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Why Go To Open Houses Even If You Don’t Want To Move?

Why Go To Open Houses Even If You Don't Want To Move?If you take a drive around your neighborhood, there is a high chance that you will see a bunch of houses for sale. All of a sudden, you feel a bit of curiosity strike you. You might not be looking to move, but you might want to go look at that house anyway. There is nothing wrong with doing so! There are several reasons why you should still go and take a look at houses that are for sale even if you are not looking to move.

You Can Estimate The Value Of Your House

One of the first reasons why you should check out an open house is that you get an estimate of the value of your home. Your house is an investment, and it is important to treat it as such. You can’t look up a stock ticker symbol for your house, but you can take a look at what other houses in your neighborhood are selling for. You can use this information to estimate the value of your home.

You Get Decorating Ideas

If you are looking for a way to remodel your house, you may want to figure out what is trendy right now. If you take a look at an open house, the style should be current because it is for sale. You can get some great ideas that you might want to use to update your own house.

You Learn What To Avoid

Even though it is important to figure out what you want to do with your house, it is also important to figure out what you don’t want to do. There may be an awkward living room configuration, there might be something blocking a major window, or you might notice a converted room that did not work out. Make a mental note of this.

Check Out A Few Open Houses

The next time you see an open house in your neighborhood, consider showing up. Sure, you might get a free snack out of it, but this is also an opportunity to take a look at what is “in,” what the prices look like right now, and what you might want to avoid in your own house. 

 

Is it Easier to Sell Your Home While You Still Live in It?

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For most sellers, whether they’ve put a condo at the Grand Caribbean on the market or they’re selling a canal-front home on North Padre Island, it’s a big question: Is it easier to sell a home while you’re still living in it, or should it be vacant before you put it on the market?
Not everyone has a choice; in fact, most people sell their homes while they’re still living in them because they need to sell the home in order to purchase another.
But is it easier to sell your home while you’re living in it?

Should You Sell Your House While You Still Live in It?

There are a few aspects of selling that are tougher while you still live in your home, such as having to keep the house spotless and ready for a showing at any time or having to leave the house (and drop what you’re doing) every time someone comes to see it.
However, if you’re still living in the house when you sell it, you have some distinct advantages on your side.
First, it’s already halfway staged; second, a vacant house feels empty to buyers—and it may not give them warm-fuzzy feelings about buying it, either.
Homes show better when they’re occupied. Buyers don’t have to guess at whether their bed will fit in the bedroom or if they’ll need to buy a bigger dining room table. They can also identify each room’s purpose—provided that you’ve staged it properly.
The bottom line: Even if it’s tougher (and it is, sometimes) to sell your home while you’re still living in it, it’s probably a good idea because it’ll sell faster—and maybe even at a better price—than it would if you left it vacant.

Are You Selling Your Home in Port Aransas or North Padre Island?

If you’re selling your home, we’d love to help you do so quickly and at the right price. We’ll be happy to give you a free comparative market analysis so you know exactly how much your home is worth. While you’re here, you can also download our free home-selling eBook and read our useful tips for selling your home faster.
When you’re ready, call us at 361-563-7788 or contact us online to find out how we can help you sell your home in Port Aransas or North Padre Island.