The Kennett Township Police Department is warning residents about a possible child-luring attempt. Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 13, about 3:20 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Baltimore Pike, between Lenape Road and Kennett Pike in Kennett Township. A white male approximately 35 years old with a full beard, wearing a black shirt, sunglasses and a hat and operating a black…
You have decided to sell your home. If you are the average 21st Century homeowner, you have been searching the internet for months looking at real estate activity in your community. You have an idea of what similar homes are listed for. If there have been sales, you have figured out the ratio of listing price to actual sale price. As you do your online…
Who pays real estate commissions and who receives them? These are questions we Realtors often hear from home owners and buyers who are about to get jump into the marketplace. Let’s start with the sellers. When they select a real estate agent to represent them, they will have a discussion with that agent about the commission they will pay to the agent’s broker. In Pennsylvania…
Last month we looked at some 2013 statistics for the Unionville-Chadds Ford area. This month we will review national statistics. Every year the National Association of Realtors conducts an extensive survey of buyers and sellers nationwide. The 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers came out in November and is chock full of data for sales in 2012. Here are some of the highlights. These…
One of the most dreaded chores around the house is laundry. Maybe that’s why when selling a house, the laundry room is one of the most forgotten areas to get in shape. The machines are often dusty, with detergent dripping down the sides and lint and old socks on the floor. Yet it’s an area that doesn’t take too much time to clean and can…
It may not be the first thing one thinks about when staging for a home sale, but the addition of rugs to a home can go a long way. Rugs can help warm a dreary room, add a splash of color to a dull space, or tone down a room that already has strong and bright colored furniture; they can create a new look to…
Home sellers are advised to create the illusion that everything is new and fresh in their homes; however, when pets are involved, it’s not always easy to keep things clean and orderly. The simplest solution for a pet owner who is selling a home is to relocate the pet to a friend’s or family member’s home or to a pet daycare while the home is…
Code violations can extend the home-selling process or halt it altogether. It is good business to hire a home inspector before placing your home on the market. Home inspectors approved by the American Society of Home Inspectors are well-versed in all local codes dealing with electrical, plumbing, building/structural and more. They can help sellers understand any code violations and the steps and costs necessary to…
Should I stay or should I go when an agent shows my home? Gently put, most agents say that when potential homebuyers come to see your home, it is best that you leave the premises. Perspective buyers don’t want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. This often causes buyers to look…
The ancient philosophy of feng shui, which translates as “the wind and the water,” is the Chinese art of correct placement. In real estate, those who prescribe to feng shui believe that home sales can be better achieved by arranging furniture and decor to establish harmony and energy. “In feng shui we evaluate a house and its property for sufficient qi (pronounced chee), the living…
Summer is almost here and the exterior of a home becomes even more important when putting your house on the market. This time of year buyers will spend more time outside looking at your property and envisioning what their summer barbecues and family playtime will look like. The addition of any amount of usable real estate to a property increases value. Customized decks and personalized…