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Home Seller Tip: Clean Houses Sell for More Money

The secret to selling a Warner Robins property is not about new paints or wallpapers, but simply about the cleanliness and removal of all the clutter. This is something that sellers should always remember. It’s the little

things that count. Summit, NJ luxury home broker Sue Adler mentions that clean homes in her market sell in half the time. “Last week I had a buyer from Hong Kong who looked at 10 homes and ended up making several offers,” she said, “they ended up falling in love with the cleanest, best-staged home.” There are a number of surveys conducted as to which house or property sells for more money. And on top if the list is a clean home. It should be the first step in making a house presentable for interested buyers. A few stashes of cash for cleaning materials are definitely worth it, and will be returned to the seller in sevenfold. In fact, a majority of the agents believe that people pay more for a clean house. The surveys say that cleaning is always on the top home improvement suggestions. Well, this is actually a must whenever a house needs to be sold. Who would want to buy a dirty house? Spend a little and reap the rewards. In addition, there is huge difference between a tidy house and a super clean

property. To make the house squeaky clean, here are some tips that can be followed by sellers and real estate agents: Remove cobwebs. Buyers may not

inspect every inch of the walls upon arrival, but clearing those cobwebs can surely provide a better aura for the property. And it’s not just the walls that should be out of those cobwebs; look into the other things too like the fans, windows, as well as the door frames. These are typically the places where webs build up.

The lighting is important too in making the house look more presentable. It is recommended that lights should be replaces, especially those old bulbs where insects have infested.

Polish everything! On the driveway, try to find oil spots and do best in removing the stains. As for the doorknobs, hinges, and drawer handles, these will look better when they’re shiny.

When it comes to the windows, it is best if these are cleaned both on the interior and exterior parts. There is even a recipe for the

perfect solution in cleaning windows. The cleaning bottle can be filled with a ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, 1/3 cup of vinegar, and use distilled water as the diluent. And the best time to clean these windows is on a cloudy day.

Another important part of the house that needs to be cleaned is the kitchen, especially if the interested buyer is a mom. Both the stove and the oven should be checked and cleaned thoroughly. To eliminate odors on dishwashers, a small of Tang (a breakfast drink) can be used. Empty the cabinets of all the things that are unnecessary too.

And when buyers look down on the floor, it can be appealing if the carpets are clean and fresh. This can be done by shampooing the carpets, and vacuuming them as well. For wooden or tile floors, mopping would be good.

June 2013

Anita’s Corner Welcome Home To…

Houston County!

Asking Price: $239,000

Sq. Ft.: 3131 Year Built: 1988 MLS #: 112249

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127 Bunkers Trail, Warner Robins, GA

Sit on one of the two patios and relax at this all brick beauty in the prestigious Bunkers at Statham’s Landing situated on a 0.75 acre lot on the 17th hole. This 3131 Sq. Ft. home has three bedrooms and

three bathrooms. The updated eat-in kitchen has a large granite breakfast bar and tile flooring. Other home features include a sunroom, formal dining room, huge master bedroom, and either an in-law suite

or huge third living area. This freshly painted home is move-in ready!

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All Your Answers to Pest Inspection Questions When Buying a Home

Georgia Laws for Pest Inspections There are no laws in Georgia that require a

seller to do a pest inspection prior to listing the

house. The most likely pest damage done to a

house in Georgia will be by termites. One of

your most important tasks is to have a pest

inspection completed before buying the house.

A termite clearance letter indicates that a

thorough termite inspection was done by a

licensed pest inspector and no evidence of

active termites was found. Ideally, you can

negotiate with the seller to have the inspection

done and provide you the letter. If they won’t do

this, you may have to schedule an inspection to

make sure termites haven’t damaged the house

structurally before you buy it.

The Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection in

Georgia states that anyone using pesticides

must be trained and licensed. The chemicals

they use must be licensed, as well. Ask to see the

license of any inspector you use.

Getting a Pest Inspection Most people will put a conditional offer on the

house they want, pending the results of a pest

inspection. Your job will be to find and schedule

a licensed inspector to come to the house. In

some cases your agent may do this for you.

If you find pest damage, you are in the position

to cancel your offer, negotiate with the seller to

have them fix the problem or reduce your offer

sufficiently to cover what you will spend to

correct the problem. Beware of the last option.

real damage. But they can exist in colonies of thousands. They are attracted to sweets and could have trails to soda or juice spills. The appearance of a lot of these ants could hint of a cleaning issue.

