by Jeff Pittman | Mar 31, 2015 | Buyers
What’s Motivating America’s Movers? Three out of every four movers reported that their move was all about location, location, location. In fact, 47% of participants surveyed agreed that the location where they live is more important than the home itself. If the gorgeous SoCal climate and safe suburban neighborhoods are calling to you, give us a call at 714.785.4434. 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 | Mar 30, 2015 | Weekly Quote
“Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.” ~ Anonymous
by Jeff Pittman | Mar 30, 2015 | Real Estate News
According to the 2015 Profile of Home Staging from the National Association of REALTORS®, homebuyers put forward bigger offers when it comes to staged homes. CAR breaks down the financial benefits in their Infographic on why buyers offer more for a staged home. 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 | Mar 25, 2015 | Homeowners
Instead of spending your time indoors, have an excuse to get outside with a backyard getaway that allows you to escape. With a bit of privacy and some room to entertain, it will easily be one of the best places on the property to spend your time with family and friends. When redoing the yard and adding new features, there are a few ways to transform the space and make it your own. Here are 10 ways to create the ultimate backyard getaway: 1. Outdoor Lighting Source: apartmenttherapy.com Add an assortment of decorative outdoor lighting to illuminate your backyard. Try stringing up colorful canning jar lights, hanging up paper bag lanterns or for an even more dramatic flair, construct mason jar solar lights. Not only are these ideas creative, but they are all extremely affordable. Head on over to Buzzfeed.com for additional lighting options. 2. Build an Outdoor Kitchen Source: blog.styleestate.com Instead of staying indoors to cook, build an outdoor kitchen so you can be a part of all the for summer barbecue and birthday party fun even if you’re the chef for the day. Consider building a pizza oven with a countertop where you can prep the food for a great place to spend your evenings. You can also add a sink, mini refrigerator, and a bar for a convenient way of wining and dining outdoors. 3. Durable Deck Source: bhg.com Although a deck can be a costly remodel, it’s well worth the money in the long run. According to the 2015 Cost Vs. Value report from remodeling, the cost recouped from a wood deck addition is 101.2% for Southern California homes. Building a deck...
by Jeff Pittman | Mar 24, 2015 | Sellers
Problems That Can Get Your Home Stuck On The Real Estate Market When you’re preparing your home to sell it, you have to think in terms of your audience – the homebuyer. Even if it seems minor, most buyers don’t want to purchase a house that’s littered with a slew of “honey-do” projects. That’s why little problems with your house could get it stuck on the market for months if you don’t take the time to fix them now. Getting stuck on the market means you might have to drop the price, buyers start thinking there’s a big problem because it’s not moving and suddenly your nice quick home sale is getting unnecessarily complicated. What’s wrong with your house that buyers aren’t going to want to fix? Here’s a list of things that might seem little but can be a big turn off for potential homebuyers. So if you want to avoid getting stuck on the market, mark these items off your pre-sale checklist. Landscaping Issues Dead spots on the lawn, brown flowers, and spindly trees are all things that will turn off a buyer from your house. Don’t forget that the first impression is made as the buyer drives up, so don’t let their impression be a bad one. Seed or fertilize your lawn, prune shrubs and tidy your garden before you put that “for sale” sign in the yard. Beat Up Floors If your floors need some work, do it before you let any potential buyers come into it. If you’re lucky enough to already have hardwood floors in the house, ensure they’re in pristine condition. Buyers much...
