SMART UPDATING YOUR HOUSE, AN ERA JUSTIN REALTY REPORT

  

ERA Justin Realtor professional Glenn Elliot shares a report on smart updating your house before a sale. Decades of real estate experience throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties continues to put Glenn in the forefront of real estate successes.

SMART UPDATING YOUR HOUSE, AN ERA JUSTIN REALTY REPORT

Keeping your home updated is sound advice. By making improvements along the way, you get the benefit and when it's time to sell, there's less to do. But how do you go about making decisions on what to purchase?

According to ERA Justin Realtor professional Glenn Elliot, “If you don't want to end up with the current equivalent of avocado appliances and brown shag carpet, you'll need to choose wisely. What may seem up-to-the-minute style-wise could end up costing you in the long run. Kitchen and bath improvements can be expensive, so home buyers would want to deduct that cost if your home seems outdated.

The variety of products available to homeowners is endless. And it's easy to quickly choose an item that looks perfect, only to find it doesn't look so stylish a few years later. So, think in practical terms when investing your improvement dollars.

Your kitchen may look crisp and clean without any overhead cabinetry, but you will need storage space for your dishes. So, take that need into consideration during the planning stage.

Go for a timeless, classic design when choosing major items and, if in doubt, think simplicity. Quality granite, ceramic tile and white fixtures will never go out of style.  You can then add accents that are easily changed out without breaking the bank.

Important improvements include good lighting, quality surfaces, plenty of storage and a floor plan that accommodates your needs. Prioritize your requirements and wishes to get an individualized look without being too trendy. It's a good idea to work with a designer, usually offered by retailers at no charge, to optimize your dollars, but be very specific about what you need and expect and what your budget will stand. When it's time to sell, you'll know you've made the right decisions and so will your grateful buyer.”

 Glenn continued, “Truly, there is a difference in real estate companies and our 700 testimonials from our buyers and sellers are examples of what we do each day. We ask buyers and sellers to compare.  We believe that in order to exceed expectations of what our Realtor professionals are about, we don’t offer just real estate basics, we try to be as comprehensive as possible.  In that way, we know that our buyers and sellers will hold us all in the highest regard.”

ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003 through 2010 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’. Only outstanding ERA firms are honored and receive it. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

The ERA Justin Realty full service real estate consultants can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at

118 Jackson Avenue

and

57 Park Avenue

.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com .