4 Home Features That Will Hook North Shore Buyers

When you're motivated to sell your North Shore home, you will likely go to many lengths to ensure that your property is ready for the market, but also to ensure you hook buyers from the start! Of course that is dependent on many factors, one of the most important being pricing, but there are a few home features that can help you grab and keep buyer interest this spring.

The front door
Curb appeal is everything to North Shore buyers, so grab their eye immediately with your front door! A bold color could be just what they need to want to see more, especially if the exterior is rather neutral. But if bold color isn't your cup of tea, consider an architecturally appealing door instead.

Ceiling height
High ceilings are a buyer favorite, but they are not available in every Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Deerfield and Northbrook home. If you are not among the high ceiling crowd, you can achieve a similar feel by painting your entry white, including the ceiling, to create the illusion of wide, open space.

Privacy
Don't have an open concept home? Don't worry! Many buyers love the idea of privacy between rooms, especially living and dining spaces. It's the differentiation between spaces that will set your property apart! Talk it over with your agent as buyers differ by location, but you may even like to consider adding a wall to achieve this feel.

Separation from the pack
Regardless if your North Shore home is located in a neighborhood full of similar looking properties, if yours has even one different identifying factor like a paint brick instead of the typical red, you could be on your way. Buyers today are looking for that something that sets your property apart from the rest, especially as many homes in today's newer neighborhoods tend to look the same.

I've helped numerous North Shore home sellers prepare their properties for the market and achieve a successful sale— let me do the same for you! Give me a call today for more information about the current market and the best time to list your home.

Janie Bress
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Winnetka Real Estate Market Stats for February 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 157 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,882,634 in Winnetka.

City Sold Listings: 12 properties closed last month in Winnetka with an average sales price of $836,875. The average time on market for these properties was 110 days. 

To view the complete report including additional detailed data, charts ad graphs, please view the Winnetka market statistics! 

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Northbrook Real Estate Market Stats for February 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 265 properties actively on the market with the average price of $766,778 in Northbrook.

City Sold Listings: 37 properties closed last month in Northbrook with an average sales price of $599,511. The average time on market for these properties was 69 days. 

To view the complete report including additional detailed data, charts ad graphs, please view the Northbrook market statistics! 

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Highland Park Real Estate Market Stats for February 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 310 properties actively on the market with the average price of $893,618 in Highland Park.

City Sold Listings: 22 properties closed last month in Highland Park with an average sales price of $482,233. The average time on market for these properties was 111 days. 

To view the complete report including additional detailed data, charts ad graphs, please view the Highland Park market statistics! 

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Glencoe Real Estate Market Stats for February 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 100 properties actively on the market with the average price of $1,497,791 in Glencoe.

City Sold Listings: 6 properties closed last month in Glencoe with an average sales price of $662,000. The average time on market for these properties was 49 days. 

To view the complete report including additional detailed data, charts ad graphs, please view the Glencoe market statistics! 

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Deerfield Real Estate Market Stats for February 2017

City Active Listings: There are a total of 143 properties actively on the market with the average price of $777,539 in Deerfield.

City Sold Listings: 19 properties closed last month in Deerfield with an average sales price of $538,084. The average time on market for these properties was 45 days. 

To view the complete report including additional detailed data, charts ad graphs, please view the Deerfield market statistics! 

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Your North Shore Homeowner To-Do List for March

March has arrived and before we know it, the birds will be singing, the grass will be green again and the weather will finally warm up. But before we can get there, there are a few tasks you will want to cross off of your North Shore 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
Leaves and debris are likely built up in your gutters at the moment and if not tended to, can cause a variety of problems both inside and outside of your North Shore home. Take a weekend to clean out the gutters and flush water through to ensure the spouts are in proper working order.

Repair cracks in walkways
It is not uncommon for the winter to bring about cracks and gaps in your sidewalks and driveway. Use a sealant to fill these gaps and prevent further cracking, not to mention keep trips and falls at bay!

Caulk windows and doors
Check around windows and doors for any caulking that may have been damaged over the winter and repair if necessary. As spring weather tends to bring more rain than usual, you will want to ensure that no water is able to get inside.

Clean your home's exterior
No matter if you're staying put or planning to move to a new home on Chicago's North Shore, cleaning your home's exterior is a must this March. Consider renting a pressure washer to spray away any dirt and grime that may have built up on your siding over the winter and doing the same to your deck or patio area. These two small tasks will do wonders for curb appeal and impressing buyers!

Every North Shore homeowner is looking forward to the spring season, but especially those who are interested in selling! Give me a call today for more information about listing your home in the Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park areas or for next steps about preparing your property for today's buyers.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Janie Bress
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