Monthly Archives: January 2016

Homes for Sale Payson AZ – 5 Home Improvements for Under $500 to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value

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Many people believe that doing any improvements to their home is too expensive and out of their budget. But doing small improvement projects can greatly increase your homes resale value when putting their home for sale Payson AZ. Below we have five home improvements you can do in a weekend and most are under $500.

#1 – The Front Door: Now you may be thinking that replacing the front door of your home is far too expensive but you can fix it up for much less and get the same results. The front door is typically the first impression to a potential buyer, so make it a good one. A fresh coat of paint and some new hardware will welcome buyers into your home without breaking the bank.

#2 – The Lights: The light fixtures in your home can become old and outdated very quickly. You can give your home a fresh look easily by replacing old light fixtures with newly designed fixtures. You can generally replace bathroom vanity lights for around $100 and wall scones normally run under $100 to replace.

#3 – The Paint: Repainting interior walls can really give your home a face lift and is fairly inexpensive project especially if you do it yourself. You can tackle a room easily in a weekend. Paint can give an old house a new clean look in no time.

#4 – The Toilets: You may want to replace your bathroom toilets just because of their looks but newer toilets are more water efficient and can save you money. Potential buyers may pick to purchase your home because it has newer fixtures. Most experienced do it yourselfers can handle a toilet replacement but if you are unsure, call a professional plumber.

#5 – The Yard: Curb appeal is very important when selling your house. So it makes sense to spend some money improving your yard. Many times just spending some time raking leaves and weeding the area can make a huge difference in the looks of your yard. Consider planting perennials to save money and add some color as well.

If you have questions about homes for sale Payson AZ or want to put your house up for sale on the Payson real estate market, call Rory today at 928-595-0136

Real Estate Market Payson AZ – 5 Projects to do this Winter to Help You Sell Your Home this Spring

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Well, we are in the middle of winter, oh what to do? Most of us would love to be doing projects outside in the yard or garden but it’s just too cold. You may be considering putting your house on the real estate market Payson AZ this spring or summer so now is a great time to tackle some of those inside projects that can increase your homes resale value and help you sell it fast.

Project #1 – Declutter – Decluttering your home can be a never ending job. You may have even had it as one of your New Year Resolutions. But decluttering now can help you sell your home fast because without the extra clutter around the house, it will be more appealing to potential buyers. It will also make it easier for you to pack up all your belongings when preparing to move.

Project #2 – Basement, Attic, and Garage – Organizing and cleaning out these three area may have also been on your New Year Resolution list. By cleaning these areas out will definitely make it easier to move and by adding shelving in the garage along with other storage, it will make the area more attractive to buyers. You may even be able to turn the basement into an entertainment room and add more living space to the home.

Project #3 – Repaint – A great indoor project in the cold weather which will add a lot of value to your home is to repaint the interior walls. Remember that neutral tones are best and help your home sell faster. Purple maybe your favorite color but a potential buyer may turn and run the other way.

Project #4 – Redo a Bathroom – Small bathroom remodels are easy to do and inexpensive but they will pay off when you sell your home. Consider new tile or at least cleaning and possibly re-grouting existing tile. You can also update plumbing and lighting fixtures. And of course a fresh coat of paint will bring the whole room together.

Project #5 – Flooring – Maybe you have been wanting to rip up that old carpet and put down wood floors. Now in the cold winter weather is a great time to replace your flooring. New tile in the bathroom and kitchen can greatly increase your homes resale value.

So, as you can see, these 5 projects are easy to do and will keep you busy this winter season while increasing the value of your home when you are ready to put it on the real estate market Payson AZ. If you have any questions about putting your home up for sale, contact Rory at 928-595-0136.

Payson Real Estate Market – New Year’s Resolution: Clean the Garage

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How many people have cleaning the garage as one of their New Year’s Resolutions? A Lot! And if you are considering putting your house up for sale on the Payson real estate market there are also a couple key benefits. Benefit number 1 is you will not have to move all the clutter from your garage to your new house and benefit number 2 is your home will be much more appealing to potential buyers. So, here are a few tips to get started.

Tip #1 – Remove & Decide: If possible, remove all the items from your garage and assess your overall space. Think of the different area in your garage and where you should install various shelving and cabinets. You will need to decide what you need to purchase in order to get your garage organized. Next, decide what you want to keep and what needs to be thrown away. Consider donating unwanted but gently used items as charities can always use them. Questions to ask yourself as you are going thru your items are, “Do you love it?”, “Do you need it?’, and “When was the last time I used it?”. Based on these answers it will help you purge your belongings.

Tip #2 – Get it up off the Floor: Proper storage and racks are the key to organizing your garage. Use vertical space on the walls and overhead storage to the best of your ability. Use hanging systems for storing frequently used tools and garden items while using wall cabinet units for sports equipment. Overhead storage racks are a great place to store bins of holiday decorations or seasonal clothing you don’t need to access but once a year.

Tip #3 – Group Like items Together: It is best to make zones in your garage. It is useful to put all the sports equipment together and all the tools together. Along these same lines, you may want to create a special area for a work bench and another area for a sewing table. This will depend on your needs and hobbies.

By using these tips, you will be able to organize your garage this year. You will get the enjoyment of a decluttered garage as well as the benefits when you go to put your home up for sale on the Payson real estate market. For help listing your home, contact Rory at 928-595-0136