Preparing Your Home For Sale

Selling Your Cincinnati Home – Part 4

June 9, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty

Selling Your Cincinnati Home Series – Part 4

6 Steps to Staging Your Home.

Preparing your home for sale properly can net you considerably more money at closing. Some rooms in your home are more important than others in the preparation process and some home improvements are a much better investment as you prepare to sell your home. Don’t spend money unnecessarily, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team today to arrange a consultation. In the meantime, here are some general steps that you could start implementing right now.

The first step in staging your home is to trim the bushes around your property. It is important to keep the lawn neatly mowed. The curb appeal of your home will be the potential home buyer’s first impression of your home. Make it a good one!

Next, you will want to remove any clutter from your house. Start packing up anything you are not currently using. You are going to have to pack it up eventually anyway, so let’s get started! Your house will appear larger, neater and more organized.

If you have transformed one (or more) of your bedrooms into something other than a bedroom, such as a sewing room or exercise room, change it back. If you are listing your house as a three bedroom, you want the home buyer to be able to easily visualize the three bedrooms.

Clean up and organize the counters in the bathrooms and kitchen. They should appear, neat, clean and sparkly! Put items that are generally sitting out on the counter tops away out of sight.

After all of the steps are completed, do one last final clean up. Clean the house from top to bottom, yes, even the windows! Repair any nicks to the walls and cover them with a fresh coat of neutral paint.

Lastly, add a pop of color. This could be some colorful towels in the half bath or fresh flowers in a vase in the entrance way. Add color outside by planting some annuals. Place a new welcome mat by the from door or add a splash of color with a pillow on a chair.

Not only can staging your home bring more money to the closing table, generally it will sell faster too. Contact, Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team to set up a free consultation.

For more information on the local communities or housing market,

Contact The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty

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’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

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 Keller Williams Realty – Home Improvements That Are Worth The Investment

June 3, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty –

Home Improvements That Are Worth The Investment

It’s Spring! Homeowners everywhere are tackling home improvement projects. The Lowry Team warns that some home improvements add more value to your home than others. Oftentimes, the project costs more that the value that it adds. Remodeling Magazine came out with their 2014 Cost vs Value report. The value added to your home is impacted by geographic area due to costs of material, labor and trends. The Lowry Team looks specifically at the Cincinnati area.

Projects that are considered mid – range can add quite a bit of value to your home. For example, according to Remodeling Magazine’s report plenty of projects recoup more than 100% of their cost. These projects include adding an attic bedroom, a back up power generator and wood deck additions. The project that scored the lowest in the mid range was a home office remodel. This home improvement project added less that 50% of the cost to the value of the home.

In the upscale project range, quite a few home improvements re-couped 70% or more of their cost. A garage door replacement, composite deck addition, vinyl window and siding replacements, and a bath remodel were all considered to be good investments. The projects that added the least amount of value compared to cost were a master suite addition and roof replacement.

Preparing your home for sale properly can net you considerably more money at closing. Some rooms in your home are more important than others in the preparation process and some home improvements are a much better investment as you prepare to sell your home. Don’t spend money unnecessarily, call Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team today to arrange a consultation to discuss the right steps to preparing your home for sale.

Contact The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty

The Lowry Team 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’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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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Selling Your Cincinnati Home – 6 Steps To Selling A House

May 21, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty – 6 Steps To Selling A House

There are basically six steps to selling a house. The first step is to hire a real estate professional from The Lowry Team. Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team will discuss your time table for selling your home pricing strategies, tips to prepare for the market as well as the net profit needed from the sale. Hiring an experienced real estate agent will help protect you and your best interests and your potential equity in the sale of your home.

The next step to selling a house is to price it right. Eric Lowry will share your home’s current market value with you. Comparable sales will be run on other similar homes in the same market area. These items together with the trends in the real estate market, will help Eric determine the right listing price for your home.

The third step is to stage the home to sell. There is only one chance to make a good first impression. The Lowry Team can give you, the seller, tips on what improvements should or should not be made. They can also refer you to a professional home staging company.

Next, your agent will help you to negotiate an offer. This includes terms such as price, occupancy, inspections and any other contingencies in the contract.

Once an offer is agreed upon, it is time to start planning your move. The Lowry Team has an approved vendor list and can refer you to an excellent moving company.

Lastly, Eric Lowry, your professional listing agent will meet you at the closing table. The sellers, buyers and their agents will meet with the title company to sign all of the papers and close on the house. Here you will receive the proceeds from the sale of your house.

Congratulations on another home SOLD by The Lowry Team!

