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THE ANDERSON GROUP MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - JULY 2016

 

home selling tips

 

Four Ways to Price Your Home for Sale

Is your home really worth your asking price? The best way to answer that question is to consider the same criteria that homebuyers do: market conditions, location, condition and price.

  1. Market conditions: Smart buyers hire a real estate professional to help them navigate market conditions—whether their city, neighborhood and price range is in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market and what strategies to employ to get the best home possible for their money. The greater the inventory, the more room buyers have to negotiate.
  2. Location: Buyers narrow their searches to neighborhoods within their price ranges. They look at your home and its competitors and choose the one they perceive to be the best value.
  3. Condition: Your competition is not only other similar homes in your area, but what buyers could get if they purchased brand-new. Your buyer is comparing size, number of bedrooms and baths, amenities, updates, views, landscaping and décor. The closer you can put your home to move-in readiness, the higher the price buyers will pay.
  4. Price: Price your home to get immediate and serious offers. You can’t put a price on everything, but many features such as fine workmanship, room flow and convenient storage are simply worth more to buyers. A buyer may compromise on a neighborhood, or they may pick a home in less than perfect condition, but only if the price is right.

Trust The Anderson Groupl to show you how to make your home the best choice in any market!

 

home decorating tips

 

The 60/30/10 Color Rule

To paint and decorate your home without worrying whether you’re going overboard with color, try the classic interior design rule known as the 60/30/10 rule. It’s a foolproof way to divide your color scheme into primary, secondary and accent colors by assigning them percentage values.

The primary color is the largest block of color and will act as your neutral. You can use a true neutral like beige, grey, or white, or try a soft tint of your favorite color. The secondary color is the anchor and works well on upholstery and bedspreads. The accent color should have the most color intensity and is used sparingly in pillows, chair seats or oil paintings. Outside, the primary color is the brick, stucco or siding, the trim is the secondary color and the front door, porch chairs, or planter pots are the accent.

If you choose a deep shade for walls, give the paint a satin finish for sophistication. A dark color can easily look chalky. And the opposite is true—a light color can become blinding in a shiny finish. If you have lots of fine wood trim, paint baseboards, crown moldings and door and window trims in a complementary hue like white or cream.

To test a paint chip for accuracy, hold it parallel to the wall under natural light. Buy sample jars and test the colors on large poster boards you can tape to the walls. Watch how the colors change throughout the day and evening under artificial light.

Remember, interior colors always tend to go darker, while exterior colors appear lighter.

 

home buying tips

 

Best Advice For First-Time Homebuyers

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ll have a much easier time finding and financing your next home if you follow these tried and true tips

  1. Hire an experienced real estate professional: Buying a first home is a complex process. We will assist you through the hurdles of neighborhood searches, comparing homes, making an offer, inspections and appraisals, as well as help you identify the best values.
  2. Check and repair your credit: Banks use your credit scores to make lending decisions, so make sure your credit is accurate and deficiency-free. Order your credit reports and scores by visiting http://www.annualcreditreport.com so you can make repairs, if needed.
  3. Get pre-approved: To get pre-approval, you have to apply for a loan and share your income, work history, debts and other information. Your lender will confirm your down payment source, interest rate, type of loan and loan term. Only then will you know exactly how much home you can buy.
  4. Check out federal, state and local government incentives: To learn about first-time home buyer programs, see: http://www.grants.gov or http://www.hud.gov. Click on Housing Authorities to find out what’s being offered in your community.
  5. Prepare to compromise: There’s no perfect home, so you’ll have to prioritize your wish list. Older homes often need cosmetic work so expect to pay more for a home in pristine move-in condition.
  6. Make a long-term investment: Equity is built over time, so plan to occupy your home for several years or more. Your home is also an investment in happiness and that can be the best deal you ever make.

 

 

THE ANDERSON GROUP'S CURRENT LISTINGS

 

519 W. Front Street, Wheaton

MLS# 09164313

$315,000

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162 Winston Drive, Bolingbrook

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$264,900

4 Bed / 2.5 Bath

3,500 sq. feet

Updated Kitchen with Open Floor Plan

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Contact: Marcie Jessie 630.392.3924

 

307 Brookside, Wheaton

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$799,900

New Custom Construction

5 Bed / 4.5 Bath

3,600 Square Feet Custom Build

Still time to add your custom touches!

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142 Westridge Blvd., Bartlett

UNDER CONTRACT

$265,000

1,900 sq. ft + Basement

Beautiful backyard with fantastic deck!

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1427 Daly Road, Wheaton

UNDER CONTRACT

MLS# 09197854

$335,000

3 Bed/ 2 Bath Ranch Home

Picture-Perfect Pottery Barn Style!

Huge Lot + 2.5-Car Garage

Glen Ellyn Schools!

 

517 W. Indiana St., Wheaton

SOLD in 1 WEEK!

MLS# 09219421

$615,000

5 Beds + Private Main Floor Office  / 3.5 Bath

Finished Basement w/ In-Law Arrangement

Walk to Town, Train & Parks!

