Posts in category 'Sell Your Home'

Pre-pandemic, HGTV and other home improvement experts were touting the benefits of tiny Minneapolis homes for sale as people sought to simplify and downsize. Has quarantining affected homebuyers' wish lists? Here's a look at why upsizing may be the current trend when it comes to Saint Paul homes for sale.

1. Millennials "Break Out"
   Over the years, people have shifted away from formality in favor of more casual behavior. Millennials are the culmination of this movement toward a laid-back lifestyle. But when it comes to living space, twenty-somethings yearn to escape their current domain of dorm rooms, micro-apartments and multiple roommates for less confining homes.

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Whether it's an attic, an alcove under the stairs or unused space above the garage, making a "bonus room" appealing to potential buyers is never a bad idea when staging your home. Many Minneapolis homes for sale have small spaces that can be used as a crafting or art studio, home office, or just about anything you can conjure up. Although your imagination may start running wild when thinking about what to do with a bonus room, it's important to stay focused so potential buyers looking at St. Paul homes for sale aren't confused about what the purpose of it really is.   

• Know Your Market Demographic
  Understanding the types of buyers who are looking for houses in your area is key to creating a bonus room that will help sell your home. Do you live in an up-and-coming, hip neighborhood that attracts young professionals? If so, you'll probably want to consider making that bonus room a home office. If you live in a more family-oriented area, buyers may be looking for a house with a space that could easily work as a playroom or nursery. If you're unsure about who your likely buyers will be, talk with your real estate agent. After all, they're used to helping people buy and sell homes in the area, so they should know a bit about who's looking.

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Attractive, appealing, professional-quality listing photos are a huge key to attracting buyers when you put your home on the market. Most buyers start their search online, and your listing photos provide a crucial first impression of the property.

While it's often easier to get great listing photos during the warmer months thanks to green grass and flowers, you can still capture perfect listing photos in the winter if you know the right tricks of the trade. Our real estate agents are here to help, with a guide to capturing picture-perfect listing photos in the winter.

1. Keep Snow from Building Up in Key Places
   When you're competing with other Minneapolis homes for sale, you always want to put your best foot forward. Start by clearing snow away from walkways, your driveway, and your front porch. A snowy scene can provide a nice backdrop for your listing photos, and clearing snow from key places helps you set the scene while making your home feel safer and more inviting for buyers.

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You may consider your Twin Cities home to be priceless, but in reality, a number of specific factors affect market value. While some are out of your control, there are proactive ways to make your home more attractive to buyers. Our real estate agents review five significant elements impacting your home's potential selling price.

1. Neighborhood
   "Location, location, location" is the classic real estate mantra. Sometimes the location is relative, such as the distance of your work commute, but as it applies to home prices, the term "location" is more universal. Proximity to quality schools, plentiful job opportunities, and entertainment and cultural amenities provides a major boost to a home's value. "Comps," the selling price of recently sold homes in your neighborhood, provide a ballpark figure as to what you might expect to get for your home.
   
   

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According to John Lennon, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." In a perfect world, the sale of your current home would coincide with the timetable for your move, but circumstances don't always cooperate. Our real estate agents share their top six tips for selling a vacant home after you've already relocated.

1. Notify the Neighbors
   Explain to your neighbors that you'll be moving, but your vacant home will still be up for sale. Most people will be happy to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and contact the authorities if they notice anything amiss. If your community has a formal neighborhood watch organization, share the information with group leaders as well.
   
   

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