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Archive for August 21st, 2008

Increase your Curb Appeal by painting your house

Tips to Sell Your Colorado Springs Home

 For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com

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Potential home buyers WILL decide whether or not to look inside a house or take it seriously based on its curb appeal.   They’ll make a decision if they even want to see it, from how it looks on the outside.   I have had many buyers make a decision not to go inside a house as they look at the house from their car.

One of the most important things you can do to enhance curb appeal is to make the outside sure the paint looks good and is appealing.

When deciding on what colors to paint your house, keep the following in mind:

Neighborhood Context

• Make sure that your colors are compatible with the houses next door

Existing Colors  

• New paint doesn’t Read the rest of this entry »

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15 steps to get your home ready to show and sell in Colorado Springs

Inside your Colorado Springs Home

 work towards it being clean, comfortable and neutral 

Get a Free Market Analysis on your Home, Email KTorline@msn.com  or call 719-287-1049

Must Read Articles

• Colorado Homeowners, don’t remodel until you read this!
• Are you a pet owner trying to sell your home
• Should I take my home off the market during the holidays?
• A 12 point checklist to make sure your home shows well to Colorado Springs buyers
• Do you want your home in Colorado Springs to stand out from the competition?
• A tech savvy realtor can help sell your home

Here’s some tips to make the inside so inviting that buyers can’t resist the urge of imagining themselves of living there.

1. Are all walls clean and in good repair.
2. If you paint, make sure its a neutral color.
3. Carpets should be steam-cleaned.
4. All floors should be clean and waxed if necessary.
5. All window treatments should be clean and in good repair.
6. Clean and straighten out Read the rest of this entry »

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