Director of Public AffairsWritten by Matthew Bratschi
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Mr. King stated, “Not only was this year our finest year but this past quarter was our finest quarter. Typically, end of year is not known for stellar performances but this quarter we out-shined all previous quarters in 21-year history of company in nearly all areas.” Hollander Consultants is one of leading national consulting firms in United States and Canada for combined dentistry, optometry and veterinary professions, and uses administrative systems developed by business management pioneer, L. Ron Hubbard. Hollander Consultants can be found online at http://www.hollanderconsultants.com. Hollander Consultants also maintains an online quarterly magazine, Solutions, which is located at http://www.solutionsmags.com.
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Interior Painting Paint your house in neutral colors: sand, magnolia, cream. Rooms look best with a yellow tinged base paint because this coloring reflects light and makes room seem larger. Avoid black ceilings, stenciling on walls, or painting your home in white so it resembles a hospital maternity ward. If there has been a previous leak in roof paint over water stains on ceiling. Fill in any nail holes in walls. Flooring and Windows Bold patterned or bold colored rugs should be removed. It’s best to keep floor coloring neutral for to appeal to many tastes. If there is cracked ceramic tile, or vinyl floors are scratched or damaged, replace flooring. Rugs must be freshly shampooed to remove any odors, and carpet holes and stains should be repaired and removed. Windows need to be cleaned and repaired so buyers can look outside unencumbered. If blinds are missing slats replace them or remove window coverings altogether. Bathrooms/Kitchen In kitchen, you may want to put a fresh coat of paint on painted cabinets, or if they are wood-- oil them. Check countertops for burn marks or stains, cut marks, etc. and replace them if it is necessary. In bathroom, make sure there is no visible mold. If there is, then bleach, caulk, or re-grout tubs, sinks and toilets. Details All clutter should be boxed up and stored. Do not place it in garage. Obtain a storage unit or Pod. Make certain closet doors open and close easily. Don’t forget to replace doorknobs, hinges, brackets, or other missing or broken items. This may sound like a great deal of work in preparing a home for market. This attention to small details will help your home sell quickly for a higher price. In some areas of country, you’ll even receive multiple offers for your home. Home buyers are not only ones who look at these details. Appraisers also tend to assign a higher value to property which is in good condition. If a property needs attention an appraisers price or buyer’s offer will reflect it. Obtain highest price for a home by investing some time, thought, energy and resources into details and you will be rewarded handsomely.
Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she manages investment property as part of her business. Elaine is also an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. She has helped numerous clients invest in and make money on property in Southeastern Virginia.
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