Wardley Real Estate Blog

Putting a fresh coat of paint on your home is one of the most effective and affordable ways to make it look updated, increase its value and help it sell faster. With so many different types of Las Vegas homes for sale, our real estate agents are well-versed in determining what works and what doesn't when it comes to color choices and painting. These five tips on painting your home to sell can make it stand out from the crowd and lead to a quick sale.

1. Keep it Neutral
   Both dark and bright colors can be a major turnoff for potential buyers, and believe it or not, so can bright white. Although traditional beige is considered neutral, it often contains strong yellow undertones, which make it hard to coordinate with cooler colors like green, blue and violet. One of the hottest neutral colors that's been popping up all over the place is "greige," which, yes, you guessed it — brings beige and gray together, creating a versatile neutral color that can be used in almost anywhere. Light, neutral colors also brighten up rooms and make them look bigger.

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There's something special about the way your favorite songs sound on vinyl. If you enjoy the richness of the rhythm and the tenor of the tone like our real estate agents do, then April 13th is one day you'll want to mark on your calendar. That's the day music fans around the world pull out their vinyl and celebrate National Record Store Day.

When you can't find it on Amazon, and you get tired of rummaging through eBay, there's a better than even chance that these Las Vegas area record stores have the vinyl classics you want to add to your collection.

• Record City - 300 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89104
  Long recognized as one of the largest record stores in Las Vegas, Record City has an impressive selection of hit records that spans across generations. You'll find everything from classic country to hard rock on the shelves of this well-stocked store.

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If you moved to the Las Vegas Valley recently, you might not know what locals do about Las Vegas homes for sale. Compared to other major cities in the country, the housing market in this city has swings in the supply and demand balance that sometimes start bidding wars among home buyers in the spring when housing sales start to increase.

A bidding war starts whenever two or more people want the home, and neither is willing to let it go. If you find yourself in a position where you have competition, one or more of these strategies from our real estate agents might give you the upper hand.

1. Get Pre-Approved
   Not only will it provide a ceiling for you in a bidding war, but pre-approval from a lender will also get your foot in the door with real estate agents and home sellers. Many agencies and sellers won't deal with someone who doesn't already a pre-approval letter. This practice is two-fold. First, it separates serious buyers from people who are just curious and second, it lets you know how high you can bid should the situation develop.
   
   

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One of the things our real estate agents love most about living in the Las Vegas area is that there's always something to do. It's a rare day that there isn't a festival, party or celebration of some kind going on, and this spring is shaping up to be no exception. Every year, Boulder City Beerfest is one of the events we look forward to the most.

The annual Boulder City Beerfest hits town at the end of March, and it's one of the year's best opportunities to sample some great food, live music and, of course, plenty of beer. If you're in the neighborhood looking at Las Vegas homes for sale, be sure to set aside a little time to enjoy the festivities!

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If you want your home to be among the Las Vegas homes for sale this spring, then there's no doubt you're already thinking about the maintenance that needs to be done to your home. Making sure everything is tidy and in good repair will make your home more attractive to potential buyers. To help you out, our real estate agents share some items you should absolutely have on that spring maintenance checklist to ensure that your home is ready to sell.

• Spring Cleaning
  Sometimes the simplest answer is the best. If your house has collected dirt and grime on its exterior, get a bucket of soap and water and a long-handled brush and give it a good scrub. You could also have the exterior professionally pressure washed. And as long as you're cleaning things up, don't neglect the windows. 
  
  

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