Georgian pecan trees are hosts to aphids. Asian ladybugs were brought over to control the aphids. In winter, though, the ladybugs may come into the house for warmth and collect on walls and ceilings.

Silverfish and firebrats can be found in dark, moist places in the house. They only do damage when the numbers are large, but should be controlled if there are any signs of them.

Any signs of gnawed woodwork or insulation material that has been pulled out of the wall could be mice or rats. Small rodent droppings or urine stains in cabinets and cupboards are signs. If you find other pieces of shredded paper or fabric as you walk through the house, rodents could be present and nesting somewhere.

Check all wood surfaces for small holes in unusual places, piles of sawdust or powder from the wood, blisters or wavy surfaces. This could be sign of wood damaging pests like termites or carpenter ants. Tap on exposed wood beams and panels. If a solid piece of wood sounds hollow, or your tapping caves in the surface to expose the inside of the beam, the house could be seriously infested with termites or ants.

Dover Meadows Subdivision in Warner Robins GA is a starter home community located off Feagin Mill Road (west of S Houston Lake Road), consisting primarily of single-story ranch style vinyl homes. Dover Meadows is conveniently close to a variety of restaurants, shopping and is just 20 minutes from Robins AFB. If you enjoy well-kept neighborhoods and sidewalked streets, then Dover Meadows may be the ideal location for your family. Take a drive through this community and see if it is a good fit for you! If you prefer a Warner Robins new construction home, that is an option as well in this community. Respected local builder Jon Gausche (Jon’s Custom Homes) is ready to build your dream home.

The Houston County Public Schools for the Dover Meadows Subdivision are David A. Perdue Elementary, Feagin Mill Middle, and Houston County High School. Visit Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA to preview a complete list of available Warner Robins real estate or call me at (478) 960-8055 so we can discuss your housing needs.

To know what the repairs will cost, you will

have to have a contractor come out and make an

estimate. You’ll then have to trust that the

estimate is accurate. For instance, should the

contractor start working and find more

significant damage than the pest inspector

discovered, you might be out thousands more

than you expected.

According to a review of residential pest

inspection reports, you need to look at the

inspector’s report for the following:

No problems were found One or more pest problems were found with

detailed descriptions of damage Recommendations for any repairs of the

damage Indications that this has occurred in the past

but is not a problem now Description of any conditions in the house

that make it vulnerable to future pest problems

Infestation Red Flags to Look Out For When you are walking through the house, there

are things that you can look for that indicates a

pest problem. Point these out to your agent and

the pest inspector so they won’t get overlooked.

According to this article on spring cleaning and

pest infestation signs, there are many ways to

spot a pest problem.

Look for ant trails in the kitchen. Argentine

ants are small, dark ants that don’t do any

Featured Neighborhood: Dover Meadows Subdivision in Warner Robins GA 31088

You don’t want to move into a Warner Robins home and find that you are sharing the house with uninvited guests like insects and rodents. If the previous owner wasn’t diligent, they may have passed a pest problem onto you. Learn how to recognize the signs of annoying pests

and get rid of them before you move in.

Click to watch my video about this

subdivision!

L I S T I N G S If you know anyone who might be interested in one of these homes, or might need

the assistance of a realtor, please feel free to call me or to pass on my number.

404 Windstone Place Bonaire, Georgia 5BR/4BA, 3328 SQFT $350,000, MLS# 106468 Closing Date: 06/13/13

321 Audrey Way Kathleen, Georgia 5BR/4BA, 3580 SQFT $235,000, MLS# 107115

109 Suncrest Place Kathleen, Georgia 4BR/2.5BA, 2940 SQFT $219,900, MLS# 107220 Closing Date: 06/10/13

255 Falcon Crest Warner Robins, Georgia BUILD YOUR HOME HERE $77,000, MLS# 98356

204 Broughton Street Warner Robins, Georgia 5BR/4.5BA, 4527 SQFT $369,900, MLS# 109971

319 Pebble Beach Drive Perry, Georgia 2BR/2BA, 1796 SQFT $139,900, MLS# 110490

425 Dorothy Court Warner Robins, Georgia 3BR/2BA, 1245 SQFT $103,000, MLS# 110717 Closing Date: 06/13/13

516 Navarro Drive Warner Robins, Georgia 3BR/2BA, 1897 SQFT $116,000, MLS# 111107

405 Charlotte Drive Bonaire, Georgia 4BR/2.5BA, 2107 SQFT $218,000, MLS# 111012 Closing Date: 07/19/13

512 Mount Zion Road Bonaire, Georgia 5BR/3BA, 4148 SQFT $375,000, MLS# 111180

102 Token Court Kathleen, Georgia 3BR/2BA, 1616 SQFT $157,000, MLS# 110272 Closing Date: 06/07/13

89 Pembroke Pointe Centerville, Georgia 4BR/4.5BA, 4566 SQFT $429,900, MLS# 111433

P E N D I N G S

106 Roaring Forks Drive Bonaire, Georgia 3BR/2BA, 1364 SQFT $114,900, MLS# 110071 Closing Date: 06/17/13

Call Anita Clark today to find your future home!

