OPEN THEIR EYES- SIZE DOES MATTER IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA

 

 

OPEN THEIR EYES- SIZE DOES MATTER IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA

 

You know what?  Size does matter!  You want buyers to soak up every square foot of your home, visualizing how their belongings will fit in.  Follow these recommendations to maximize the space they perceive, particularly if you are selling a smaller home.

 

Furniture makes the most direct impact on the living space, so scale down the size of your furnishings, or even better, remove a few larger pieces and rearrange what remains.  Large furnishings can make a room feel cramped, so open it up.

 

Avoid busy fabric patterns, which can also make a room “feel” smaller.  Use texture in fabrics to add interest, and if necessary, buy slipcovers for patterned chairs or sofas that you love or can’t remove.

 

After furniture, the next biggest impact is your walls.  Since dark colors absorb light and make even large rooms look smaller, invest in some light paint (think creams, light blues or greens, soft yellows) to open your room’s space.

 

Another great “trick” is to simply hang some mirrors.  Mirrors do double duty in expanding the space.  Seeing a reflection of the room gives the impression of more space in “another” room, while mirrors also reflect light, and a brighter room feels like a bigger room.

 

These are simple suggestions to implement, and a real estate professional will have even more advice for creating an appealing interior.

 

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Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CAfor the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market. Lic #00573423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRICING UNDER PRESSURE IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

PRICING UNDER PRESSURE IN COSTA MESA REAL ESTATE

 

Deciding on an asking price for your home is challenging enough these days, but you need specific pricing strategies for particular scenarios, especially if you're under pressure to move quickly or your home isn’t selling after being on the market for several months.  Here are suggestions for both situations.

 

If you're facing a deadline due to job relocation or other reasons, then you need to price competitively, even more competitively than expected in today's market.  You'll need to list at significantly less than your competition.  Think 15% less.  That may seem tough to stomach, but it’s better than continuing your monthly loan payments or the hassle of trying to find tenants to rent your home.

 

If your home has been listed for some time, but not generating interest, you'll need to lower your price.  Of the three elements that sell a home - price, location, and condition - price is the one you'll have the most control over.

 

If home values have declined in your neighborhood, the price you originally listed at a few months ago may now be too high and out of line with comparable listings.  Now would be the time to have your real estate agent prepare a new Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and reevaluate your pricing strategy.  If you've got to sell, and sell now, price it like you mean it.

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

Posted via email from Larry Weichman's Blog (714) 241-4532