Posts in category 'Selling'

Fall is a great time to sell your home. Sellers can take advantage of the warm colors and rich foliage. Here are some tips to catch a Buyer's eyes this fall season.

Freshen Up Exterior

As leaves fall and foliage fades the imperfections of the exterior of your home become more obvious. Pressure wash the exterior and clean the windows. If the paint is chipped or faded, applying a fresh coat will do wonders!

Clean Out the Gutters
During the fall, be sure to clear your gutters and downspouts of leaves and other debris. This task lets buyers know you invest time in regular maintenance and care about your home's upkeep.

Clean Up the Yard
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Are you wondering what it's like to work with The Mark Thudium Team? Barry & Jean Harris have graciously shared their story about their experience with our team.

How have you utilized The Mark Thudium Team?

We've worked with Mark on a wide range of real estate transactions. Mark has been a tremendous help in both purchasing and selling properties, as well as offering guidance on building a home. In total, we've worked with him through four real estate experiences.

When did you start working with Mark?

In May 2012 we asked Mark to show us a potential investment property. We decided to purchase the property and Mark worked with us through the entire process. When it was time to sell that property, Mark guided us through his

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We often hear our potential clients asking others what it's like to work with our team. We asked our clients, Jim & Jeanne, if they'd share their story. Here's what they had to say about their experience working with The Mark Thudium Team.

What did you think of the Thudium real estate process?

"When we met with Mark, he was not pushy or a know-it-all, but at the same time, he firmly laid out a good timetable, explained everything in detail, and was very encouraging about listing our house. He also talked of his 5-Star Program and what his hopes for our house were, and it all proved to be right on the money. Our...

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In general, most improvements won't return 100% of your investment. However, the following improvements can increase the value of your home to buyers, which generally leads to a higher sales price and a quicker sale.

Fresh Flooring
Examine your current flooring – if it's looking tired or outdated, it's worth the investment to replace it. You can make a big impact by repairing broken tile, refinishing wood floors, replacing the wall-to-wall carpeting or tossing the old area rugs.

Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

Spiffing up the kitchen and bath is a sure bet for adding value to your home. You don't have to do a complete renovation. Some upgrades are inexpensive and simple, such as replacing hardware, painting, upgrading faucets,...

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Spring is typically a busy time for home sales. While our local real estate market is seeing an increase in the number of homes for sale, inventory is still low. That said, even in the best markets, not all homes sell. In any market, your home needs to stand out over the competition.

These three tips will help your home stand out, and you can do them yourself. 

#1 Spruce Up the Exterior – Buyers will determine very quickly if they will even consider buying a home just by seeing the exterior of the home, which means "curb appeal" can be critical. Power wash the sidewalk, weed the garden, mulch, plant flowers, spruce up your front door and porch, and wash the windows. 

#2 Freshen Decor – If things are looking a bit outdated inside your home, consider small upgrades. Something as simpl...

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