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

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

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

Homes for Sale Payson AZ – # 1 New Year’s Resolution for Your House

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It is that time of year when everyone is making New Year Resolutions. The most popular ones are to lose weight, get in shape, and save money; but the most popular New Year Resolution pertaining to your home is to declutter and organize. So, here are some tips to help with this popular home-related resolution.

Do a little each day – There are many creative was to declutter your home. Some experts suggest to spend just five minutes a day decluttering and area of your home, while others suggest to collect a grocery bag full of items to throw away. You can vow to give away an item a day or make bins which are marked as put away, throw away, and give away to help reduce the clutter in your home. As they say, you can’t organize clutter, you just need to get rid of it.

Tackling Your Closets- We all have clothes that we no longer wear either because they don’t fit or are out of style which are taking up too much room in our closets and dresser drawers. One suggestion is when you buy a new piece of clothing, give one or even two pieces away. There are many organizations that will take your gently used clothing and resell them. Another suggestion is to turn all your clothes hangers in your closet the opposite direction in January. When you wear an item of clothing, turn the hanger the other way. Any clothes on hangers which have not been turned by June should be ones you consider donating because you have not worn them in the past six months.

Taming the Paper-Clutter Monster – Paper is one of the biggest problems when it comes to the “clutter monster” in your home. It can get out of control so easily. The piles can take over any desk, counter, or flat surface in a blink of an eye. One piece of advice is to handle each piece of paper only once. When it comes into your home, decide then if you should keep it or throw it away. If you need to keep it then ask yourself if you should file it or scan it into the computer. Many items, like children’s artwork, can be scanned or photographed to save as a digital keepsake. All bills should have their proper place and any reminders should go on the family calendar quickly and then thrown away.

So, if you follow these few tips you can start regaining control of your home from clutter. And without the clutter your home will be much easier to sell when it’s time to put it on the market. If you have any questions about homes for sale Payson AZ or listing your home in today’s real estate market, contact Rory at 928-595-0136

Homes for Sale Payson AZ – How to Protect Your Home While Away for the Holidays

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It is that time of year when most people will be traveling away from home for the holidays. It is important to protect your home while you’re away from thieves and Mother Nature. So, here are some tips to keep in mind and follow to keep your home safe this time of year.

Mail/Packages/Newspapers – If you will be away for five days or more, you will want to notify the mail service to hold your mail. Also have a trusted neighbor or friend be on the lookout for any unexpected packages that maybe delivered and left on your door step. Also, have them pick up your newspapers on a daily bases. If you have curb side garbage service and you will be away on collection day, have them also put your garbage can out on the street and bring it back in case thieves are watching the neighborhood. You want it to appear that you are still home.

Lighting – Along the same lines, a lamp on a timer in the living room and bedrooms is a great way to make it appear that someone is still at home. Motion sensor security lighting around the outside of the house is also a great idea.

Keep it Hush, Hush – Keep your travel plans this holiday season to yourself. It’s a good idea to pack your vehicle inside your garage when leaving. Also, don’t announce your plans on social media. And wait to post your holiday pictures to the social sites until you get back home.

Unplug Electronics – It is a good idea to unplug all major appliances and electronics while your away to protect them from a power surge or fire.

Protect Your Pipes – Here in winter, you will want to keep your thermostat at 55 degrees to prevent your pipes from freezing. If you can, it’s a good idea to turn the water off and drain the house. You can pour RV anti-freeze in your toilets to keep them from freezing, too. Also, open up all cabinet doors to the sinks in your house to keep the pipes warmer as well.

If you have any questions about homes for sale Payson AZ, call Rory at 928-595-0136

Payson AZ Real Estate – How to Protect Your Home from Freezing Temperatures

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Payson AZ Real Estate Freezing TemperaturesPayson AZ Real Estate – How to Protect Your Home from Freezing Temperatures

Here in Arizona it doesn’t happen on a regular bases but we do need to know how to protect our Payson AZ real estate and homes from the freezing temperatures. Whether it’s your pipes, plants or pets you need to take precautions to protect them from the cold.

