March 23, 2014

Tips for Sellers: Preparing your home for showings

It's been a great week for real estate in New Hampshire! Buyers are back out there and though there aren't a lot of choices (lower inventory), the buyers are still particular.

So, here are some tips for sellers (based on the experiences showing properties this week).

Always be ready to show your home. As time goes by and properties sit on the market, Sellers can get less dedicated to perfecting their homes for showings, but remember, the better your home presents itself, the more likely it will sell for more money and more quickly. This means both the little things and big things can make a difference.

Here are a couple things that can truly help, from the mundane to the magnificent:

            Keep your refrigerator clean inside and out. This sounds silly as buyers aren't buying the contents of your refrigerator, but odor can truly impact the showing experience and, for some odd reason, buyer often open the fridge and even the smallest odor can escape and invade the home

            Wipe down countertops and sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms, it takes just a moment and that sparkle makes an impression. Put the toilet seat cover down as it makes any bathroom look better and cleaner.

            You are selling your home, not your belongings, so keep surfaces tidy: dressers, countertops, tables, etc. this allows buyers to picture their own items in the home more easily, making it their own before they leave.

            Get a head start on your move and start to empty out excess and organize your closets. A tidy closet looks larger which is a great selling point.

            f you have lots of items stored randomly about your home or you have started to plan your move, pack those things in boxes and arrange them neatly in the garage or basement. If you need them more accessible, try to consolidate into one room. This gives the buyers the ability to see all aspects of your home (as well as see that you are serious about selling).

           

Certainly there are more things you can do to prep your home to show in its best light, but this list is a great place to start!

For more information on staging and organizing, check out www.cleanitupclearitout.com

Have a great day!

Jamie Friedman (RS) Prudential All Star Realty direct (808) 634-2011

 

March 09, 2014

Princeville Real Estate ~ Homes for Sale, Kauai, Hawaii

It’s a great time for real estate on Kauai!

Here are some great opportunities in Princeville, a resort residential community on the North Shore of Kauai.

Today there are 39 homes for sale in Princeville ranging in asking prices from $649,000 to $8,900,000. Click here to see the information. Links are valid for only 60 days or check out the homes in the chart below.  The MLS # is an active link to additional details, description, photos, etc.

Its spring and things are definitely moving forward, so call Jamie to get her on your team today!

MLS #

Location

Beds

Baths

Sq Ft

Land Area

Price

262574

5295 Pokii Ln

2

2

1,312

10,831

$649,000

268925

4988 Emmalani Dr

3

3

2,659

12,969

$675,000

269229

3780 Mapuana Pl

3

2

1,678

6,583

$695,000

258016

3812 Iluna Pl

3

2

1,310

6,895

$699,000

266845

4839 Moli Pl

3

2

1,291

7,486

$699,000

267696

3785 Milimakani Pl

3

2

1,678

7,812

$729,000

263260

3841 Haulani Pl

3

2

2,016

10,409

$749,000

271193

4119 Rooke Pl

2

2

1,226

12,519

$750,000

268933

4115 Kekuanaoa Ln

3

2

1,228

9,969

$799,000

265764

4240 Waileia Pl

3

2

2,181

12,336

$810,000

268539

3895 Punahele Rd

3

3

2,913

10,789

$825,000

259959

4944 Emmalani Dr

3

2.01

2,100

10,500

$829,000

268499

5275 Honoiki Rd

3

2.01

1,874

10,264

$875,000

268377

5081 Napookala Cir

3

2

2,491

15,240

$899,000

270000

4120 Nalani Ln

3

2

1,725

11,740

$899,000

268028

4161 Kamalani Ln

3

2.01

1,708

10,249

$985,000

259659

4030 Kaikioewa Pl

3

3

2,882

12,229

$995,000

269086

4173 Kalani Pl

3

3.01

3,464

10,630

$999,000

263603

3695 Kaweonui Rd

4

2

2,428

11,121

$999,999

257178

5275 Poki'i Ln

3

3

2,652

13,893

$1,099,000

270654

4070 Kaahumanu Pl

3

2.01

2,334

10,536

$1,150,000

241082

3650 Albert Rd

3

2

2,481

11,573

$1,195,000

270286

3907 Kamehameha Rd

3

2

2,863

17,070

$1,199,000

267125

5371 Honoiki Rd

3

3

1,051

16,710

$1,259,000

268152

3670 Albert Rd

3

2.01

3,060

12,314

$1,275,000

270294

4100 Nalani Ln

3

2.02

2,643

10,542

$1,279,000

263197

4179 Kamalani Ln

5

4

4,351

10,690

$1,295,000

265031

3647 Kaweonui Rd

4

3

2,879

10,836

$1,295,000

268420

5068 Napookala Cir

4

3.01

3,266

23,685

$1,295,000

268963

3933 Kamehameha Rd

4

3

2,720

20,414

$1,295,000

268192

5340 Honoiki Rd

4

3

2,257

10,181

$1,325,000

266994

3584 Kaweonui Rd

3

3.01

2,782

14,685

$1,337,000

261363

3781 Punahele Rd

5

4.01

3,802

13,902

$1,375,000

268856

4133 Rooke Pl

4

4

3,368

11,036

$1,499,000

267688

5331 Honoiki Rd

3

3

2,554

10,689

$1,500,000

254151

3824 Punahele Rd

5

6.01

5,095

17,151

$2,875,000

254296

5071 Hanalei Plantation Rd

3

3.01

2,488

24,799

$5,250,000

269673

4971 Hanalei Plantation

4

4.03

5,834

54,624

$6,975,000

257887

4727 A&B Hanalei Plantation Rd

4

5.01

5,752

66,211

$8,900,000

*information from Hawaii Information Services MLS 3/9/14 ~ deemed from reliable resources but not guaranteed. Status subject to change without notice. Contact agent for update. Chart and link based on HIS MLS search parameters: Active status, residential, taxkey 4-5-4.

Jamie Friedman (RS)  Prudential All Star Realty  direct (808) 634-2011 

jamiejoy@aloha.net      www.MyKauaiProperty.com