Krystle Gunning - Realtor

Price Your Home Competitively for the Summer Market - Remember to price your home appropriately since the summer might be a competitive season for home sales.

Utilize natural light when staging your house for a potential buyer visit. Functioning blinds in good condition can make all the difference!

The summer is coming, keep in mind that buyers may be on a specific timeline. They may want to close quickly to move in before the school year so be flexible and creative how you stage your rooms.

Spring is a great time to sell - I can help you get your hot property on the market! Let's Chat

The average rent in Burlington, NJ is $1412/month. You could have a house for that in the right market.

Fun fact: Camden, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.8% lower than the U.S. average and 21.4% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Staging a home entails removing excess furniture, personal belongings and unsightly items from the home and arranging rooms for optimal flow and purpose.

Pro Tip for upgrades: Before you spend money on costly upgrades, be sure the changes you make will have a high return on investment. It doesn’t make sense to install new granite countertops, for example, if you only stand to break even on them, or even lose money.

Pro Tip for pricing: In a hot sellers’ market, you can price your home up to 10% more than the neighborhood prices. Whereas in a buyer’s market, set your asking price slightly lower to beat the competition.

Want to sell your New Jersey house in 2024? You’re in luck. 53.7% of New Jersey homes sold above list price last month, with a median home price of $487,000. From Newton to Cape May, home prices have increased in several markets across the Garden State.

Winter can still be a good time to sell a house, but you may have to work a little harder to make the space appear cozy, warm, and inviting against the dreariness of the season.

Snow removal is important.

Snow is one of the biggest nuisances when you’re trying to sell a house. It’s important to take the time to clear any walkways so that buyers and agents can use them safely.

We all love our pets but when selling your house, remember to remove all of these items for house showings:

Food and water bowls
Crates or kennels
Pet beds
Pet food
Toys
Cat scratching posts of climbers
Leashes

According to a survey conducted by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, homes with a security system have a higher resale value than those without.

Townhomes are not hard to sell, because they are often the first home people purchase. Often, though, an end-row townhouse has a higher potential to sell compared to an interior unit, because of the size, its extra lot space, and only abutting to one unit instead of sandwiched between two units,

Does laminate flooring add value to your home? If your old floors are in bad shape, any new flooring will help. While solid hardwood flooring would add more value, laminate will give your home the look of hardwood at a much lower cost, will look good for years, and your return on investment should be solid

What are your new year's resolutions for 2024?

Happy Holidays from ME!! May your enjoy time with family and loved ones

Buyers are motivated more than ever this winter. Make sure your house stands out with great lighting, no clutter and a strong but pleasant air freshener.

Will a fireplace help sell your house? According to the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, a fireplace can increase the resale value of your home by 6-12%. Plus, you can recover 100% of the expenses associated with the fireplace installation.

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Planning to sell your home during the Christmas season? Here's a tip: keep your inside decorations tasteful but understated and skip the outside trimmings this year. Happy Holidays!

Is a Built-in Refrigerator Worth the Extra Money?

Updating your kitchen can help increase the resale value of your home.

Take a look at this article to determine if your bathroom remodel is worth it for your next home sale

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/realestate/bathroom-remodel-resale-value.html

Get up to $15,000 purchase assistance for New Home Buyers in NJ - https://nj.gov/dca/hmfa/roadhome/

Cherry Hill, NJ makes the top 6 list of Best Places To Buy A House In South Jersey -

The 6 Best Places To Live In New Jersey In 2022 The Garden State boasts both beautiful nature escapes and proximity to major cities like New York City. Discover the best places to live in New Jersey in 2023.

Did you know the color blue is scientifically proven to make people feel calmer and more relaxed. Use this in your decor in your common areas to make your potential buyer feel at ease

If you are in the market to sell your home, choose neutral furniture and accessories. The goal when staging a house is to show the rooms and their efficient functions, not draw too much attention to the furniture and accent pieces.

The style and accessories you choose to style your home with should reflect your target buyer, not your personal tastes.


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17 Styling Tips for Selling Your Home With Just the Right Amount of Flair These styling tips for selling your home will help you appeal to buyers with just the right amount of detail in your table-top settings and vignettes.

Selling your home in fall: 1) Serious buyers are motivated to purchase quickly, before the busy holiday season and bad weather set in. 2) The seasonal atmosphere makes your home feel warm and welcoming. 3) It's a misconception that the vast majority of buyers are shopping to fit their kids' school year schedules. In fact, more than half of buyers don't have kids under 18 at home, so the fall is as good a time as any.
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Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall Sure, autumn isn't peak real estate time, but plenty of people sell in the fall. Read on for tips that'll help you sell your home successfully.

Landscaping tip for your home sale: Seasonal color makes the landscape pop, and flats of annuals are also relatively inexpensive. Go for a splash of several colors or a more monochromatic scheme, whatever fits in with the look of your home.