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Since Chevron signed the multibillion-dollar memorandum of understanding to develop the Hebron offshore oilfield project back in August 2007, St. John's real estate and surrounding areas have gained favorable optimism and increases in residential homes. Looking to sell you home for TOP DOLLAR? Contact Fraser and Stephen Winters for your free, confidential Home Market Evaluation
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4 Simple Ways to make your home irressistible
There are dozens of ways to make your property more enticing to potential buyers. For example, you can invest in getting your home professionally “staged”, which involves making it look a little like a model home. Or, you can do a major renovation to improve your home‘s look and value.
But what if you don’t have a lot of time and are on a limited budget? What can you do today to make your home irresistible to buyers tomorrow? Here are some ideas:
1. Paint
It doesn’t cost much to paint key areas of your home, like the foyer, kitchen or master bedroom. Yet the impression it makes on buyers is significant. In fact, compared to most other types of home improvement projects, painting gives you the highest payback when you sell.
2. Create space
Homes naturally get cluttered over the years. Even a double car garage can seem claustrophobic if there are a lot of boxes, equipment and other items stored in it. Go through each room of your home and do a major decluttering. It will make your property seem more attractive and, when you sell, make moving easier too!
3. Clean and tidy
Obviously, you’re going to make sure your home is clean for viewings. But you’d be surprised what a homeowner can miss and a buyer notices. Closets, laundry rooms, side yard, basement furnace room and all other nooks and crannies should be as tidy and clean as possible.
4. Roll out the red carpet
Not an actual red carpet! But you do want the entrance way to your front door and into the foyer to make the best impression possible. After all, those are the areas that a buyer sees first. Make sure walkways are clear and clean. Ensure that when a buyer opens the front door and walks in, the impression he or she gets is that of a great looking place to live.
These four tips don’t take much time or money to implement. Yet, they can all help make your home even more irresistible to buyers than it is today.
Want more tips on preparing your home for sale? Curious to know the value of your home? Contact Fraser and Stephen Winters today for a FREE home market evaluation.
New Listing 608-610 Indian Meal Line
New listing in Portugal Cove. Spacious 2 Year old two storey New Victorian Style with attached HUGE 30 x 40 Garage Hardwood and Ceramic on Main and 2nd floor . Basement development includes a large rec room and games room. The Large master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling. Home requires some bathroom and lighting fixtures, kitchen cabinets and cosmetic work . Asking price is $329,900. Contact Fraser or Stephen Winters for more info on this property.
23 Fagan Drive – New St. John’s Real Estate MLS listing
Fraser and Stephen Winters have listed a very spacious FOUR bedroom executive home in a prime location in East End St. John’s. 23 Fagan Drive is situated on a mature lot with lots of privacy. There have been many upgrades in recent years totaling close to $50,000. Upgrades include: shingles and siding, hardwood floors, ceramic floors, garage door, high efficiency low e argon gas windows, front porch, fiberglass front door, Valor high efficiency propane fireplace with cultured stone hearth and mantle. 23 Fagan Drive is fulled fenced with a new pressure treated fence and is located on a child safe street. Security system leased for $36.00 month and propane tank is also leased. Asking price is $329,900 Call Fraser or Stephen Winters for more information.
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MLS Listing St. John’s East End
Location! Location! Fraser and Stephen Winters just listed 8 Kent Place. This three bedroom bungalow with inhouse garage is located on a great cul-de-sac in the East End St. John’s. Hardwood floors throughout most of home. Cozy living room with fireplace. Eat-in kitchen and separate dining area. There have been a lot of upgrades in recent years including some vinyl windows, shingles (2008), kitchen cabinets, upgraded electrical and upgrades to the bathroom. Property is well maintained and is situated on a deep lot with rear patio deck and mature grounds. Appraisal in place for $235,000. Asking price is $234,900. MLS listing Number 148434
West End St. John’s Investment Property For Sale
Fraser and Stephen Winters have just listed this two apartment home on 60 Bonavista Street. An excellent investment opportunity in west end St. John’s! There have been lots of upgrades in recent years. The main floor has spacious bedrooms and its own large recroom in basement. One bedroom basement apartment has its own laundry room and separate driveway complete with ground level entrance. The property is fully fenced with a rear patio, mature trees and shed. New MLS Listing 148295. Asking price is $239,900
New listing near Memorial University – 113 Prowse Ave
Fraser and Stephen Winters just listed 113 Prowse Ave. This is a nice little three bedroom, two story home within walking distance to the taxation center and Memorial University (MUN) and in close proximity to the Avalon Mall. Most of the main floor is hardwood floors. Family room with propane fireplace and french doors leading to formal dining room. Property is fully fenced and has lots of privacy in the mature back yard. Could make for a great investment property in St. John’s or as a starter home for the first time buyer. Asking price is $174,900
New MLS listing in East End St. John’s – 4 Heather Place
Another new listing in the East End St. John’s. 4 Heather Place. A great four bedroom 2 storey home on a quiet Cul-De-Sac off Oakridge Drive. Large eat in kitchen with oak cabinets, patio door to deck, family room with fireplace, formal dining room and main floor laundry. 1/2 bath on main. Master Bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite. Lots of Hardwood. Manicured lot with 8×10 shed. Upgrades include vinyl windows, re-shingled roof, new front door, all new built in appliances and new hot water tank. Crown mouldings being installed on top floor. Electric Heat with back up wood furnace. Asking price is $325,500. Call Fraser or Stephen Winters for more information.
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