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By Kimberly McMahon, Let’s Organize/Let’s Move
No matter the asking price, simple curb appeal changes can set the scene to immediately attract buyers to a property. Data shows that a majority of home buyers look at properties online or drive by before contacting an agent. As a result, the exterior of the property is always a major selling point.
The decision to buy starts when the prospects step out of their car in front of the property. Prospects will immediately imagine what their friends and family will think when they drive up.
Here are 10 easy steps to make the most of your curb appeal. (It is well worth the expense to hire someone to make these changes if you do not have the time!)
1. Make sure the lawn is mowed and the landscaping is pristine. Keep your gardens neat and healthy, and repair visible damage.
2. Clear the yard. Remove any visible trash cans, toys, tools, rusted outdoor furniture, old lumber, or yard debris.
3. Paint house trim and touch up concrete steps to freshen the look.
4. Paint the front door to give it a fresh look. Repair screens and screen doors.
5. Invest in a new and colorful welcome mat at the front door.
6. Add a potted plant to the side of the front door.
7. Replace the old brass doorknob and lock with brushed nickel.
8. Make sure the street numbers are polished, in place, and easy to see, even if this requires some major shrub or flower trimming. If your street numbers are painted on the curb, repaint them.
9. Replace that old, rusty mailbox in favor of a sleek, modern one. If your mailbox is attached to the house, replace it to match new hardware on the front door handle.
10. Wash all of your windows inside and out. The sparkle will show.
Curb appeal is extremely important when prospects are first beginning to make decisions about which properties they want to see with an agent. These simple changes will differentiate your property from others on the same street or nearby.
Let's face it....visual says a lot. Are you a homeowner that takes pride in your home? Or are you the homeowner that says....when I get around to it? Presentation of your home.... a reflection of you....why not give all those eye balls something positive to look at! Curb it up......color, vibrance and an overall happy, clean, neat entrance. Wow factor, will catch the eye balls......and an offer to purchase.
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What Homes Are Selling In The North Shore of Staten Island?
Staten Island's North Shore includes the neighborhoods of .....Westerleigh, Willowbrook, Randall Manor, West Brighton, Ward Hill, Tompkinsville, St.George, Sunnyside, Sunset Hill, Stapleton, Silver Lake, Snug Harbor, Grymes Hill, Graniteville, Port Richmond, Clove Lakes and Castleton Corners. 
Wondering what homes sold within the North Shore community in the last 6 months? A total of 316 homes have sold in Staten Island's North shore.
New Inventory is down -2.8% over the last 3 months. Pending sales have increased +16.0% over the last 3 months, and +15.2% year to date. Closed sales are down -34.4% or (61 homes) over the last 3 months and -28.3% or (76 homes) year to date.
The chart below illustrates these recent statistics on Staten Island's North Shore housing market.
If you breakdown specific areas of the North Shore...Westerleigh, Sunset Hill, Sunnyside, Royal Oak, Silver Lake, Clove Lakes and Castleton Corners....you will see New Listings have increased +2.3% over the last 3 months,but down -5.4% year to date. Pending sales have increased +25% over the last 3 months,and year to date increased +41.3%. Closed sales are up +34.9% over last 3 months with +23.3% year to date.
Staten Island wide, new listings increased.....and pending sales were up....overall housing inventory shrank -9.7% to 3,114 units. There has been a positive trend in consumer attitude about the economy. Studies have proven that homeownership enhances our lives...in addition Mortgage rates have reached record lows. With expert local knowledge, guidance and patience.... your home selling or buying process can be less trying.
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The housing market.....geographic location, available listings and jobs......you have.... move up buyers, must sell ,marriage, divorce...life is in constant motion....real estate is relevant.....to life.
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By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
Home buyers may be so swayed by the home’s appearance and price that they may be missing out on researching some other important factors about the home that may keep them happy there for years to come. Articles in U.S. News & World Report and the Community Associations Network highlight some of the most common areas that buyers’ are overlooking in their home purchases.
Some of these overlooked areas include:
1. Nearby zoning. The surrounding area of a home or neighborhood can change drastically through the years so home buyers shouldn’t always assume that what they see today is what they’ll get a few years from now. Green picturesque landscapes outside their windows may one day be replaced by a row of retail stores or major highway? On the other hand, sometimes change can be viewed as good, such as a recreational park or school nearby.
To avoid unhappy surprises, though, home buyers should investigate the zoning of any vacant properties near them to give them more of an idea of what the future may hold.
2. Remodeling interference. Home buyers may have big plans for the home they want to buy, but are they sure they’ll be able to do everything on their list? Homeowner association’s may have something to say about home owners who want to change their exterior. They also may have something to say about additions, like adding a garage or a guest house, or even what type of plants you use in your front or backyard. Any home buyers with lofty remodeling goals may want to check with the community or homeowner association beforehand to make sure their plans will be allowed.
3. Sight, sound and smell. Home buyers might want to tune in to any noise that may pose a problem for them in the neighborhood, such as by visiting the home at several different times of day and night. Maybe it’s all quiet in the afternoon but there’s a loud dog barking next door all evening? Also, how’s the traffic at different times of day? The neighborhood may become a cut-through to commuters during rush hour … will that pose a problem?
And finally, home buyers shouldn’t forget to pay attention to the smell. Depending on which way the wind is blowing at certain times, you might pick up a whiff of a manufacturing plant or waste-processing facility.
So buyers should be encouraged to use all five of their senses in deciding the right home for them, and not forget that long-lasting happiness with a home purchase is much more than fancy upgrades.
Looking for a home is a process that needs.... to fit the buyer's lifestyle and comfort zone. Drive by the neighborhood, talk to neighbors....get a feel for the area. Most important of all is working with a professional Realtor who knows the community.....guidance, expertise and knowledge is important when purchasing one of life's most expensive purchases.
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Curious... what homes have Sold in Staten Island's North Shore within the last six months? There have been approximately 316 homes sold....1-2 family, condo and co-op. Choose from a variety of homes on Staten Island.....fitting all budgets and lifestyles.
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