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Ahhhh, glorious summer is finally here and we couldn't be happier. How about you...any big summer travel plans?
We hope you've sold many, many houses using the staging tips provided in past newsletters. Now it's time for a great summer vacation with all that extra $$$$! You deserve it!
Sincerely,
Jessica, Bringer of Order
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STATISTICS |
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Your return on home improvement investments |
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Improvement |
Typical Cost |
Increase in Sales Price |
Average Return |
Agents who recommend |
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Lighten and brighten |
$86-110 |
$768-935 |
769% |
84% |
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Clean & de-clutter |
$305-339 |
$2,093-2,378 |
594% |
91% |
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Fix plumbing, electrical |
$338-381 |
$922-1,208 |
196% |
63% |
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Landscape & trim |
$432-506 |
$1,594-1,839 |
266% |
72% |
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Staging |
$212-1,089 |
$2,275-2,841 |
169% |
76% |
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Kitchen/bath upgrades |
$1,546-2,120 |
$3,823-4,885 |
138% |
83% |
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Repair flooring |
$1,531-1,714 |
$2,267-2,589 |
50% |
62% |
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Paint exterior walls |
$2,188-2,381 |
$2,907-3,233 |
34% |
57% |
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Replace carpeting |
$2,602-2,765 |
$3,585-3,900 |
39% |
65% |
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2003 HomeGain Survey of 2,000 real estate agents nationwide found that moderately priced home improvements, ranging from $80-2,800, made in preparation for sale actually yield the highest returns when a house is sold. | |
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Tidbits from the Pro: Sally Lenker, Mortgage Placement Services, Inc. |
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 SELLER ASSIST
What is it and should I do it?
Some home buyers find themselves a bit short when they learn the total funds needed to close their loan, especially in Pennsylvania, the twelfth-highest state for closing costs (as of 2005, the most recent available statistics).
This will appear on the sales offer and usually be shown as "3% of the sales price toward buyer's closing costs". This is a standard percentage permitted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two large buyers of mortgage loans, who also permit assistance with closing costs under most circumstances.
Some loans, especially for first-time buyers, may permit the seller to pay all of the buyer's closing costs. Be aware that you want to agree to a specific maximum amount, as "all closing costs" creates an open-ended situation where you do not control your net proceeds.
Sellers who agree to this offer must do the calculation to determine their net proceeds. A slightly higher selling price, minus the seller assist, should still net an amount acceptable to the seller.
The end result would be a satisfied seller and a buyer who may not have been able to purchase the home without the "seller assist".
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