Thursday, January 19, 2006

Cedar City Real Estate

Tips for Making Your Home More SaleableBefore you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to differentiate your house among the competitors.
When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home's exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal" looks good, people will more than likely want to see what's on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a "Welcome" feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great.
Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a wise investment.
Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter. Don't use your garage, attic, or basement to store these extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead, put them into storage. Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the wall or stained ceilings.
Finally, if your basement shows any signs of dampness or leakage, seal the walls.
Quick tips for showings:
Keep counter tops cleared Replace all burned out lightbulbs Open all drapes and window blinds Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor No dirty dishes in the sink No laundry in the washer/dryer Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets Put on soft music Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days, otherwise, the fireplace should be clean Always look at your home from the buyer's point of view. Be objective and be honest. I hope this helps everyone.

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Cedar City Real Estate

Its been a little while since I updated my real estate blog so I thought I would check in and give an update on the real estate market in Cedar City, Utah. Well things are still going strong. I hear a lot of false report that the bubble is bursting ect but that just isn't the case. In fact, I don't think it could be father from the truth. Normally in Cedar City during the winter months the Real Estate market slows down considerably. This year has been no different but that is a far cry from the bubble bursting. This winter has been stronger then normal and I think this spring will be the biggest spring in Cedar City yet.
One thing people really need to understand is that when people say the market is slowing that is a good thing. In 2004 we had an approx 65% appreciation rate. There is no way any market can substance that kind of growth. What we are hoping for is some where between 10-15% this year. That is still super good gains yet it is more substainable and realistic.
Well I don't have a lot of time so I better get back to work. I hope this helps to clear up some of the misconceptions people have about what is happening in real estate