Robertson County Real Estate

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Listing: Some Upgrades Boost a Listing in Springfield, TN (Others, Not So Much!)

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Andy Knifley, REALTOR®Google

The AndySoldIt™ Team at Keller Williams® Realty

In Springfield, Tennessee's competitive housing market, shrewdly targeting which (if any) renovations to make prior to listing your home can sharply affect not only its DOM (days on market), but the price it ultimately brings. After making any obviously needed repairs any that would be standout deficiencies left untended you must still decide, what else?

Of the welter of possibilities you could choose before your property appears in the Springfield listings, recent studies show some renovations have the greatest impact on selling prices.

An inviting outside entertainment area for your listing is a significant plus for many prospects, so the addition of a deck heads the list.

A deck is relatively quick and easy to install, so to add and “entertainment deck” seems an economical way to add appeal to any Springfield, Tennessee listing. If you already have a deck, you might consider expanding or improving it.

Since the kitchen is the heart of a home, even a modest improvement like freshening up cabinets or upgrading an appliance or two can make a dramatic impact on salability of a listing.

If your home is already priced at the high end of the market, simply adding granite countertops is an investment that's not likely to add significantly to the bottom line...whereas the return on minor kitchen improvements is a measureable percentage.

For an older home, changing out questionable windows with new, environmentally advanced ones can create a listing feature that's adds appeal to utility cost-conscious home buyers. Window replacement is a quick fix; and if you already have newer windows, an upgrade to siding can add one fewer thing potential buyers find to worry about...and one more reason to choose your offering.

Such easy fixes are ways to increase the instant appeal of your Springfield, Tennessee listing without severely denting your pocketbook. Being conscious of the way your listing compares with others in town will put you ahead of the pack.

Another way: contact me for more ideas to make your

Springfield, Tennessee home an irresistible buy!

Andy Knifley, REALTOR®

The AndySoldIt™ Team at Keller Williams® Realty

615.308.4022 888.928.8500

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Robertson County Real Estate Properties For Sale

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Andy Knifley, REALTOR®
The AndySoldIt™Team at Keller Williams® Realty

Robertson County Real Estate Properties For Sale

Finding Robertson County Properties for

Sale With Investment Potential

What's the differences between any home and what is called an "investment home"?

Generally speaking, they are properties for sale that are purchased in the expectation that their underlying value will appreciate. Whether you choose to live in an investment home or rent it out, the prospect of growth in its value is the determining factor. (You'd be right to notice that if you can rent it for more than its cost, it's also a good investment- but frankly forget about logic, we're talking real estate lingo here).

For the purposes of this discussion, an "investment home" is one whose underlying value grows over time. Next question: how do I find one of those?

While there is no fail-safe way to isolate Robertson County properties for sale that will guarantee you can just sit back and watch it increase in value, there are rule-of-thumb characteristics that point to homes and neighborhoods that can help investors predict the direction of future value. Some of them are-

Look at homes in an area that shows steady population growth
Look for above-average rental prices
Pay attention to the infrastructure in the area (and avoid properties in under-maintained neighborhoods)
Avoid homes in the top 100% of the price range
Build a lasting relationship with a good real estate agent who will ultimately be able to help you decide when to sell
Choose a home that isn't in need of major structural repairs

About that last point: when you are searching for properties for sale in Robertson County, Tennessee you should expect to do some maintenance and renovation work. An investment home's value can take the biggest leap when a new owner applies a bit of smart fixing-up to enhance its livability while forestalling long-term maintenance issues.

Not all properties for sale in Robertson County are good candidates to qualify as investment homes- even those that would provide excellent accommodations for your family. However, when you target investment value from the start, the financial rewards can be well worth the scrutiny.

So…how else can you find one of those?

Short answer: contact me today!

Andy Knifley,REALTOR®

the AndySoldIt™Team at Keller Williams® Realty

615.308.4022

888.928.8500

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