Avoid these Common Mistakes When Selling Pleasanton Luxury Homes

Avoid these Common Mistakes When Selling Pleasanton Luxury Homes

Home sellers often forget one crucial part when it comes to upgrading their Pleasanton luxury homes which they’re putting up for sale: they upgrade parts of the home according to their design preference. They forget that home buyers come in different shapes and sizes - all with their own set of style choices. So when it comes to marketing your home for sale, it’s important to keep track of these common mistakes to avoid:

1. Updating the kitchen. Granite countertops offer a luxurious and sophisticated feel. But because it’s too costly to update the entire kitchen countertop and cabinets, some home sellers simply replace new countertops on top of old kitchen cabinets. This kind of update makes the buyers feel that the kitchen update was a waste of money. If you want to upgrade your kitchen, make sure to be committed to changing both the countertops and the cabinets. 

2. Making paint touch ups all over the Pleasanton CA luxury home for sale. This strategy doesn’t work because touch ups are not always done perfectly, therefore exposing the unmatched parts of the wall where the touch up was made. To remedy this, opt to update with a fresh coat of neutral color wall paint. Neutral palettes on the wall provide the buyer a chance to picture themselves living in the space.

3. Keeping the old windows. No matter how beautiful the old window frames are, buyers see old windows as a very big distraction from the overall beauty of the home. Replace these old windows and ask your real estate agent where to find a trusted contractor to replace those windows for you.

4. Not replacing the old carpets. Stained old carpets are a major turn off for any home buyer. They walk in the home, get impressed by the walls and the windows but when they look down - dirty stained old carpets can stop them in their tracks. That’s when they decide to go in another direction with their home buying budget. Don’t let this happen to you. Contact a carpet replacement or restoration company and let them get the job done.

5. Curb appeal still matters. First impressions last and the first thing that buyers see when they look at your home? Your curb appeal - or the lack thereof. Just because California is experiencing a drought doesn’t mean you’re off the hook to show off your home. Work on updating your curb appeal with a perfectly power washed walkway, a fresh coat of paint on the door, and more.

It’s financially challenging to update your home and get it ready for selling. But keep in mind that spending an average of $10,000 on your home can get you double that amount when selling. These numbers, of course, depend entirely on the market you’re in. Consult with a trusted Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® before you do any costly upgrades to your home for sale.

For more home selling and buying tips, visit http://RhondaFee.com.

If you are looking for a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® who can help you sell or buy your dream luxury home, call me, Rhonda Fee, at 925-200-0827. You can also text 925-660-7110 with any of these codes: seller411, buyer411 or homesearch. With my extensive experience and knowledge of the Pleasanton luxury real estate market, combined with a track record of satisfied clients, your next transaction will be the best move you’ve ever made!

Best Tips for a Successful Pleasanton Luxury Home Open House

Best Tips for a Successful Pleasanton Luxury Home Open House

Getting ready for an open house? While this can be an important part of the entire home selling process, hosting an open house can also be a challenging and exhausting event. There are a lot of factors you have to take care of and worry about. Stress less by following these tips on hosting a successful open house for Pleasanton luxury homes for sale:

Stage your house properly. 

Make sure that everything is neat and organized. Make time to have all the necessary repairs done. Clean the space. Opt to create a neutral environment using simple wall colors such as grays, whites, and beiges. Get rid of personal displays like the drawing pinned on your fridge and the family photographs on your mantel. Buyers want to be able to picture the potential of the space and having a neutral environment makes it easier for them to imagine themselves living in it.

Time your open house. 

Pleasanton luxury REALTORS® suggest holding your open house on a non-holiday Sunday between 1 to 4 in the afternoon. Never make the mistake of hosting it at the same day and time that a big event is happening in town. Do your research properly or you might find yourself sitting at an empty home eating freshly-bakes cookies by yourself.

Prepare all property information.

Give your visitors either a brochure or a CD containing all the important information they need to know about the property for sale. Apart from the usual information like home or lot size, number of bedrooms, and tax assessments, you can also include a pre-sale home inspection report. You can also opt to provide a map of the neighborhood, highlighting the popular amenities, location of schools, hospitals, and more.

