Whether you plan to sell your Scottsdale home soon or want to stay in it for several years, you might be thinking about upgrading certain rooms or features. But if you’re going to be spending money on your house, you want to be sure you can recoup most of those costs when it’s time to sell it. Here are the home upgrades that tend to offer the lowest return on investment--and thus the ones that Continue Reading
What to keep in mind when pricing your Scottsdale home for sale
If you are ready to put your house on the market, one of the most important tasks is deciding on the price you’ll list it for. Fortunately, your Realtor will help with this, but it’s still good to know why your home should be listed at the price he or she recommends. This way, you will have some idea of whether your house will actually sell for the amount you have in mind. Here are a few factors Continue Reading
How your home’s location affects your property’s value
As you prepare to put your Scottsdale home on the market, you’ll want to pay attention to the details that buyers will be considering most as they search for their new home. One major factor is location, but why exactly does that matter so much? There are a few reasons that your home’s location makes such a difference when it comes to value. Here are the main points to consider: Major Continue Reading
What to include in the disclosure statement for your Scottsdale home
As you get ready to sell your Scottsdale home, it’s a good idea to get to know what the disclosure statement is and what it entails, because Arizona requires sellers to fill one out. In short, this document will tell the buyer some important information about the Scottsdale home you are selling. But what exactly does it need to include, and what can be left out? Here are the facts on disclosure Continue Reading
6 tips on hosting an open house in DC Ranch
If you've listed your DC Ranch home for sale, you might soon be planning an open house. If you want to stand out from the many open houses on weekends, take these tips into consideration as you and your Realtor start planning: Get the house ready to show off. You need to impress everyone who walks through your front door, and this requires some preparation. Your first move should Continue Reading
Which home improvement projects actually increase property value?
If you are trying to sell your Scottsdale home, you might be thinking of ways to increase the property value first. Even if you don’t plan to sell your house for a while, you can still complete some home improvement projects that will raise its value in the future. Before you pick up a sledgehammer, take a look at the most effective ways to increase the value of your Scottsdale home for Continue Reading
How to prepare your Scottsdale home for the market
If you’ve decided to try to sell your Scottsdale home this year, you need to complete a few tasks before you officially put it on the market. Even if your house is in pretty good shape, there’s bound to be some wear and tear you’ll want to fix before you try to get the attention of buyers. But the process of preparing your Scottsdale home for sale doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can take it Continue Reading
Our top 3 tips to sell your Scottsdale home this winter
Selling your home in the winter comes with some pros and cons. The good news is that you won’t have much competition since there are usually fewer homes on the market during this time of year. On the other hand, you may need to work hard to convince homebuyers that your house is worth checking out now, since many people try to wait until after the holidays to buy a home. These tips may be just Continue Reading
5 ways to improve the curb appeal of your North Scottsdale home
Whether you are hoping to sell your North Scottsdale home or simply want to fix it up so you can enjoy it for years, there are a few easy ways to make it look more appealing from the outside. The best part is that many of these improvements are fast and easy to do, allowing you to start enjoying the results within a few days! 1. Replace Your Exterior Doors Replacing your front door with Continue Reading
5 reasons you haven’t been able to sell your Scottsdale home
If you're trying to sell your North Scottsdale home and have not had any luck so far, there could be a few reasons. Luckily, most problems that keep your home from selling are well within your control, so you and your real estate agent can work together to fix them. Here are just a few common reasons that a home is not selling quickly. 1.Your Home Needs Repairs Make sure your house is in great Continue Reading
4 things to do before you list your North Scottsdale home for sale
If you are ready to sell your home in North Scottsdale this fall, you should start preparing now. You will likely need a few months to be truly ready to part with your house, at least if you want to get the best possible price for it. To get you ready to go, we've compiled a list of some steps you should take in the months and weeks before you list your home for sale. Of course, always work Continue Reading
Home staging tips to use this fall in your DC Ranch home in Scottsdale
It might not seem like it right now in sunny Scottsdale, but the fall season is about to start. Despite the fact that temps will be warm for another month or so, most Arizonans still get excited about this time of year. You should, too, especially if you’re selling your Scottsdale home this fall. As you start staging your home, consider these tips on incorporating the beautiful fall Continue Reading
Should you stage your North Scottsdale home for sale?
If you are in the process of selling your home in North Scottsdale, you have probably thought about staging it. If you don't know, staging involves decorating and furnishing your a bit differently than you normally would to in order to appeal to potential buyers. Staging is a pretty common part of the selling process, but there are definitely some pros and cons to consider before you make this Continue Reading
3 important rules to know when selling your DC Ranch home in Scottsdale
Many communities have rules and regulations when it comes to the size of "For Sale" signs and times for open houses, and DC Ranch is no exception. Their regulations are part of what make it such a beautiful, clean desert community. You'll want to make sure you and your real estate agent are familiar with these three easy requirements from the DC Ranch Association before preparing to sell Continue Reading
3 real estate trends to consider before you sell or buy your Scottsdale home
If you are considering selling your home in Scottsdale this year, you should take a look at some of this year's main real estate trends. They could give you a rough idea about how quickly you could sell your home, and are equally interesting if you are in the market to buy a Scottsdale home. 1. Many People Are Planning to Make a Move in 2015 Certain demographics may be in the market Continue Reading
Selling your home? Set yourself apart from the competition with a tiled garage floor
If you're selling your home, here is an idea to set yourself apart from the competition: transform your garage into “man cave” with a tiled floor. It’s no surprise with the amount of car collector auctions that ring in the New Year annually in Scottsdale, vehicles are a much prized possession for many a local homeowner. Many Scottsdale garages become man caves where hours on end Continue Reading
Market Street at DC Ranch Hot Cocoa Stroll and Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 4
Whitestone Reit, the new owner of Market Street at DC Ranch, is hosting this year's Hot Cocoa Stroll and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. This is a DC Ranch holiday tree-lighting tradition and The Matheson Team is thrilled that Whitestone Reit and the Market Street merchants are continuing the festivities and making them even better this Continue Reading
What does your homeowners insurance policy really cover?
Homeowner’s insurance policies have an exclusion clause for damages caused by “acts of God”. An act of God is something outside the control of man, such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane or other natural event. Typically, insurance policies do not cover any damage caused by these natural happenings. Arizona attracts thousands of new homeowners to the state each year due to our Continue Reading
Should you decorate your home for the holidays if it’s listed for sale?
It’s the age-old and hotly debated question, should you decorate your home over the holidays if it's listed for sale? While I want my sellers to enjoy the holidays, my opinion is that decorations should be kept to a minimum. The best way to get a clear perspective is by taking a look at your own home look through the eyes of a prospective buyer. One of the very Continue Reading
Show me the money: price, earnest money and prequalification
My favorite thing to do in my job as a Scottsdale real estate agent is to negotiate offers. When I’m representing the seller in the sale of a home, my job is to get them the highest possible price and the best possible terms. While there are a number of terms that are typically negotiated in the offer - closing dates, who will pay the HOA transfer fees, termite treatments, Continue Reading
The Country Club at DC Ranch member survey results: 92% satisfaction rate
The Country Club at DC Ranch members participated in a survey in July of this year, and the results showed that the club outpaced the industry average in overall member satisfaction. An impressive 92% of members said they are more than satisfied with the club, compared to 83% of members at 103 other country clubs that were polled. As Scottsdale realtors who specialize in DC Continue Reading
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