Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Home Selling Tips
In our last blog post, I talked about how the expectations of today’s home buyers are higher than ever when it comes to the presentation of homes for sale. And that this certainly holds true for homes for sale in Georgetown. So, I decided to offer 5 essential tips for ‘staging’ your house when selling. Today, I’ll add five more nuggets of house-selling wisdom. Obviously, many of these tips would apply wherever you’re selling your home—in Alaska, Paris or wherever. But my experience is here in Georgetown over the years and when certain details are especially pertinent for selling real estate in our community, (like keeping windows clean for people checking out the views from your property) I’ll point those out.
Ok, so let’s get going and continue the list!
6. Don’t place your furniture directly against the wall.
This one may seem a little counter-intuitive, but bear with me. You want to make sure that your house looks as spacious as possible. Naturally, many people. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Georgetown's Goodwater Loop Is Truly Epic
[caption id="attachment_15065" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Georgetown's Goodwater Loop Features A Beautiful Natural Landscape[/caption]
One of the things I love about being a realtor in Georgetown is the opportunity to introduce people to the charms of outdoor living in Georgetown. A big part of the Georgetown, TX life is the quick and easy access to so many great outdoor spaces. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but the Good Water Loop, a 28 mile loop that encircles beautiful Lake Georgetown and is part of the San Gabriel River Trail System, is definitely at the top of my list. This trail has gained accolades from many outdoor and sporting enthusiasts including an ‘epic’ rating from the International Mountain Bicycling Association, and a top 15 rank for best trails in Texas from National Geographic’s All Trails. And Lake Georgetown is not a long ways off. It's about a ten minute drive from Route 29 in Georgetown and there ar. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
We know how stressful it is to buy a home while you’re trying to sell your old home. If you’ve recently purchased a home in one of our beautiful Austin or Georgetown neighborhoods, then you’re probably excited to move in full time. The only thing that’s stopping you is finding a buyer for your previous residence. One of the easiest ways to find a buyer is by doing an open house to showcase the home. People looking for Austin homes for sale will appreciate the look inside your home. The best way to sell a buyer on the space is by having them picture their lives inside the home. This is why home staging as become so popular in recent years. Here are a few tips on how to stage your home.
Pay Attention to Furniture Groupings
People often think that pushing furniture against the walls makes the room look larger. On the contrary, it actually makes the room appear disorganized and smaller. Consider grouping pieces of furniture together to create an obvious purpose for the room. For example,! ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Lost River In Georgetown Offers Privacy, Quiet
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The ability to get away from it all and retreat to seclusion, privacy and peace--all in a gorgeous Texas Hill Country Setting. The community of Lost River offers just that and more.
Located in Georgetown, Lost River is a community that's not only peaceful and quiet, it’s also situated conveniently. Lost River very close to Lake Georgetown and is located just off Highway 29 (University Ave) and 4 miles west of I35. Originally developed in the late 80's to early 90's, close-in country estates sit on lots of 1 to 10 acres, covered with large oaks. Homes are priced affordably, starting in the low 300’s for 3-4 bedroom houses.
Lost River is surrounded by great amenities. Lake Georgetown is just down the road and offers boating, fishing and swimming opportunities on tranquil waters. Sawyer Park and Cedar Breaks Park are also righ. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
The Estates of Westlake Offers Attractive Variety
The Estates of Westlake really does have something for everyone. With iconic rolling hills and beautiful trees as the backdrop, this one-of-a-kind community has wonderful appeal and uniqueness. It also happens to be one of my favorite locations in Georgetown. With plenty to offer in terms of location, amenities and homes, The Estates of Westlake has the best variety and choices for home buyers.
Bordered by Williams Drive, The Estates of Westlake is just across from the US Corps of Engineer green belt and park that leads to the beautiful Lake Georgetown. One acre-plus lots make up the community and a large assortment of homes built from 1999 onwards are available, including the option to build your own. Many builders are accessible, including Bobby Fredrickson, Wilde Wood Custom Homes, Jeff Watson, Destiny Custom Builders, Rick Savage, Malvaiz Custom Homes, Joe Worsham, and Tim Long just to name a few. Offering great value for entry le. ...
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