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7 Ways to Make Your Walls Wow Potential Buyers
Our real estate agents know that sellers are always looking for ways to impress buyers and make them notice all their home has to offer. Getting ready to sell always means completing a few projects around the house. When you're redoing a room, deciding on a look for the walls is a must. The walls are usually the largest surface and most noticeable part of a room. So it's a good opportunity to really catch a buyer's attention.
- Repair and patch. This is a big must when you're selling and it's the first step in any wall-related project. Life happens, and your walls may have dents, cracks, gouges, or nail holes to prove it. They may seem small, but buyers will notice, and repairing them will make a dramatic difference. For nail holes and other small blemishes, spackle and a putty knife will do the trick. For large holes mesh patches or a piece of drywall and some joint compound will be necessary. Sand afterward to blend the repairs into the rest of the wall.
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Celebrate Family Fun Month Around Atlanta
Social distancing and shutdowns have made life somewhat mundane for many families. As things begin to slowly open up, our real estate agents are starting to talk to more parents who are looking for ways to get their children out of the house and have some fun.
August is Family Fun Month, so now is a great time to start thinking about some safe activities that everyone in the family can enjoy! Whether you're a potential new resident exploring Atlanta homes for sale or you've lived in the area for years, you'll appreciate some of these great ideas. Each of the following options are offering "timed tickets" and taking other precautions to keep visitors safe and socially distant, so you have extra peace of mind while can planning your adventure.
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5 Things to Consider Before Re-Siding Your Home
Maybe you're concerned that the exterior of your home looks a little drab and worn down. Or, perhaps you want a different style for your home's siding. Rejuvenate your home by re-siding it.
Re-siding is an excellent way to prepare your home to put on the market before you call our real estate agents. When re-siding your home, here are a few things you should consider.
- Whether Your Siding Actually Requires Replacement
If you like the look of your home, but know your siding has quite a few holes and tears, it's important to determine if re-siding is your best option. While new siding will overhaul the entire look of your home, it's also a large investment.
An alternative might be repairing or replacing the damaged portions of your home. Whether repairing is a viable solution depends on the age and condition of your siding and how many areas have damage.
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Enjoy Dinner on the Patio of These Atlanta Restaurants
After months of eating indoors, dining inside a restaurant may not even be enough of a change. Enjoy the delights of outdoor dining on the patio of one of these wonderful restaurants, just minutes from Atlanta homes for sale.
- Whiskey Bird - 1409 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
True to their culinary philosophy, Whiskey Bird gets its name from a fusion of American and Asian. "Whiskey" refers to their classic cocktails, while "Bird" denotes the chicken that's the main ingredient in yakitori, the restaurant's signature item. In addition to chicken, these skewered bites come in seven different varieties, such as mushroom and chimichurri shrimp. Many of Whiskey Bird's dishes come as small plates which are perfect for sharing. Hours are 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations are strongly recommended, with walk-ins accommodated as available.
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3 Pros and 3 Cons of Home Buying a Home Sight Unseen
At Josey Young & Brady, our real estate agents are working overtime to help clients find the best Atlanta homes for sale. A question we've received more and more often lately is whether it is okay to buy a home "sight unseen" – that is, without visiting it in person first.
As people have gotten cautious about unnecessary travel, it's no surprise they're thinking twice about showings and open houses where they will be around strangers. Naturally, there are pros and cons to consider when you decide whether it's necessary to visit a house.
Naturally, the answer is up to you. However, it's crucial to make an informed choice. Here are some of the biggest "pro" arguments for buying a house sight unseen.