With spring nearly upon us, we are entering prime home selling season. If you are planning on selling your home or need more information, give the Dawn Dause Group a call at (815) 954-5050!
Continue readingCategory: Home Sellers
Spring Is Not Far Away!
Thinking of selling your home this spring? Did you know that spring is only 30 days away? Call the Dawn Dause Group today for a FREE home estimate! (815) 954-5050
Continue readingTop 10 Home Repairs If Your Home Is On The Market
Although curb appeal is important and can help make a good first impression, the interior of a home needs to be in good shape as well. Here are the top 10 home repairs to make if your home is on the market (or will be soon): Dry basement: A damp, musty
Continue readingEasy and Low Cost Tips To Sell Your Home Quickly
Ensure that all walkways in the home are clear Deep clean the home Have clean towels out in the bathroom Put away all personal items in the bathroom Clean the windows and take off the screens to allow more light in Display fresh fruit on the kitchen counter Make sure
Continue reading5 Unspoken Etiquette Rules When Selling Your Home
1. Don’t stay: It’s a good idea to leave your home during a showing; allow potential buyers to freely explore your home while not feeling pressure from your presence. 2. Don’t leave your pets at home: Take your pet to the park or for a car ride during showings; some buyers may
Continue readingBuying Or Selling? 5 Reasons You Need A Realtor
1. Assistance with paperwork: Every state has varying requirements for contracts regarding real estate sales and these guidelines are always changing. A Realtor is an expert and can help you successfully navigate the mountains of paperwork that go along with a real estate transaction. 2. What do you do after you
Continue readingTerms Every Seller Should Know
Freedigitalphotos.net Affidavit of title: A written statement that sellers make under oath certifying that they are in possession of the property, and that since the examination of the title on the date of the contracts no defects have occurred in the title. Marital status is also listed here.
Continue reading5 Home Design Features That Can Hurt A Sale
Flickr Transforming a bedroom: If you have a four bedroom home, you want buyers to see four bedrooms. Altering a bedroom to become a walk-in closet or hobby room may be great for you, but less bedrooms will be negative to buyers. Carpet: While carpeting may be comfortable, many
Continue reading15 Minute Home Makeovers
houselogic.com Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have a
Continue readingHomes Of The Near Future
House Logic Flickr There are 4 trends which are gaining popularity which seem to point to home features
Continue reading