A seller in Leland is not really competing with the house down the street. They are competing with the model home in the next phase, which has current finishes, a warranty, and an incentive attached to it. Closing that gap is rarely a matter of major remodeling. It usually comes down to paint, fixtures, flooring, landscaping, and the small number of things a buyer registers in the first two minutes.
Chris Baynes walks Brunswick County owners through those decisions at no cost and with no obligation, project by project, separating what tends to come back at resale from what does not. Sixteen years of owning a property management company is part of where that read comes from, since managing rentals is a long education in which finishes hold up and which ones look tired inside of three years.
The goal is not to spend more. It is to spend on the items that move a buyer and let marketing handle the rest, which is where professional photography, CAD-generated floor plans, and a staging consultation come in as part of the written 26-point plan.
Leland homeowners can reach Chris Baynes & Associates, part of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, at 910-470-4408 to arrange one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who am I really competing with in Leland?
Not the house down the street, but the model home in the next phase, which has current finishes, a warranty and an incentive attached to it.
Does closing that gap mean a major remodel?
Rarely. It usually comes down to paint, fixtures, flooring, landscaping and the small number of things a buyer registers in the first two minutes.
Where does the advice on durability come from?
Sixteen years of owning a property management company, which is a long education in which finishes hold up and which ones look tired inside of three years.
Is the goal to spend more?
No. It is to spend on the items that move a buyer and let marketing handle the rest, which is where professional photography, CAD-generated floor plans and a staging consultation come in as part of the written 26-point plan.