Whether we like it or not, the winter weather has already descended upon Alaska. Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and North Pole area homeowners would be wise to take precautions now to ensure they are not caught off guard by a faulty heating system, water leaks in the basement or high energy bills due to drafty windows and doors.
Madden Real Estate is happy to share the following five tips for preparing your home for winter and help you enjoy the season, without any home-related hassles.
Clean the gutters
Once all the leaves have fallen, it's time to clean out your gutters, unless of course, they are already overflowing. Gutters are the cause of many basement water problems due to water draining improperly.
On the same note, make sure your downspouts are pointing away from your house, away from sills and driveways. You always want to route...
When you think about the holiday hustle and bustle—shopping, events, decorating—it may seem like the last thing you should add to your plate is selling your home.
After all, aren't spring and summer the best times to list your home in Alaska? In the past, that may have been the case, but this year is shaping up to be different and the holidays could end up being the best time of year to sell your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and beyond.
Why? A recent Foot Traffic report from the National Association of Realtors shows that there are more buyers out right now than there have been at any time in the last twelve months. This also means that there are more buyers currently looking for homes than there were during...
In past blog posts, we've shared the answers to common Alaskan homeowner questions, including whether or not you should sell your home or simply renovate as well as trends to avoid to appeal to homebuyers. This week, Madden Real Estate is elaborating for those homeowners in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and North Pole who choose to list their property and take advantage of the numerous buyers in the market.
But does everything need to be fixed before you can officially place that For Sale sign in the yard? Read on for four things that you can pass on this year:
Half updates
Unless you plan to renovate your entire kitchen or bathroom, you don't need to bother making partial updates. For instance, don't bother placing an expensive new stone like a marble or granite on top of your...
Spring is a wonderful time of year in Alaska, but while it may be hard to believe, summer will be here before we know it! If you're planning to list your home when the weather is warm, there is one area that you may want to turn your focus to in order to boost buyer interest— the outdoors!
Late spring and summer are ideal for spending days outside in the yard, gathering on the patio or entertaining on the deck and homebuyers will be looking for Alaskan properties with outdoor spaces to offer. According to a new study, there are several outdoor trends that can help to sell your home this summer and Madden Real Estate is happy to share some of them with you below!
Privacy
In past blog posts, we've shared how you can boost your curb appeal (including adding privacy!) in ...
March has arrived and before we know it, the birds will be singing, the weather will start to warm up, and spring will be in full bloom. But before we can get there, there are a few tasks you will want to cross off of your Alaskan homeowner to-do list— cleaning your gutters, for instance.
Below are four tasks to add to your homeowner to-do list this month and you will be ready to enjoy the spring season ahead!
Clean your gutters
Debris has likely built up in your gutters over the past few months and if not tended to, it can cause a variety of problems both inside and outside of your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and beyond. Take a weekend to clean out the gutters and flush water through to ensure the spouts are in proper working...
If you've been thinking about selling your home in Alaska, 2021 is the perfect time to do so! Many buyers, both first-time and seasoned, are in the real estate market in droves, all searching for their dream home, but are being met with less inventory than there has been in the past.
Alaskan home sellers are in high demand, but you may be contemplating the best route to take— FSBO (For Sale by Owner) or work with a real estate agent? The perks of working with an experienced agent are numerous and if your motive for considering FSBO is simply to save money, you might like to think again!
Your agent will do the negotiating
Think of all of the parties involved in a home sale in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and beyond, from the buyer and their...
Did you know selling your Alaskan home in the fall and winter can be just as lucrative as selling during the spring and summer? It's true! However, that is if your property is well prepared for the market!
There are many ways to improve your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and North Pole before listing it for sale, including removing the following five items that have been known to turn buyers away!
Bugs
Even if you have a few ladybugs taking up residence in your home's windowsills, it's best to remove them before buyers arrive. This is one of the easiest turn-offs for Alaskan buyers as it can give the impression that your home is not clean or well cared for.
Decor Collections
No matter if it's stamps or holiday...
If you planned to sell your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla or North Pole this year, the state of the world may have made you hit the brakes.
You might be wondering if now is the right time to sell in Alaska, and while much of life may be uncertain right now, the real estate market is still thriving. Many people are now working, and schooling, from home and are more determined than ever to upgrade their homes.
Home buyers in Alaska may be looking for a specific set of improvements or amenities in properties this year and we're listing a few of them for you below to help you strike the right chord with those currently house hunting!
Outdoor Spaces
Alaska is a beautiful place to live and with many of us spending more time at...
Homebuyers will soon be out in droves as the busy spring real estate season gets underway in Alaska. If you've already taken the steps to list your property in Fairbanks, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, or beyond or are planning to sell soon, the next step involves highlighting your home's key features that buyers will love.
The following elements of your home may seem like nothing to you, but to buyers, they could be just what they are looking for— Don't be afraid to point them out!
Location
You've heard the phrase "location, location, location" before and it never holds more true than when assessing your home's value. Is your home located near restaurants, shopping and entertainment? Do you have an excellent commute time from your neighborhood? Buyers will...
As you may have heard by now, the real estate market's supply of homes for sale is trending lower than it has been in past years. But does that mean you should shy away from listing your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, or the surrounding areas this fall? Absolutely not!
