Here is your chance at a gorgeous custom-built home in Payson

Fabulous New Listing in Payson

Granite in the kitchen with stainless steel Whirlpool appliances and oversized pantry

Back deck with fantastic views overlooks this naturally wooded backyard, seasonal stream and walking trails.

$339,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath

3200 square feet with a luxurious master suite

Click here for more photos, features, and descriptions.
I'd love to take you to see this great home. Please give me a call and lets see if we can make this home yours. 801 631-3430

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Top 10 remodeling projects by costs recouped at resale

Recently quite a few people have asked me these questions as well as similar ones. You may have the same questions too. 
"What are the most important things I need to fix on my house before I put it up for sale?" 
"I am planning on selling my house in the next 4 or 5 months, what can I do now to get ready?"  
"What is the smartest remodeling project that will get me more money at resale time and make my home more desirable?"

In the most recent Salt Lake REALTOR Magazine there is a table in the corner of one page that answers most of these questions people are asking me. You may be interested as well.

This report says that a new garage door will recoup 98.3% of its costs and a new front entry door will get you 91.3% of the cost back at resale as well. A wooden deck addition claims an 82.8% return on investment and a minor kitchen remodel will get you 81.1% back on the cost of the remodel.

There are a handful of projects that you can do by yourself that can really help your home stand out from the others on the market and give you that extra edge. If you have any questions, call me or send a text. I'd be glad to offer my help and advice. 801-631-3430

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I'm sharing secrets of the trade

HGTV.com just shared their best kept secrets for selling your home. I picked my favorites to share with you but if you want to read the entire article, here it is.

#9 - HALF EMPTY CLOSETS
Taking half of the stuff out of your closet and tidying the rest of it lets potential buyers think that if you have plenty of storage space, they will too. Storage space is important to everyone and if you can make it seem like your home offers alot of it, then your house gets to move up to the top of their Favorite Homes list.

#8 - LIGHT IT UP
Maximizing the light in your house is a very effective way to make your home more desirable. Clean the windows, clean lampshades, dust or remove window coverings, go for a higher watt light bulb, and cut the shrubs to let the sunshine in through the windows. Making your house more bright and cheery makes it more sellable.

#6 - CONCEAL THE CRITTERS
I love my dog and you love your pets, but not everybody else does. It is a turn off to potential buyers to walk in your house and see the slobbery dog dish, smell the litter box, hear the dog barking furiously from the laundry room, or walk out of your house with tufts of pet hair on their clothes. It gives the impression that your house is not clean. Take your critters with you and put the traces of them away when your house is being shown.

#4 - TAKE THE HOME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE
One of the most important things you can do when selling your house is to depersonalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves in your house. Remove 1/3 of your stuff, especially personal memorabilia, photos, and keepsakes.

#3 - THE KITCHEN COMES FIRST
The kitchen can make or break a home sale. The benefits of remodeling a horrible kitchen are endless and you'll probably get much of your investment back with your home sale. If you had to chose between spending a few thousand dollars on new kitchen countertops or getting $10,000 less for your home because your kitchen was too outdated, I think you'd pick completing the upgrade. The fastest most inexpensive kitchen updates can be just a fresh coat of paint and new cabinet hardware. Use a neutral colored paint so potential buyers can see their own blank canvas to work with.

#1 - THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE ONLY IMPRESSION
Spruce up the exterior of your home. Inexpensive shrubs and flowers go a long way in making your house feel welcome, warm, and safe. You can typically get 100% return on investment on your home's curb appeal expenses. Entryways are also important. Even though you use it for keys, coats, and shoes, when you are selling your house furnish it with a bench, a table, and some flowers.

Hopefully these 'secrets' are helpful in helping you think about what will help you sell your house faster and more easily. If you would like to talk to me about specific concerns with your house I am more than happy to offer you my professional opinion and help. 801 631-3430

PS, you might also enjoy my blog post about 4 easy ways to add value to your home, the smartest remodeling projects, and should I sell. 

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Do one of these newly listed homes appeal to you?

 Ready to see what is new on the market?

These homes have been newly listed in the past two weeks.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 fireplaces

.32 acres with a fenced back yard and large deck

3584 square feet for $389,900

Listed by Matt Evans and Dan Evans

with Summit Realty, Inc

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 fireplace

One level living with new carpet and tile

1501 square feet for $240,000

Listed by Tiffani Rudd

with Dwell Realty Group

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 fireplace

Oversized garage, RV storage, and shop on 1.08 acres

3341 square feet for $669,900

Listed by Nancy Keyser

with Allstar Realty Heber LLC

3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1 fireplace

New roof, south facing driveway on .37 acres

2864 square feet for $420,000

Listed by Marleigh Savage

with Allstar Realty Heber LLC

3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1 fireplace

3 level home on .44 acres

amazing master suite

4500 square feet for $499,00

Listed by Justin Harding

with Agency Realty

Let me know if you would like to go see any of these homes. I will book us an appointment and you can be one of the first people to view them. 801 631-3430

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For our local heroes

All teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, EMS professionals, and military personnel are eligible for our

Innovative Heroes Incentive.

