Download or read book Home Makeovers That Sell written by Sid Davis and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2006-11-29 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve done all you can to make sure you love your home -- but now that you’ve decided to sell, you need your potential buyers to love it even more. Home Makeovers That Sell offers everything from last-minute cleaning checklists and staging strategies to inexpensive improvements that will boost the market value of any home. This book illuminates exactly what factors determine a home’s value and which improvements will increase it the most. Based on his 25 years of experience as a real estate broker, Sid Davis provides systematic approaches designed to get top dollar. You will learn how to: Create curb appeal by replacing shrubs, repairing your fence, or refinishing the driveway. Revitalize the two most important rooms in the house -- the bathroom and the kitchen -- by grouting, replacing fixtures, and refinishing cabinets. Organize closets, basements, attics, and laundry rooms. Undecorate"" overly personalized rooms. Prepare your home for an open house using accent lights, picture frames, and plants. Get your landscaping in selling condition, including flower beds and trees. Work with offers and counter-offers. Identify essential repairs. Complete with checklists, charts, and ideas to help you prioritize and budget your presale refurbishing and remodeling, Home Makeovers That Sell will ensure that you sell your home as quickly and profitably as possible.
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book The Wall Street Journal Complete Home Owner s Guidebook written by David Crook and published by Crown Business. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Map for a Brave New Real-Estate World The days of real-estate mania—when you really couldn’t go wrong with buying a home, then selling it in a few years for a lot more than you paid for it—are over. Inflated prices and the “subprime” mortgage crisis have finally burst the bubble. Now, more than ever, it’s important for current and prospective home buyers to understand just what they’re getting into when they take that plunge—and to think smarter when it comes to making the most of their biggest asset. The Wall Street Journal. Complete Home Owner’s Guidebook shows readers how to become savvy home buyers—and eventually owners—not only in this new, uncertain era but in any market: • Understand the benefits and pitfalls of owning versus renting • Make sense of the housing market—ask the important questions, factor in the unforeseen costs, and explode the big myths of home ownership • Take advantage of current opportunities if you’re a first-time home buyer • Overcome the challenges if you’re looking to trade up or cash out on your home for retirement • Make the best profit on your home in any market • Understand why your home—your number one asset—really isn’t such a great investment From the Trade Paperback edition.
Download or read book A Survival Guide for Buying a Home written by Sid Davis and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2009 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying a home is a complex process that involves a delicate balance of financial, emotional, and practical factors. This essential resource helps readers come out on top, revealing the best strategies for finding and buying a new home -- while saving money every step of the way.Whether looking for a house, condo, co-op, or manufactured home, readers will learn how to:* Hire the right agent* determine financial limits* develop relationships with banks and other potential lenders* evaluate communities* get prequalified or preapproved for a mortgage* negotiate the best price and terms* and more.There's also a checklist of the 15 costliest mistakes homebuyers make -- and how to avoid every one of them -- plus crucial information on how to sell a home. Owning a home is the American dream, but achieving it can be a nightmarish experience. With this vital information and great strategies, readers will not only find their dream home faster, they will do everything right to move in quickly and confidently!"
Download or read book Your Eco Friendly Home written by Sid DAVIS and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2008-11-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more people are becoming interested not just in living green, but particularly in living in a home that’s ecologically sound. With thousands of new eco-minded houses being built, and the real estate market becoming more attuned to home-buyers’ interests, demand for ecologically efficient living spaces is still exceeding the supply. Yet few resources exist for those wanting to build, buy, or remodel their own home to use less energy and be environmentally sensitive. Your Eco-Friendly Home shows readers how they can: find, finance, and buy eco-friendly real estate • work with eco-conscious agents and brokers • use environmentally friendly materials and techniques for interiors and exteriors • make their homes and landscaping more efficient • take advantage of tax incentives for going green This practical, reader-friendly guide gives readers all the guidance they need to easily become ecologically responsible homeowners.
Download or read book Best Life written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Life magazine empowers men to continually improve their physical, emotional and financial well-being to better enjoy the most rewarding years of their life.
Download or read book Extreme Makeover written by Madison press, and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2005-09-28 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition single-handedly changed the face of reality TV with its heartfelt, philanthropic mission: to provide struggling families with safe, beautiful homes. In each episode, host Ty Pennington and the talented design team work around the clock for seven days to transform one needy family+s home into a place of comfort and love. The first season garnered an Emmy nomination for -Outstanding Reality Program+ and since then the show has only gained momentum, touching the hearts of millions every Sunday night. The official tie-in provides behind-the-scenes details on the challenging home makeovers, from demolition to last-minute decoration, profiles of the cast and crew, and profiles of the featured families-including the special circumstances that have inspired the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team to turn these families+ houses into state-of-the-art homes-come-true. Beautiful full-color photos of the before and after transformations will run throughout.