Contact The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty

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’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members 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 Keller Williams West Chester – Tips To Make Your Porch Pop

May 12, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams West Chester

Tips To Make Your Porch Pop

If you are preparing to sell your home, a great place to start is with your home’s curb appeal. This is the potential home buyer’s first impression of your home. Increase your home’s curb appeal by creating a front porch that is warm and inviting. However large or small your front porch, there are plenty of simple ways to make the porch pop.

Begin with the walkway leading up to the front porch. The walkway should be well lit and nicely landscaped. Use plants and bushes to make a subtle transition from the walkway to the porch.

A fresh coat of bright colored paint on the front door can really make your porch stand out. Cluster a number of flower pots by the front door in the same bright color as the door. Hanging baskets overflowing with ferns can draw your eyes upward, making it appear that the front porch is larger than it really is. Window boxes full of colorful flowers brighten up the front of the house as well.

The front porch can be a nice gathering place. Instead of a welcome mat consider putting a large indoor/outdoor rug down. This makes the porch seem like more of a room than an entrance way. Add weatherproof seating and tables. Chairs should face each other to make a nice conversation area. A small table to lay a book or drink on looks nice and is functional. Add colorful throw pillows and blankets to the seating area to make guests feel comfortable.

If the front porch is large enough and protected from the elements, add pieces of furniture, lamps and pictures. Decorate the front porch as you would another room in your house. Place a dresser with drawers on the porch to hold candles, blankets and more.

Having trouble coming up with ideas or perhaps you can’t picture the final product? Take a walk or drive around the neighborhood to see what front porches look appealing to you. Take pictures or notes that you can refer to later when you are planning out your front porch design.

If you are interested in adding to your home’s curb appeal because you are planning to sell, call The Lowry Team.

The Lowry Team 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’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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 at: 513-874-1830.
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The Lowry Team Real Estate Offers Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

April 25, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Real Estate Offers Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Whether you are preparing your home to sell or simply trying to get organized this Spring, The Lowry Team West Chester Ohio has tips for you. Keeping up on your house’s interior and exterior maintenance could save you time and money in the future.

There a number of things to do to maintain the exterior of your home. Each Spring you should check your roof for any damage such as missing shingles. Also, clean leaves and debris from the gutters and downspouts. Walk around your home’s foundation and take note of any large cracks that could lead to water or foundation damage. Spring is a good time to have the driveway re-sealed, filling in any cracks that appeared over the cold Winter. Clean all of your windows and screens. Put those storm windows away for the Summer! Have a HVAC company check and tune up your air conditioner. Use a power washer to clean patios, decks and siding. Stain and seal your deck in preparation for grilling out with friends and family.

Inside your home, vacuum and clean the rugs and carpets. Wipe down walls, baseboards and crown moldings. Take down all of your window treatments. Depending on the type of fabric you may be able to wash them yourself or you may need to have them cleaned professionally. Dust ceiling fans and reverse the blades direction for Spring. Clean lampshades and replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs. Spring is a perfect time to clean and sort out your pantry, medicine cabinets and closets. Wipe down shelves and throw away expired medicine. Put Winter clothes away and sort through items that can be donated.

There are items in this article that you may want to hire a professional for. The Lowry Team has a list of approved vendors to choose from. The Lowry Team compiled a list of vendors that they themselves, their friends, family and clients have used. Vendors have delivered exceptional service in order to be included on the list.

For more information on the West Chester, Ohio area and it’s housing market, contact a member of The Lowry Team.

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 Keller Williams West Chester Offers Tips to Add Curb Appeal To Your Home

April 23, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams West Chester Offers Tips to Add Curb Appeal To Your Home.

A great place to start is with the home’s curb appeal. This is the potential home buyer’s first impression of your home. There are a number of ways you can improve on the exterior look of your home. A fresh coat of paint gives an overall clean, crisp, well maintained appearance. Paint the front door, trim and shutters. Make the entrance seem inviting. Buy a new welcome mat and hang a wreath on the front door. It there is room, place furniture and add planters or flower boxes to the front porch.

Upgrade hardware items such as the mailbox, door knocker, and exterior lights. Lighting outside the front door is both inviting and a safety feature. If you have numbers on your house, make sure they are clean and easy to read. Home improvement stores have decorative numbers that can be placed on the front of your house.

Renew your flower beds by weeding and adding new mulch. Edge around the planter beds. A rock or brick trim around the edges can give a neat and attractive look to your gardens. Spruce up the area around your mailbox with flowers and plants.

Projects can be large or small, and vary in cost. Don’t spend money unnecessarily, call The Lowry Team today to arrange a consultation to discuss the right steps to preparing your home for sale.

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.