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2015 Looking Great for Real Estate
2014 was a relatively strong year for real estate across the farm belt and greater Midwest. However, the National Association of Home Builders predicts 2015 will be even stronger for single-family homes, despite the continued rise of mortgage rates. While the recovery seems to be delayed in many states, Ohio is noticing a resurgence of interest in homes and available land. In the meantime, let's focus on the standard best practices that have kept us strong for decades.
It's the Little Things
The best possible presentation of a house is necessary to capture an eager buyer's eye. Little things like trimming the bushes near the front door, changing out old welcome mats, and de-cluttering closets and shelves will add to an already well-prepared home.
Take Notes
If you're a buyer looking at the home options available on the market, you're probably seeing several properties a day. In this situation it's helpful to keep a notebook on you and make notes on the properties you visit. Pros and Cons for each house will help you make a decision later on.
Sell for Spring
The winter months are over so it's time to start thinking springtime at your home. Fresh flowers are always a nice touch for highlighting the rebirth of warm weather and add color and life to the rooms of your home. Spring cleaning is important, especially to wash away the salt brine from the winter roads and the clutter that accumulates while we're hibernating. Take advantage of the smiles brought on by the sunshine.
Transparency is Trust
A smart home buyer is going to hire an inspector or two to investigate the quality and possible problems with a property so it behooves sellers to be forthright with the state of the home. Don't try to hide anything because buyers will assume you're hiding even more. Try to get minor fixes out of the way like plumbing leaks and paint jobs.
We're all hopeful this year on both sides of the real estate market so let's keep the enthusiasm rolling and make this a great year for home buyers and sellers!