KW Selling Team's Homes for Sale: Massachusetts

Great starter home. Own this home for less than what your currently paying for rent. Totally remodeled inside and out, and move in ready. New windows, plumbing, kitchen, bath, flooring and more.  For more info, click here

KW Selling Team's Homes for Sale: Willow Grove

Welcome to 13221 Willow Grove Drive, a fantastic find in DeWitt Mi.  This well constructed 2510 sqft home has been tastefully designed and is move in ready.  Upon entering, take notice of the open two story foyer and great room.  Large living room windows framing the gas fireplace let in lots of natural light and offer great views of the backyard.  Spacious kitchen features hardwood floors and lots of cabinets and counter space.  Built in buffet is an added bonus to the eating area which connects to the formal dining room. The foyer, great room, kitchen and formal dining room all feature hardwood floors.  

Spacious first floor laundry room has built in cubbies, cabinets, closet and counter space.  The first of four bedrooms is also located on the main level along with a full bath.  On the second level, the master suite offers two walk in closets and private bath with his and hers sinks, large soaking tub, and shower.  Two other large bedrooms and another full, Jack and Jill, bath round out the second level.  The finished lower level features a family room and a half bath.  Mature trees in the backyard make for a lovely setting while sitting o the back deck or enjoying the hot tub.  The oversized 2.5 car garage offers plenty of storage space.  

This beautiful home will not last long.  For more info click here. To search all of DeWitt, visit: http://dewittluxuryhomes.info

Sell Your Home Faster: Staging and Rearranging Room

Want to make a great first impressions when selling your home?  Stage it!  Staging is setting up the house to put its best foot forward.  It includes:

decluttering

depersonalization

rearranging rooms

The goal is to create a welcoming, universally appealing experience that encourages buyers to picture themselves at home in your home.

Proper staging can result in 2 more showings and selling your home 12 days faster.  For most, the complete staging process takes less than 3 hours.  The key rooms to tackle are the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Many sellers choose to do the work themselves instead of hiring a professional stager.  Remember the golden rule, Less is More.

Let's get started....rearrange rooms.  

The first step in rearranging your home to make it show ready is to tackle one room at a time.  We recommend that you start with the living room.  A living room should have one focal point, like the fireplace or TV.  Arrange your furniture to face the focal point but still allow for enough walking space.  Traditional furniture such has overstuffed chairs, couches and love seats, coffee tables, ect should only be found in this room.  If you have work out equipment or crafting supplies move them to another room.  Each room in your home should have one purpose.  If you have an open floor plan and there are not walls to clearly define each room, use the furniture you have to define the space.  Check out there great sites to get started.  

Do It Yourself Home Staging

Before and After Photos

KW Selling Team's Homes for Sale: Brisbane

Welcome home to 3312 Brisbane in Lansing, MI.  Located near the highway, parks and shopping this spacious ranch style home with 2 car garage is ideal.  The 1700 plus square foot open floor plan is great for entertaining.  Great room has large picture windows, allowing lots of natural light in.  The built in bookshelf and drawers adds lots of storage space.   Kitchen is very functional and all appliances will stay.  Formal dining room has elegant built in carpentry.  Spacious living room features a gorgeous Canadian sea mist stone fireplace.  Glass slider gives access to the patio and backyard.   All 3 bedrooms are located on the main level and feature large closets with built ins allowing for plenty of storage space.  This home has 2 full baths. The full basement is finished and includes a brick fireplace and bar;  washer and dryer will stay with the home.  This is a great family or rec room.   The mechanicals are newer and the furnace is only 2 years old.  Don’t miss out!  

KW Selling Team New! Buyer Client Testimonial

Real Estate agent, Jeff Burke, and his team were very helpful and courteous throughout our entire purchasing experience.  We highly recommend them to anyone that is looking to purchase a home.  We would like to thank Keller Williams Agency for all they have done for us and the help they gave us with getting our home.  -M/M Tyler

To start your home search, check out our website at http://brockfletchergreaterlansing.com

Sell Your Home Faster: Staging by Depersonalizing

Want to make a great first impressions when selling your home?  Stage it!  Staging is setting up the house to put its best foot forward.  It includes:

decluttering

depersonalization

rearranging rooms

The goal is to create a welcoming, universally appealing experience that encourages buyers to picture themselves at home in your home.

Proper staging can result in 2 more showings and selling your home 12 days faster.  For most, the complete staging process takes less than 3 hours.  The key rooms to tackle are the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Many sellers choose to do the work themselves instead of hiring a professional stager.  Remember the golden rule, Less is More.

Let's get started....depersonalize.  

This pat of the staging process can be very hard.  A home is very personal!  However, according to the National Association of Realtor, 90% of buyers cannot visualize the potential of a home.  Which means preparing your home to show at its full potential is critical.  A buyer needs to feel comfortable when touring your home, not that they are invading your personal space.  Here are a couple of suggestions.   

Family Photos

Personal photos are a mental obstacle for many buyers.  During the showing, they are thinking about your family instead of envisioning their family living there.  Remove all, but a couple, of your family photos from the walls, counters, table tops, and book cases.  This includes removing your children's artwork proudly displayed on the fridge.  Try limiting the number of personal items in each room to 3.   

Neutralize

Remove non-neutral items from around the home.  Things that are age and gender specific can be a turn off to some buyers.  In the bathrooms, store all items that you don't use daily or items that are unappealing when left out, like razors and partially used soap bars.  Try repainting the living room in a neutral color.  This will also help brighten up the space.  If a buyer does not feel comfortable in a room they will leave and are less likely to make an offer.    

Be sure your ask your KW Selling Team agent for more tips and pointers and check out these great websites for more tips on how to depersonalize your home.

Depersonalizing for a Home Sale
The Room Doctor
Staging Diva

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Selling Your Home: Staging by Decluttering

Want to make a great first impressions when selling your home?  Stage it!  Staging is setting up the house to put its best foot forward.  It includes:

decluttering

depersonalization

rearranging rooms

The goal is to create a welcoming, universally appealing experience that encourages buyers to picture themselves at home in your home.

Proper staging can result in 2 more showings and selling your home 12 days faster.  For most, the complete staging process takes less than 3 hours.  The key rooms to tackle are the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Many sellers choose to do the work themselves instead of hiring a professional stager.  Remember the golden rule, Less is More.

Let's get started....declutter.  

Declutter by cleaning out your closet.  Try using the in-and-out rule.  For every new piece of clothing you purchase, donate or toss (if needed) something old.  This will help you manage your closet and not out grow the space.  Also, hang the clothes you wear the most.  The thin wire hangers take up less space and allow you to pack more clothes in your closet space.      

Declutter by clearing off the counter.  Stop junk mail and phone book accumulation.  Visit www.thedailygreen.com to find out how.     

Declutter by packing up your nick-nacks and trinket left on tables and in bookshelves; throw away old magazines and newspapers.

Photo Courtesy of OTownInteriors

Be sure your ask your KW Selling Team agent for more tips and pointers and check out these great websites for more tips on how to declutter your home.

4 Ways to Declutter 

The Organized Home: Declutter 101

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