Prepare Your House to Sell – The Ultimate Home Staging Guide Checklist

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Prepare Your House to Sell ChecklistWhether you’re planning on selling next month or next year, it’s important to prepare your house to sell. Homes that are staged sell faster and for more money than homes that are not. Print off The Lowry Team‘s Ultimate Home Staging Guide Checklist and get started. Before you know it your house will be ready to sell!

Clean, Declutter, and Depersonalize!
-Steam clean the carpets or replace as needed
-Clean and polish hardwood floors
-Repair any cracks or holes in the walls
-Neutralize and refresh interior paint
-Remove excess and oversized furniture to maximize space
-Organize closets
-Remove excess items from the garage and sweep it out
-Put away knick knacks and family photos

Maximize Your Home’s Curb Appeal
-Repaint the home’s exterior
-Power wash the siding and windows
-Clean out the gutters and downspouts
-Mow, edge, and fertilize the lawn
-Trim bushes and trees
-Rake any leaves
-Plant colorful flowers
-Repair any driveway or sidewalk cracks
-Make sure the house number, doorbell, and mailbox are in good condition
-Stage the front porch with furniture and/or potted plants

Give Your Kitchen and Bathrooms Some TLC
-Clean and/or polish the floors
-Replace any outdated hardware or light fixtures
-Repair any old caulking
-Deep clean your appliances
-Clear off the counter tops
-Organize drawers and linen closets

Thinking of selling your house? Call or text Eric Lowry at 513-368-3751.
Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Sale Guarantee…
We’ll sell your home in 88 days, or we’ll sell it for FREE!

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Sell Your House Faster – Prepare Your Home for Listing Photos

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Sell Your House Faster - Prepare Your Home for Listing PhotosWe’ve all seen those home listing photos of the agent in the bathroom mirror, the pets in the living room, and the dirty laundry on the floor. Those photos are funny to look at, but they’re not going to help sell your house. Here are few easy tips to prepare your house for fantastic listing photos so you can impress more buyers and sell your house faster!

Window Treatments – Open all the curtains and blinds in every room to let natural light in.

Lighting – Turn all interior lights on, and any ceiling fans off. Replace any burnt out light bulbs.

Pets – Keep all your pets out of the house (or at least out of the way). Hide away all pet supplies, food dishes, crates, scratching posts, etc.

Vehicles – Move all vehicles away from the home or park them in the garage. Don’t leave any in the driveway or parked on the street in front of the house. Close your garage doors.

Tables/Counters – Remove all clutter from kitchen and bathroom counters, shelves, tables, bedroom dressers, etc. Have a minimalist mindset with what you leave out.

General – Make sure your home is as tidy as possible. Put away all the laundry, make all the beds, close all the toilet seats, vacuum your carpets, etc. Make sure the front and backyards are well manicured, with cut grass, trimmed bushes, etc.

If you prepare your house for listing photos, it can definitely help improve the quality of the photos and sell your house faster. The listing photos of your home provide the very first impression buyers will have of your home. You want them to be impressed enough that they want to schedule a showing. If you have great listing photos, you will impress more buyers, and ultimately sell your house faster.

Thinking of selling your house? Call or text Eric Lowry at 513-368-3751.
Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Sale Guarantee…
We’ll sell your home in 88 days, or we’ll sell it for FREE!

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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The Lowry Team Helped a First Time Homebuyer Buy a House in West Chester 45069

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The Lowry Team Helped a First Time Homebuyer
Buy a House in West Chester 45069

Beckett-Ridge-Golf-Course-2Jessica Lowry, Buyer Specialist for The Lowry Team, helped a client buy a house in West Chester. The Lowry Team helped him through the process of buying his first home. The property is a condo located in the Beckett Ridge area of West Chester.

The condo is located in Shepherd’s Farm on Coppernail Way. Condos in the Sherpherd’s Farm subdivision are located in the 45069 zip code area.

The condo is a large end unit at over 1800 square feet with an attached garage. It includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and features a huge master suite, wood-burning fireplace, and beautiful golf course views. This particular property was a short sale that was listed at $89,000, and sold $82,500.

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The condos on Coppernail Way in West Chester are served by the Lakota Local School District and is zoned for Freedom Elementary, Lakota Ridge Junior School, and Lakota West High School.

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Thinking of buying or selling a house in Beckett Ridge? Contact The Lowry Team today!
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The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams by calling or texting 513-368-3751.