I've been working on getting these postcards out to the locals that I know work in these fields, but I am sure I have missed a few so I'm trying to spread the word.

I want to say thank you to our local heroes by offering real estate savings when they buy or sell property.

Last summer I sold a home in Heber for a family. The seller works at JR Smith Elementary School. I was able to give them a $1800 check at the closing of their property because of the Heroes Incentive. It's my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who help our community in so many ways.

If you are considering buying or selling, call me and I'll tell you the good news and the money I can save you. 801 631-3430 

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Sunburst Ranch in Midway, Utah

Completely customizable Midway homes with incredible views. Sunburst Ranch specializes in providing you with an elegant home in a country setting. 

19 homes are included in the subdivision nestled on the west bench in Midway and now is the time to come pick your views. There are premium lots still available. 

Single and twin homes are between 4000 and 5500 square feet of indoor luxury living space. Finished to your liking, with pricing beginning in the $700,000s. 

Take a look at these photos from one of the single homes recently finished and sold.

I know you will be more than pleased with the design, workmanship, finishing touches, location, and feel of these new Sunburst Ranch homes. Call me and we can figure out what your new home should look like. 801-631-3430

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Fantastic mountain home with the convenience of the city

Immaculate 4 bedroom, 3 3/4 bath home in the master planned community of SunCrest on the East Bench in Draper, Utah.

2 car garage, fully fenced yard, 100% finished basement, incredible amenities including a community center with pool, fitness center, and miles and miles of hiking and biking trails, great views, and wonderful neighbors.

Over 3400 square feet of classy and comfortable indoor living space. New Trex deck outside in the beautifully landscaped and secluded backyard.

Click here to take a closer look, see pricing, and see more listing photos as well as a 3-D walk-through tour. 

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What is your home REALLY worth?

Did you know that the property value on your Wasatch County Tax Assessment statement isn't what your home is really worth?

Wasatch County sends you a tax assessment statement on your property every fall. If you own a home, this assessment usually gives you four numbers. 

1. A Market Land Value (the value of your land or lot)

2. A Market Improvement Value (the value of your home and/or other buildings on your land)

3. A Total Market Value (the land and buildings added together)

4. A Total Assessed Value (55% of your total market value if it's your primary home - this is the amount you are taxed on)

Usually, these numbers don't tell you what the CURRENT appraised value of your home is if you were to list it and sell it today. For the most part, it is quite a bit off actually. 
Here is one of the reasons. The county is required by the state to complete an appraisal for the assessment value on EVERY single home in the county every 5 years.
That means your appraisal by the county might not be up to date. We've seen the growth in the past 5 years and the prices of homes go up in the past 5 years. So, your recorded value could be 4 or 5 years old and off somewhat.
I talked to our county assessor and she was great to answer my questions. She did say that since home sales happen so often in Wasatch County, they do their appraisals more frequently than most counties in the state.
Even though our county officials are diligent in their efforts to keep up with the current economy, the real estate market has it's own mind.
I looked up my house and the Total Market Value recorded in 2016 is $15,000 lower than what I bought it for in 2015. If your assessment statement is similar to mine, then the real value of your home is higher than you think as well.

I don't want you too look at your tax assessment and think that is all your home is worth. If you were to order an appraisal on your home, chances are your numbers would come up very similar to mine - your appraised value (and therefore your sell-it-today-price) would be significantly higher than the Total Market Value recorded on your tax assessment statement. 
Thankfully our Wasatch County officials are pretty smart and strictly adhere to the state of Utah's policy of responding and adjusting our taxes according to the the local economy. There are some state that don't do this, like California, and in some places they are experiencing a crisis because the property taxes they collect will not cover their budget to run their municipalities. Their assessed values are decades old and can't keep up with economic changes.

Hopefully I've given you some helpful information. I may have also raised a few questions in your mind. My job is to keep you the most informed real estate buyer and seller in the area. I would be glad to answer any of your questions. 
Give me a call or text at 801 631-3430

Would you like to know how much your Wasatch County home is worth in 2018?
I would be happy to give you a free of charge, Comparative Market Analysis, specifically for your home.

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You don't want to miss this local LADIES NIGHT out!

Our local Sportsman's Warehouse is hosting it's annual Ladies Night this week. It was a HUGE hit last year and this year looks even better.

Here is what is going on:

A complimentary night of fun, games, booths, seminars, vendors, dutch oven dinner, and incredible raffle prizes.

Dutch Oven Cooking Seminar at 6:15 pm with dinner after. If you want to help prep and learn one on one, come at 4 pm.

Foundation gun raffles are $5 per ticket.

SigSauer .380, Savage .270 w/ Nikon scope, & Marlin .22

Beginner Fly Fishing Seminar at 7:00 pm

Hiking the Wasatch Back Seminar at 7:45 pm

Over 30 sponsors have donated items for the raffle. Last year there were over 60 items available for the free raffle and this year there are even more. Here are the items I purchased for the free raffle. I figured you ladies might like a sweet hammock, a nice Igloo cooler, or a wine growler that keeps your wine nice and cold on the trail.

Ladies, I can't wait to see you there. This night is just for you.

Fellas, tag along with your lady because it will be a great time for you as well.

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