Peter Casper Loan Consultant

Customized loan programs to meet your financial goals

790 First Street / Gilroy , CA 95020 / phone 408.804.3505 email pcasper @ divcap . net / fax 408.848.5847

A little extra work can mean not only a difference in how smoothly the sale of a home goes but how much it will sale for . Realtors will tell you that anything you do cosmetically to increase curb appeal is going to help the resale value . And the good news is that many improvements that have an impact on selling a home aren ’ t very expensive to do . And some tasks , such as giving rooms a fresh coat of paint , quickly pay off .

Planning on adding a “ for sale ” sign to the front lawn ?

You might want to consider these five areas while creating you to‐do list .

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT The home ’ s exterior , the shrubbery , the gutters and the front door should all be kept fresh and clean .

NEUTRALIZE AND DECLUTTER Neutral colors can have an added advantage of making a room appear larger . Remove all the clutter , basic spring cleaning : shampoo the carpets , rebuff hardwood floors and oil any wood cabinetry .

CONSIDER REPLACEMENT PROJECTS Home buyers recognize the value of a house that doesn ’ t need major repairs .

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS RULE Buyers tend to be awed by updated kitchens and bathrooms .

WARRANTY COVERAGE AND DOCUMENTATION Sellers can provide some extra peace of mind to buyers by purchasing a home warranty on their home that will cover such things as heating and plumbing should the buyer run into problems after closing .

GILROY

Single Family Homes Condos / Townhomes

Mortgage Rates At-A-Glance

5 / 1 Jumbo ARM 5.875 % 0.0 Pts

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( April 2007 Data )

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