Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Totally Renovated Chesterbrook Townhome!

Don’t miss this completely renovated end townhome in the Paddock section of Chesterbrook! Please call me at (610)-687-2900, ext. 113 to schedule a showing. Check out the Facebook album to see more photos.

The foyer steps down into great room with an updated, new full stone wall fireplace and new hardwood floors on entire main level. The renovated kitchen features wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The step down area could be a dining area or family room, and boasts double sliders to the yard and powder room. 

There are wood stairs with new railings leading to the upper level, which features a master bathroom with access to a new bath with bowl vanity, laundry, and outdoor entrance to deck. There is another bedroom and a fully finished loft.

The heating and air conditioning system, hot water heater, front and side windows have also been replaced. 

If you are tired of looking at older townhomes you will appreciate this like new home!  Call me today to see it! (610)-687-2900, ext. 113.

Friday, October 25, 2013

For Sale in Media: Former Roosevelt School


Please call me to see this unique property: the former Roosevelt School in Media.

This former school is situated on 5.59 acres with two connected buildings totaling 36,000 rentable square feet. The frontage on Rt. 352 is 194 feet, and 168 feet on S. New Middletown Rd. The building complies with ADA certification requirements, and has an elevator and stair lift. There is window air conditioning in this newer 2-story building, and an outside ramp and central air-conditioning in the original building. Both buildings have upgraded bathrooms, and there are separate heating systems in each building.One building has a daylight walkout unfinished basement. The property includes a large 67-spot paved parking lot with 4 special spaces. One building has a daylight walkout unfinished basement.
 
I would be pleased to show you this property. Please give me a call: 610-687-2900, ext. 113.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Is Your Home Still On the Market? Find Out Why!


Several key things can keep buyers away from your home. Some of these deterrents prevent buyers from even looking at the inside of your home, meaning that all your preparations have been done in vain. Please call me to learn more: 610-687-2900, ext 113.

Consider Your Price
If few or no buyers are coming to see your home, it may be listed at a price that the market cannot support. Sometimes sellers list a home for more than they expect to sell it for, leaving them room for negotiation. They think this will guarantee that they get the price that they want for their home.
In today’s housing market, this is simply not the case. In some areas of the country, sellers benefit by pricing their home about ten percent lower than their anticipated sale price. Then buyers compete for the right to purchase the home.

Of course, your home’s worth is an important consideration. Sometimes, a lower-valued home in an area filled with high-value homes will not sell simply because it is not worth as much as the higher-priced comparable properties.

Examine Your Photo
Curb appeal is the number-one reason that people look at your home. If your MLS photo (the one that appears on your real estate agent's websites) is not appealing, clean up the exterior and request a new photo.

Good real estate agents know that a great photo increases your chances of having people visit your home. If a photo does not frame a home as it should, a real estate agent should give his or her client tips for presenting the home’s true appearance more favorably.

If you are not happy with your home’s photo, submit a new photo to your agent or request a new photography session.

Inspect Your Home
Cleanliness attracts buyers! This is a plain and simple fact. Buyers do not like dirty homes, inside or out. When you know that a potential buyer is coming over for a showing, take some time to clean up the house.

You must impress not only potential buyers, but also agents. After an agent sees several potential buyers reject your home because it is dirty, they will stop recommending it to others. Word of mouth spreads among real estate agents. And naturally, if agents do not show your home, buyers cannot buy it.

Cleaning your home means more than just doing the dishes. You need to detail your home as you would a car. Clean the floors get rid of the clutter. Make the beds. Clean out your garage and make sure the bathrooms are immaculate. If you are not willing to put forth the effort necessary to get your home seen, you cannot expect it to sell.

Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal?
Drive past your home as if you were a potential buyer. Is the lawn neatly mowed? Are the shrubs neat and tidy? Are the windows clean?

If your answer is no, this may explain why your home is not selling. Use a weekend or two to spruce up your home before you place the for-sale sign in the front lawn. Otherwise, you run the risk that people who drive by will keep driving without stopping.

Curb appeal is important, because it is the first thing a buyer sees when looking at a home. Do not miss out on a potential sale simply because you chose not to mow your lawn one week.

Periodically check your home’s curb appeal throughout the sales process, making sure that you are putting your best foot forward.

Once you have addressed these issues, you probably will find that potential buyers and agents are much more interested in your home. Your home must attract people. Otherwise, you will be stuck with a home that will not sell.

Again, I would love to speak with you about how to optimize your selling strategy. Please give me a call: 610-687-2900, ext 113.