Mike Bolger REALTOR® in Kitchener / Waterloo

Smell is one of our most valuable senses. This sense is linked with your memory. It is known by experts that very good smells can evoke cheerful memories and experiences. Distinct fragrances can communicate a vast array of sensations and feelings.  This is where the smell of your home can affect how long it takes to sell your home . There is a reason why waterloo  REALTOR®s  always think about the very best scent for home staging before a showing. Experts say that a house that smells like freshly baked cookies can bring to mind a warm and homey feeling while a refreshing and clean smelling house can stir up feelings of potential and new opportunities. Here are some tips that are known to help with smells in a home Use Baking Soda To get rid of any undesirable smells in your residence it is wise to use baking soda. If you own carpets or rugs, spread some baking soda out to help remove tough smells and leave you with a simple pallet. Let the baking soda sit for 1...

Smart home upgrades are the most popular craze this year and home buyers want them. Research done from the Washington Post says that 65 percent of buyers, specifically millennials, are prepared to spend more on homes that are equipped with smart devices. Today’s definition of a move-in ready home has changed. It isn’t really about fresh paint and refinished hardwood floors any longer. An increasing amount of buyers do not consider a property “move-in ready” until it’s set up with smart gadgets. It is vital to understand that upgrading your home with smart devices is a must. Buyers want permanent gadgets and favor upgrades that stay with the home after you sell it. The most desirable upgrades have these features: Temperature control Security and safety Convenience Compatibility with mainstream voice control devices  You do not have to spend a bundle of money to make your listing more interesting. The good news is that many of these devices are sold for under $...

While you are selling your home, make sure you have some understanding of what the market might pay for your home and to be ready for hard questions. Here are some guidelines to help stop seller mistakes: Making Showings Difficult When you limit prospective buyers from showings, you limit your capability to get offers. A few examples of this are having no lockbox or not leaving the house while there is a showing. This can easily contribute to the buyers to proceed to other homes with fewer rules. I highly advise that you work with your real estate agent to find a way to make showings simple for everyone. Overpricing Your Home Being greedy might not get you the price you want for your home. If your home is overpriced, you wager the chance of losing showings or offers. The price is what sets the interest for showings. You can easily turn off buyers if they feel that they are unable to afford the home. This can also force them to look for something else. To avoid stress over not get...

Are you considering selling your home?  To generate the best value for your house, you will want to consider smart staging your property. Almost everyone is excited about the connected home. Smart home technology is now the new norm. It is very popular in real estate and Coldwell Banker sees more smart home features in MLS description. Attract a much wider audience by appealing to people that like smart home gadgets. This strategy can give you more opportunities to get the best price for your home. Consider this strategy as the best way to help you stand-out against your competition. A smart home staging kit will give sellers  a convenient way to “smart stage” their home before they put it on the market.  The smart home staging kit includes smart home gadgets from the most preferred product categories such as security, safety, temperature, lighting and voice control. The products all function together wirelessly and can be controlled by voice through...

With your open house just around the corner, the tension of cleaning will be on your mind. In between washing your siding and deep cleaning your oven, you might spend every single day for a week scrubbing. Save some time by removing a few tasks from your list with these amazing cleaning tricks that work. Hacks : Soak the grime off stove burners by applying ammonia Remove window smudges with regular dish soap.  Mix up a cleaning solution with water in a microwave-safe container and heat it up. The grease will get steam cleaned. Get your stainless steel pieces shine by scrubbing them with salt and half a lime. Remove the rust from metal pieces by scrubbing them with water and crumpled up aluminum foil. Work with a REALTOR®. Mike Bolger, Sales Rep Chestnut Park Realty Southwestern Ontario Ltd. The Shops at Waterloo Town Square 75 King Street South, Unit 50  Waterloo, ON N2J 1P2 +1 (519) 616-2656  http://www.mikebolger.ca/

When listing your home, you want to capture the attention of potential buyers. The photos of your home are what will capture their hearts. Don't make the mistake of not having the best pictures possible. Some people post photos that are dark, cluttered and untidy. Put your house’s best foot forward and convince people to see it in person. Following these photo tips: Avoid Night Photos Try not to take pictures of your property at night. Natural light creates the best-looking photos. Before the sun is setting is usually an ideal time to take pictures of the inside of your home. Clear Out the Clutter Avoid having an unmade bed, a dirty kitchen, a messy bathroom and tons of personal things in your photos. Make sure that you clear away personal belongings before you take the shot. For bedroom shots, put away any clothing or random objects which may get into the photo. Focus on the Home Remember that you’re selling the house, not the furniture. When you take a picture o...

Have you seen my five walls video yet? Get to know me and watch my video. Five walls describes me as a friendly, funny, personable and a caring person. I couldn't agree more. When you select me as your Realtor, you will love the fact that I am diligent, coordinated, professional, and experienced. When I'm at the offer negations table I'm a "Shark"! You need someone like me to get you everything that you want from a real estate transaction. Ask me about the tagline "Bones Before Lipstick". http://bit.ly/2sJhOFr

The best time is now to sell your house. Houses are selling extremely fast. This house was just listed and sold for $110,000 over the asking price. Buyers in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge/Guelph area are willing to spend whatever it takes to get the property that they want. List your property with Mike Bolger and I will get your property sold quickly. I'll get you the best value for your home by using my selling strategies. I'll make your listing stand out from the competition with professional photos and videos. I will market your property across my social media network giving your home the most visibility. I offer my clients a stress-free real estate experience with my personalized service. Contact me today and let's chat about how we can sell your home quickly.  Learn more here: http://www.mikebolger.ca/