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Selling Home With a Fireplace: Savvy Tricks For The Maximum Profit

by Lilly Miller | Mar 12, 2020 | CRESTICO

Putting your home up for sale isn’t an easy task since it requires a certain degree of planning and preparation. And when your home comes with an additional feature, such as a fireplace, things can get even more complicated. However, many buyers love the idea of having a fireplace, so that can be your advantage. So, if you’re planning to sell your home with a fireplace soon, here are some tricks that will help you make that happen.

Don’t hide or neglect the fireplace

This happens quite often, mostly among homeowners who haven’t used their fireplace for some time. But, even though it seems like the easiest option, it can actually decrease the value of your home. Why? Well, in order to make your home sellable, it needs to look like it’s easy to maintain and having an old and unkempt fireplace is a sure sign that your home’s been neglected. Nobody wants to buy a property and then spend time dealing with matters that should’ve been taken care of by previous owners. Therefore, rather than neglecting or hiding the fireplace, try to find a way to make it look good, as that will certainly help you sell your home for a much better price.

Make the fireplace your main selling feature

This one is the most suitable way to sell your home with a fireplace for the maximum profit, mainly because, by making the fireplace stand out, you’ll attract the right type of clients who’ll be ready to pay for the feature they find attractive and prestigious. So, be sure to clean your fireplace, and if possible, hire a professional cleaning team to do it properly. And since you’ll probably showcase your home on your realtor’s website, then it’s essential to create high-quality photos that can show the beauty of having the fireplace indoors.

Your fireplace should evoke certain emotions

As mentioned before, making the fireplace your main selling point can be done, but as long as you do it the right way. According to some studies, a fireplace can increase your home’s value, but only among people who are willing to pay. Therefore, it wouldn’t be bad to significantly upgrade or even replace your existing fireplace, especially if it’s already showing signs of wear. So, if you’re looking to change your fireplace for the new one, it’s essential to opt for something current and simple. Nowadays, you can find gas double side fireplaces that are easy to install and can keep the room warm during the chilly winter months. Besides, many families prefer spending a cozy Christmas day sitting by the fire, eating and enjoying some peace and quiet, so that could be a great way to make the potential customers feel more sentimental, and subsequently, opt for buying a home with a fireplace.

Be honest with potential buyers

In case you are unable or unwilling to get rid of the fireplace, and replacing it is also out of question, then you should definitely be honest with potential buyers, mainly if the fireplace is currently broken or tends to break quite often. They deserve to know the truth, so make sure to answer all of their questions in a patient and caring manner. If there’s something wrong with the fireplace, it’s essential to let them know, so they’ll be able to decide whether they want to fix it or replace it with a new one. Also, if you’re worried that your malfunctioning fireplace might lower the value of your home, it’s crucial to talk to your Real Estate agent and find the right solution before you decide to put your home on the market.

Selling your home with an extra feature is a great way to get some extra profit, but in order to do it, you should make sure that your home is in top condition. Aside from that, being straightforward when talking to buyers can help you sell your home much faster, so keep that in mind when you show your home to prospective buyers.

5 Summer Home Renovation Tips that Won’t Break the Budget

by David Glenn | Aug 10, 2017 | CRESTICO

High-impact home renovations don’t have to break the bank. As you use up some vacation days over the summer, consider spending some of your time at home to work on these low-cost, high-impact home renovations. Not only will they freshen up your space, they could also add value to your home.

1. Dresser Makeover

If you want to update your bedroom but don’t want to break the bank, simply give your old dresser a facelift with a new coat of paint and some new hardware. Popular colors for this summer include cobalt blue, sky blue, navy blue, lime, Kelly green, and neutral grays. These colors not only draw attention to the piece, they also mix well with other summer colors like yellow, pink, and white. Unique drawer pulls can be found at hardware stores, antique shops and sometimes even local garage sales. Applying textured wallpaper to drawer fronts is also a creative, affordable way to update your bedroom furniture.

