Monday, April 30, 2018

5 Simple Ways of Staging the Exterior of Your Home Before an Open House

Home Staging- If you're selling your home, chances are good you're familiar with the concept of staging your home. We recommend your home look its best to prospective buyers, and home staging is a great way to ensure you receive top dollar. But did you know you should stage the exterior of your home too? Failing to update the look of your home's exterior can cause buyers to get a bad first impression when they initially arrive to view your home. Whether your audience are luxury home buyers or you are selling your starter home, staging the exterior of your home will have a major impact in the sale of your home. If you want to put exterior home staging to work, here are five elements you should consider tweaking.

Clean Your Exterior Windows and Screens

Staging Windows- Nothing says poor maintenance like dirty windows and window screens. If your windows are caked with dust or muck from the last rainstorm, open house visitors are going to wonder what other maintenance jobs you haven't attended to. Don't give visitors the opportunity to question whether your home has been properly maintained or not; clean those windows and screens before authorizing an open house.

Refresh Your Gardens and Walkways

Staging gardens & walkways- Just like dirty windows are a real estate faux pas, so are unkempt flower beds. Weeds and overgrown bushes tell visitors you can't be bothered with the small stuff. Spend a day removing weeds and trimming flowers, or hire a professional landscaper to refresh your gardens. It is amazing what a refreshed garden can do to your home’s curb appeal.

Refresh Your Home's Siding

Staging Siding- No, you don't have to replace your home's siding prior to an open house. A quick power wash could be all it takes to remove years of dust and grime. You can attempt this task yourself, but it might be worth your while to hire a professional. Some homeowners have been known to damage their home's siding by using too forceful a water stream. This is one task that is often best left to experienced professionals. The last thing you want to deal with is replacing siding before an open house.

Update/Clean Door Fixtures and House Address Signage

Staging Doors & Signage- Something as simple as a new doorknob or address signage can give your home a refreshed look. You needn't spring for a new door; just update the faceplate and/or doorknob. Purchase new address numbers from the local hardware store and you'll have tweaked the look of your home's exterior in just a few minutes.

Clean Patio Furniture

Staging Patios- Whether you have chairs on your front veranda or a dining set on your back deck, tired patio furniture can cost you big dollars when it comes time to negotiate with a potential homebuyer. Dilapidated patio furniture instantly gives a bad impression and can cause potential homebuyers to request replacement furniture as part of their deal. Spruce up your existing furniture with a quick power wash, or replace it if it is beyond cleaning.
Simple tweaks to the exterior of your home can have a big impact on your home's final selling price. By spending just a few days improving the look of the outside of your home, you can increase the amount buyers are willing to offer and make your home the cleanest real estate listing on the block. We hope you will you be trying these exterior home staging tricks when you list your home for sale!

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Saturday Luxury Open Houses

April 28, 2018

Open 12-3 PM

Don't miss our Saturday Luxury Open House Tours, April 28, 2018, from 12-3 PM. We have 3 incredible homes to meet every price point, including a brand new listing!

Brand New Listing!

'Fabulous Sandy 2-Story'

Open Saturday, April 28

12-3 PM

2713 Oak Grove Dr

Sandy, UT 84092

5,313 Sq Ft

Offered At: $742,500

Open Saturday 12-3 PM Fabulous Sandy 2-Story, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 5,313 Sq Ft, on .38 acre, and a3 car garage located in the Rock Hampton Estates in Sandy, UT. This home is immaculate inside and out. This is a great home with a great price! A MUST SEE and WON'T LAST LONG!

'Magnificent Murray Estate'

Open, Saturday, April 23

12-3 PM

606 E Sunny Flowers Lane

Murray, UT 84107

9,832 Sq Ft

Offered At: $3,399,000

Open Saturday 12-3 PM- INCREDIBLE PRICE! Magnificent two story, designed with a rich combination of elegance and luxury, while offering comfortable and delightful family living. Wonderful floorplan, Open and light, with wood flooring, two fireplaces, beautiful windows, superior finishes, and new carpeting complimenting the main floor. Incredible professional gourmet kitchen that would delight any chef while comfortably accommodating family gatherings. Professional gym surrounded by windows, and office and bedroom guest suite, all on the main floor. Family room overlooks the gorgeous pool, complete with slide, sauna and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Upstairs you’ll find a grand and luxurious master suite and bath with a fireplace, and covered deck over-looking Big Cottonwood creek. Also up are three additional huge bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and laundry for convenience. The Spectacular and manicured yard is lush and large, and surrounded by Big Cottonwood Creek – large enough to easily host the family football game! Gated and private with mature trees and gardens everywhere, this package is completed with a lighted tennis court, 45x22 pool with built in slide, hot tub and fire-pit, and covered patio with built-in outdoor barbecue. In addition, the lot is horse property, with a 52 x 56 barn plus loft, or it could be an additional 6 car garage. The driveway is partially heated, and the home is equipped with a sophisticated solar system that accounts for about 40% of electricity. This estate is truly a rare and wonderful find.

