Congratulations to Don! First time home buyer purchases a 2 family home in Westerleigh, within Staten Island's North Shore community.
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Prepping a Home for Sale: Simple Staging Tips for Inside and Out .
Before you show your home to any potential buyer, you want to make sure the staging is perfect. Follow these general tips and your home will look better than the competition.
FOR THE INSIDE
- Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house. Keep accessories and objects on the furniture restricted to groups of 1, 3, or 5 items. In general, a de-cluttered home helps the buyer mentally “move in” with their own things. Rearrange or remove some of the furniture in your home, if necessary. Many times home owners have too much furniture in a room. When it comes to selling your home, thin out overcrowded rooms to make the rooms appear larger.
- Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen countertops. If it hasn’t been used for three months…put it away! Clear refrigerator fronts of messages, magnets, pictures, etc.
- In the bathroom, remove any unnecessary items from the countertops, tub, shower stall, and commode top. Keep only the most necessary cosmetics, brushes, perfumes, etc., in one small group on the counter. Coordinate towels in one or two colors only.
- Take down, reduce, or rearrange pictures and objects on walls. Patch and paint all walls, if necessary.
- Review the house interior, room by room, and…
1. Paint any room needing paint.
2. Clean carpet and draperies that need it.
3. Clean windows.
- Pack up and store. If you need room to store extra possessions, get a storage unit.
- Leave on certain lights during the day . During showings turn on ALL lights and lamps.
- Set a background tune. Play light FM music every day in the house, for all viewings.
FOR THE OUTSIDE
- Go around the perimeter of the house and move all garbage cans, discarded wood scraps, extra building materials, etc., to the garage or, if applicable, take them to the dump.
- Check gutters and roof for dry rot and moss. Make sure they are swept and cleaned.
- Examine all plants. Plants are like children…they grow so fast. Prune bushes and trees. Keep plants from blocking windows: “You can’t sell a house if you can’t see it!”
- Remove any dead plants, weed all planting areas, and put down fresh mulching material.
- Keep your lawn freshly cut, edged, and fertilized during the growing season.
- Clear patios or decks of all small items, such as little planters, flower pots, charcoal, barbeques, toys, etc.
- Check the condition of the paint on your home, especially the trim and the front door. The first impression, or “curb appeal,” is very important.
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Try looking at your home through the buyer's eyes.....ask yourself ...do I like the way that looks ? Does the buyer have a warm welcoming entrance....neat, lush flowers, plants...and color? Make your home stand out from the competition.... give the buyer a reason to say... Wow!
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Prevention Stops A Disaster....Need Free Advice ?
How do you feel about your local businesses?. Local expert, honest advice, go to guy, there in a pinch? I had the opportunity to speak with local business owner Adam Menoni of Qualitech Computers http://www.qualitechcomputers.com Located in the Silver Lake community of Staten Island, across the street from Silver Lake Golf Course http://www.silverlakegolf.com/ and Silver Lake Park http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/silverlakepark
Adam had some simple honest advice on preventing computer viruses.....and tips on what to do if you have a computer virus. Qualitech Computers in the Silver Lake area is within a community of charming colonials, capes,magnificent victorian homes, condo's and apartments. Click here for homes in Silver Lake http://mysibor.com/%28lkmz1sewfcn5pr554avtvj45%29/default.aspx?sitecode=9425
Qualitech Computers specializes in computer/laptop repair, virus/ spyware, pop-up removal,networking/ wireless internet,custom built computers, data backup and recovery.
With a friendly staff and excellent service....I encourage you to travel http://www.hopstop.com/?city=newyork... to Staten Island's North Shore community of Silver Lake and reap the benefits of the local residents....who utilize the wonderful services of Qualitech Computers. Experience the Silver Lake community......parks, dog run, golf, shops, small town feel, easy commute to ferry and NYC. Discover why so many people love this area.
Check out homes for sale in Staten Island at www.holly1.listingbook.com .Staten Island's North Shore http://facebook.com/northshoreholly. Also join me on twitter http://twitter.com/hollyolivieri
There are 2 kinds of Real Estate professionals...those who understand the emotional and financial complexity of selling a home....and those who don't. Have an extraordinary day !
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Looking For A Great Location And Lifestyle On Staten Island ?
Welcome to Grasmere, north of the Staten Island Expressway, in Staten Island New York. This awesome location has an easy commute to Manhattan and Brooklyn. 
The ferry is a 10 minute trip from the Grasmere stop on the Staten Island Railway. The convenience of the local train, local bus (to Brooklyn & Staten Island) and express bus make this an attractive place to live. http://www.hopstop.com/?action=dir_home Shopping, schools, beach, boardwalk and a freshwater pond are all nearby....how awesome is that ? We are not really the forgotten borough.....just a great hidden secret. Many have discovered why living on Staten Island is so great.....a blend of everything can be found here....from housing, people, arts, lifestyles and attractions. http://www.statenislandusa.com/# .
Check out this new home on the market in Grasmere. http://www.trulia.com/property/1040040084--Radcliff-Rd-Staten-Island-NY-10305. Home is set in a country setting... within this fabulous community filled with many amenities. Grasmere is located in the Northeastern section of Staten Island. Looking for an enjoyable lifestyle.....easy commute, shopping nearby.... this is your opportunity to enjoy the prestigious community of Grasmere.
Check out homes for sale in Staten Island at www.holly1.listingbook.com., Free Buyers Guide: www.WiesnerOlivieri.info
http://www.facebook.com/northshoreholly Also join me on twitter http://www.twitter.com/hollyolivieri .
There are two kinds of Real Estate professionals....Those who understand the emotional and financial complexity of selling or buying a home....and those who don't. Have an extraordinary day!
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Friday, June 3, 2011
Sex Sells! … Did I Catch Your Attention?
Sex today is used for marketing just about everything and anything not remotely connected to sex–but it works. And real estate staging does for houses what sexy ads do for marketing–it sells!
In today’s competitive real estate market, you cannot afford to gamble with your equity by not staging. Sure, I have heard all the reasons why you think you don’t need to stage (and you can probably think of some I haven’t heard too!), but ask yourself:
- Do you really want to sell your property?
- Do you want to sell in the shortest amount of time (or an indefinite time with poor results)?
- Do you want to secure the most amount of equity possible when the sale goes through?
If you answered “yes, yes, and YES!,” then staging is what you need to do.
Let’s Talk Facts
FACT: Everything counts! That means everything you do–or don’t do–to ready your property will make or break the sale.
Here are more facts that may help make your decision easier on whether to stage or not:
–78 percent of sellers today are willingly investing up to $5,000–and often more–to make their property move-in ready.
–More than 63 percent of buyers today say they are willing to pay more money for a move-in ready property (Read: We don’t have time or money to do the work).
–93 percent of buyers today look at property on the Internet first to create a list of “Must See” listings. In other words, the photos posted of a property on the Internet must sizzle–staging by a professional who knows how to stage for the perfect photos is crucial.
–Decisions to buy are made emotionally and then supported intellectually. First impressions–good or bad–are made in the blink of an eye.
–A recent survey showed, in the opinion of 1,000 real estate professionals, that the projected ROI for staging to be as high as 589 percent.
Staging is an umbrella word for three definite steps: Consultation, Work, and Showcasing. (Work means fixing and upgrading the condition of the property.)
Everything counts! That means anything you decide not to fix, clean, upgrade could be the reason your property is on the market longer or sells at less than expected.
Once your seller decides to move, they need to divest their emotional connections to the property and accept objective advice from a professional who has the credentials to help market their biggest asset.
In today's competitive real estate market.... everything counts! Definitely put your best foot forward when presenting your home. Buyers prefer move in ready... so plan out your presentation....from awesome photos..to full descriptions....emotions play a big part in the home buying and selling process..... everything you do or don't do will count!
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
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