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The Lowry Team Helped Cincinnati Residents Buy a House in West Chester 45069

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The Lowry Team Helped Cincinnati Residents Buy a House in West Chester 45069

Lakota Springs Houses for SaleAdam Wald, Buyer Specialist for The Lowry Team, helped his clients buy a house in West Chester on Lakota Springs Drive.

This two story brick home includes 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and features a full finished basement, large sunroom, and fenced-in backyard with a firepit. The home is a single family residence, located in the Lakota Springs Subdivision. The house is located in the 45069 zip code area.

Lakota Springs Houses for Sale

Home prices in Lakota Springs range from around $230,000 – $315,000. The Lakota Springs subdivision is regulated by a homeowners’ association, and provides a clubhouse, community pool, play area, and fishing pond for residents to enjoy.

The home on Lakota Springs Drive in West Chester is served by the Lakota Local School District and is zoned for Union Elementary, Hopewell Junior School, and Lakota East High School.

Thinking of buying or selling a house in Lakota Springs? Contact The Lowry Team today!
Call or Text 513-368-3751

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What’s my Lakota Springs home worth?

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams by calling or texting 513-368-3751.

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How long does it take to buy a house?

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How long does it take to buy a houseHow long does it take to buy a house?

Today buying a house takes longer than ever due to new lending regulations. The actual house hunting process takes only as long as you want it to. If you need to stick to a specific timeline you’ll want to keep in mind the following information and plan accordingly.

At the very beginning of your home search, you start with getting pre approved and meeting with a Realtor. Getting pre approved doesn’t take long at all and can generally be done in one day.

Once you are out looking at homes, you never know when you’ll find that perfect one. Your dream home could be the first home you see, or it could be the eighth. Putting in an offer and negotiating with the sellers takes around 1-2 days. Upon receiving an accepted contract, your lender has to start the ball rolling on their end. That is the piece that takes the longest.

Right now it’s taking on average 45-60 days to get from contract to closing. This is because in Fall of 2015, new regulations known as TRID were enacted. In very basic terms, TRID is meant to protect consumers by providing very clear and accurate disclosures of all fees. It also requires that lenders provide a closing disclosure at least 3 days before closing. So if you are planning on buying a house, plan on it taking a minimum of 60 days.

Questions about buying a house? Ready to start looking?
Contact The Lowry Team today at 513-368-3751

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The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Where are interest rates headed?

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5 Hidden Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling (Or Didn’t Sell)

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5 Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling (Or Didn’t Sell)5 Hidden Reasons your House Isn't Selling (Or Didn't Sell)

Is your home listed for sale, but not getting any offers? Your problem could be any of these reasons your house isn’t selling.

It’s Overpriced – In the current market, where inventory is so low and buyer demand is high, homes are selling very quickly. If your home isn’t selling you might want to reconsider your asking price. The number one reasons homes don’t sell is because they are overpriced.

It’s Outdated – If your home is terribly outdated, that can be a major turn off to home buyers. For the most part, buyers want a home that is move-in ready. If all they notice are your kitchen and bathrooms from the 80’s and your old carpet, they’re not going to be impressed.

Bad Decor – Buyers want to see your home as a blank canvas. They don’t want to see all your personal knick knacks and photos all over the place, and they don’t want your blue or red walls. Depersonalize and declutter, and then neutralize all the paint colors in your home. If buyers can’t see themselves in your home, they will turn right around and leave.

Curb Appeal – You only get one chance to make a first impression so work on that curb appeal! Make sure your bushes are trimmed, your grass is cut and edged, your exterior paint is in good condition, etc.

You’re Not Using a Realtor – Data from a recent NAR study shows that less than 10% of For Sale By Owner’s (FSBO’s) actually sell. Approximately 90% of buyers are using a Realtor to find a home, and even more are finding that home on the internet. However, when you FSBO your home, your home listing does not come up in those buyers’ MLS searches. You are limiting your potential exposure to a very, very small percentage of buyers.

Questions about the reasons your house isn’t selling?
Contact Eric Lowry today at 513-874-1830.
Don’t forget to ask about The Lowry Team’s Sale Guarantee…
We’ll sell your home in 88 days, or we’ll sell it for FREE!

Find Your Home's Value Now!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team.  The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Search the entire Cincinnati MLS for Homes For Sale

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Where are interest rates headed?

Why Use a Real Estate Team Instead of a Single Agent

Selling a Home in the Winter

Love It or List It!

Preparing Your Home for Sale: 10  Tips for Staging a Home

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