Pipes: The most important item to protect is the pipes and plumbing in your home. On the outside of your house, disconnect and drain all garden hoses. Then cover hose bibs with insulated foam covers or blankets. It is also a good idea to cover exposed pipe with foam pipe insulation. These items can be purchased at your local hardware store. It is also a good idea to open cabinet doors to keep them warm during the overnight hours when temperatures outside drop.

Plants: Here in the Rim Country, most people have brought in most plants for the winter or have mulched perennials. It is still a good idea to cover other plants that are still outside so they survive the hard frost. Even a sheet or blanket will do the trick.

Pets: Our pets are like family so remember if it’s cold to you outside, then they are also cold. Animals here in Arizona don’t put on a “winter coat” as much as in other parts of the country. So, bring them inside and give them a nice warm blanket to lay on. If there water is outside, remember it will freeze and your pets will not have any water to drink.

Pets and plants are important to protect from the elements but frozen pipes can really cause the most damage to your home. So, remember the 3 “p’s” when the temperatures get freezing.

If you have any questions about the Payson AZ Real Estate market, call Rory at 928-595-0136

Payson AZ Things to Do: Holiday Community Events in the Rim Country

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Payson AZ Things to Do: Holiday Community Events in the Rim Country

The holiday season is upon us and the Rim Country is bustling with many community events including many things to do in Payson, Arizona.

Dec. 4th – 6th – The Rim Country Middle School will be hosting a X-mas House Bazaar Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. RCMS is located on Meadow Street in Payson just off of Longhorn Road.

Dec. 5th – The Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild is having a Christmas Boutique from 10AM until 4PM in the craft room at the Pine Community Center just off highway 87 in Pine, Arizona. There will be homemade Christmas items and holiday gifts created by local artists and crafters.

Dec. 5th – The kick off to the Christmas season in the Rim Country is the Payson Electric Light Parade which starts at 6PM Saturday night down Historic Main Street.

Dec. 4th – 11th – The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 2015 House Lighting Contest is in action. This is the 11th Annual “Light the Rim” contest. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place along with a few participation prizes.

Dec. 12th – 14 – The Choral Society will be holding their Christmas Concert on Saturday December 12th at 4PM and Sunday December 13th at 2PM at the Payson High School Auditorium. This Christmas concert can really put you in the Christmas spirit.

Dec. 18th – New this year is the Polar Express Experience hosted by Chitwood’s Cabinets on Friday December 18th from 6PM until 8:30PM. Chitwood’s Cabinets is located at 812 N. Beeline Highway. This is a pajama party with hot cocoa and popcorn for children 4 to 10 years of age to watch the Polar Express. To RSVP, call 928-474-3386 as space is limited.

So, as you can see, December is a busy time in the Rim Country with many different things to do related to the Holiday Season.

Payson Real Estate – Holiday Deals to Upgrade Appliances

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Payson Real Estate Black Friday Cyber MondayPayson Real Estate – Holiday Deals to Upgrade Your Appliance to Sell Your House

Now is the perfect time of year to get some great deals on new home appliances. If you are looking to put your house on the Payson real estate market, many buyers pay close attention to new and upgraded appliances. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, you can take advantage of some great home appliance deals. But before you venture out, here are some tips to keep in mind.

First, do your research. Before you start looking at the deals, determine which appliances you wish and need to upgrade. Then, research the different brands to see which are the best and have the features you want. Also, check out reviews of the different products online.

Second, stay focused on the sale day. It is easy to get distracted by all the deals. Know ahead of time what you intend to purchase and stick to your list. Retailers are hoping to lure consumers in with great deals but know most will make unplanned purchases in all the hustle and bustle of Black Friday.

And finally, plan ahead by looking at the circulars in the newspaper and sites online to make a list of your purchases. For Black Friday, you can find deals from Lowe’s by clicking here, Sear’s by clicking here, and Best Buy by clicking here. Cyber Monday is also a great day to shop and you can do it from the comfort of your home. Deals for Cyber Monday at Lowe’s can be found here, Sears by clicking here, and Best Buy Cyber Monday deals are here. Remember to also check out Amazon.com for great deals as well.

