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Stylish Home Design Ideas for 2013

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DIY- DO IT YOURSELF- Try something yourself! Maybe you always make plans to redesign but never actually get around to it or maybe you don’t know how to. There are so many new ideas out there for designing your home and Doing It Yourself. Check out some of the DIY Home boards on Pinterest for some creative tips! 

Try Being Bold! with Color- Color can really be beautiful and add life to your home! Try to branch out from the good old beige color and go bold. Try colorful artwork, a bright colored chair or a patterned rug.

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Makeover the walls- Whether it’s trimming, wallpaper or paint, giving your walls a makeover can transform your living space. It’s easy and shouldn’t take you long to splash a little paint on the wall and spice your home up.

Be a Green Machine- Try to be environmentally conscious when it comes to design choices. Incorporate vintage pieces, try eco-friendly wallpaper, and repurpose old furniture to make your home wonderful on the inside and for the environment too.

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5 EASY STEPS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME IN 2013

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Looking to sell your home this year?! Selling your home can be difficult! But with the help of a few great tips, you should be on your way to a sold home by the end of 2013!

SHOOT A VIDEO TOUR OF YOUR HOME

It can be argued that the fancier your video, the better. However, some say that a “down-to-earth” video is more ideal to the average home buyer. Either way, people LOVE visual! Try to put together a video, whether on your iPad, Smart phone or professionally done, and add it to YouTube for potential buyers to view.

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM! 

The sooner you list your home, the better! Try to list your home NOW, at the beginning of the year because most homes sell before September! Try to get your house on the market as soon as possible.

GIVE YOUR BUYERS OPTIONS FOR FINANCING 

Not ever potential home buyer has perfect credit! Don’t give someone a reason to turn away from buying your home. Give them options! Your home may be their “dream home” but they think they can’t afford! Advertise options to change that. 

UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA 

There is no better way to get your property out there than by using social media. The more platforms you use to market your home, the greater success you will have. Try using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or Videolicious, to help your home sell! Take great pictures, make videos and promote daily.

FIND THE BEST REALTOR 

Last but certainly not least, you need to find the best realtor possible. Do you homework! Ask questions! Find out what how many homes they have sold close to the asking price, below the asking price and ask about their recent sales record. Discuss strategies right for your home and figure out the best approach when selling your home. 

And if you are selling in the New York area, give us a call (718) 380-5400!

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6 Things To Make Buyers Bite

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6 Things To Make Buyers Bite

Make an Entrance

A beautiful entrance will impress buyers. A fresh coat of paint over the door or walls will help make a good first impression. If you have a smaller or non existing entrance, try placing a piece of furniture in the front of the house to create an entrance way.

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Baths

There are many parts of a bathroom that can impress buyers! Try putting up a nice framed mirror or sconce lighting on either side to help make the bathroom more appealing. Some luxury items that will definitely impress a potential buyer are marble counters, whirlpool baths and steam showers.

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Stainless & Steel  

Give your buyer the idea that this kitchen was made for them to cook in! Stainless steel gives off that impression. However, steel does allow fingerprints to get left behind and may not be for every buyer. Consider ordering front panels to match your cabinets or consider white fixtures for a more suburban home.

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Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are one of the key things that buyers may look for. Hardwood floors help create a certain style and atmosphere in the home. An alternative to hardwood floors is synthetic floors (cheaper)

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Beautiful Countertops 

Granite is a good way to go when considering your countertop. It is hard and easy to care for. Try honing your granite countertops to give it a more inviting, matte look. Also consider replacing your tile or laminate countertop for a Silestone or butcher-clock (less expensive than stone).

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Go Green

I have mentioned this before in other blog posts. A buyer with a family or a pet is most likely going to be attracted to a nice, clean cut lawn. According to some real estate agents, it is actually considered more appealing to have an open lawn than a patio.

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