Beautiful Cottonwood Heights 2-Story

Open Saturday, April 28, 2018

12-3 PM

6538 Bouchelle LN

Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121

4,861 Sq Ft

Offered At $759,000

Open Saturday 12-3 PM - Absolute perfection lives here in this lovely quality 2-story in Cottonwood Heights. You’ll find a fabulous open and spacious floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a large main floor family room/W fireplace, a gorgeous updated kitchen with new high-end appliances; granite counter-tops and hardwood floors throughout the main floor and stairway. A Master Suite with a desirable walk-in closet is calling your name. The walk-out basement has recently been completely finished and entertaining will be a joy on the wonderfully constructed Trex deck. This home is located on a beautiful flat street with loads of curb appeal, great city views and a superb private yard. COME SEE! YOU’LL LOVE IT!

'Main Floor Living At It's Best'

'The Laurel'

The Villlas @ Dimple Dell

Open Saturday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

1-5 PM

10655 S Dielsdorf E Rd #26,

Sandy, Utah 84092

3,285 Sq Ft

Offered At $579,990

Open 1-5 PM- The much anticipated “Laurel” model is finally here and ready to view. This is such a fabulous main floor living floor plan for those looking to downsize, a second home, ski home, or just want an executive style home with so many upgrades included in price! Chefs kitchen includes 6 cm granite block island, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry, all open to the stunning great room with beautiful gas fireplace and dining area, plus large walk in pantry, convenient laundry room on main and over-sized master suite with large walk-in closet plus a 2nd full bathroom on main could allow for the office to become a 2nd main floor bedroom. There is just too much to mention about all the features in these lovely homes. There are other floor plans available in price ranges starting at $575,990. Call for your private showing or come visit us at an open house. These won’t last long! *All info subject to change and verification.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Utah Top In Country For Job Growth

Utah top in country for job growth, report says

JOB GROWTH- SALT LAKE CITY — The Beehive State ranked first in overall and private sector job growth for the month of March, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

Utah's growth rate of 3.1 percent was the highest in the nation, just above Idaho and Washington state, the report says. Additionally, Utah experienced the highest private sector job growth at 3.7 percent from the same period last year— adding 44,100 new positions.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from the prior month at 3.1 percent. The national jobless rate also held steady at 4.1 percent. Approximately 48,500 Utahns were unemployed and actively seeking work, the report states.

The state's non-farm payroll employment for March 2018 grew by an estimated 3.3 percent, adding 48,000 jobs to the economy year over year. The report shows that 1,501,800 Utahns were registered as gainfully employed.

"The addition of 48,000 jobs to our workforce shows the strength and staying power of Utah's economy," said Carrie Mayne, the department's chief economist. "Holding our unemployment count under 50,000 is evidence of the alignment between our employers' needs and the skills of our workforce."

Eight of the 10 private sector industry groups measured in the establishment survey posted net job increases in March, while the natural resources and mining group lost 100 jobs and the Other Services group lost 200 jobs.

The largest private sector employment increases occurred in trade, transportation and utilities, which added new 11,400 jobs, while leisure and hospitality brought on 7,200 new positions. The education and health services group, along with the professional and business services group added 7,000 new jobs each. Meanwhile, the fastest employment growth occurred in the construction group, along with leisure and hospitality each climbing 5 percent; with trade, transportation and utilities increasing 4.2 percent.

Total job growth

1. Utah – 3.3 percent

2. Idaho – 3.1 percent

3. Washington – 2.9 percent

Private sector job growth

1. Utah – 3.7 percent

1. Oregon – 3.7 percent (tie)

3. Idaho – 3.1 percent

3. Washington – 3.1 percent (tie)

Unemployment rate

1. Hawaii – 2.1 percent

2. New Hampshire – 2.6 percent

2. North Dakota – 2.6 percent (tie)

4. Maine – 2.7 percent

5. Iowa – 2.8 percent

5. Nebraska – 2.8 percent

5. Vermont – 2.8 percent (tie)

8. Idaho – 2.9 percent

8. Wisconsin – 2.9 percent (tie)

10. Colorado – 3 percent

11. Utah – 3.1 percent

Source: DWS, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

3 Luxury Open House Tours- Saturday, April 21, 2018

3 Luxury Open House Tours

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Linda Secrist & Associates Presents, 3 Luxury Open House Tours, Saturday, April 21, 2018. Bring your family & friends and join us as we showcase these 3 gorgeous homes.

"Magnificent Murray Estate"

Open, Saturday, April 21