Ask the Experts: Real Estate Questions answered by our expert: Re/Max Julie Wilson 2009-01-06 13:47:58 http://koolfm.com/experts/view/all/ 2009 Kool FM We want to sell our home but know that we need to make some improvements to get a better price. What upgrades would you recommend we make to maximize the resale value of our home? That is a great question. If you invest now, you will see a return on that investment when you go to sell your home. Below please find a list of common things sellers do, to maximize the resale value of their home. If you have further questions, please contact me and I would be pleased to help you. If you don't have money in the budget for renovations, I strongly recommend that you remove clutter and debris from in and around your home. My other suggestion? Clean, Clean, Clean! This will bring you top dollar for a few hours of hard work. Bathrooms 56% Flooring 22% painting 29% Kitchens 44% landscaping 7% http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-03-24 08:00:00 EDT How much is my home worth? Just send me an email with your property address and I can email you what homes are selling for in your neighborhood. juliewilsonremax@hotmail.com http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-02-29 08:00:00 EDT what are some of the key questions that should be asked to a lender? Does my mortgage have any prepayment clauses? Will I have a penalty to pay off my mortgage early or sell my home? How much is the CMHC premium if I put less that 20% down? http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-02-28 08:00:00 EDT What should a buyer not do when buying a home? 5 Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes 1. They don't ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. 2. They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. 3. They don't find the right agent who is willing to help and educate them through the home buying process. 4. They don't do enough to make their offer (not necessarily price)look appealing to a seller. 5. They don't think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years. http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ http://koolfm.com/experts/view/real-estate/remax-julie-wilson/ 2008-02-01 08:00:00 EDT