Download or read book Flea Market Makeovers written by B. J. Berti and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eclectic look is home decor's hottest trend, but flea market shopping has become a national obsession, making it difficult to find real bargains. BJ Berti reveals how easy it is to get the look for less by giving new life to inexpensive castoffs and finding unusual ways to make the most out of ordinary pieces. A flea market veteran, BJ is a pro at reimagining the wobbly end table as a vehicle for vibrant color and seeing beyond a coating of ugly paint or covering of faded fabric. In Flea Market Makeovers, she reveals secrets for spotting diamonds in the rough at local flea markets, neighborhood garage sales, and vintage furniture stores and shows how to gauge the potential of the curbside castoff. Through twenty-five projects and a special section of basic techniques, BJ explains how a little loving care and a touch of elbow grease can transform the most forlorn-looking pieces into charming additions for all rooms of the home. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow her philosophy of restore, revive, and reuse. Why overlook a piece just because it has loose joints or a shaky leg? Minor fixes are easy to accomplish with a little craft know-how, and sometimes just a rigorous cleaning is all that's needed to unveil a prize find. BJ carefully describes how to strip away layers of paint, smooth nicks and dents, and replace old stuffing and fabric. She also illustrates how simple it is to revive a piece by adding a painted pattern, some beveled mirror pieces, or a carved wooden molding. For example, a simple folding card table looks entirely different after BJ replaces its dull floral tabletop with new painted canvas. Finally, BJ demonstrates how to successfully reuse pieces with unexpected placement. For example, a bookcase with fresh detailing stands out as smart storage for a dining room, and a panel from an old upright piano makes waves as a headboard over a bed. With projects that range from a new lamp to brighten a corner of a living room to a mirrored panel for sectioning off a study,Flea Market Makeoversbalances the best of crafting with extremely chic results for every room of the home. Flea Market Makeovers makes it easy to spot the hidden gems with the acumen of a pro.
Download or read book Opening New Doors written by Josée Guindon and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, a relatively unknown real estate term has entered the marketplace. Called rent to own, this fusion of renting and selling is gathering steam with sellers and prospective buyers alike. Inspired by the downturn after Alberta’s boom years, rent to own helps sellers protect their investment, and renters achieve their dream of home ownership. I’ve written this homeowners guide to help you understand this innovative and profitable way to market your property. Inside its pages, I’ve explained how rent to own works and provided all the resources you need. You’ll find articles on pricing your home, preparing it for sale, finding and qualifying a tenant, and much MORE!
Download or read book Amazing Furniture Makeovers written by Jen Crider and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upcycle Your Secondhand Bargains into Stunning Statement Pieces Full of inspiring ideas for seasoned refurbishers and the know-how to get anyone started, Amazing Furniture Makeovers helps you give your antique pieces new life without losing any of their vintage charm. Jen Crider, founder of Girl in the Garage, breaks down everything you need to know about furniture makeovers—from basic chair reupholstery to remaking coffee tables into benches. There won’t be an article of furniture you can’t make more beautiful, functional, and personal. This book makes it easy to transform whatever old or wobbly furniture you have into something better than new. Each chapter walks you through unique projects to illustrate Jen’s straightforward approach to furniture styling and repair, and these techniques can be used on a variety of pieces. Learn to decoupage a bookcase with maps for a classy look. Transfer original images onto large-scale furniture for a style all your own. Dress up an end table with a distressed paint job to add farmhouse flair to any room. Every new technique will give you the confidence you need to get remarkable results on your first makeover—and every makeover after.
Download or read book Mortgage Confidential written by David Reed and published by AMACOM/American Management Association. This book was released on 2010-08-18 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate insider's guide to getting the best deal on mortgages... fully updated and revised!
Download or read book Beyond the Bubble written by Michael Thomsett and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2007-02-14 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We’ve all heard the reports -- the great housing boom that has fueled premium prices and sellers’ dreams is slowing down. The real estate market may experience ups and downs like any other, but it’s not likely to implode spontaneously. With proper planning and a little knowledge, homeowners, investors, and other stakeholders can avoid disaster and in fact profit on their properties regardless of what the market does. Beyond the Bubble takes a balanced look at what drives changes in real estate markets and how these changes affect property owners and investors. Readers will learn: * the history, nature, and dynamics of market ‘bubbles’ * how to anticipate a coming downturn and act accordingly * the regional nature of real estate market conditions * differences and similarities in residential and commercial markets * other profit strategies when selling is difficult or impossible * how to analyze the market using facts, not hype. Thorough and well-reasoned, Beyond the Bubble will help property owners maintain a strong and level foundation for their financial futures.