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203 Deer Track Court Warner Robins, Georgia 2BR/2BA, 1341 SQFT $105,000, MLS# 112306

223 Charlotte Drive Bonaire, Georgia 3BR/2.5BA, 2031 SQFT $210,220, MLS# 112221

127 Bunkers Trail Warner Robins, Georgia 3BR/3BA, 3131 SQFT $239,000, MLS# 112249

203 Downing Circle Kathleen, Georgia 4BR/3.5BA, 3063 SQFT $309,000, MLS# 112036

103 Allston Court Kathleen, Georgia 5BR/4.5BA, 4338 SQFT $464,900, MLS# 112090

108 Pine Bluff Drive Warner Robins, Georgia 3BR/2BA, 2355 SQFT $186,500, MLS# 112099 Closing Date: 07/12/13

417 Green Island Bonaire, Georgia 3BR/2BA, 1700 SQFT $169,950, MLS# 108296 Closing Date: 06/28/13

147 Back Cedar Lane Centerville, Georgia 4BR/2.5BA, 2207 SQFT $134,990, MLS# 108438 Closing Date: 06/21/13

311 Donna Drive Warner Robins, Georgia 3BR/2.5BA, 1828 SQFT $103,000, MLS# 112054 Closing Date: 07/12/13

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Warner Robins GA Real Estate Market Report

ANITA CLARK, Realtor®, ABR, CRS, e-PRO Honors Graduate of Williams Real Estate Academy

ABOUT ME: I am a full-time realtor and will help you and your family find your dream home! I am British, a 20-year military spouse (retired), married with two grown daughters who are both married, and an active member of Harvest Church. I am an Honor Graduate of Williams Academy of Real Estate and a member of the following associations/services: Central Georgia Multiple Listing Service, Georgia Multiple Listing Service, National Association of Realtors, and the Central GA Board of Realtors. CONTACT: Business: (478) 953-8595/ext. 227 E-mail: anita@cbssk.com Toll Free: (888) 535-5055 Website: www.anitaclarkrealtor.com Cell: (478) 960-8055 Blog: www.sellingwarnerrobins.com COMMENTS: Selling, buying, or leasing, I am committed to provide you the best possible service to meet all your real estate needs. I will give you the personal attention you deserve, have high ethical standards, and look forward to working with you! TERRITORIES: Warner Robins, Centerville, Bonaire, Kathleen, Perry, Byron, Forty Valley, Hawkinsville, Jeffersonville EXPERTISE: First Time Homebuyers, Military Relocations, New/Resale Residentials, Leases

If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the

offering of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

FINAL THOUGHTS…. Good news for area

sellers…the number of Warner Robins GA 31088 home sales went up 28% in April! Standard sales continued to gain momentum as spring arrived in Middle GA. It was good to also see many foreclosure properties get sold and leave the market too. The highest priced sale last month was $495,670 and the lowest was $5,100. Currently, the Warner Robins real estate market is a balanced market with 7+ months’ worth of inventory on the market.

Smallest Home on the Market: 768 sq ft

Median Price of Available Homes: $124,900

How can both buyers and sellers gain an advantage in the Warner Robins Real Estate Market? Employ the services of a Robins Realtor who knows the area well! For a complete list of available Warner Robins Real Estate, visit Homes for Sale in Warner Robins or call me at (478) 960-8055 so we can discuss your housing needs.

(Source: CGMLS) Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

“If you want it SOLD, call Anita Clark – she is a houseSOLD name!” l l

Overall, the April 2013 Warner Robins real estate averages and totals are as follows: Avg Sales Price:

$126,144

# of Monthly Sales: 65 Avg Days-on-Market,

Sold Homes: 114 Avg Sales to List Price

Ratio: 96.34% Highest Priced

Listing: $599,000 Lowest Priced Listing:

$18,000 Largest Home on the

Market: 6,990 sq ft

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