 

432 Bridle Lane, Wheaton

SOLD!

MLS# 09022847

$845,000

New Custom Construction

5 Bed / 4.5 Bath

3,600 Square Feet Custom Build

3-Car Garage

Wheaton North High School

 

301 Abbotsford Court, Glen Ellyn

SOLD!

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$555,000

4 Bed/ 3 Bath Ranch Home

Top to Bottom Renovation with Finished Basement!

Walk to Ben Franklin Elementary!

 

We love our clients!!!

 

 

"We sold our house –YEAH! ! !  Selling the house you have lived in for the last 25 years is a psychological journey and there are so many items for consideration. This is where JP and Sarah Anderson successfully guided and directed our journey. They injected the necessary energy, knowledge and experience to present the house for sale and did the work to get the job done.  Open houses were held almost weekly and as JP said the ‘more potential buyers we get through the door, the more likely we will make a sale.’  And then there is the emotional vs. practical consideration on the price and they held our best interest in check during the process while getting the sale done.  I would highly recommend their talent to anyone in need of real estate services." 

-- Carol & Larry

 

"JP and Sarah Anderson did a great job representing us for both selling our home and buying a new one. Great communication, hard work and very knowledgeable on the local market. Would highly recommend both of them!" 

-- Jason & Katie

 

“My husband’s job moves us about every two years. This time we were coming from Texas. I was lucky enough to meet Sarah at an open house. She was so pleasant and knowledgeable that I immediately called our relocation people and had them reach out to her. She contacted me and the house hunting began.

Sarah was so attentive and observant of our needs and wants; any requests we had, she came through for us. Once we started narrowing down a few houses, JP became involved. His experience, honesty and expertise was a bonus.  Throughout the entire process, both of them, went out of their way to provide guidance and feedback to help us make the most informed decision.

I particularly liked the fact that they stayed involved all the way through closing. I called and texted Sarah almost daily with one question or another. And if I didn’t contact her, she was checking in with me to make sure all was on track. Out of our many moves, this by far was the best experience we’ve had.

Thanks, again, Sarah and J.P. You guys are the best.” --
Jill and Michael

 

"We have been homeowners in Glen Ellyn since 1962, we know many people and many realtors in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Lombard.  When we recently decided to downsize and purchase our 5th home in the area, knowing so many realtors made our decision of which realtor to use somewhat difficult.  We were looking for a person with integrity, personality, approachability, enthusiasm, energy and motivation.  Not only did you fill these requirements, you never disappointed us.

Our house was sold and a new one selected within a month.  When the house we wanted turned out to have unforeseen problems on closing day, you worked many hours all week-end to find us just the right place in our time frame.  We were so impressed with your diligence on our behalf.

We just wanted you to know how much we appreciate your efforts on our behalf. We will be recommending your services to anyone we know.”

-- Dianne & Jim

 

"We weren't sure what to expect when contacting J.P. Anderson about being our broker to assist us in the purchase of our first home. We knew we had a lot of work ahead of us and had no idea where to really begin. This all changed upon meeting with J.P. He was friendly and professional from our very first interaction, providing more than we had hoped for in terms of information, answers, and guidance on the entire process. We knew right away we wanted him on our side until the day we had the key to our new home in hand.

He was diligent in finding for us newly available houses to visit and review as we learned more and more about what we wanted out of our new home. Here again, we had answers to all of our questions, and he was ever faithful in his charge to assist us, making sure we understood every step along the way.

From the beginning all the way to closing, and beyond, J.P. Anderson exceeded our expectations for the responsibilities and services of a broker, performing every task with integrity and patience. We would recommend him without hesitation to those we know, and, in fact, we already have."

-- Jeff & Kathleen

 

"We signed on for their representation immediately and from that day forward we got nothing but respect and responses from everyone we dealt with. They set up everything, pre-approval, showings, inspections, you name it..they knew every step before we made it, and no detail escaped their attention. They had information others simply didn’t have, they knew people others simply didn’t know, at the end of the day they always got their closing. If you are buying or selling in the western suburbs of Chicago there is only one team I would recommend; J.P. and Sarah Anderson."

-- The Smith Family

 

Sarah was incalculably helpful during our house-hunting process. She contacted elusive property managers, warned us of potential dangers, and made sure our applications were considered before others whenever possible. She also did her best to keep our spirits up when we were competing for properties in popular locations! I will be sure to reach out to Sarah again when I am looking to rent or buy in the future."

-- Jonathan M., Jaime H. & Bradley P.

 

“J.P. and Sarah Anderson handled both the sale of our Aurora family house and the purchase of our downtown Wheaton home. Our experience with them was nothing but pleasant. Their extraordinary expertise, experience and professionalism is unmatched in the Chicagoland area. They are easy to deal with, calm under pressure, dependable, and all around great to work with. If you are buying or selling a home in the western suburbs you could never ask for more than what you will get from Sarah and J.P. We are clients of the Anderson's, but I also consider them our newest friends."

-- Salina & Joshua

 

 
 
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