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Wallpaper in Your Home Before you Sell: Tips From a San Tan Valley Realtor

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Looking at buying or selling a home in San Tan Valley or Queen Creek? When you are considering which projects you want to take on to add value to your home before selling, it might be helpful to know that there are some home improvement projects that can actually take away value from your home, or they can cost a lot, but will not give you any kind of increase in your value. Having a great real estate agent can be very helpful to help you navigate these areas. One that I want to mention is wallpaper. Now you might love that really sharp wallpaper for an accent wall, but your potential buyer might hate it. It is best to stick with neutral painted colors. That way they can see potential, not just your style. If you have loud wallpaper already in your home, consider removing it before listing. 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

Adding Recessed Lighting To Raise the Value of Your Home: Tips From a San Tan Valley Realtor

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Lighting can be an important element for your home. Recessed lighting is highly sought after right now in the housing market. According to Redfin.com , recessed lighting is number 4 for the most valuable home improvement and design trends. Recessed lighting does a number of good things for your home. Not only will your home look brighter, but recessed lighting has a tendency to make homes look larger and of a higher quality and value. 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

Carpet Cleaning Before a Sale: Tips From a San Tan Valley Realtor

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When selling a house, I get asked a lot about whether to replace the carpet. It is safe to say that dirty carpets are one way to completely turn off a potential buyer. As part of your prep in anticipation of a sale, be sure to include a carpet cleaning, especially in high traffic areas, or replace the carpets if needed. 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

Adding a Back-Splash to Add Value to Your Home: Tips From a San Tan Valley Realtor

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Another way to add value and charm to a home is through a kitchen back-splash. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home. More than any other room in your home, it can make or break a sale. When choosing a back-splash, go for more neutral colors. When possible, have a darker grout installed. It will hide most of the spills and splatters that happen in a kitchen. If you are a do it yourself type of person, it can be pretty inexpensive if you want to take it on. 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