Beautiful Former Parade of Home in Forest Hills Schools| $549,900

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About 4924 West Village Trl

This former Parade Home, located within the popular neighborhood of West Village and Forest Hills Schools, has been meticulously maintained both inside and outside. It includes 4200 sq ft of finished living space and has 5 bed, 4 1/2 baths. The floor plan is stylish and encompasses current trends for today’s living. The kitchen has a 10-foot arched island with black matte granite and plenty of seating. There is a large walk-in pantry, stainless appliances and Brazillian Cherry hardwoods. There is a den/office and a great room with a stone fireplace. The second floor has a generously sized study loft, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The daylight lower has a family room with fireplace, game area, mini kitchen, bed, bath and storage. 3-stall garage, great landscaping and superb area.

Propert Details:

Status: Active
Listing Price: $549,900
Address: 4924 West Village Trl
City: Ada
State: MI
ZIP: 49301
School District: Forest Hills
MLS #: 15033117
TFLA Sq Ft: 4202
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Garage: 3 Stall Attached
Fireplace: Yes
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909 Sunrise Ln. | $225,000

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About 909 Sunrise Ln.

This is a fantastic ranch style home in a newer development and in the Kenowa Hills School District. The property is adjacent with direct access to the Fredrik Meijer Standale Trail. It is a meticulously maintained and almost new, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with more than 2200 square feet of finished living space. The front door opens to a nicely proportioned living area with cathedral ceilings. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with wood cabinetry, stainless appliances, center island with seating, pantry and wood laminate flooring. Three bedrooms on the main level with an owner’s suite with crown moldings, bathroom and walk-in closet. Sliders from the eating area lead to a deck that walks down to the large backyard. There is a great mudroom with lockers and bench.

The daylight lower level has been recently finished. It is well-designed and beautifully executed. There is a large family room with wet bar and built-in cabinetry. You will also find a built-in desk with overhead storage, perfect for home office or a study area. There is another spacious bedroom and full bath. A fully equipped laundry room and storage complete the lower level. There is a two-stall attached garage with a service door. Beautiful landscaping, convenient location and great area.

Propert Details:

Status: Active
Listing Price: $225,000
Address: 909 Sunrise Ln
City: Grand Rapids
State: MI
ZIP: 49534
School District: Kenowa Hills
MLS #: 15020268
TFLA Sq Ft: 2215
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Garage: 2 Stall Attached
Fireplace:
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3 Most Important Goals When Selling Your Home (Part Three)

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The three most important goals when selling your home are: selling your home for the most amount of money in the least amount of time with the least amount of inconvenience to your lifestyle. The following are some important tips to help you achieve these goals:

Part Three – Selling Your Home with the Least Amount of Inconvenience to your Lifestyle.

If you haven’t already I’d suggest reading part one of my series to get some tips on how to prepare your home for showings that – once done – will save you from a lot of inconvenience in the long run.

To recap my previous post, remember you’re selling your space and not your things. If you have a fair amount of decorations, kids toys, or other things that aren’t used on a daily basis then put them away in the extra bedroom or storage space. You’ll find yourself having a much easier time getting your home in order for a showing because there will simply be less around to clean and put away. It’s better to have one room clearly used as a storage space than to have things spread throughout the house.

Kids Bedroom

This childs room feels spacious and easy to clean because there is no clutter.

If you have children the rule of thumb is…10, collect your 10 favorite toys, 10 favorite games, 10 favorite stuffed animals, 10 favorite videos, and then pack everything else. Your children will have everything that they enjoy most – and you will have everything else out of the way.

When you’re getting ready to list your house it’s a good time to think of potential questions buyers may have about the condition of the home. Any relevant information you can collect and present to your selling agent beforehand will inevitably make your experience selling your home much less stressful. If there are any association dues then make sure you communicate that to your agent. Calculate what your average utility bills are for the year so that information is available for your Realtor to answer those questions on your behalf. Again, getting this information organized before you list your home will smooth the process for your family because, there will be less “back and forth” over details about your home. Your days will be less interrupted and much more enjoyable while your home is on the market.

Calculator

Calculate your association dues and average utilities in advance.

In short, to sell your home with the least amount of inconvenience to your lifestyle you need to take the steps necessary to have your home and your family prepared before you list your home. Doing this will take the majority of the stress and disruption to your daily life out of the equation.

