5 Affordable tips that could help you sell your home quick and for top dollar in Carlsbad!

5 Affordable tips that could help you sell your home quick and for top dollar in Carlsbad!

I have been fortunate to work with investor groups who have completed dozens and dozens of successful remodels over the last few years. Many of these remodels cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in many cases.  While being involved with these, I have noticed some trends.  Many of the things future home buyers point out when looking at these remodels that they like the most, actually aren’t that expensive and give the home some major POP and a WOW factor when selling.

I have listed 5 items that cost roughly $5,000 if you did all 5 that would spruce up and give your home the true WOW that could help sell your home quick, get you top dollar, and in many cases double the $5,000 investment or more.

New Baseboards!

New 6-inch baseboards throughout the home will really give your rooms a designer touch! It is a simple process and will not break the bank.    It gives the home a fresh and updated feel immediately as you walk in the door.  Click Here to see a local vendor we recommend and have used before.

                                       

                                      

New Custom Backsplash!

This is really a neat touch to any kitchen, bathroom or both. Typically we put in a backsplash with a touch of color in the kitchen to border the countertops. It adds a personalized touch and is very popular.  In the bathrooms we either do a granite backsplash to match the counter top or we do a tile backsplash similar to that of the kitchen.  Either combination is very affordable, and offers an immediate updated feel, even if you have older cabinets and counter tops.  A great place to look at these items is Bedrosians Tile and Stone.   You can visit them by clicking here. If you visit the Vista, CA location next to Costco, be sure to ask for Paula Brent as she will take great care of you and help you with your selections.  

                                           

                                          

New Stainless Steel Appliances!

An appliance package including a dishwasher, microwave and oven/range combo is another added bonus for potential buyers. It is so nice to walk into a home with fresh new appliances knowing you will be the first one to use them. Buyers love this! You don’t have to splurge for the most expensive appliances unless you are selling your home in a multi-million dollar price range, and many stainless appliance packages can cost you around $1,500 for a new range, dishwasher, and microwave.  Kenmore Stainless Steel is a good looking affordable package that is very cost effective. Learn more about these packages by clicking here.

                           

Accent Walls!

My investors have used Dunn Edwards for our paint supplier and they are very helpful. You can send them pictures and they will create custom paint renderings for you for free! Accent walls in the home add that custom designer touch and are very affordable.   A great combination for interior walls is Dunn Edwards Cream Wave for the vast majority of the walls and Dunn Edwards Mesa Tan for your 2-3 accent walls. A great place for Accent walls is the Master Bedroom, dining room, or living room.    Visit Dunn Edwards to learn more by clicking here.

Fresh Flowers and Mulch!

As they say the first impression is the most important. Would you rather pull up to a house with weeds and dead grass or some freshly laid sod and a few planted flowers for a burst of color? Easy answer right!? Landscape is the first thing most buyers see as they pull up to your house and it does make a huge difference in the overall feel of the house.  You don’t have to go overboard on this either.  Green grass, a few planted flowers and some new mulch can add just enough color to make your home stand out from the others. We have a fantastic landscaper we have used on past projects that is very affordable, reliable, and has a great sense for design. 

                    

Depending on the size of your home and the price range it is in these few changes should only run you around $5000 depending on the size of the home.   The process of changing out these few items should not be very time consuming, as you are not remodeling the entirety of your home. These changes should get your home the attention of possible buyers and should help you receive a top-notch offer!!

Last but not least and the Most Important Part!   Make sure the Carlsbad Realtor you choose to list your home takes high end photos, does a virtual tour, youtube videos, etc., these help to showcase the changes and updates you have made to the home.  Over 80% of home buyers according to the National Association of Realtors find their next home online these days and if your listing doesn’t have high end professional photos, virtual tours, etc. it will not stand out above the rest. I implement these items on all of my listings and they sell quicker and for higher prices for the area than my competition.

If you are interested in listing your property in San Diego County or another area and would like a no pressure consultation, I would be honored to meet with you to discuss your options further. We are unlike any other brokerage in the options that we can offer you. We can even discuss fixing up your home at no expense to you.

Visit us here to view some of the recent remodel projects we have been a part of.

Check out our newest Carlsbad, California listing located in the gated community of The Terraces at Sunny Creek. 

Immaculate, move in ready, remodeled home priced to sell at The Terraces at Sunny Creek. Pride of ownership at its finest. The dramatic living room and dining room welcome you with soaring ceilings and multiple windows for a light and bright feeling of openness. Equipped with a custom built-in entertainment center, new A/C, Alarm system, newer carpet, and new hardwood. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, and large center island. A must see!

TV and entertainment system in the living room convey. House has a new professional Trane AC system. Alarm system and digital Amana AC controller are also included in the sale. Home is equipped with a central vacuum system with all hookups included.

Call me to setup your private showing appointments or to meet with me about listing your home! 

                      

Importance of a great Escrow Officer in Vista, California- Preferred Escrow Services

When it comes to escrow services your escrow officer is a key component to making the transaction successful. It is key to use a company that you trust and you have open communication with if you have the choice to choose services. 

We have had the pleasure of working with Adrienne Hofreiter of Preferred Escrow Services on serveral transactions. She handled our file with care and always kept all parties in the loop. In a Real Estate transaction it is key that everyone is on the same page at all times. We were always able to get a hold of someone at the office even when Adrienne was helping other clients. If you are in need of an Escrow Officer who will handle your file with priority please take our advice and contact Adrienne! Her office is located in Carlsbad off of Palomar Airport Rd. and the I-5 Freeway! Highly recommended.

Adrienne Hofreiter

760-931-1230

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We are very excited to open escrow with Adrienne on this new listing! Custom home built in 2001 inVista, CA. The gorgeous Pebble Tec salt water pool with a water slide and jacuzzi will blow you away with the custom stone work. Two story home however it lives like a one story as the master suite is located on the first floor. This home is move in ready come check it out! Can't wait to get this beauty sold!

Looking to sell?? Here are common mistakes that will lessen the value of your home.

Looking to sell?? Here are common mistakes that will

lessen the value of your home.

 

       Overly upgrading- When upgrading your home, make sure you are spending money that will get you a possible return. If you put up remote control blinds in a $250,000 home in a bad part of town you are not going to get your money back from that investment. Try putting in new carpet or doing a fresh paint job those are things that really make sense to most buyers.

Lack of upgrading- Did you put in a lot of money towards an upgraded kitchen but nothing else in the house is upgraded? Yes, the kitchen is nice but now the rest of the house looks even more out dated. Try taking care of the main items that will create a sense of flow in your floor plan/design.

  

Overly customized- Yes, YOU probably love all of your personal touches throughout the house, but you are now cutting down your target market. If you appeal to the masses you have a better chance at selling much sooner and for much higher. Choose finishes that aren’t over the top.

Bad floor plan- Did you decide to add square footage, but didn’t consider that now your master bedroom has no full bathroom near it? Really think about making these changes and talk it over with someone who knows about construction. They can typically save you from this kind of costly mistake.

Converting the garage- We see this all the time. You wanted another bedroom, but now when are you are ready to sell you have spent $15,000 to convert it and every one who sees it dislikes it. Now, all the buyers see is $$$ that they have to spend to put it back to how it was. This is a very common mistake that will steer buyers away as it is now not a move in ready house.  

Paint options- Did you let your children pick the color of their room? One is pink, one is green, one is yellow, your living room is orange and your kitchen is lime green. This is a NO NO!! Sure you can have it like that when you live there. Your best bet is to paint the rooms neutral colors when you are getting ready to sell. Some people just can’t see past the rainbow.

We have a current listing where the homeowner did all the right improvements! It is a great feeling walking in to a potential listing and you wouldn't change a thing about the house! They customized their home so that it will appeal to the biggest audience. Yes, their kids had the option to choose their bedroom color but, when it came time to sell they painted the bedrooms back to a neutral tone. The neighborhood this home is in supports the size, upgrades and price point which is great they didn’t build a spectacular home in a neighborhood where people can’t afford the upkeep. Sitting on 2.79 acres in beautiful Vista, California this home has it all. From designer finishes, first floor master suite, gorgeous custom pebble tec pool and so much more! They kept the color palette soft with light tones in living areas and all bedrooms. Contact us for your personal viewing appointment!

If you or someone you know is looking to sell, remodel or buy a new home we would be happy to steer them in the right direction. We have many remodel success stories to prove these facts are true! To find a local Realtor in your area click here. To see some of our remodels visit our Facebook page. 

The Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation...Building hope one grant at a time | Joan Lunden

Click below to read what Joan Lunden had to say about this years luncheon.

The Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation...Building hope one grant at a time | Joan Lunden

This year was the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Hope. We had the pleasure of having Joan Lunden, a former host of Good Morning America participate as the speaker and she was amazing! She is a breast cancer survivor and has gone on to be an advocate and raise awareness for this devastating disease. We have been lucky to have such amazing speakers come and share their story with our community. The Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation has raised thousands of dollars to help fight breast cancer. We have kept the money we raise in New Mexico to help our community through different grant programs. 

Photographed: Lindsey Haworth, Joan Lunden and Mary Floyd

Photographed: Tiffany Cordova, Lindsey Haworth, Joan Lunden, Mary Floyd

Photographed: Lindsey Haworth, Cody Haworth and Brian Haworth awarding grants

We are so blessed to have kept this Foundation going for 25 years and have over 600 attendees every year to our annual luncheon. Without our volunteers and tight knit community we wouldn't have been so successful!

Thank you to our amazing photographer for your continued support year after year.

Daryl Custer