Homes get smaller, more energy efficient

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on January 23, 2011

What features do buyers want today and in the future? The answer according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): smaller, more energy efficient homes.

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Tape measure decorating: plan a room, inch by inch

By Michelle Beasley on December 29, 2010
REALTOR® Associate
Contact: (334) 333-1609 or michelle@c21keyrealty.com

Did you know that there’s actually a formula to creating the perfect house? Neither did we…until now. Check out what the experts with the National Kitchen and Bath Association and Design Works, Inc. have created to help you plan the perfect home.

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7 tips for staging your home

By G. M. Filisko  on December 15, 2010
Originally published on March 19, 2010

Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process.

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Make your house FHA-loan friendly

By Terry Sheridan  on November 20, 2010
Originally published on June 2, 2010

Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo. If your house passes the FHA rules, it will appeal to buyers who plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage. If your house doesn’t qualify for an FHA loan, you’re cutting out 30% of potential buyers.

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Pet odor can chase away buyers

By G. M. Filisko  on November 14, 2010
Originally published on October 15, 2010

Don’t let pet odors derail your home sale. Air your house out. While you’re cleaning, throw open all the windows in your home to allow fresh air to circulate and sweep out unpleasant scents.

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Home selling tips

By Delaine Miller McCallister  on October 20, 2010
Associate Broker, GRI
Contact: (334) 618-2320 or delaine@c21keyrealty.com

Here are 10 good tips to help get your home ready to put on the market:

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Showing your home

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 27, 2010

Although the buyers are a guest in your home during showings, you want them to be able to imagine living there themselves. Here are some simple tips to get your home ready for the spotlight.

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Attract buyers to your listing

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 10, 2010

Today selling a home is tricky business. Don’t rule out giving a little on the sale of your home to get something in return. A lot of buyers need the extra help you can offer them, and sometimes this can be the difference between an acceptable offer and a deal that falls through. Here are a few ways to help potential buyers:

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12 winning staging ideas

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 9, 2010

We’ve all seen shows on TV about staging. But staging a home is really tricky business and chances are unless you are a professional home stager — yes people can do it for a living — you haven’t had to stage too many homes for sale. Have no fear, because these twelve steps will help you to stage your home, which will make it more appealing to buyers and will help increase your chance of getting an acceptable offer.

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Make your home more sellable

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 5, 2010

Everything from getting rid of clutter, washing your windows and cleaning your gutters can help make your home more appealing to potential buyers. And in today’s economy, anything that can set your home apart from the competition is definitely a step in the right direction. In this article I’ll give you some ways to make your home more appealing without renovations, major updates or remodeling.

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Behind the garage door

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 2, 2010

More than just a storage area for cars and junk, a showcase garage can help you sell your listing faster and for a higher price. Savvy real estate professionals and sellers are now staging the garage along with the rest of the house, and getting higher returns for their effort.

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