Category : Home Selling Tips

6 Ways to Trim the Cost of Painting a House A fresh coat of paint makes everything it touches seem brand new. But such new beginnings cost real money. Professional painters charge around $4,000 for labor and materials to paint the exterior of a 2,500-square-foot, two-story home and roughly $5,500 for the interior. Painters’ rates […]

by MJN Real Estate June 19, 2018 0 comments

3 Reasons to Hire a Seller’s Agent If you’re selling your home, you should expect a list of expenses. The commission you pay the seller’s agent is usually one of the biggest, around 6% of your home’s selling price. This pays for the valuable work your seller’s agent, also known as a listing agent, does for you: preparing […]

by MJN Real Estate April 08, 2018 0 comments

Price Isn’t Everything: How to Handle Multiple Offers When Selling a House Live in a hot real estate market? If you’re selling your house, you might be lucky enough to receive more than one offer. If so, it’s a good idea to let potential buyers know. That way, they can tailor their offer with the […]

by MJN Real Estate April 07, 2018 0 comments

Easy Home Touch-Ups to Bring All the Buyers to Your Yard If you’re planning to sell a home in spring, prepare now for the crucial (and fun) job of luring home shoppers. Homes that look loved and well-maintained get more attention — and first impressions matter: “A buyer makes their buying decision as they are […]

by MJN Real Estate March 29, 2018 0 comments

Dreaming of a Deck? 4 Ways to Save on Construction Your visions of hosting fancy family barbecues and planting elaborate container gardens can come with a big cost: building a backyard deck. The average cost for a wood deck is about $10,950, according to Remodeling magazine’s “2018 Cost vs. Value Report,” while a composite deck […]

by MJN Real Estate March 28, 2018 0 comments

Easy Home Improvements to Drive Away the Blues Whether you’ve just moved into a new house or are preparing to sell, here are some projects you can tackle to beat the blues and spruce up that home! Change the Paint Anytime is the perfect time to brighten up those walls with a coat of paint, and […]

by MJN Real Estate June 07, 2016 0 comments