2. Outdoor Overhaul

Have a garden that’s been neglected over the years and could use a little love? Spend some of your weekend sprucing up your garden with some new mulch, low-maintenance shrubs, creative edging, and a welcoming seating area. Install some solar lights to draw attention to the space at night. Consider incorporating planters to add interest to the space. Not only does tending to a garden benefit your home’s exterior appearance, it is also good for your mental and physical health.

3. Brighten Up Your Space

Nothing screams “summer” quite like warm, natural light flooding into your windows. One way to bring more of that light into your home is by installing interior glass doors. There are many ways to incorporate glass doors into your home, such as using them as entryway doors to your sunroom or office, or installing frosted glass doors to your pantry in your kitchen. Glass doors are inviting and promote openness, yet they still help separate spaces when necessary.

4. First Impressions

Surprise your guests with an updated entryway to your home. Start with a new entryway mat that welcomes your guests. From there, hang a lovely wreath on your door. Take advantage of the space with a storage unit that also functions as seating. Get creative with your decor. If you enjoy the natural decor, make your own coat or key hanger. Using a stick or some driftwood, install a few hooks and then hang it on the wall. You could even take it a step further and spray paint your custom coat hanger with metallic or summery colors. If space allows, bring more nature indoors with plant stands.

5. Bathroom Brilliance

Little changes can make a huge difference in your bathroom. Since updating bathrooms can add a lot of value to your home, first determine what updates are needed so you can budget properly. Any issues relating to plumbing, electric, and structure should be taken care of before other updates are made. If you plan on selling soon, determine if your shower, toilet, sink, or floors need updating. If you don’t plan on selling anytime soon, consider making minor changes to freshen up space by painting the walls a neutral color, adding storage to keep the clutter off counters, updating the sink faucet, and purchasing new towels.

Conclusion

The summer is a great time to tackle home renovations. Small improvements can make a huge difference both in the aesthetics and the value of your home. Even with a tight budget, some creativity and a little elbow grease can work wonders for freshening up space.

The Iranian Community’s #1 Real Estate Services Firm

by CRESTICO | Jan 31, 2009 | CRESTICO

Crestico Realty –

Speaking farsi isn’t enough! There is more to being the Iranian Community’s #1 Real Estate services firm than speaking the language. Not only do we speak your language, but we understand your needs. Crestico Realty was founded by an Iranian-American to help serve Iranian community in the Southern California area. At Crestico, your Iranian agent will be the difference between a pleasant, satisfying, and stress-free home buying or selling experience and an unhappy, stressful, dissatisfying one. Many agents hold themselves out to be specialists in the Iranian community, but they are not.

At Crestico, our agents spend time understanding and discovering your needs. Many Iranian families are larger and more expanded than the typical “American Nuclear” family. We understand you may have special needs when searching for a home. We also understand the culture. We know Iranians are warm hospitable and generous, which makes for wanting homes that are designed with entertaining lifestyles in mind. We cut straight to the point to get you what you need.

Crestico Realty has helped numerous Iranians achieve the American dream of home ownership. We get the job done and we do it smoothly with no hassles and stress. We understand Iranian tradition and culture, ways of life and working, financial management strategies, faith, concerns, goals, needs, and dreams. We look forward to adding you to growing family of happy homeowners.

For more information please visit www.crestico.com or call (818) 784-2929

Welcome to Crestico Realty…

by CRESTICO | Jan 9, 2009 | CRESTICO

Crestico Realty is your ONE stop shop for all your home buying and selling needs. We were created for the purpose of serving a homeowner with the highest quality service and providing all the services you could possibly need in connection with the purchase and/or sale of your home. Our agents and staff believe that education, communication and up-to-date information are the key elements of a successful transaction and we believe that having those key elements enables us to provide our clients with the most positive experiences possible. Selling and buying your home are some of the most stressful times of your life, and at Crestico, we understand that. Let us do the worrying for you!
We will work for you to get you everything you need. We have great relationships and ties in the community and Real Estate professionals, and can get you the best pricing possible on loans as well! We are a ONE STOP shop for all your home buying and selling needs. Sometimes the details of buying and selling real estate can be confusing, scary, emotional and nerve racking. We believe in researching the details and presenting them in common terms in order to put your mind at ease and take you through the process with NO stress and frustration.

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