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Fantastic customer service, knowledge of market, and guidance! Mike and Amy have sold 2 homes for me and I highly recommend their City Scape Team. Not only are they wonderful, but the companies they associate with are also great. You can quickly tell they have the experience and professionalism to make deals as seamless and smooth as possible! 10/10!

5 Stars for Mike. He is professional, proactive and on top of his game. He did what he said he was going to do - sold our home at a great price! Expect regular communication, strong marketing activity and a positive attitude throughout the entire process. I will work with Mike again.

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I very highly recommend Cityscape. Mike and Amy went far above and beyond what anyone would expected from real estate agents when selling my condo. They represented my interests and were fair and professional when I was received push back from the buyer's agent just as we were about to close. Thank you!"

We ONLY work with Mike and Amy Ifland! With them, the client is always a priority and they go above and beyond to ensure you get the best deal! They are very knowledgeable on all things related to selling/buying a house and we love working with them

Mike and Amy Ifland go above and beyond every time. They know the market intimately and made recommendations that were perfect for us. They were our selling realtor and our purchasing realtor for our new home. MIke was a walking encyclopedia for the final walk through and caught so many things I would have missed. I highly recommend CityScape for any real estate needs you have. We will never use anyone else. Hands down, they are the best in the business.

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5 Renovations That Can Actually Lower Your Home’s Value

February 24, 2019 by CityScape Brokers Leave a Comment

Personal taste and individual styling choices are a big part of what makes a property feel like home. Imbuing a space with your family’s unique flair and personality can be one of the greatest joys of home ownership, and making certain investments and renovations to the property can make sense and are often necessary. Whether you are considering selling your home in one year or 10, knowing what to avoid can also have a profound impact on your home’s selling price and attractiveness to future buyers.

WHAT A HOMEBUYER WANTS

According to the National Association of Realtors, which publishes industry research and statistics and an annual Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers, buyers tend to be very specific in their requirements when looking for a home. Making changes like demolishing walls or eliminating rooms and bathrooms to create a home office might make sense for you, but they can be deal breakers when the time comes to find a buyer.

The 2016 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers found that previously owned homes accounted for as much as 86 percent of all purchases. Buyers of newly constructed homes cited the desire to avoid renovations and potential plumbing and electricity issues as the main reasons for not buying a previously owned home.

5 COMMON HOME RENOVATION MISTAKES TO AVOID

According to MarketWatch, there are a few home renovations that tend to lower a home’s resale value and turn off potential buyers.

1. Eliminating Closets and Bedrooms

Repurposing a bathroom or closet, or combining bedrooms to make a grand master bedroom suite or a home spa once the kids go off to college might seem like a great idea at the time. However, the number of bathrooms and bedrooms in a home is usually non-negotiable for potential buyers. If your once-three-bedroom home is now a two-bedroom, it will eliminate an entire category of potential buyers before the home even hits the market.

2. Following Trends That Become Dated Over Time

The internet and Pinterest have made it possible for anyone to become their own home decorator and interior designer. But the hottest home decorating trends of 2016 can (and will) go out of style just as quickly and might be a potential turn-off to prospective buyers. When making upgrades, stick to classics that won’t become overly dated with time or clash with a future buyer’s individual tastes.

Painting walls and art are good decorative choices that can be changed and removed with minimal effort and additional costs.

3. Elaborate Landscaping

Like decorations inside the home, landscaping is a great way to add character and personality to a home. However, one homeowner’s beloved replica of the Gardens of Versailles can be a future buyer’s raging eyesore. Even if a buyer loves your home, overwhelming or intricate landscaping (and the subsequent maintenance) may cause them to pass.

4. Wallpaper (Yes, Really)

Although wallpaper can be removed and replaced, it can be a massive undertaking, especially when it involves large surface areas. When it comes to things like accents and personal flourishes, less is usually more.

5. Converting the Garage

Like the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and closets, access to a working garage is a solid requirement for many buyers. If there is one home renovation to avoid, this is it.

FIND A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THE HOUSTON METROPOLITAN AREA

When you are looking to buy a home in Houston, working with a qualified real estate professional is the key to finding the best value and return on your investment. For more information, contact Amy and Michael Ifland at Cityscape Brokers by calling 281-760-7299, or submit a contact form to schedule a consultation today.

5 Key Tips For Staging A Home That Sells

February 24, 2019 by CityScape Brokers Leave a Comment

Selling a home takes a lot of work, from pricing it correctly to finding the right agent to appealing to the right buyers. One important step for ensuring that your home sells is staging it. Staging your home ensures that it’s a space that is appealing to buyers when they enter, and doing it well can help you sell for a higher price. If you’re planning to sell your home soon, here are some helpful staging tips so you can make sure the space is appealing to buyers.

1. START ON THE OUTSIDE

Many people think about staging the rooms inside their home — but staging actually starts on the outside. You want your house to make a good impression when potential buyers come to view it. So, start by mowing the lawn, trimming trees and limbs and manicuring sidewalks and walkways. You may also consider planting new flowers and bushes to help add color and life to the yard. If you are selling during a holiday season, consider adding some tasteful decor – it will help make the house feel festive and welcoming. Books shouldn’t be judged by their covers, but when it comes to homes for sale, they often are, so you don’t want to skip the outside during the staging process.

2. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

Clutter is a real turn off when potential buyers come to visit your home, so make sure you clear it off of all visible surfaces and out of closets and cupboards that buyers may look in. Clutter can give your home a dirty, disorderly feel — and potential buyers often have a hard time imagining what the space will look like without it. Do them a favor and get rid of the clutter so they can take in a clean, orderly space. It will help them get a better sense of whether they want to buy, and the decluttering process may also help you get started in the process of getting rid of unnecessary junk and packing to move.

3. SCOUR THE BATHROOM

Potential buyers don’t usually spend much time in bathrooms, so you want your bathroom to look immaculate at first glance. So, scour all tile and grout, and make sure any mold or mildew is completely removed. You’ll also want to make sure there are no lime stains from hard water on surfaces. You want your bathroom to feel as if it’s barely been used, so a new buyer can imagine making it their own.

4. DE-PERSONALIZE

You probably have touches throughout your house that are uniquely you, but when you’re trying to sell, it can help to de-personalize your space. Remove family photos, items with your name on them, children’s art and more. When you de-personalize your space, it helps potential buyers imagine their own family in the space instead of imagining what it’s like with your family there.

5. MAKE IT BRIGHT

Homes that feel bright and airy are a draw for buyers. So, take advantage of all of the natural light that your house gets. Open curtains, shutters and blinds and turn on all of your lamps and lights. If your house still feels dark, consider adding some more light sources. Brightening up a space can make it feel less drab and more welcoming.