Hi Everyone! We are fortunate in Lake of the Woods to live near so many incredible wineries! Here’s your chance to win a Virginia Wine Pass for two that is good through December of 2017! The pass offers free or discounted tastings, as well as discounts on bottles of wine, from some amazing Virginia wineries. What do you need to do to enter our sweepstakes? Simply stop by our Licata Group office between 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday or like our FB page at Licata on the Lake Real Estate at Lake of the Woods and message us your email address. Please enter by noon on Tuesday, January 31, as the winner will be chosen at 5pm.
Good luck! It’s another beautiful day at the lake! Pat Licata-REALTOR
First impressions matter when selling a home in Lake of the Woods or elsewhere. But the first thing buyers see isn’t always your staged living room or upgraded kitchen. The price is the first impression buyers have of your home. The price also determines whether buyers skip over your home or go inside for a better look. Home buyers are attuned to the market. When they are searching online for properties and browsing through listing photos, they can easily spot a home that is not worth the price tag attached to it.
The Simplest Ways to Add Value to Your Home
There are many ways to add value to your home, but don’t waste your time and money with major home improvements that won’t pay off. Instead, focus on these small, often overlooked tasks. Even the smallest fixes can significantly increase your home’s market value.
Replace Doorknobs and Other Hardware
Is the front doorknob worn or tarnished? Are your light fixtures outdated? Replacing the hardware in your home, even though it’s just a cosmetic fix, can make a world of difference when you sell your home.
Paint the Walls a Neutral Color
A fresh coat of paint can leave your home looking like new. Choosing neutral colors, such as beige or grey, for your walls allows buyers to easily picture their belongings in your home. Two of my favorites are Benjamin Moore’s bleaker beige and revere pewter. Lighter tones also create the illusion of more space.
Declutter Your Home
Buyers want to see a home that is organized and well-kept, both in person at showings and online in listing photos. Donate, discard, or store any furniture or household items that are not absolutely necessary in each room. Decluttering your home is the best way to add value, maximize space, and make a great first impression.
Price Your Home Right from the Start
When you’re ready to put your home on the market, create the best first impression with the right price. If you want to sell your home quickly and for the most money possible, we can help you determine the market value of your home. Call us today for a free home evaluation.
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By Pat Licata-REALTOR
In Lake of the Woods in July, a total of 27 homes were sold. 24 were standard sale, of which one sold under $100K, two sold between $100-$175K, ten between $175-250K, five between $250-350K, and four between $350-500K and two over $500K. There were a total of three distressed sales (foreclosures or short sales), one between $100-175K, one between $175-250K, and one between $250-350K. Two lots also sold, priced under $10,000.
Here’s a link to real estate currently for sale in Lake of the Woods: LOW active listings It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