The real estate market could use your home and if you've been thinking about selling, below are the top tips for a successful sale during this time of year:
Clean up the yard
This time of year, the leaves have started to change and fall and may be cluttering up your yard. Take the time to rake all of the debris currently in your yard to make a nice impression on potential...
It's a busy season here in Alaska! In addition to summer vacations and fun in the sun, Alaskan homeowners will also be scheduling moves into the mix. This time of year, there is more time to pack, more time to scout where you'd like to live, more time to house hunt, more time to ensure you're getting the best possible deal and of course, more time to get your own home ready to sell.
Preparing your home to sell in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and the surrounding areas is equally as important as where you're going next. Before you list your property this summer, consider tackling these 5 important tasks that can really make an impact on local Alaskan homebuyers:
Clean out the drains
You may not have thought...
The question on many Alaskan homeowner minds right now is whether or not to sell yet this winter or wait for better weather in the spring. It may be tempting to want to wait until the warmer months to list, after all more buyers will be out and about in the spring, right? Not so fast! That is not always the case!
There are many perks to selling your Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole area home this winter, without waiting until spring, and as your local experts, Madden Real Estate has listed a few of them below.
There will be more competition in spring
By listing your Alaskan home now, you avoid the wave of homeowners that will sell in the...
Every Alaskan home seller dreams of earning top dollar for their property. Once the For Sale sign is posted in the yard and buyers begin to arrive for showings, you'll start to wonder when the offers will land in your lap. But no matter how many offers you ultimately receive, remember that the best one may not be immediately clear to you and come packaged with a big, red bow.
There are many factors that should be considered in your decision to accept—or reject—an offer on your home in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole. As your local experts in Alaska, we have listed four of the most important areas to research before you determine the best offer.
Contingencies
Even if you receive an offer over asking price, you'll want to make note if there are any contingencies. For instance, does the ...
As a homeowner in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole, deciding to sell your home is major move that should not be taken lightly. In fact, there are dozens of factors to consider— from the price at which you will list right down to the time that your Alaska home will hit the market. But before you start to worry that the best window of opportunity to sell your Alaska home has passed, you should note that now is that time!
May has been recognized as the best month to sell your home as homeowners have been known to yield more of a financial gain from the sale as well as sell within a shorter time frame than any other time of the year!
Selling Faster
As...
Whether you're planning a home improvement project for the new year or are simply preparing to impress buyers when your home hits the Alaska real estate market, the kitchen is a great place to focus. After all, kitchens and bathrooms tend to make the biggest impact on homebuyers— in addition to your home value!
But how can you tell if yours is in need of an update? As your local real estate experts, Madden Real Estate has included a few ways to help you decide:
Your appliances are outdated
This may be a smaller project, but swapping out old appliances can quickly make any kitchen feel like a brand-new...
The listing price of your Alaskan home is one of the most important aspects of the entire selling process. In fact, if the listing price is not reasonable from the very beginning, you could risk a whole segment of buyers passing over your property. What's more, there is one specific factor that will have the final say when it comes to what your Alaskan home sells for and it could make or break the deal— the appraisal.
If the appraised value of your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole comes back too far from the listing price, any deal you come to with a buyer could fall through. Below are four ways to get ready for your ...
Selling your Alaskan home is a major task— one that requires much research and preparation. However, many homeowners in Alaska fail to check the important steps off of their list when listing their home and as a result, their home may "sit" on the market for longer than they'd like or they may end up getting less than they'd like for the property.
How do you avoid this slippery home seller slope? As your real estate experts, Madden Real Estate has included below five ways to get top dollar for your home:
Don't ignore your real estate agent
Remember that your agent has vast experience in selling Alaskan homes and the particular area...
When selling your Alaskan home, it may seem like your to-do list grows by the minute. Cleaning out the garage, repairing that leaky faucet, choosing a real estate agent, staging, you name it! With all of these tasks at hand, it is easy for some to fall through the cracks— even the most important, like doing your due diligence on an agent.
If you're planning to sell your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, North Pole, or Wasilla, it is essential that you jot down the following tasks that are so often forgotten by Alaska home sellers!
Researching your agent
As I mentioned above, selling your home is a major decision and should not be handed over to just any real estate...
While many Alaskan homeowners tend to believe that spring and summer are the best months to sell, winter presents a wealth of opportunities that the other seasons just do not. For instance, did you know that homes tend to show better in the winter months? The cozy feelings of the cold weather season can play to your favor when appealing to buyers in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, North Pole and the surrounding communities.
However, that doesn't mean your home is automatically ready to list and successfully sell this winter. There are a few extra steps you may need to take to ensure you're in tip-top shape for today's buyers. Below are four ways to set yourself on the right path as an ...
If you're planning to sell your home in Anchorage, Fairbanks, North Pole, Palmer, Wasilla or the surrounding communities this year, one of your first steps will be researching your home value and agreeing on a listing price. But that doesn't mean anything goes in today's real estate market! In fact, overpricing your home—while you may think you're leaving yourself room for bargaining—can do more damage than you think.
As your real estate experts in Alaska, Madden Real Estate is sharing four reasons why overpricing your Alaskan home should be avoided at all costs:
You won't make a great first impression
Within the...
