Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Interior Carpet and Floor Coverings


Look over the carpeting in your home.
If the carpeting is old and outdated, or the color severely darkens a room, replacement is necessary.
Many houses have languished on the market with no offers because of old and outdated carpeting. Once the carpeting was changed, offers to purchase these same homes began arriving almost immediately.
Don’t sabotage your home sale. Make sure your carpet is presentable.
Spot clean any tough stains, and shampoo throughout your home. Make sure the carpeting is secure in the corners and in transition areas to tile, linoleum, and doorways.
What if your carpeting is worn, outdated, or doesn’t present your home well?



If you must purchase new carpeting, purchase neutral colors. Bright or unusual colors may clash with the prospective buyers furnishings. You don’t want to eliminate any potential buyers for your home. 




Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Your Backyard


Think of your backyard as an extension of your home. You want it to be as comfortable and inviting as the inside.

If the weather is nice, display freshly scrubbed or newly painted patio furniture outside. Place them in a conversational grouping.

If you have a nice garden, flowering shrubs or some nice rose bushes, accentuate them. Have your outside furniture overlook them or placed nearby.

Think about placing some potted flowers around your outside furniture or other areas of interest.

If you have a garden, remove any weeds and trim any overgrowth. Pull any dead plants and properly compost or dispose of them. Even in winter, your garden should look organized and attractive.

Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Monday, November 2, 2015

Recruit a Critic


Because we love our homes, we accept and overlook a few inconveniences and faults.

We learn to live with the door that sticks, the big mound of toys in the corner, the cracked tile in the kitchen, and the old water stain in the guest bedroom.

What we see as “normal” may not be normal to potential buyers. Now is the time to get an outside opinion or two about what you can do to put your home in peak showing condition.

Recruit some friends or neighbors to give you an unbiased opinion of how they see your home. 

Most people are happy to share with you what they feel to be your home’s strongest and weakest selling points.



Add this feedback to the advice of your local real estate agent and you’ll have the information you need to make an informed decision about how you can enhance the selling value of your home.


Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Terez B. Harris  Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group  504-297-2619  www.TerezHarris.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Sunday, November 1, 2015

During Buyer Visits



When potential buyers come to view your home.

You won’t want to be around when your real estate agent brings potential buyers to your home.

Serious buyers will want to look inside cabinets and closets. Your presence will make them feel self-conscious and prevent them from seeing enough of your home to make a buying decision.

You don’t want to lose your negotiating advantages by having to answer direct questions from potential buyers such as:

“Would you take less than your listing price?”

“Is there anything we will have to fix after we purchase your home?”

“”What problems have you had with your home or neighbors?”

“How soon do you have to sell?”

If you have children, there is nothing more embarrassing then one of the children saying “See that? That’s where Dad painted over the ceiling when the pipes broke.”

You will want your real estate agent to show your home and accentuate its best side. Because your real estate agent has pre-interviewed the potential buyers, your real estate agent will know which features to bring to their attention.  




Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Terez B. Harris  Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group  504-297-2619  www.TerezHarris.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Saturday, October 31, 2015

Selling Your New Orleans Home For Sale By Owner?


Just because you are selling your New Orleans home yourself, doesn't mean your marketing has to suffer!

Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group is offering FREE online tools to anyone selling For Sale By Owner!


Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

  Free Reports:
Smart Home Price






Search the MLS! 
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Search Terez's Active Listings!





See What Your New Orleans Home is Worth!
See What Your Metairie Home is Worth!







      








Terez B. Harris  Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group  504-297-2619  www.TerezHarris.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
Each office independently owned and operated. All brokers and agents licensed in the state of Louisiana.

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