As a Realtor my first priority is making sure seller’s get the most money out of their home as possible. If you’re thinking of selling your home please contact me and I will perform a free market analysis (CMA) to help you determine the best strategy to price your home correctly and achieve your goals of the most amount of money in the least amount of time.

3 Most Important Goals When Selling Your Home (Part One)

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The three most important goals when selling your home are: selling your home for the most amount of money in the least amount of time, with the least amount of inconvenience to your lifestyle. The following are some important tips to help you achieve these goals:

Part One – Getting the Most Amount of Money for your Home:

When selling your home you have to “re-wire” your thinking. Selling a home can be an emotional process. Being as objective about your home as possible and evaluating your home from the perspective of a potential buyer will go a long way towards communicating the value of your home. Making sure that your first impression is a memorable one is key.

Kitchen

This smaller galley kitchen feels spacious because of good staging techniques

This is often referred to as staging. You don’t have to have high-end furniture or appliances to make a home appear memorable. The most important thing to remember is that your selling your space…not your things. Therefore putting away unnecessary decorations, nick-knacks, and personal pictures will make your spaces and living areas appear less cluttered and easier for a potential buyer to imagine how they would use your space. Always remember less is more… to you your home might feel empty after you put your things away but, to a buyer it will make the living areas feel spacious.

You may love the lime-green kitchen or the dark blue color of your dining room but, your tastes are uniquely yours and aren’t necessarily shared by others. Re-painting some rooms with a more neutral color palette will ensure that buyers aren’t distracted by strong color choices. It’s a very affordable and quick way to update the feel of a living space. Lastly, don’t be afraid to remove a few pieces of furniture or re-organize how your furniture is arranged in a living area to make a room feel larger or easy to walk within.

It’s important to fix issues before your house goes on the market. The leaky faucet or the foggy window pane may not be a big issue for you at the time. However, when buyers go through your home they always notice the things not working and never the things that are. Most of the time these fixes are rather easy and affordable to take care of and will instill confidence in the buyer that they are viewing a well maintained, quality home.

Well Maintained Home

This home has excellent curb appeal because the landscape has been paid attention to.

Curb appeal counts! After all, the very first impression a buyer will have of your home is from the outside as they walk in. You don’t have to try and be like Martha Stewart in the garden… You do need to make sure that the grass is cut, the sidewalks are clear, and any bushes or perennials are trimmed. Take the same approach to the outside of your home as the inside by putting away lawn equipment, children’s toys, and additional seating for patio sets not often used.

The time spent addressing these issues will make your home appear well maintained, spacious, and desirable for potential buyers of your home.

Look for Part Two next week when I discuss “Selling your Home in the Least Amount of Time.” To schedule a consultation on how I can help sell your home please contact me by clicking on the link here.

Is your house the “shiniest penny”?

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Many people will put their homes on the market in spring time.  Always remember that you have just one chance at a first impression.  Will it be good or will it be bad?  Don’t make your listing public until you’re ready to do so.  Your house should be the shiniest penny in the bank.  If someone is looking at six homes and yours is one of them, it needs to stand above the competition.  And, if it does, you will be one the one’s who get the deal.


Remember this…you’re not selling your things, you’re selling your space.  And if people cannot see your space because of your things, you won’t get credit for your space.  Decorating your home for your lifestyle and staging a house for sale are two totally different things.  Being involved in sales and marketing for a major furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, gave me the opportunity to be a” fly on the wall” with some of America’s leading designers.  The concept of…less is more, opened up a new window in my mind.  That principle has been a tremendous tool for me to use with my clients.  Simple ideas can make profound differences.

Providing a staging service has become an intregal part of the services I provide for my clients.  Editing and re-arranging are important ingredients for your preparation.  If you’re planning to move, you’re going to have to move all of your personal items and furnishings at some point.  Think about packing and moving a lot of those things prior to listing your house so that they can be gone before those potential buyers come through.  A fresh neutral color palette, squeaky clean windows, shampooed carpet and polished hardwoods will all help add money to your bottom line.  And your goal should be to get the most amount of money in the least amount of time with the least amount of inconvenience to your lives!

Finding a real estate professional who can do more than simply put a sign in your yard and wait for the phone to ring will set you apart from your competition.