Will Remodeling Help Sell Your Home Faster?

There’s a saying in the real estate world that the “kitchen and bathrooms” sell the home!

Hmmm, is that so…

In that case, it makes perfect sense to focus on making them look their best by doing some very simple, and relatively inexpensive, things like replacing door handles, sink handles, floor boards or carpet and repainting.  This has been the “modus operandus” for years.

However, as we all know, it is getting a little bit tougher these days (but far from dire) as the markets continue to try and scare us out of our wits!

Now, more than ever, sellers need to stand out of the crowd and make their property outshine all the rest because the buyers are definitely still out there!

So, how do you do that?

What we’ve seen is some beautiful makeovers, particularly kitchen and bath makeovers, that are great talking points for prospective buyers, as well as “a shiny new look” in what could be a somewhat aging home.

There are many examples on the island of just how effective it is in selling your home quicker when you invest in a partial or multi-room makeover.

One of the best outfits on Sanibel Island to assist you and show you some great examples of home makeovers is Jonathon Tongyai over at Island Styles Remodeling.  Jonathon and his team will be able to help you make sense of exactly what would benefit you in the sale of your home without overspending on unnecessary detail.

Give Jonathon a call and if you don’t have your home listed yet, then give us a call and we’ll take your home “to the moon” as far as exposure to targeted buyers!  😉

That’s it for this week…

Have a great weekend!

Sandy and Rob

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Can’t Go Hungry on Sanibel Island

As if you didn’t know, there are a ton of great places to eat on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Whether you are in the mood for fresh seafood, a big juicy steak or just hamburgers or pizza, we’ve got it all!

You’ve got an island favorite at the “Island Cow“, and how ’bout those breakfasts at the “Over Easy Cafe“.  The “Blue Giraffe” is always a big hit with the kids and “Ellington’s” 7 nights of beautiful jazz is always a great “date night” with the spouse.  And you cannot forget the “Mucky Duck” over on Captiva, wow!

Tourists and locals alike both agree that you just can’t go wrong in choosing from the 60+ places spread out over the two islands.

Thankfully, one of our local real estate cohorts, Karen Cooper, has managed to get an online version of all of their menus, as well as a great map to each location on her website called Cuisine-Scene.  Thanks Karen!

So, bring your appetite when you come to Sanibel and Captiva, there’s plenty to indulge yourself upon… Enjoy!

Until next week, have a great one!

Robert and Sandy

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