Lund Team Journal - Selling Your Home

3 Excellent Ways to Prep Your Home to Sell In the Spring

Posted by Tyson Lund on May 10th, 2018

No matter the time of year, if you are selling your home, it is pertinent that you increase its curb appeal as much as possible. And if you're selling during the Springtime, this happens to be one of the best times to carry out several curb appeal projects. For now, let's take a quick look at tips and tricks for improving your home's curb appeal during the Spring, many of which will go a long way in making sure your home sells as quickly as possible and for the most amount of money.

1) It's Time to Add a Hedge or Two

Did you know you can increase the value of your home by as much as four percent by adding a hedge? And not only does a hedge or two add visual appeal to the home but it also helps incorporate a sense of privacy, which is especially…

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Is Staging Worth It for a Carlsbad Sale?

Posted by Tyson Lund on December 11th, 2017

Staging is preparing a home so buyers can picture living there: clean lines, neutral rooms, and furniture that shows scale. Most sellers already stage a little when they mow, paint, or clear counters. Professional staging goes further by choosing pieces that highlight what the house does well.

We use staging when the rooms need help showing size, light, or layout, especially in older plans that feel dated empty. Results vary by price band and condition.If you watch HGTV, chances are you’re familiar with home staging, even if you don’t know it.

Home staging is essentially preparing your home for sale.  When selling their home, virtually everyone will “stage” their home to some degree. It may range from mowing and planting flowers to painting…

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Landscaping Tips to Help You Prepare Your Home

Posted by Tyson Lund on February 5th, 2015

Our North County real estate team has been in the business since 1982 and one of the number one things we still see as a huge factor into the success of selling your home is curb appeal. Attracting a potential home buyer begins by how your home looks on the outside. While it will take some work to get your yard in tip-top shape, the outcome will be worth it.

Here are some tips to get started to help spruce up your home:

• Clean up the yard. Rake up all dead leaves and branches. Make sure the grass is clear of animal waste, ant hills, trash, or anything else unsightly. Your grass should look green and pristine.
• Create beautiful, but simple landscaping. Mow the lawn and make sure any bare patches have been filled in with grass. Prune any bushes…

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