Download or read book Real Estate Presentations that Make Millions written by Jim Remley and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books exist on selling real estate, and many exist on making presentations - but none exist on making real estate presentations! Agents' ability to pitch and give impressive presentations will become more important to the sale as the real estate market becomes tougher. Author Remley is an active speaker, and very involved in the National Association of Realtors and their real estate school "Realty U." He has his own audio programs, webseminars, and a popular coaching program. He is also being mentored by our very own Ken Edwards, and learning Ken's secrets to promoting his book. Ken knows about making great presentations. Within two years of obtaining his real estate license, he was listed in the top 1 per cent of Realtors nationwide. He has won the Instructor of the Year award on Realty U, and has gone on to own a network of 11 real estate offices in the southern region.
Download or read book Radical Renovations written by Beth Browne and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radical Renovations presents more than 50 outstanding examples of adaptive reuse in residential and commercial architecture.
Download or read book Home Seller s Guide written by and published by Paul Burrowes. This book was released on with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REASONS PEOPLE SELL PROPERTY Personal Reasons • Family • Downsizing • Death in the Family • Inherited Unwanted Property • Divorce Financial Reasons • Need Cash • Did Not Qualify for Refinance POSSIBLE WAYS TO SELL THE PROPERTY • For Sale by Owner • Listing with a Real Estate Agent- MLS THE SELLING PROCESS-WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE STEP: 1 GET YOUR HOME SALE AFFAIR IN ORDER • Assess Your Home Value • Calculate Equity • Estimate Your Net Proceeds • Start Decluttering and Packing STEP: 2 FIND A PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT • Interview Candidates • Look for Experienced Agent • Sign a Listing Agreement STEP 3: PRICE YOUR HOME • Get a Home Inspection • Review Real Agent’s Market Analysis (CMA) • Consider Price Filters • Buyer’s Market Versus Seller’s Market • Supply shortages • Work-from-home trends • Home Values STEP 4: PREPARE HOME FOR MARKET • Is Your Property Prepared for Sale? • Does your Property Need Upgrades? • Make Advisable Renovation • Improve Curb Appeal • Allow Some Natural Light • Take high-quality photos for the Listing • Do You Know the Hot Buttons of Your Property? STEP 5: MARKET THE PROPERTY • Prepare Your Home for Showings • Aerial Drone Photography • Virtual Tours • Why Home Sellers Need Staging? • Virtual Staging Services • Maximum Exposure Marketing Via social media, YouTube, Craigslist • Visual Pricing Tools to Help Home Sellers Better Understand the Market • Use Old Home Strategy • Promote Your Property • Be Flexible for Showings • Negotiating – How to Handle Offers STEP 6: CLOSE SALE • Review Your Settlement Statement • Receive Home Sale Proceeds • Determine Taxes You Owe on the Sale • Transfer Utilities • Give Buyers a Good Move-In Experience TIPS FOR SELLERS • Timing Your Property to Sell • Estimate the Cost of Home Sale • Have a Negotiation Strategy • Paying off Existing Loans • Full Disclosure of Property WHY YOU NEED A QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE AGENT • Has Pre-listing Packet to Inform Sellers • Provides Consultation • Arranges a Property Walkthrough • Hires Professional Listing Pictures • Markets the Property to Potential Buyers • Handles Paperwork • Suggests Necessary Repairs • Closes the Deal • Finalizes Loose Ends for Closing • Proactive Partner Who Customer Can Trust SUMMING UP • Happy Home Selling!
Download or read book Ready Set Sold written by Michael Corbett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-02-27 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Corbett appears regularly on national TV and print media and travels the country lecturing to crowds of 25,000 sharing his expertise, having made millions buying and selling houses during his twenty-plus years in the business. With personal tips, cost-effective techniques, and real estate insider secrets, Ready, Set, Sold! will teach readers how to: • Add $10,000 to the value of their home in a single weekend • Avoid the twelve costliest and most common mistakes • Dress and stage their home to make buyers swoon and bid over the asking price • Pay no taxes on the sale—without breaking the law • Complete no-cost makeovers that supercharge their selling price • Take advantage of the home-selling secrets that only real estate agents know • Save thousands in commissions and closing costs With before and after photos, checklists, charts, and worksheets, Ready, Set, Sold! is the book that every home seller MUST read before putting their house up for sale!
Download or read book Easy Home Makeovers written by Mervyn Kaufman and published by Filipacchi Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10-14 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential for homeowners who want to give their homes an updated look, "Easy Home Makeovers" provides all the information and inspiration needed to give them style, warmth, and comfort.
