling homes with warranties provided by the seller goes a long way to increasing REALTORS’® incomes!
If we all had our way, homes would sell instantly and would always be a snap. However, life is full of surpr ises. Sellers Take the Lead from Agents
Sellers are overjoyed at the prospect of a home warranty that gives their home an edge when selling in a competitive housing market. Homes with a warranty typically sell for more money than those with no warranty. Any seller would be pleased to get top dollar for their home. Faster sales are appealing to sellers. Constant cleaning and showing the house weakly is tiring on sellers. The faster the home sells the better!
Buyers Dive at the Opportunity to Purchase Homes with a Warranty
Homes that come with a home warranty help to assure buyers that repairs for warrantied items are covered by the seller through warranty coverage. Interested home buyers don’t have to speculate on mechanical problems down the road and how much it’s going to cost them after they move in. If we all had our way, homes would sell instantly and would always be a snap. However, life is full of surprises. Sometimes you’ve got to work a little magic with home warranty plans so REALTORS®, sellers and buyers all win.
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3. MAKE SURE YOUR AGENT INCLUDES MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR MARKETING PLAN Today, we rely on our phones to look up everything, including real estate. Your home should have a marketing plan that includes mobile tools as a significant element. For example, your home should have a yard sign with a text code on it so that potential buyers driving by can look it up on their phone right away.
KEEP YOUR HOME LOOKING GOOD 4.5.MARKET YOUR HOME Part of the marketing plan for your home is in your court. This includes OFFLINE—LOCALLY
how agents potential buyers perceive it when walk home through door.shop LivGood know where potential buyersthey of your live,thework, ing in a home and keeping it ready to show is a challenge, but it will pay and play. They use local real estate publications, targeted direct mail, off when buyers find your home more attractive than others they may brochures, and other tools to ensure your home gets in front of local be considering. home buyers.
5. KEEP YOUR HOME LOOKING GOOD Part of the marketing plan for your home is in your court. This includes how potential buyers perceive it when they walk through the door. Liv-ing in a home and keeping it ready to show is a challenge, but it will pay off when buyers find your home more attractive than others they may be considering.
Put simply, don’t wait around for homebuyers to find you. Get out there and find them through advertising - both online and offline. photography by www.theirisleonardo.com 17M012A-033017
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