Don’t be at your open house.

If you have a Pleasanton luxury homes real estate agent who can take care of it for you, then don’t be there. There’s no reason for you to be at the open house. Some buyers opt for anonymity and therefore it doesn’t work well having the seller with them while they tour the home. When face-to-face with an agent, they are able to speak freely about their concerns and ask more questions about the place.

Don’t worry too much about hosting an open house. Simply follow the tips above and remember to be the friendliest and more accommodating person you can ever be during that day. For more tips on home selling, visit http://RhondaFee.com.

If you are looking for a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® who can help you sell or buy your dream luxury home, call me, Rhonda Fee, at 925-200-0827. You can also text 925-660-7110 with any of these codes: seller411, buyer411 or homesearch. With my extensive experience and knowledge of the Pleasanton luxury real estate market, combined with a track record of satisfied clients, your next transaction will be the best move you’ve ever made!

Top 3 Common Organizing Mistakes that Cause Your Pleasanton Luxury Home to Look Messy

Top 3 Common Organizing Mistakes that Cause Your Pleasanton Luxury Home to Look Messy

A lot of people take the time to clean their homes but somehow, after just a few months, their Pleasanton luxury home reverts back to the messy state it was in. So they clean it again. It’s sometimes seems to become a neat-mess cycle. Many people just give up on trying to attempt having an organized and neat home month after month.

You might think that the mess just adds up because of the daily purchases you make and need to make space for. However, more than the additional clutter, it’s hard to keep a home clean because of these common organizing mistakes:

Not plotting a day for cleaning in their calendar. People usually say “I’ll clean when I have the time” or “I’ll do this when I get a free weekend” and more. The problem with this approach is that organizing is not a priority, therefore, when they do get a free weekend to start their home project, it can easily be replaced by other more important stuff. They likely get started on their project but dismiss it mid-task. Schedule this on your calendar like you would an important work meeting. 

Believing that “clean” is no different from “organized”. Quite the contrary, just because your home is clean does not mean it is organized. The neatly arranged pile of kitchen supplies on your counter does not indicate an organized kitchen in your Pleasanton CA luxury home for sale. If your kitchen is indeed organized, all your equipment will have a permanent storage in your cupboards and cabinets. 

Buying organizing products first. While it can be a thrill to start shopping for storage bins, boxes, racks, and more, it’s important to know what you’ll actually be storing first. Sort the items on your house first and decide how and where these items will be organized. After this, you then determine what organizing products you’ll need to shop for. 

As Pleasanton luxury homes real estate agents would advise homeowners, it’s challenging to keep a home both clean and organized but it’s doable.

There are so many ways to help clear the clutter out of your home for sale so make sure you aren’t doing any of these organizing mistakes. For clutter cutter inspiration, visit http://RhondaFee.com for more organizing tips for savvy homeowners.

If you are looking for a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® who can help you sell or buy your dream luxury home, call me, Rhonda Fee, at 925-200-0827. You can also text 925-660-7110 with any of these codes: seller411, buyer411 or homesearch. With my extensive experience and knowledge of the Pleasanton luxury real estate market, combined with a track record of satisfied clients, your next transaction will be the best move you’ve ever made!

Best Upgrades to Add Value to Your Pleasanton Luxury Homes for Sale

Best Upgrades to Add Value to Your Pleasanton Luxury Homes for Sale

Home improvements definitely make the value of Pleasanton CA luxury homes for sale more competitive. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be an extensive or expensive upgrade. Below, you can find some simple projects to help enhance the quality of your home while boosting its value.

Start with the kitchen: Buy and replace the door handles of your kitchen cabinets or get a new kitchen faucet set. You can also replace those old lighting fixtures so the space is brighter and looks more appealing. The kitchen is one of the rooms that is an attention-getter of potential homebuyers, so it is always worth it to consider this upgrade.

Second, update the bathroom. Pleasanton luxury homes have the nicest bathrooms around and potential buyers might look for something special in your house for sale. Purchase simple things such as new toilet seats and decorations that can make a difference in your bathroom. Replace dingy floor tiles and polish your tub and shower for that squeaky clean look. Everyone loves squeaky clean!

