Folsom CA Real Estate Tips!

Sometimes you have to move in a hurry.  A job promotion or new position requires you to be in a new city within weeks.  Sometimes it makes sense for one spouse to move earlier when required and have the other take care of selling the house.

If that's not possible, there are a number of things you should do to ensure your house remains secure, retains its curb appeal and sells as quickly as possible, including:

·  Stay in close contact with your real estate agent. If you're selling long distance you'll have to rely on your agent or Realtor more than if you still lived in the house. Stay updated on how many people are viewing the house and see what feedback your agent is getting.

·  If your house will be vacant, consider leaving some photos behind of the furnished rooms so those looking at your house have an idea of how much better it looks when furnished. Large prints -- like 8x11 inches -- assembled in an album would be better than a hodgepodge of snapshots.

·  Spruce up your landscaping before you leave. Plant some new shrubs, lay down some fresh ground cover, or brighten it up with some colorful annuals.

·  If you are leaving the house empty, go through the house and touch up the paint where necessary. Moving furniture out often leaves scuff marks and scratches -- blemishes that potential home buyers will notice instantly.

·  Freshen up with neutral-colored paint. If the house is empty, the walls are going to stand out. If you have bold-colored walls, you may want to consider painting them a neutral color.

·  Get your carpets professionally cleaned. This is especially important if the house will be vacant. After all, with nothing in the house, all would-be buyers have to look at are the floors and walls.

·  If you have any Energy Star appliances, leave the paperwork and copies of your energy bills that show the money you've saved.

·  Don't set your deserted house up for potential break-ins. You may want to invest in exterior sensor lights that automatically turn on when it gets dark and turn off at sunrise. Make sure you cancel your newspaper subscription.

·  If you have a security alarm, use it -- just be sure you leave your entrance code with your real estate agent.

·  Be sure you review the provisions of your homeowners insurance. Many companies have a cap on how long coverage will last while your house is vacant.

For complete information about the Folsom, CA real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Folsom CA Real Estate at http://www.livinginfolsomtoday.com. Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than happy to answer them!

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