Spruce up the Kitchen of your Escondido Home

Kitchens are King

Kitchens are King

Kitchens are King

No other room is more important in selling your Escondido home than the kitchen.   This is the top place to spend your money when getting your Escondido real estate ready for market.  Escondido sellers that do a kitchen remodel usually find they get more than their money back in the selling price of their home.  Whats more, their Escondido home sells faster.  If you are not up to a full kitchen remodel, there are things to do that don’t cost a lot of money.

  • The kitchen in your Escondido property must be absolutely spotless.  Hire someone to professionally clean it.  There must be no odors.
  • Check out the flooring in the kitchen.  If it is vinyl, consider replacing it with new.   If it is tile make sure the grout is clean.  If it is hardwood, make sure it is shined.
  • Take all the extra clutter off the kitchen countertops.   Baskets make a good item to put things in.   Make sure countertop grout is clean.  Replace grout and caulk where necessary.
  • Make sure the kitchen in your Escondido house is lite and bright.  Think of how model homes look.  Have the windows cleaned and be sure to turn on the lights before each showing.
  • Consider replacing all but new faucets.
  • If you have stainless appliances, make sure they shine and are free of any waterspots.

We spend a lot of time in our kitchens, so make sure everything is in top shape for your potential Escondido home buyer.  Need more tips, contact Gary Harmon, your top Escondido Realtor.

Spruce Up the Interior of Your Escondido Home

Spruce Up Interior

Spruce Up Interior

We have concentrated on the outside of your Escondido home and now it is time to go inside and make some changes. Try to look at your Escondido property through the eyes of a potential buyer. Remember, “People buy what they see and not what will be.” Most of the suggestions that follow will help improve any kind of Escondido real estate. Most of these ideas apply to all room in the house.

  • The first thing you probably should notice is the carpet.  Is it clean, is it a good current color, is in worn or in good shape?   I know you are thinking that the Escondido buyer can buy new carpet when they move in, but don’t count on it.  Remember the slogan above and do what needs to be done.  New carpet that updates and cleans up your Escondido home can easily pay for itself.
  • The next large thing your buyers may notice is the walls.  Consider getting rid of any “strong” colors.  Neutralize your Escondido house.  Remember you want the buyer to think of it as their potential home.  Clean all walls where necessary, patch holes, and repaint if needed.  Escondido real estate with new carpet and paint seldom stays on the market for long.  It also lets you get the most money for you Escondido home.
  • Remember our saying, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness?”  That goes double when marketing your home.   Give every room in the house a thorough deep cleaning.  Some buyers need the home move in ready.
  • Almost forgot the most important thing, “Escondido homes that smell are Escondido homes that don’t sell.”  You may have grow a custom to the pet smells in your home, but the potential Escondido buyer will notice them right away.  How do you know if you have pet smells?  You could also ask a friend, neighbor, or your Escondido Realtor if they smell anything.  Problem with this is that people trying to be polite and nice don’t always give you the straight scoop.  Here is the rule.  If you have a dog or cat, you have smells.

Work on the items above,  see the other hints in my earlier post, and contact Gary Harmon, that’s me, to get your Escondido home sold fast.

What is Title Insurance?

Why You Need California Title Insurance

California Title Company

California Title Company

To understand the definition of “what is title insurance” you must understand why you need title insurance. Since the purchase of Escondido real estate may be your largest investment, it is important that California Title Company insures you get a clear title when you buy your Escondido home. Most people think of insurance as something you buy to protect you against something that might happen in the future. For example, your Escondido property insurance policy protects you against fire or other claims for events that haven’t happened as of yet. Title insurance provided by California Title Company protects you against events or claims that are past events (ie., an event that occurs before the acquisition of your Escondido real estate.) Past events may have created an interest or a lien upon the property. These claims may be made by lenders, prior owners, governmental bodies, IRS, creditors, or others.

Protect Against Past Claims or Liens

To search for any past claims or liens, California Title Company conducts a thorough search of the public records for those documents associated with the property. CalTitle examines recorded documents to determine it there are any claims that might impact the property ownership. Any discovered liens or title defects are reported to you before you close escrow and can be accepted, resolved or extinguished prior to you becoming owner. This is one of the major benefits of buying California Title Insurance.

Protect Against Hidden Claims

The second and perhaps most important benefit of California Title Insurance is to protect you against “hidden claims.” Matters such as forgery, incompetency or incapacity of the parties, fraudulent impersonation, and unknown errors in the records are examples of “hidden risks” which could provide a basis for a claim after you have purchased your Escondido home. In order to protect you against this possibility, California Title Company provides insurance coverage for such claims.

Gary Harmon, your Escondido Realtor, is proud to have California Title Company as part of Gary’s Winning Team.