Florida Homes and Condos for Sale

My Old Car and Your Old House….We should know better!

Last Monday night as I was leaving a local store my turn signals quit. They were fine when I drove to the store. The next morning I get out to see if any of the other lights were malfunctioning.

It was a miracle – the signals were working.

And they worked fine until Saturday night when they quit again. Then yesterday morning – back again. I know it is probably a short somewhere.

I will get the problem fixed I told myself.

As I was driving to a listing I thought about how I also need to get the AC checked as it is not blowing as cool as it should. Then I thought about the back right window switch not working correctly.

These pesky little items don't effect the ability to get from point A to point B but they are starting to add up!

If you are getting ready to put your house on the market, think about the little things that have been “acting up” through the years.

Have you been living those little things that don’t impact your ability to live in your house?

Maybe it is time to tackle that deferred maintenance! Enough said!

Gary L. Waters PLLC, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region.

www.moving2brevard.com

 

 

 

 

Read my blogs Florida Homes for Sale Moving to Brevard County, Florida, and  Brevard County Florida Real Estate Information.

 

How to Sell Your House to a (Fill in the Blank) University Fan.

Walt Disney had it right when he said “Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language.”

There are a lot of quotes about pictures including the oft quoted  “A picture is a thousand words.” 

I was in one listing this week and, although vacant, I should have known when I saw this near the front door...



Then as I viewed the house I noticed this...Florida Gators colors everywhere!

Except for this one room that was maybe for a Florida State or North Carolina State fan!



When choosing paint colors, go ahead and personalize it.  But when it comes time to sell, it is time to go back to a more neutral 

I realize neutral can be boring but you don't want your house to be too personalized.  You want buyers to see themselves in your house.


Gary L. Waters PLLC, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region.

www.moving2brevard.com

 

 

 

 

Read my blogs Florida Homes for Sale Moving to Brevard County, Florida, and  Brevard County Florida Real Estate Information.

 

Why would someone who can't pick out a nice outfit think they can decorate an entire house?

Our individuality and differing tastes make us different.

Take a stroll in the mall or along the shore at Cocoa Beach, Florida and you will see a wide variety of looks and confirmation that we are definitely different!

It is the same with people selling a house or condo.

No matter how often it is spoken - sellers always think their place is special and so much better than the next guy! 

The reality is your preferences may be extreme nonconformist, nontraditional, or just plain gaudy. 

  • Go with the neutral decor even if you think it is boring! 
  • Go with the traditional exterior paint even though you prefer pink! 
  • Get rid of excess furnishings although in your mind there is no clutter. 
  • Forget the fish fry even though the smell is not a bother to you!
  • Take all those pictures off the fridge. 
  • Clear the counters although you like the easy access to your kitchen stuff! 
  • Open up the blinds although you like the privacy.
  • You may love the dog but buyers may not want the chew toys on the floor and the doggies jumping on them!

You have to compete with the other sellers because you are NOT that special…really!

Call a local home staging professional for a consultation! In Brevard County, Florida, call for for a home staging referral!

 

Gary L. Waters PLLC, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region.

www.moving2brevard.com

 

 

 

 

Read my blogs Florida Homes for Sale Moving to Brevard County, Florida, and  Brevard County Florida Real Estate Information.