You have decided that it is time to sell your home. After taking an objective look around, you realize that you have a lot of work to do in order to prepare your home for the market. If it will take more than just cleaning to get your home for showing, it may be time to call in two professionals--a home improvement contractor and a professional real estate agent.

The ideal listing has a modern kitchen and bath, fresh paint, beautiful lighting fixtures and elegant hardwood floors or high-end wall-to-wall carpet. Your real estate agent can offer suggestions about what your house needs, what colors or cabinet styles are popular with buyers, and tips on cost-effective improvements. The contractor can work with you to put your plan into action.

If you feel that the costs or disruption of a major remodeling project would be overwhelming, you have the option of marketing your home as a "fixer-upper." If you decide to sell your home "as is", your agent can prepare a market analysis to give you an idea of what you can expect to net from the sale of your home.

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Margorie Grime, Broker.
Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
75 First Street, Suite 14
Orangeville, ON L9W 2E6
Phone: 519-941-5151
Toronto Line: 905-450-3355
Toll Free: 1-800-268-2455
Fax: 519-941-5432
mgrime@thegrimeteam.com

Margorie has devoted her career to real estate sales since 1975. Margorie Grime is a leading REALTOR in the area, selling a home every 3.6 days. Her activities have consistently earned her top awards. With the changing real estate market and economy, Margorie has formed this diverse team-qualified to cover all the complex details of real estate transactions, allowing Margorie to do what she does best-working with people interested in buying and selling property. Margorie is committed to providing the very best service available.