by Jeff Pittman | Apr 18, 2015 | Weekly Quote
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” ~ Bill Gates
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 14, 2015 | Buyers
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchasing decisions you will ever make, so you want to make sure everything is fine with the home before buying. You will not want to deal with pesky plumbing problems – and the accompanying bill – immediately after purchasing your new home. Plumbing problems are extremely easy to hide when selling a home, so it is up to you to find any potential issues. These are the five most common plumbing problems found in the homes for sale so you can be on the look out! No Hot Water No hot water may be the most common plumbing problem in homes for sale, but it is also the easiest to detect. You should always take a few seconds to make sure the sinks work. If no hot water comes out of the faucet, then you know there is a big problem. The homeowner should be able to easily fix the problem before any potential sale. Clogged Drains Clogged drains can easily go undetected during a home inspection. Since the kitchen sink sees the most use, it is the most likely to get clogged. During your home inspection, run the water for about 2-3 minutes just to check. While you’re at it, check the garbage disposal as well. Depending on the problem, this could be a simple fix or a major issue. Leaking Pipes Leaking pipes can cause major problems to the floor and walls, and lead to mold from water damage if not take care of. You could incur a huge repair bill if you purchase a home with leaking pipes. The...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 14, 2015 | Sellers
Simple Adjustments to Make Your Home Look Light, Inviting, and Spacious to Potential Buyers Getting the absolute best price for your home may require more than a good market and experienced real estate agent. Homeowners will need to understand some of the simple steps that they can take to “stage” their home for potential buyers. While you want to make sure that the home looks, smells, and feels nice for potential buyers, there are a few staging techniques that will make your home feel even more desirable. By making the house look light, inviting, and spacious, you’ll really set the stage for potential buyers who can see themselves living in the home. If you want to make your home look light, inviting, and spacious to potential buyers, try a few of the following tricks to get the look buyers are looking for: Use Neutral Tones and Soft Accents Selling a home is not the time to go with boisterous colors or complex painting schemes. Instead, pick a few neutral tones or light colors and then add accents from there. Off-white and light browns are a great place to start and can be matched to almost any décor or material. With a glossy finish, these colors will also increase the natural light within a room. Crazy colors and wallpaper can be a huge turnoff for potential buyers if they have clashing style. Add Some Mirrors and Reflective Surfaces One of the oldest tricks used by real estate agents to make a home appear to be brighter and larger is to add a few mirrors and reflective objects to every room....
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 13, 2015 | Buyers
Millennial Home Buying Preferences Nearly every U.S. industry wants to get into the mind of Millennials because they represent such an enormous piece of the population, an estimated 70 – 80 million people. That’s why survey data from the National Association of Home Builders on Millennial home buying preferences is so important to the real estate industry. What else are Millennials looking for in a new home? A highly energy efficient home with lower utility bills is more appealing to Millennials than a comparable home without those features even if it costs a bit less. 84% of Millennials said they would be willing to pay 2-3% more for Energy Efficient homes. Other features at the top of their home wish list include a laundry rom, exterior lighting and storage options like linen closets, walk-in-pantry and garage storage. Community amenities also have a big impact an where Millennials want to move. If a community had a park area, walking trails, playground or outdoor swimming pool most Millennials responded that they would be seriously influenced to move there. Via First Team Real Estate. Thank you for reading. I hope you found this information useful. Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County,...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 10, 2015 | Weekly Quote
“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” ~ Napoleon Hill
