Your house is not free from the hazards of everyday life. Water damage, chipping paint, and even just the passing years can have a dramatic effect on your home. As you prepare to leave your humble home for a new house you need to spruce up the old place to make it appealing to buyers. What can you do to improve your home for resale?

First off, you need to remember that focusing on the outside is just as important as focusing on the inside. First impressions are everything, so if you can impress someone the instant they see the outside, you’ll already have a good start. You may not believe it, but a new coat of paint can do wonders for a home. It’s as if that fresh coat of paint revitalizes the house and really grabs the eye from the outside. Having a freshly cut, healthy lawn can also greatly improve your standing with buyers. If you have the means, landscaping is even better. Some lovely plants, shrubs, trees and even a garden can really liven up your yard and add some personality and color.

A more costly option, but a great one, is a carport. Carports are cheaper to install than garages, but serve the same general purpose. Carports can greatly increase the value of your home as long as the carport is permanently installed.

The interior is the place many sellers dread to fix up for resale. Many homeowners can walk through their house and list off everything they either need or want to do to whatever room they see. Fixing up the interior of your home doesn’t need to be a nightmare. It just requires some cleaning and some key improvements.

To start off, we’ll go back to an old favorite. Painting the interior of your home can have just as big of an impact as it does on the outside. It makes every room seem fresh and new and appeals very well to new buyers.

If you have carpet that is old, stained, torn or worn out, consider getting new carpeting. Remember, though, if you do decide to get new carpets get them after you have painted and the paint has dried. There is no point in getting new carpeting if it’s only going to get marred by paint stains.

As for any tiled or hardwood floors, if the tiling is dingy, stained or discolored, you should also consider replacing that as well. Where carpeting might have to be installed by professionals, tiling can be done on your own. If you don’t feel comfortable doing any of the cutting or measurements, you may need to call professionals. As for hardwood floors, you’re probably better off giving them a good cleaning instead of trying to replace them.

You’d be amazed what some cleaning, a good coat of paint and some elbow grease can do for the resale value of your home. Remember that you’re not only fixing up your home to sell it, you’re fixing it up so someone else can enjoy your home just as much as you have.

Listing Price: $1,895,000
List Price Per Sq. Ft.: $446.09
Sold Price: $1,050,000
Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $270.72
Sq. Ft.: 4,248
Lot Size: .34 Acres
Sold Date: 12/30/2011
Listing Broker: Kelly Price & Company LLC
Selling Broker: Kelly Price & Company LLC

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Spacious gourmet kitchen with hand crafted cabinetry with the highest quality workmanship and details.Sub-zero, wolf and viking appliances.Elaborate tounge and groove ceiling that covers the intire outside living area.unique copper summer kitchen situated next to the luxurious pool and spa. Glass walls fade away and bring the outdoors in. One of a kind elevated lot with beautiful views of the Lake. Running or walking trails through out breathtaking Villa grounds. Isleworth is one of the most exclusive golf communities and offers unparalled privacy, 24 hour security patrol, and guarded gate house.This is a fabulous home for entertaining or relaxing by the tranquile pool.

List Price: $2,999,999
List Price Per Sq. Ft.: $692.36
Sold Price: $1,400,000
Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $323.10
Sq. Ft.: 4,333
Lot Size: .26 Acres
Sold Date: 12/20/2011
Listing Broker: Irwin Realty Group LLC
Selling Broker: Sundance Group Realty

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Short Sale.  Fabulous five bedroom Mediterranean estate home located in the desirable neighborhood of Windsong!  This incredible home features top-of-the-line architectural details and finishes throughout ~ hardwood andtravertine floors, crown mouldings,gorgeous granite, beamed and cathedral ceilings, custom cabinets, and much more.  The floorplan includes a master retreat with two spacious walk-in closets (one with washer/dryer hookup), a formal living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, a large family room, a theatre room, a second-story bonus room, and an in-law suite with private living area with wetbar.  Two covered lanais overlook the majestic pool and professionally landscaped backyard.  Two garages (one two-car & one one-car), fenced backyard, and great curb appeal.  Windsong offers a beautiful community building with pool overlooking Lake Mizell with private boat ramp, a pontoon boat available for a small fee to residents, and a secondary pool with waterfountains — great for kids!  Wonderful location — bike to Park Avenue or Baldwin Park.  Close to local hospitals and Downtown Orlando.  Great Winter Park schools!

List Price: $1,995,000
List Price Per Sq. Ft.: $330.63
Sold Price: $1,900,000
Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $314.88
Sq. Ft.: 6,034
Year Built: 2007
Lot Size: .43 Acres
Listing Broker: Kelly Price & Company
Selling Broker: Keller Price & Company

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“This luxury mansion with guest house and boat house will be sold at a TRULY ABSOLUTE AUCTION to the highest bidder on November 19, 2011 at 11AM.  Preview this property every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4PM.  Contact listing agent for more information.The grandeur of a Palm Beach Mansion on the Butler Chain of Lakes minutes from Windermere. Total privacy afforded by 11 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, walls and gates.  A one of a kind 1,000 s.f. boathouse with full kitchen, bath, expansive deck andspectacular water views.  The elegance of master artisans is evident throughout and careful attention was given to creating spaces drenched in light and enhanced with the natural beauty of the environment. Large rooms are warm and inviting and open to either lavish entertaining or more intimate gatherings.  Most rooms open to outdoor terraces, porches or balconies.  The 1st floor consists of the parlor, family room, kitchen, dining room, library and master bedroom suite.  Two staircases and an elevator lead to the 2nd floor.  There are additional closets for the master, 5 bedrooms, sitting rooms and a salon.  A balcony with wrought iron railing overlooks the gathering room below and while open terraces provide views of the gardens and lake.  The 4 car garage with lift, generator and workshop.  Paths lead to orchid house, green house and conservation trail.   Two story guest house has boardwalks through lush conservation area to private screened boat house.  Additional property address is 8943 Trout Rd.

List Price: $5,900,000
List Price Per Sq. Ft.:$313.05
Sold Price: $3,960,000
Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $210.11
Sq. Ft.: 18,847
Lot Size: 6.28 Acres
Year Built: 2000
Listing Broker: Main Street Realty Int’l
Selling Broker: Buyer Rebate Realty
Sold Date: 12/16/2011

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