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Listing Provided By Fulton Grace Realty 
The Lighthouse Team is committed, as a team, to the success of each of our clients with our “whatever-it-takes” attitude. You may hire one of us but you gain access to the experience and resources of all of us, and our better than 50 total years of Real Estate experience. If a client needs another professional to protect their interests, we’ll beat the bushes to make that introduction; an attorney, a home inspector, a home stager, a carpenter - we’re on it. Your success is our success!
Lighthouse Design Consultants are here to give you very specific advice on how to get the best possible price on your home.
Step one - We will give you an analysis and discuss with you the most recent area sales and what your active market looks like. This will be the base to determine where to go. With this analysis we will also provide the most recent sales at the height of your market.
Now that you have your bearings, let us do a thorough evaluation of your home and how to maximize its value. How is the street view? First impressions matter. Exterior survey of the windows, roof, walkways, supporting beams, tuckpointing, handrails, etc. Inside survey - paint, clutter, any issues with plumbing, lighting, HVAC, flooring, general updating.
We will provide a prioritized list of improvements needed. We will source contractors and materials for bids to help you decide what improvements fit your budget and will make your home compete well with the market. We will also provide several financing options if needed.
In summary, we
1. Give you specific information about sales in your area of comparable homes.
2. Show you your competition and discuss current market conditions.
3. Thorough review of the condition and presentability of your home.
4. Thorough review of time and money to improve your home for market.
We will do all of this and manage the project for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.
