Pricing Your Home to Sell in San Diego
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know the best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks?
It’s true.
Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listing [...]
A Little Painting Works Wonders
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
New paint makes the entire home smell clean and neat, and can bring sellers top dollar. If your home has chipped paint, exposed wood, or surfaces that look faded, it’s time for new paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color or style, you might consider replacing it.
Many houses do not [...]
Make the Most of Curb Appeal!
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Most buyers choose to drive by your home first before wanting to set an appointment to view. An attractive yard that is free of debris will gain interest quickly. Make sure that trees are trimmed and that your home can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be [...]
Asbestos Disclaimers – San Diego Homes
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Sellers can be a little confused when they are asked to sign an asbestos disclaimer. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and when exposed, tiny particles can be released into the air you breathe.
Asbestos is a common insulator used in many homes. It was used for for many other things including siding, tape wrapping for furnace [...]
Energy Efficient Windows tip
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low “e” glass, wired glass, and tempered glass, too. WOW – There’s a lot to know!
Some children have been known to shatter a window or two. Tempered glass can prevent this. Fogged thermal pane windows might need to be replaced if their [...]
San Diego Buyer – Lap Siding tip
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
When you are checking out homes, there are several items in our market you need to be aware of – including man-made siding. A lot has been said about L.P.( Louisiana Pacific) OSB (Oriented Strand Board) products, and they have borne most of the bad press.
But did you know that there can be issues not [...]
New Home in San Diego – Plumbing Tip
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
You will spot several different types of plumbing systems in any housing market, including our own. Copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene, and soft plastic are but a few. Certain systems are more prone to having certain problems.
Galvanized water pipe is most prone to rusting on the horizontal surfaces (such as under a floor) versus vertical [...]
San Diego Homes with Lead Paint
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
All sellers with homes built prior to 1978 are required to fill out a lead-based paint disclosure form and provide you, the buyer, with a lead-based paint educational booklet in any sale. Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes.
Lead may cause a [...]
San Diego Real Estate – Home Insurance Tip
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
When purchasing a home, you will need to acquire homeowners insurance. In fact, all lenders will require a policy be in force prior to funding the loan. Make sure you have enough coverage, should anything happen. Policies refer to “replacement costs” that may not cover everything.
You should ask your insurance agent a lot of “what [...]
San Diego Real Estate – Insulation “R” Values
August 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The most important thing to be aware of with insulation, other than the safety issues of urea formaldehyde and asbestos (covered elsewhere), is the R value, or the insulating factor. The higher the number, the better the insulator.
Don’t be too shocked if the insulation in the 15 year old home you are considering isn’t near [...]
