Gary Woltal's Blog

Gary, great advice that's often overlooked.  The simple things can help to set a house ahead of the competition.

Hi Gary,

It is so true!  I'll take the pool by the way.

Another reason why I enjoy working with buyers:  I really get to see what buyers look for in homes which in turn can help me when working with my sellers (i.e. "many buyers right now are looking for a home with a theatre room or wine cellar").

Hi Gary,

Good info for buyers and sellers.

Hi Gary,

You said it all. As long as the improvements are done the right way.

Enen the little things make a difference!   Homeowners sometimes get really BIG ideas...start with things like update ceiling fans, light fixtures, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, etc.  Like you said, they don't have to be expensive, drawn out projects, just simple updating!  By the way - GOOD MORNING!

I think that it is critical that you enjoy your updates. No more of this fixup and flip it....

Another point, if you've done an upgrade, put a little sign on that upgrade, so that buyer's know it's there.  Or create a special brochure with the upgrades.  You can't give the buyer's too much information!

Have a Happy Day Y'all!

In todays market, sometimes the differences can subtle.  Most of my buyers go for the home where they "feel at home".  Yes, they look at all the amenities and the value, but the right home usually stands out.

Gary nice post (and I love the pool) and I agree about the upgrades that may influence a buyer. I went on a listing presentation yesterday, and their upgrades really made a huge difference (i.e. wall fountain, landscaping, lighting).

Gary, I love the higher-end lifestyle. AND in Arizona, people really want a POOOOOOLLLLL!!! ;-) CUTE kitten!

Ray: It's the edge.

Bill: Glorious pools are so inviting.

Patricia: I like home theaters, so do many kids.

Lynda: I'm sure you've been seeing the same thing.

Mana: Remodeling has to be quality. I some poor installation of new flooring the other day.

Leesa: Small improvements do make a difference. I was writing this blog at a late hour you were right.

Charles: Enjoy the add-ons while you live there. No one builds a pool for someone else.

Tom: I've seen those signs and booklets. Great idea.

Marzena: "Feel at home" is a good way to target the right house for someone.

Sharon: Sounds like a beautiful house.

Teri: Aren't pools in Arizona mandatory?? : )

Hi Gary,  I've been thinking of upgrading our tile counter-tops to slab granite, but afraid of what styles might change before we sell someday...  Is that water feature in your yard?

Don: Countertops of tile OR granite are considered high end, it just depends what you like. In our area I think more people have preferred the smoother granite. The price has come down and there is such a variety of product in granite. That water feature is not mine but I have seen many similar to that in houses I have been showing lately. I'm hearing diving boards are going out as a feature possibly due to an insurance liability?

Keeping current is keeping up, The must haves ,and newest things without a doubt complete the sale, we are seeing many buyers looking for media rooms, game rooms,and toys that whistle and humm.