Hope these tips help you find some great home appliance deals which can help sell your house. If you have any questions about selling your house or you wish to list your home on the Payson real estate market, call Rory at 928-595-0136 Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Payson Real Estate – Holiday Home Staging Tips for Selling Your Home

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Ah, the holiday season is upon us and we are busier than ever preparing for them including purchasing an array of gifts while not breaking our budget, meal planning and prep, and party throwing and going. But you are also wanting to sell your house while still enjoying the holiday season and decorating. So here are some home staging tips for the holidays that will help you sell your house and get your buyers in the purchasing spirit.

Clean & Declutter – Before you begin decorating and staging your home, now is the time to do a thorough cleaning. You will also want to declutter the entire house. Remove the excess so potential buyers can truly visualize the actual layout and space of the house.

Decorating Décor – Keep your home’s décor and color scheme in mind when you are decorating this year. If you have blue tones in your home try to use the blue and silver decorations or if your home has a more rustic, earthy tone bring in the golds, forest greens, and red cranberries to decorate.

Less is Best & Easy on the Lights – When most people are decorating for the holidays, they like to put up every decoration they own and in every nook and cranny of the house. If you are staging and decorating to sell your house, you will want to put up minimal decorations that will accent your home. You don’t want to just create more clutter for your potential buyers to look at while they tour your home. Then it is easy to go overboard on the lights. Remember to keep it simple and clean when decorating your home for the holidays this year.

So, enjoy the holiday season this year, even though you are trying to sell your home. And if you have questions or want to list your home in the Payson real estate market just call Rory at 928-595-0136.

Payson AZ Things to Do: November Community Events

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Fall is really in the air now. November is here and the weather is definitely getting cooler. Many people are having fires to warm their homes and thinking of the holidays which are right around the corner. Many Payson community events are gearing up for the Holiday Season including some craft bazaars and the Turkey Trot 5k later this month. Below is a list of all the community events happening this November around the Payson area.

Nov. 7th – 17th Annual Community Health & Care Fair. This event will be held at Julia Randall Elementary School. This is an all-day event.

Nov. 8th – The Young Irelanders will be performing at the Payson High School Auditorium from 2:30pm until 4:30pm. This is part of the TCCA Concert Series. The Young Irelanders is an eight member group which plays Irish music, song, and dance with authentic Celtic instruments.

Nov. 11th – There is a Veteran’s Day Program being held at the Payson High School Auditorium from 2pm until 4pm.

Nov. 14th – The High Country Bazaar will be held at the Julia Randall Elementary School Gym from 9am until 3pm. This is a great time to get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Bring the kids too because Santa will be there along with Mrs. Claus! Lunch will also be available along with bake sale items.

Nov. 21st – The Turkey Trot 5k will be happening down at Green Valley Park. Check in and registration is at 8am. The race will begin at 9am. This is a great event to burn off some extra calories before you eat your Thanksgiving feast.

Nov. 21st & 22nd – Then the Payson Rimstones will be holding their annual Gem and Mineral Show. This year it will take place at the Payson High School Longhorn Gym instead of the casino.

So, make sure you take part in these great community events happening this month. If you have any questions about the Payson real estate market, call Rory at 928-595-0136

Homes for Sale Payson AZ – 3 Reasons Why October, November, and December are Great Months to Sell Your House

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Many people believe now is not the time to try and sell your house. However, the last three months of the year can be a great time to sell your house and sell it fast. Studies have shown that houses listed in November on average are more likely to sell and sell quickly. There are even advantages to buyers to make a home purchase prior to the end of the year.

Less Competition – Because the majority of people may think the last three months are a bad time to try to sell a home and are waiting for springtime to list their home, there will be less competition in the real estate market. With less inventory means less competition and more of a chance that a potential buyer will come and tour your home.

More Motivated – If a potential buyer is looking to purchase a home at the end of the year, they probably have their own reasons to purchase a home which makes them highly motivated home buyers. This again is in the favor of the home seller as people looking at homes during October, November, and December are just not your typical passive home buyers; they really want and need to purchase a home if they are braving the weather and taking time away from their holiday preparations.

Tax Benefits – Then there are the tax benefits at the end of the year which are attractive to some buyers. These tax benefits also motivate a buyer to make a home purchase before the end of the year.

So, as you can see, now is a great time to list your house on the Payson real estate market and have your home for sale. If you are interested in listing your house please contact Rory at 928-595-0136