Selling Real Estate in Madison & South Central Wisconsin: Property Selling Tips
Recently we've connected our friends with landscapers, lawn mowers, cleaners, house washers, carpet cleaners, painters, HVAC companies, handymen, electricians, plumbers, flooring companies, roofers, window specialists, foundation repair specialists, movers, home inspectors, radon mitigation specialists, insurance agents, attorneys, lenders, graphic designers, interior designers, stagers, and photographers.
So, how can we help you?
We admire our stager, Debbie Lea, for how she approaches her work as a craft. Not because she has to. But because she wants to.
Over the years Debbie has modeled for each of us, over and over again, how we can view our work as an opportunity to create art. And now each of us has become a stager in our own right.
Remember, when you hire Mad City Dream Homes to represent you during your sale, you receive Debbie's artistry (and the dedication of our entire team) free of charge. Here we share just a few examples of Debbie's work (and our team's work) from earlier this year.
Many older ceiling fans are big and bulky and can make a room feel crowded and dated. But many of the newer models are sleek and stylish and offer the perfect complement.
Would you like help selecting a ceiling fan for a room in your home? Please feel free to call us. Today's selection offers some beautiful and affordable designs, and we'd love to help you choose one.
If you do a Google search to learn more about the housing market, these are some of the headlines and articles that you will find:
Once you get past the headline you might see details similar to what was posted on CNN.com:
"Regionally, prices fell more from a year ago in the West (down 5.6%) and Northeast (down 4.5%), where housing is more expensive. But prices were still climbing from last year in the South (up 2.7%) and the Midwest (up 5%)."
It is important to look past the headlines and talk to local experts. Prices are not declining in Dane County. Our latest market update shows
…And a little love and attention from the right team of experts can make all the difference. Here are a few of our favorite shots from some of our recent smaller-sized homes and condos. These photos offer some excellent examples of how staging, lighting, hardware, and a little fresh paint can transform a room and create a sense of space.
Even with so much technology at our fingertips, there's still no substitute for face-to-face and voice-to-voice communication. Especially when it comes to questions about real estate.
That's because the most helpful answers are rarely all black and white. Usually, they involve some shades of gray that are only revealed through conversation.
Recently we heard from a young family who asked us if we would be willing to visit with them and help them plan for their future. Emily, the mom, explained that although they are still 2 years away from moving, they'd love to start working on the simple cosmetic projects that will improve their home's value and maximize their return on investment.
Our answer, of course, was yes. We'd love to help. And as it turns out we had a very productive meeting with Emily and her husband Nick. Now Emily and Nick have a good grasp of their home's current market value, along with a few ideas for how they can improve their home's value over the next couple of years.
The truth is we enjoy helping people plan for their future. It's one of the most rewarding
…Recently we met with our longtime client, Jeff, who asked us for our advice on how he could improve his rental property's value with a few cosmetic updates. And we had a very productive visit.
We decided that Jeff's property would shine with some fresh paint, some new light fixtures, new cabinet hardware, new kitchen flooring, and refinished hardwood floors. At the same time, we connected Jeff with a handful of reliable and reasonably-priced contractors. Now Jeff has all the resources he needs to move forward with his work. And needless to say, we're looking forward to visiting Jeff again when his projects are complete!
Do you need guidance on how you can affordably update your own home, and at the same time significantly increase its market
…Is there a senior in your life who needs help staying in their current home or assistance moving to a new one? If so, we have 4 excellent resources that we'd like to share with you.
Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL) is a local non-profit that is dedicated to helping seniors live independently in their own home. One of our friends who is now 102 years old has been a SAIL member for 18 years, and because of SAIL, she continues to thrive in the home she loves while staying connected to the larger community.
Homestead Care Group is another local resource that's dedicated to helping seniors stay in their own home. Homestead served one of our clients for ten years -- offering personal
…Spring is a great time to schedule your interior and exterior painting projects! We'd like to share a few local painters that we highly recommend!
We're receiving excellent feedback from our clients about Dennis and his crew. They've completed many challenging projects for us with skill and care.
Paul and his team are friendly, reliable, and professional. They're receiving rave reviews from our clients, and we loved their work on our office remodel.
Dale has a painting technology that is flexible enough to avoid cracking, hard enough to avoid chipping, and smooth enough for washing. Great for
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