Whether we realize it or not, color is a powerful force that can influence our mood and even what decisions we make. In fact, the art of feng shui uses color to promote positive energy in our daily lives. Color is especially influential in helping individuals sell their homes more efficiently, as color can help buyers visualize themselves thriving in a specific setting. Learn how to use paint colors to sell your house and increase its marketability. Interior When you’re repainting your … [Read more...]
The #1 Reason To Sell Now Before Spring
The Albuquerque real estate market is showing a lower inventory which means homes are selling but eventually the demand of homes in our market will start a new trend of higher cost properties. If you are considering making a move the time is now! Q Realty® agents are experienced and ready to help you sell or buy your home! By the KCM Blog The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that … [Read more...]
Thinking Of Selling? Now Is The Perfect Time
Q Realty® agents have known that the Greater Albuquerque Real Estate market has remained steady for the past few years. Homes are continuously selling year round but this blog has highlighted the importance of starting the marketing process now. Meeting with your agent during the first few months of the year will help prepare your home for the upcoming spring season. Your agent can help with staging ideas or home improvement or repair ideas to help you get the most value for your home. By KCM Blog It is … [Read more...]
If Your Home Hasn’t Sold Yet… Definitely Check the Price!
by The KCM Crew and Q Realty Q Realty says: This article helps explain how important it is to hire a real estate professional to provide you with a current market analysis. This helps provide a strong pricing strategy to get you the top dollar for your home without deterring buyers and making your home lose value. By remaining on the market longer than it should your home could become "stale" and miss out on receiving offers if overpriced. The residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have … [Read more...]
10 Anti-Burglary Tips for Sellers and Homeowners
We read this and felt that these helpful hints are extremely relevant to our sellers. Sadly, thieves are everywhere watching and planning their next moves. We hope that these hints will help protect your family and belongings. After the holidays, many people put the empty boxes their expensive gifts came in out on the curb. What do you think that says to potential burglars? It screams, “I just got a brand-new TV! Come and rob me!” That’s just one example of some unwise … [Read more...]
What You Don’t Need To Hear From Your Listing Agent
By the KCM Blog You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home) Set the time schedule for the successful liquidation of that asset Set the fee for the services required to liquidate that asset An agent must be concerned first and foremost about you and your family in order to garner that degree of trust. Make … [Read more...]
Work by city lowers flood insurance costs – Albuquerque Business First
With all the recent rains in New Mexico, we felt this was very relevant information about our city. Albuquerque residents who have to buy flood insurance could get a 10 percent discount on their policies because of improvements the city has to its flood prevention and preparedness efforts, Mayor Richard Berry said. The insurance discounts are a result of favorable rating given to the city’s efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Berry said. FEMA gave the city a community rating of 8 in … [Read more...]