Does paint matter when buying a home?

Does paint matter when buying or selling a home?  Well, no and yes.  There is a plethora of TV shows on HGTV, DIY and other channels.  Anyone who watches these has seen reactions, good and bad, right or wrong, regarding paint. I don't regularly watch these shows, but have seen them every so often.  I am constantly amazed at reactions, especially from some of the real estate agents.  

Let's look at this from the buyer's view.  What are you looking for in a home?  That is one of the first questions I ask.  The answers lead me to other questions to really focus in on what will make a house a home for any client.  Never has someone said I want a house with blue walls ( or any specific color).  So, why be turned off by the color someone else has painted.  

When I start showing my clients homes, I tell them to look at the layout of the home, the flow and whether they could see that layout fitting what they expect their lifestyle to be in the home.  I say to look beyond the paint colors and even flooring.  Why?  Paint is the easiest and least expensive fix to decor issues.  If the home "fits", don't turn it down because the wall colors don't meet your tastes.  

If you really can't picture what the house will look like with colors that fit your personal pallette, then there is a way to envision your colors while you are looking at the house.  There are various mobile apps that will let you place the colors you like on a picture of the room.  TapPainter is good one available for apple products and there are many other apps for android and apple, including some from paint manufacturers and home improvement stores.

I have been in real estate for 19 years and it is fairly easy for me to envision what a room will look like when it is only framed.  Most people can't see that, and these apps will definitely help you if you really want to see a home for what you want.

If you would like assistance from a Realtor that understands that not everyone sees things the same way, please contact me.  

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
Phoenix, AZ
480-236-7374
adam@WeAreAZRealEstate.com

Photo Measuring app helps for home buying and decorating

Hi,

Whether you are shopping for a new home and want to make sure your furniture will fit, or just planning some redesigning or redecorating, "there's an app for that"!  I have used these apps in the past to help out of state clients who really want to get a sense of whether a space will work for their needs.  I often will video a property so they get a sense of flow, But, measurements also help.  That's where an app like Photo Measurements Lite (free version) comes in.

Just take your measurmenets, take a picture of the room and you add the measurements onto the picture.  You'll know whether that wall unit or couch will fit and it helps make layout planning easier.

Photo Measurements can be found on the app store or Play Store.

I will be providing some other app tips to help your move or decorating easier.  I am not associated with any of the apps and I don't get anything from them.  I just want to help make your move easier!

Of course, I'd love to help you find the ideal property.  If you would like my assistance, please feel free to contact me!



Have a great day!

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
480-236-7374
adam@WeAreAZRealEstate.com

May 2016 Real Estate stats for 85254 Scottsdale

May 2016 Real Estate stats for 85254 Scottsdale

Desert Ridge May 2016 market stats

Desert Ridge May 2016 market stats

May 2016 Real Estate stats for 85050 Phoenix

May 2016 Real Estate stats for 85050 Phoenix

April real estate stats for 85254, Scottsdale AZ

April 2016 saw a total of 99 home sales in the 85254 Zip code of Scottsdale.  As of this writing there are 328 active listings and 136 under contract within 85254, so the inventory levels are at 3.3 months worth of supply based on the April sales.  85254 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Shea Blvd on the south,Tatum Blvd on the west, Bell Rd and the CAP canal on the north and Scottsdale Road on the East in Scottsdale and NE Phoenix.   Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85254 include Kierland Commons, Westin Kierland Resort, CrackerJax Family Fun Center, Orange Tree Resort, Excelling Paradise Valley Unified School District and Scottsdale School District schools and much more.  85254 has long been called the "magic zip code" in the real estate business for it's desirability.  For more information on the area as well as available homes, please  call me at 480-236-7374.

Total April sales: 99
Average Price Per foot: $192.28
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $422,730
Average Days on market: 83

This breaks down by type as follows:

Single Family Detached Homes
Sales: 78
Average Price Per foot: $196.19
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $477,886
Average Days on market: 77

Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales :21
Average Price Per foot: $177.77
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 96%
Average sale price: $217,863
Average Days on market: 105

Prices for all properties ranged from $85,000 for a 1/1, 680 sq. ft. condo  to $1.6M for a  6/6, 6176 sq.ft. custom single family detached home .

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
480-236-7374

April 2016 Real Estate Stats for 85050, Pheonix,AZ

April 2016 saw a total of 55 home sales in the 85050 Zip code of Northeast Phoenix.  As of this writing there are 145 active listings and 85 under contract within 85050, so the inventory levels  are 2.64 month's worth of supply based on the April sales.  85050 encompasses an area roughly bounded by Union Hills Drive, Cave Creek Road, Jomax Road and Tatum Boulevard in Northeast Phoenix.   Some of the main attractions and destinations in 85050 include Desert Ridge MarketPlace, Musical Instrument Museum, Horse Lovers Park, Reach 11 Sports Complex, Excelling Paradise Valley Unified School District schools and much more.  The  junction of the Loop 101 and SR 51 lies in the midst of 85050 for easy access to all parts of the valley.  For more information on the area as well as available homes, please  call me at 480-236-7374. 
Total April sales: 55

Average Price Per foot: $173.19
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $347,409
Average Days on market: 73

This breaks down by type as follows:

Single Family Detached Homes
Sale: 47

Average Price Per foot: $173.36

Sale price as a percentage of list price: 98%
Average sale price: $362,532
Average Days on market: 75

Condos and Townhomes:
Total sales 8
Average Price Per foot: $172.19
Sale price as a percentage of list price: 97%
Average sale price: $264,437
Average Days on market: 65

Prices for all properties ranged from $170,000 for a 3/2.5 1372 sf townhome to $790,000 for a 4/3.5, 3402 sq.ft. single family home in Aviano at Desert Ridge.  Data includes single family, town home and condos.  Data does not include land or mobile.

Adam Tarr PC
Citywide Real Estate
480-236-7374