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Adding Value to your Home: Tips and Tricks on Popcorn Ceilings

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If you are looking to sell your home, and are looking for ways to add value to your home, it is most often the little things that can make a big difference. Making sure your home doesn't look dated can be important. Popcorn ceilings can date your home. They also collect dust and allergens while absorbing light instead of reflecting it. Removing a popcorn ceiling can be hard work. But it is well worth it. According to homelight.com , removing a popcorn ceiling can add about $2,500 worth of value to a 1,400 square foot house, and up to $35,000 of value to a larger estate home. *Pro tip: To cut down on dust, lightly mist the ceiling with water about 15 minutes before scraping. Long, even strokes with a putty knife should remove any texture easily. Smooth out any spots that need a touch up with a joint compound. Then sand, and paint. Looking for a home in San Tan Valley or Queen Creek? Need a Real Estate Agent?  Call or text Rusty Blair at 623-687-4580

Prepping for a Sale: Front Door Help From a San Tan Valley Realtor

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First impressions are important, in people and especially when looking for a home to buy. Your front door is one of the first things someone will see. But, did you know that your front door can affect your home's value? According to a Zillow color analysis, they discovered that a home with a glossy black door can sell for about $6,000 more than a comparable home with a different color door. With an estimated cost between $40-$75. *Pro tip: You don't need to go crazy on the sanding. Just use a sanding block to knock off a little of the existing paint. Take the time to remove the hardware. It gives the paint job a more professional look in the end. Looking for a home in San Tan Valley or Queen Creek? Need a Real Estate Agent?  Call or text Rusty Blair at 623-687-4580

Prepping a Kitchen Before You Sell Your Home: A Simple Step From a San Tan Valley Realtor

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When you are getting ready to list your home for sale, you might think your kitchen needs a little something to help it along in a style or theme. Consider installing or replacing the knobs and handles. This can be an inexpensive and simple way to up your kitchen game. *Pro tip: If you have to drill your own holes in your cupboards or drawers, put blue painters tape on both sides of the wood before marking and drilling. Doing this will help prevent any splintering of the wood. Looking for a home in San Tan Valley or Queen Creek? Need a Real Estate Agent?  Call or text Rusty Blair at 623-687-4580

Increasing the Value of your Home, Tips from a San Tan Valley Realtor

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With many homes for sale in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, it's a great time to freshen up your bathrooms. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, nothing is more off putting than grimy caulking and peeling paint. HGTV’s website says that any minor bathroom remodeling can be expected to result in returns of about 102%. By simply putting fresh paint and new caulking in a bathroom, you could not only increase the value of your home, but also the amount of interest it receives. *Pro tip: Fill the tub with water after applying fresh caulking. It will stretch before drying completely and reduce the likelihood of it cracking or peeling in the future. Looking for a home in San Tan Valley or Queen Creek? Need a Real Estate Agent?  Call or text Rusty Blair at 623-687-4580