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Get A House Inspection Before You Put the House on The Market

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Are you planning to sell your house? Consider getting your house inspected before putting your house on the market. When a licensed home inspector conducts a house inspection, he will examine certain home components and then produce a detailed report covering their findings. A typical inspection lasts two to three hours, and you should be present for the inspection to get a firsthand explanation of the inspector’s findings and, if necessary, ask questions. The purpose of this initiative is to promote a greater level of trust from potential buyers who will have peace of mind knowing their investment isn’t going to fall on them next week when they take ownership.  

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How to get your house ready to sell for the top dollars that the market will support?

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If you pay any attention to the housing market news, you know that we are currently amidst one of the strongest sellers’ markets. It has slowed down a bit in recent weeks. It is difficult to determine if it is the usual summer slowdown or if the market has run out of steam. This article is about how to get your house ready to sell, regardless of the market demands. Seller’s or buyer’s market, you must present your home as best as possible to get the highest price.

The optimum lead time to start preparing your house to sell is three to six months, depending upon repairs and improvements that might be needed. The more time you allow yourself to prepare, the easier and more cost-effective it will be for you. 
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5 ways to add interest to your walls

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You can add interest, architectural detail, or drama to your walls to create a more unique and personalized space. Whether you opt for the DIY methods or hire a professional to help you achieve your look, I want to see your results! These methods will be helpful, whether you want to update or prepare to sell your house on Eastside, WA, or anywhere else.

1. Awesome wallpaper-Yes there are fabulous wallpapers out there! Pairing flocked wallpaper with great millwork allows this bright color to create a playful entry.

ways to add interest to your walls

Be warned though….you need a smooth wall to pull off many wallpaper designs. But have no fear, a good paper hanger can float your walls first to create that smooth look without skim-coating your textured walls.

2. Wainscoting-Often used in dining rooms to add architectural detail or to help create a more intimate space. There are grooved wainscoting sheets available at your local DIY or lumber yard (4 x8) but spend a little more for the real stuff. It’s worth the extra money in its effectiveness and finish quality, so you can sell my house on Eastside, WA, or anywhere else. And please don’t limit this feature to the bottom of your walls….look up and apply it to your ceilings (your 5th wall)!

5 ways to add interest to your walls

3. Peelable decals-Technology has brought us the ability to create our own images to be used as wallpaper or decals. You can take an antique map to your local reprographics shop, scan and scale it for you, and print out a vinyl that can be installed in your home that reminds you of that fabulous vacation to Italy.

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4. High gloss paint-Choose a stencil or pattern, measure a lot, and create a space with depth and attitude that works great in dining rooms, hallways, bedrooms, or just about anywhere.image4

5. Wood-not the wood paneling that just popped into your head! A reclaimed wood set typically in a herringbone pattern, engineered exotic hardwoods, any wood with character can create an accent wall that suits many design styles.

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