What should you do to make your high-rise condo more attractive to buyers?
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.
When you decide to sell, you have to think seriously about removing some of your personal indulgences.
Depersonalizing is a good idea when you decide to sell.
Should you paint before you market?
Sometimes, painting means just the front door. Your front door really is your home's first impression. For whatever reason, gray and navy front doors seem to fetch more money!
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.
Have you thought about your window treatments?
If you ask me, I'll always say that it’s better to have bare windows rather than the wrong window treatments. You may have forgotten that some windows and views in your home are so beautiful that they are diminished by most any embellishment.
A minimalist theme is often best for selling a home, because purchasers fill that empty space with their imaginations.
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.
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 shopper.
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An empty home is not as appealing as a sparsely decorated home.
Arrange furniture to maximize floor space but to create conversation zones where a buyer can imagine chatting with friends or family.
Consider updating your faucets. They can really change the look of a bathroom or kitchen and are much cheaper than a remodel.
Dried flowers and candles in complementary colors are an inexpensive way to add interest in a nondescript bathroom.
Do you have a high-rise condo like 4600 Four Mile Run Dr #341? It's time to look closely at the competition. How does your high-rise condo compare to 4600 Four Mile Run Dr #341? The buyer will always pick the best deal for the money.
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SHARP 2 BEDROOM 1084 SQ. FT., BRIGHT & AIRY,NEUTRAL WW, SPACIOUS KIT,MUCH STORAGE,BEAUTIFUL VIEW FROM QUIET BALCONY O/LOOKING POOL & CREEK, CONDO FEE INCL. ALL UTIL.,POOL,TENNIS,HEALTH CLUB,24-HR. SECURITY,GARAGE PARKING, ETC.PARTY ROOM,CONVENIENCE STORE,CLEANERS,HAIR SALON. LUXURY PLACE W/MANY EXTRAS. FLOOR-CEILING WINDOWS,DECO BLINDS,CONVENIENT TO METR0. NICE! ALSO FOR RENT FOR $1950.00 [Carrolton – $230,000]
Large condo at the sought after Carlyle House! This home features: updated kitchen w/ new countertops, new stainless appliances, washer/dryer, new HVAC unit, new carpet, new paint, wood floors in liv room, large balcony off master bedroom & living room, & garage parking w/ extra storage. This condo building offers tennis courts/exercise room/pool/ and on-site management w/ great commuter access. [The Carlyle House – $219,900]
New Price! Rarely available 3BR/2BA 1510 sq. ft. unit w/ its own private outside entrance – Beautifully updated kitchen & baths – MBR w/ adj. bath & wall of closets with built-ins – Close to shopping, restaurants, bus route & W&OD Trail – Min. to Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Giant, Shirlington & Pentagon City. Convenient to major rts, DC, Pentagon & National Airport. Utilities included in condo fee. [Columbia Knoll – $229,000]
Carlyle House condo offers lots of space, sits in the perfect location, just mins to shopping. W&OD trails! 939 sqft condo offers NEW LIVING RM FLRS, NEW CARPET AND HVAC, 1 bdrm, 1.5 baths. Woods flrs are in living and dining rm. Updated kitchen cabinet & counters w/SS appl. Large master bdrm w/balcony. The condo also offers a gym, pool, garage park sp, W/D. Metro bus @ front door. [Carlyle House – $227,000]
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Julie Nesbitt is an ABR who has served buyers in some of Alexandria’s most exclusive neighborhoods. She is a top producing agent who has listed and sold property in Northern Virginia. In addition to helping folks buy, sell and rent property in Northern Virginia, Julie is the primary administrator of the property management services performed by Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. Call Julie at (703)765-0300.
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.
When you decide to sell, you have to think seriously about removing some of your personal indulgences.
Depersonalizing is a good idea when you decide to sell.
Should you paint before you market?
Sometimes, painting means just the front door. Your front door really is your home's first impression. For whatever reason, gray and navy front doors seem to fetch more money!
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.
Have you thought about your window treatments?
If you ask me, I'll always say that it’s better to have bare windows rather than the wrong window treatments. You may have forgotten that some windows and views in your home are so beautiful that they are diminished by most any embellishment.
A minimalist theme is often best for selling a home, because purchasers fill that empty space with their imaginations.
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.
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 shopper.
Here's some more suggestions:
