Maggie McFarland's Top Ten List of Getting Your Pearland Homes for Sell
As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly. An important factor in preparing your Pearland Homes for sell is to declutter your home! When going through your home remember Less IS more! You want to make room for the potential buyers of your home to see each room. With lots of personal items, the buyer could feel like they are a guest in your home. When this happens they cannot feel like it could be their home.
Your shot glasses from around the world collection may be special to you (I have one too) but it can distract potential buyer from your house! The same goes for excess toys. You want to convey a clean and neutral space for potential buyers to envision themselves in. Clean off all counter spaces and pack little nick-knacks and other small items that can draw attention away from the important aspects of your house.
If you are not sure what should stay and what should go, have a friend or your Real Estate agent go through your house and give you suggestions on what items are distracting.
Top thing I tell my clients to do is to do a walk through of the house they are getting ready to sell. Start at the front yard, move to the front door and then on to each room. Take a look as if you were the buyer. When you do this it will be easier to see the items that can be removed and packed away for your future home.
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Featured Homes for Sale
72 Rodeo Palm
Located in Beautiful Rodeo Palms
4 bedroom 2 baths
Granite Counter Tops
Great Floor Plan
Priced @ $173,999
2003 Fairwood
Located in Willow Lake Estates
4 Bedroom 4 baths
4 Car Garage with Unfinished Room Above
Inground Swimming Pool!
Priced @ $269,900
Pearland Real Estate Agent, Maggie McFarland at 281-412-2022!
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In getting your Pearland Home ready to sell, it is important to give your house a thorough cleaning. This means cleaning out the closets and organizing them. Store items in the attic that you are not using or better yet, donate them to a local organization. For the items you want to keep, buy some wicker or canvas bins to place on shelves that you can place (neatly) the items you need. If possible, consider hiring a professional cleaning service while your house is on the market to keep it up.
For more information on how to get your Pearland house ready to sell, contact your Pearland Real Estate Agent, Maggie McFarland at 281-412-2022!
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Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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Pearland Home Staging Tip of the Week from Maggie McFarland of RE/MAX One. Pearland Realtor with over 15 years of experience.
The first thing you want to do is stand out at the street. This is your buyer's first thing they see and the first impression of your home. Spend some time and make lots of notes. When you are finished take your time and get the exterior ready for potential home buyers! Can you see the front door? Is the front door clean? Can you see all of the windows? Is the lawn well maintained and green? Are flower beds free of weeds and bushes nicely trimmed? Does the home need paint? Is the roof clean? Is there wood trim on the house that needs to be replaced? These are all questions you need to ask yourself. Remember you want the buyer to want to come inside the home.
Next week tip of the week will be the 8 second rule!
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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Sell Your Pearland Home for More first idea from Maggie McFarland: Creating the "WOW! Factor"
Before potential Pearland buyers start arriving with their checklists in hand, know this: Their decision to buy will be based primarily upon emotional considerations. Your informedefforts can elicit the emotional "buying" responses you want. Creating the "WOW! Factor" of a glowing presentation, as outlined below, will encourage the buyer's attention, intrigue and desire. Eliciting these emotional states will be your primary job as a seller. The simple procedures outlined below can help turn heads and create the desire to purchase.
Sell Your Pearland Home for More second idea from Maggie McFarland: Start With A GREAT First Impression
First impressions are the most lasting and important factors in the sale of your Pearland home. You gain a powerful competitive edge when you invest some time, money and effort toward making your home as attractive as possible. The results? A home that "pops" with possibilities in the buyer's eye.
Sell Your Pearland Home for More third idea from Maggie McFarland: Curb Appeal
The exterior of your Pearland home is the first thing a buyer sees. Walk into the street and take a look. Does your home convey impeccable order, cleanliness and good repair? This is referred to as "curb appeal." If your curb appeal is less than the desired "WOW! Factor", consider:
• Are your flower gardens neatly planted and weeded? Putting down some fresh bark is a great touch.
• Are your lawns green, neatly mowed and trimmed around the edges? Hire someone if you don't have the time or equipment to do it yourself.
• Are your shrubs healthy and trimmed? Remove and replace anything unhealthy or unsightly.
• Are your fences and gates in good repair and freshly painted?
• Remove hoses, sprinklers, toys, garden tools or debris - anything lying around that isn't where it belongs.
• Does your paint and trim look fresh and sparkling? Paint or power wash.
• Are the gutters and down spout clean and in good repair?
• Is the roof in good repair?
• Are your windows, screens and ledges clean? Replace torn screens or cracked glass.
• Is your driveway oil stained? Clean it up.
Here are some inexpensive touches to really put on the sparkle
• A clean, shining mailbox. No dents, no dust.
• A brass kickplate on the bottom of the front door.
• A new doormat.
• Impeccably polished and functioning doorknobs, door knocker, doorbell and front light.
A Glowing Interior
You got their attention at the curb, now keep the "WOW! Factor" going with a glowing
interior for your Pearland home. Start with a full housecleaning from top to bottom. Do not store unused or unnecessary items in closets and storage areas. Before putting your home on the market, remove clutter by donating items to charity, storing them offsite, or selling them at a garage sale Eliminate clutter and your home will be noticeably more spacious. Even minor improvements will often yield as much as three to five times the repair cost at the time of sale. Ask your Realtor to point out what repairs will significantly increase the value of your home. Seemingly small fix up jobs can have quite an impact. Take an inspection tour of your home as if you were a potential buyer. Is it clean and uncluttered? Does it sparkle? Does it smell fresh? Make sure that:
• Walls are clean and free of nail holes or dents. Paint them if necessary.
• Woodwork and wallpaper are clean and in good condition.
• Old furniture is removed.
• Curtains and drapes are clean.
• Rugs and carpets are shampooed and floors are waxed.
• Loose doorknobs and window fixtures are repaired.
• Leaky fixtures are fixed, water discoloration in sink and toilets is eliminated.
• Loose banisters are tightened and steps are free of objects.
• Light fixtures work and old switch plates are replaced.
• All closets, shelves and drawers are organized to display spaciousness.
• Clothing is hung neatly and shoes and other objects are neatly arranged.
• Bathrooms are sparkling clean, and tub and shower caulking is repaired.
• Bedrooms are neat, bedspreads and curtains are attractive.
• The kitchen is clean and tidy, including cupboards, stove and oven.
• The basement, attic and garage are clean and well organized.
• Mirrors, picture frames and glass covering pictures are clean.
• Mirrors are strategically placed to create an impression of added space in problem areas.
• Lamp shades are in good condition.
• Houseplants are healthy and dust-free.
• Does electrical lighting create cheer and a sense of spaciousness?
• Is your garage, clean and orderly? Consider applying a coat of fresh white paint to these areas.
For "space-creating" ideas, visit a model home or apartment. Notice how the rooms are sparsely furnished to make small rooms appear larger. Traffic pattern appear more open and accessible. You can easily apply this strategy at home!
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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Four Bedroom 3 bath home for sale in Pearland, Texas
$218,943.00
Great Pearlandhome in a small cozy subdivision. Extra features that make this Pearland home special are *lots of ceramic tile*granite counter tops*updated windows in 2008* updated master bath, granite counters, shower, tile, shower door*cover patio by Backyard Retreats*large storage building*split bedroom plan*4 bedrooms* study*both formals, and 3 full bathrooms! All this equals ONE FINE Pearland home.
Anyone would love to make this their Pearland home. Take a look today!
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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PearlandTexas, this is one fine homefor sale located in the heart of Pearland. Quick access to beltway 8! Close to restaurants, parks, PearlandTexas schools and shopping. Very well maintained home with 3 bedrooms and a study that could be a 4th bedroom. Lots of ceramic tile! Awesome large island kitchen! Large master suite with walk-in closet! Over-sized nicely landscaped backyard. Take a look at this Pearland home for sale TODAY!
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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I am constantly being asked these days bu Pearland homeowners if properties are selling right now. So I thought I would share monthly SOLD properties. Below are SOLD transactions for April 2009 through HAR.com only
Pearland, Texas 104 homes sold in April 2009 (Average Sales Price/Average Sq Ft )(206847/2741)=$75.46
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
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Pearland Texas Real Estate Country home with two ponds!
$279,900
Pearland homeowners can have the Best of Both Worlds...Country living with city amenities. This great home is located in the heart of Pearland on a 5 acre lot. The properties special features are an extensive front porch for relaxing and enjoying watching nature, two private ponds, and lots of room for all of your outdoor activities. The island kitchen features a breakfast bar that overlooks the dinnning room. The living area has a beautiful gas log fireplace incased in ceramic tile. Located in the heart of Pearland, Texas
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Pearland Texas it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Pearland Texas home! For more information regarding Pearland Texas be sure to visit my website:
PearlandHomeTeam.com - Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas, Schools, Home Selling Tips, Buying a Home Tips, Foreclosures, Weather and Community Information.
Your shot glasses from around the world collection may be special to you (I have one too) but it can distract potential buyer from your house! The same goes for excess toys. You want to convey a clean and neutral space for potential buyers to envision themselves in. Clean off all counter spaces and pack little nick-knacks and other small items that can draw attention away from the important aspects of your house. 
