A DIY and First Time Home Buyer Experience

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We are so excited to share with you our newest video blog! Join our Closing Manager, Emily as she shares with us her experiences as a first time home buyer and takes us on an adventure through her latest DIY projects.

Many people would ask Emily what exactly she was looking for in a home. Emily and her husband Calvin looked at only two homes during their home search. When they sat down to talk about their search, the most important things on their list were location, walkability, and character.

Part of the reason Emily and Calvin found a place so quickly was because they were looking at homes that no one else wanted. They knew that to get history for their price point in an awesome location, they would be signing up for a fixer-upper.

Buying a home and renovating it is a very personal and emotional process - especially the first time around. Not only was it one of the largest financial investments that Emily and Calvin would ever make, but it was choosing how they would spend their time and money, where they would start a family, entertain friends, and make memories for years to come.

Emily's biggest takeaway was to trust her instincts. She looked to many for help but finally realized that you could ask ten people their opinion and get twelve different answers. At the end of the day she realized she needed to trust her gut because her and Calvin were the ones who would have to deal with the outcome.

Emily and Calvin couldn't be happier with their home and the direction they are heading. To keep up to date with Emily's DIY journey, visit her blog here.   

If you would like more information about the home buying process, call us today at 614.855.8700! 

 

 

How To Increase The Number of Showings On Your Property

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Selling your house is a numbers game. The more showings you can attract, the likelier you are to receive an offer. This starts with enhancing your home’s curb appeal. Buyers today begin their search on the web. They know the address, they know the price, and they’ve seen interior photos of the property. If they’re interested, they’re going to want to stop by and see the house from the outside before they determine whether they want to walk through or see the neighborhood.

So, first and foremost, create some curb appeal! Make them want to come inside. Make it warm and inviting. Start with these tips.

1. Landscaping. Add some shrubbery. Plant some trees and flowers and make it colorful!

2. Walkways, patio area, and the driveway. Make sure these spaces are clear, free of debris and look inviting and appealing.

3. The house number. Make it large and legible, either over the garage door, on the mailbox, or both.

4. Landscape lighting. This is especially popular in today’s housing climate. You want landscape lighting to be surrounding the entire home, including the driveway, the walkway, and the patio.

5. Freshen the mulch. Wherever’s there’s mulch, freshen it up. If you don’t have any, consider adding some.

Finally, look at the whole property objectively and see if anything needs to be painted or freshened up. Anything that can be brightened or fixed up to be more appealing will cause a buyer to look more favorably upon your home. We want them to call. We want them to come inside. Look at it through their eyes and make those necessary improvements to get more showings.

With over 100 years of combined real estate experience and over 400 families served in 2015, put The Raines Group to work for you!