A staged townhouse attracts more buyers and more real estate agents, because staging makes it easy for visitors to visualize the dream of feeling at home. What steps can you take now to make website clicks turn into visits and visits turn into buyers?
Take a look at these photo from 5922 Wescott Hills Way and think critically about your own townhouse. The consumer will always pick the best value for the price . . . especially if the price tag is around $529,000.
Countertops, console tables, open-shelving , tabletops, bed side tables—because any flat surface—looks best with as little as possible on display. These items are personal in nature and might not be of any interest to a home buyer.
The space in your closet above your clothes rack is usually wasted. You can put this space to work with easy-to-install pull-down rods. Install the rod anywhere near the ceiling and substantially increase the usable room in your closet.
Every aspect of your townhouse should be geared toward making your home more appealing. This includes your blinds and curtains.
If you have heavy hardware and big valances, consider updating to a more modern hardware and removing the valances all together.
What paint colors appeal to buyers in Alexandria?
You can save a lot of money by painting yourself. On the other hand, if you can't do a professional job, you're much better off paying a painter to make your property look great.
It's usually a good idea to reduce contrasting colors wherever possible.
Your home is a personal statement about who you are. But when you put your home on the market, it's no longer your home. It's a product for sale.
In addition to removing your clutter, it's almost always a good idea to depersonalize.
If you've loved your home, one of the most difficult chores you'll face is the task of de-personalization.
Weigh options regarding these suggestions:
Use mirrors to create more space. Full-length mirrors, framed mirrors, mounted mirrors can help make a room look brighter and feel bigger.
How about writing a one-page letter detailing non-so-obvious benefits you've enjoyed while living at your home. I'll print it on some fancy paper or put it on our website.
Organize your work areas. For example, a well-organized laundry room can actually add a lot of appeal for very little money.
Consider updating your faucets. They can really change the look of a bathroom or kitchen and are much cheaper than a remodel.
Do you know what's happen to real estate in Alexandria? I do. How does your townhouse stack-up against other townhouses for sale in Alexandria? Buyers have access to a lot of information about real estate in Fairfax County. And most of the time most of the home buyers will follow the path of least resistance and most reward.
Gorgeous brick-front end-unit TH in popular Kingstowne offers a newer furnace, AC & HWH, a Granite/Stainless Kitch w/expanded Brkfst Bar. Hardwoods Flrs, Bright living & dining rms w/tons of sunshine, new deck w/privacy, a large MBR w/a walk-in and deluxe MBA w/ dual vanity, Garden tub & glass shower, plus a LL rec rm which walkouts to new Patio & Fenced Yard. New Roof coming. [Kingstowne – $550,000]
MOVE IN READY. Large Totally updated Kit w/Breakfast Bar, Bay Window, Granite, 42″ Cabinets, SS Appliances. FR and Deck off Kit. Backs to Woods. HDW Floors, Upgraded Moldings and Columns on main level. Separate DR. Large MBR w/Vaulted ceiling. MBA w/double vanity. LL has Rec Rm, BR, BA, 2nd FP and Walk-Out to stone patio and large fenced yard. Commuters Dream. Close to Metro, !495-395 & 95. [Kingstowne – $540,000]
Updates Galore! New roof, kitchen, carpet, paint and more.Charming, brick End Unit townhome that backs to park land & in the heart of Kingstowne. Updated Kit, w/ ss apps & Eat-in Area. MBR feat vaulted ceilings, WIC. MBA w/ soaking tub & glass enclosed shower. LL FR incl FP & walkout. Community Amenities incl pool, playground, fitness center & tennis courts. 1.3 miles to Kingstowne Towne Center. [Kingstowne – $555,000]
Beautiful spacious end unit townhouse. New Fence, Gourmet kitchen, Granite, stainless and tiled floors Kitchen and Baths, Hardwood floors, Crown Molding, New Roof to be installed, updated baths. Lots of sun, great finished basement walkout with fireplace. Two assigned parking in front of the home and lots of street overflow. Close to Van Dorn and Springfield Metros. Very close to the Towne Center [Kingstowne – $510,000]
OPEN SATURDAY1-3 You’ll love entertaining at home with your custom-built bar in Rec Room by the fireplace. Or enjoy all the Kingstowne restaurants & shops just around the corner. Spectacular end-unit boasts gleaming wood floors with recessed lighting thruout main level, as well as newer windows, roof,HVAC, water heater, blinds, SS appliances, closet organizers. Large deck in backyard for more fun! [Kingstowne – $549,900]
Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia.
Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com
Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.
A staged townhouse attracts more buyers and more real estate agents, because staging makes it easy for visitors to visualize the dream of feeling at home. What steps can you take now to make website clicks turn into visits and visits turn into buyers?
Take a look at these photo from 5922 Wescott Hills Way and think critically about your own townhouse. The consumer will always pick the best value for the price . . . especially if the price tag is around $529,000.
Countertops, console tables, open-shelving , tabletops, bed side tables—because any flat surface—looks best with as little as possible on display. These items are personal in nature and might not be of any interest to a home buyer.
The space in your closet above your clothes rack is usually wasted. You can put this space to work with easy-to-install pull-down rods. Install the rod anywhere near the ceiling and substantially increase the usable room in your closet.
Every aspect of your townhouse should be geared toward making your home more appealing. This includes your blinds and curtains.
If you have heavy hardware and big valances, consider updating to a more modern hardware and removing the valances all together.
What paint colors appeal to buyers in Alexandria?
You can save a lot of money by painting yourself. On the other hand, if you can't do a professional job, you're much better off paying a painter to make your property look great.
It's usually a good idea to reduce contrasting colors wherever possible.
Your home is a personal statement about who you are. But when you put your home on the market, it's no longer your home. It's a product for sale.
In addition to removing your clutter, it's almost always a good idea to depersonalize.
If you've loved your home, one of the most difficult chores you'll face is the task of de-personalization.
Weigh options regarding these suggestions:
