What’s the Best Day of the Week to List a House for Sale?

What’s the Best Day of the Week to List a House for Sale?

On November 28, 2011, in Home Trends, by Melissa Tracey

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By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

Depending upon which day of week you list a house for sale, you may have better luck in selling it, suggests a new study.

You only have one chance to make a first impression with your listing, and it’s best to do that on Friday, the study notes. Homes listed on Friday are 12 percent more likely to sell within 90 days, and these Friday-listed homes also are likely to be toured more by potential buyers, according to the study by Redfin, which analyzed sales data of more than 1 million listings over nearly a 2-year timespan to determine if a certain day of week tended to generate higher sales.

So what’s so special about Friday? According to Redfin, buyers tend to tour homes on the weekends and, therefore, homes listed on Fridays tend to be the most top-of-mind when they’re plotting out their weekend.

“It also seems likely that many home buyers sort their weekend ‘must see’ lists by date listed, going to see the freshest homes first so they have the best chance of getting in on a potential good deal before other buyers,” the Redfin blog suggests.

Redfin also found in its study:

• Homes listed on Sunday were found to get slightly more online views.
• Homes listed on Friday get toured 19 percent more than homes listed on other days of the week.
• Homes listed on Friday or Thursday tend to sell for slightly closer to the original list price.

What do you think? Do you think the day of week you list can have a big impact?

via styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org

Have you ever thought about the day of the week you want to list your home?
It certainly is interesting to consider the day of the week.....Friday's do sound like a logical bet. Why? I feel like the survey mentions....buyers will scope out their weekend strategies on Friday. When buyers work M-F....the end of the work week is a good time to set a plan of action for home hunting. So when you are ready to list your home...why not consider the day of the week to list? http://face book.com/northshoreholly

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Wall Decals: Classy Art Trick or Tacky Accessory?

July 5, 2011 by Melissa Tracey · 2 Comments
Filed under: Staging Tips 

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR Magazine

Wall decals–or pretty much wall stickers–are increasingly growing in popularity to decorate walls in a room, but should you use them in staging properties for sale or will it send the message as tacky? (Take the poll.)

These peel-and-stick decals can depict anything and everything, from bold graphics to cartoon characters to motivational phrases. They are inexpensive and easy to stick onto a wall and just peel off when you’re ready to move on.

“Those old-fashioned, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ kind of sayings in that script, I think those are a little cheesy,” designer and TV host Sabrina Soto, a guest designer on HGTV’s “HGTV’d” series, told Florida Today (“Designers’ Do’s and Don’t for Decorating With Decals”).

But wall decals aren’t just for spreading “cheesy” messages or showing off the latest “Cars” or “Toy Story” character in children’s bedrooms. Some designers are actually using wall decals more artistically and incorporating them like wallpaper or an accent wall (see video below). Unlike wallpaper, though, the decals are easy to peel off. And as an art accessory to the walls, they won’t leave any holes behind either.

For example, for a small or awkward space, a single, graphic image decal can actually give “depth to a room and gives some interest to the architecture,” Betsy Burnham of Los Angeles’ Burnham Design told Florida Today in the article. For example, in a small bedroom, a headboard decal may be “a great way to have fun without taking up any space,” Soto adds.

Watch the video below from the Home Staging Channel to see an example of using wall decals more artistically.

Do you think wall decals are a good staging tool or just plain tacky?

via styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org

I like the option of applying decor to the walls....that can be rearranged or changed very easily. Bringing in a natural look with branches accented with a few flowers would be my choice. Keep it simple and elegant to compliment your interior environment. What's the worst that can happen ? I would definitely give it a try.

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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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via styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org

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!

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Awesome Lush Gardens & Giant Insects ! Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" ??

                 If you have never been to the" NORTH SHORE" of Staten Island's  pride and joy you must visit !!

Snug Harbor Cultural Center is certainly Staten Island's pride !! On a recent visit I was reminded of how determination and hardwork

can only produce something as magnificent as this fabulous Cultural Center. Restorations have been on going for 30 years to develop a

regional arts center housing myriad museums and art programs.

This giant insect greets you at the entrance of the Staten Island Children Museum. I was standing under this fabulous tree arch in the Botanical Gardens at Snug Harbor, and then I wandered off to check out all the wonderful gardens throughout  this 83 acre property. This lush garden is located at the Carl Grillo Glasshouse  Botanical Garden within Snug Harbor. The visit  to Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island's "NORTH SHORE" community is definitely  worth the trip for refreshing your  Mind ,Body and Soul !

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PICASSO Would Love This! Found In The NORTH SHORE OF Staten Island.

Entering this whimsical retro-hippy Bar-Restaurant is like going back in time. Locals gather at this NORTH SHORE  Staten Island establishment for great Mexican food and delicious drinks. Definitely a place to make you smile!

The outside of Burrito Bar is painted by a local artist, known for his fabulous American flag designs.

Also located on the NORTH SHORE of Staten Island is this mural dedicated to rescue 5 . Remembering the men for their bravery at

 

The World Trade Center . The mural is maintained and in pristine condition.

 

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Viewing these works of art are very heart warming and a wonderful welcome for all who visit the NORTH SHORE of Staten Island.

  Check it out!  You will get a wonderful feel of community and neighborly togetherness!

 

 

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