Next, consider landscaping. The first thing that a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® and potential homebuyer will notice is the front of the house. Simply add a few colorful plants and arrange them to be aesthetically-pleasing to help add value to your property. Choose your foliage wisely in consideration of the currently drought stricken environment.

Lastly, consider fresh paint. Neutral, freshly painted walls lend to a clean feel. For this upgrade, it may not be necessary to hire a professional. Be sure to keep your personal taste out of the equation and simply go for neutral tones. Small changes to freshen your home can and likely will improve your property's value.

Keep in mind that these upgrades can pay off in the long run. Think and plan carefully on which upgrades you will invest most on to get the best ROI. To help you decide, visit http://RhondaFee.com for additional budget-friendly tips on upgrading your home, renovation projects, remodeling ideas, and more.

If you are looking for a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® who can help you sell or buy your dream luxury home, call me, Rhonda Fee, at 925-200-0827. You can also text 925-660-7110 with any of these codes: seller411, buyer411 or homesearch. With my extensive experience and knowledge of the Pleasanton luxury real estate market, combined with a track record of satisfied clients, your next transaction will be the best move you’ve ever made!

Ignore These When House Hunting for Pleasanton Luxury Homes for Sale

Ignore These When House Hunting for Pleasanton Luxury Homes for Sale

House hunting is not an easy task. There are a lot of factors involved and without a trusted Pleasanton luxury Realtor® to help you, the whole house hunting and buying process can become very challenging. 

Fortunately, we’ve rounded up a few tips for home buyers like you. Instead of having to go house to house feeling disappointed with almost every visit, why not keep these tips in mind?

Some home sellers take their time to ensure that the house they’re selling has that “lived-in” look and feel. Many sellers will hire home stagers to ensure that the house looks pristine and model-like. However, they can’t possibly decorate for all of the many different buyers’ tastes; what one might love, the next could dislike. For this reason, when house hunting, keep your focus on the house. Ignore the following to make an informed decision:

Ignore how the house is decorated.

From the color of the walls to the carpet to the knick knacks that the sellers have decided to display in their Pleasanton CA luxury homes for sale, ignore it all. Stop thinking about what the house looks like now and focus instead on what it can look like in the future. 

Ignore the poor curb appeal.

Some home buyers make the mistake of judging the luxury house by its curb appeal. While this is an important factor of adding more beauty to the house for sale, some sellers tend to forget to pull the weeds, clean the walkway, and sweep away all the fallen leaves. Look past the mess and focus instead on the structure of the space. Can you add a mini garden up front? Would it look better when you repaint the front door?

Ignore the appliances that come with the house for sale. 

Always remember that you do not have to use the same appliances that the seller may have used for years. Perhaps you prefer a gas range, but there is currently only an electric range in the kitchen. This can be a quite simple feature to have added after the close of escrow. Or maybe you prefer stainless steel appliances, but the seller has all black appliances. If you have the budget for it, replacing the appliances that came with the house for sale can be quite simple. Focus on the layout of the kitchen or the laundry room instead of the appliances or fixtures you may not like.

Ignore the unpleasant smells. 

There’s nothing like a full house cleaning to remove many the unpleasant smells that come from the home. A Pleasanton luxury homes real estate agent can help guide you on what needs to be cleaned, fixed, and replaced when checking out a home for sale. Some odors are more difficult than others to remove, however it is worth exploring those options before giving up on the home for sale altogether.

It’s not easy to find the dream home you’re looking for if you worry too much about the easily-changeable factors. Learn for yourself what your non-negotiables are and let go of some of these minute details. 

If you’re looking for Pleasanton luxury homes for sale, please visit http://RhondaFee.com for a list of open houses you can drop by. Find your dream home today!

If you are looking for a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® who can help you sell or buy your dream luxury home, call me, Rhonda Fee, at 925-200-0827. With my extensive experience and knowledge of the Pleasanton luxury real estate market, combined with a track record of satisfied clients, your next transaction will be the best move you’ve ever made!