Moving on Up: 48 Ways to Speed Your House Sale

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Originally published in Florida Realtor Magazine, this infographic compiles the best of the best suggestions about how to prepare your house for sale.

You’ve heard the same tips over and over about the importance of curb appeal and de-cluttering.

While these guidelines are as relevant as ever, they do bear repeating. You can also add some (or all) of these minor tasks to make a major difference in getting your move on.

The pros at HGTV, the Real Estate Staging Association, and Moneycrashers.com can’t ALL be wrong!

Take a look – I think even the most motivated seller may have missed a few!

(48 Tips to Sell Your Home)

 

 

Stunning Seven Springs Condo with Golf Course Views

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(Your First Mortgage)

For a taste of Florida-contemporary, this 2 bedroom/2 full bath home in Seven Springs overlooks a lush golf course & crystal blue pond. Spaciously generous at 1,608SF, upgrades abound.

Not only are the views of the 17th hole designed to impress, the interior showcases stunning architectural features.

The sunken living room is perfectly pivoted to display the breezy lanai’s expansive views.

Boasting a classic, wood-burning fireplace & mirror-framed wet bar with glass shelving, the living room is rivaled only by the formal dining area & adjacent kitchen.

Thoughtfully upgraded, the unique kitchen’s new cabinets are lustrous: panels accented by sleek pulls & knobs to offset the upgraded stainless appliances, modern concrete stain floor, concrete kitchen counter top with sand & seashell inlay, & eye-catching glass-top breakfast bar. A bistro breakfast niche completes the picture.

New windows shine throughout this home, hand-painted murals accent it, and new laminate flooring brings it all together.

For extra indulgence, both baths are completely renovated: the master bath with its graceful vessel sink, rich cabinetry, & tile treatments; the second bath featuring recessed lighting, & high-end fixtures/finishes.

Grill & chill on the back patio or cool off with the new AC installed in 2014. The covered carport includes an outside storage unit. Monthly fees cover: building ext, basic cable, grounds maintenance, bldg ins., roof, trash removal, water/sewer. Social membership is available for addt’l cost per month.

Fox Hollow’s Finest in Trinity!

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(Trinity Real Estate)Located in elegantly gated Upper Montclair in Fox Hollow is this classically Floridian 3 bedroom/2 full bath/2 car garage home. Surrounding its 1,856 heated sf are the distinctively manicured grounds of a well-tended community.

A barrel-edged portico frames the recessed entrance, opening into a lovely foyer. Twin columns offer entrée to the spacious family room featuring triple trey ceilings. You’ll enjoy the views through the sliders to the sunny, screened lanai and its charming companion sun room.

Openly adjacent to the family room is the gleaming kitchen with its pantry, casual dining bar, & roomy breakfast nook encircled with windows; accented by wainscoting.

The ideal formal living room is nestled off the main foyer.

Besides the master bedroom, the other two bedrooms are large enough to accommodate family or guests; the second one can serve as the perfect office or crafts room with its built-in desk, countertop, & storage.

As for the master suite, a circular, garden tub is situated in the corner & separated from the private shower room by twin sinks & tons of cabinetry.

Besides Solar Guard film on all the windows & in-wall pest defense, wonderful additions this year include: newly installed dishwasher and disposal, hot water heater, A/C with Environcare System Ultra Violet air treatment, and new floors in the kitchen and both baths.

Association dues cover grounds maintenance, exterior painting, heated community swimming pool & trash removal.

This neighborhood is the gem at the heart of Trinity.

Spacious Tampa Townhome with Water Views in Westpark Preserve

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(Your First Mortgage)

Warm, welcoming, and impeccably maintained, this Tampa townhome shines.

An end-unit with 3 spacious and sunny bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2 car garage; the scenic water views from the breezy screened lanai will make you feel relaxed and right at home!

The contemporary Montenero floor plan, courtesy of acclaimed builder Pulte Homes, provides a brilliant backdrop with tons of wide open space topped with soaring vaulted ceilings.

On the main floor, the generous living room offers a beautiful vista through the lanai’s triple sliders which effortlessly transitions into the well-appointed, eat-in kitchen with its smooth-top range, double sink, recessed lighting, breakfast nook, and amazing walk-in pantry.

Upstairs, the master suite boasts tree-top views of lush greenery that frames your private oasis. A deep, walk-in closet and a bath outfitted with unique oval soaking tub/shower surround is light and bright & features dual sinks, built-in vanity, and sleek fixtures.

All bedrooms & full baths are on the second floor, with the charming powder room on the first floor.

This exquisite home is situated in one of the area’s loveliest locations in gated Westpark Preserve. Immersed in rich Floridian foliage, yet easily accessible to the best shopping, downtown Tampa, and all transportation, the community showcases like an exclusive resort with its elegant pool and covered veranda. Monthly HOA fees cover roof, water/sewer, basic cable, trash, grounds & exterior maintenance, irrigation, exterior pest/termite control.

Pristine Pool Home in Amenity-Rich Timber Greens!

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(new port richey real estate)

This 2/2 split bedroom floor plan home in amenity-rich Timber Greens is absolutely pristine.

Thriving greenery surrounds, offering luxuriant views from the sparkling pool. Indoors, the sleek contours of the interior architecture create a palette to accommodate any design style, while recent updates abound including lush, NEW carpet in the bedrooms; stunning NEW ceiling fans and light fixtures; NEW water softener; all NEW interior paint, and custom blinds throughout.

Both the magnificent dining room and spacious family room are flooded with natural light that gleams off the shining ceramic tile. The living room’s picture window and soaring ceilings make an impressive statement.

An eat-in kitchen boasts vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, all NEW cabinets and countertops offset by NEW stainless steel appliances.

Besides a charming breakfast nook, views of the outdoor entertainment center make this kitchen such a lovely part of a beautiful living space.

A well-appointed laundry room includes a sink, tons of storage, and a NEW washer & dryer.

Both updated bathrooms were tastefully renovated with the master bath featuring a generous soaking tub, elegant countertops, and a tiled shower room.

The community facilities rival any country club’s: a sprawling clubhouse that includes dining and bar facilities, meeting rooms, card rooms, a fitness center, a wealth of activities and social events; plus an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis and bocce courts.