Lorrie Bennink
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281-220-2114
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Houston Katy
22762 Westheimer Parkway, Suite 430
Katy, TX 77450

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The February Newsletter is now available...click on Monthly Trends Newsletter

10 Inexpensive Ways to Wow Buyers

Now is the time for home owners contemplating a spring sale to spruce up their properties in anticipation of what Mike Larson of Weiss Research calls a potentially vibrant home-selling season.

"If you have been beating your head against a wall, this is going to feel a lot better,” he says.

Here are 10 cheap ways to make a property more attractive to shoppers: 

  1. Improve first impressions. Touch up the paint on the front door and other areas that buyers see first.
  2. Clean up the landscaping. Trim the hedges and trees and plant some annuals in the flowerbeds.
  3. Paint the interior. A coat of light yellow or cream with contrasting white woodwork looks fresh and clean.
  4. Refurbish the floors. Buff the hardwoods. Install new carpets – or at least get them professionally cleaned.
  5. Take care of the big problems. If the house needs a roof or the front stoop is crumbling, get them fixed.
  6. Buy warranties. Putting appliances under warranty gives homebuyers a secure feeling.
  7. Improve energy efficiency. New windows or improved insulation tells a potential buyer the seller is on top of things plus they come with tax benefits.
  8. Replace light fixtures. Updated fixtures, especially at the entrance way and in the foyer, create a good first impression.
  9. Buy a stove. Home owners whose kitchen isn’t top of the line can jazz it up for a few hundred dollars by buying a new stove, which gives the room a fresh feel.
  10. Tidy up the bathrooms. Get rid of mildew, replace caulking, and replace stained sinks.


Source: U.S. News & World Report, Luke Mullins (01/21/2010)

Quiet and serene sitting on the Katy prairie is Pine Mill Ranch. 

Just off Cinco Ranch Blvd, this neighborhood is actively growing with new construction by builders such as Perry Homes, Westin Homes, and Newmark Homes.  Sizes range from approximately 2000 to 6000 square feet and prices start around $200,000.  Here you are within minutes of Katy Mills Mall, La Centerra, grocery stores and numerous excellent restaurants.  Within the community itself you'll find a splash pad, multiple parks, walking trails, tennis courts, a community center, and a pool complex with pools for all ages.

Call me today.  I would love to show it to you!
 
Now is the time to get that home you have been wanting.

Let's get started today!  



Email me at lbennink@kw.com