4th Of July
It’s that time of year again! The time that we as a nation celebrate our independence. This of course is the 4th of July! It is a great time to relax with friends and family alike. There is nothing to not enjoy. At family or friends gatherings, it’s almost always guaranteed that there will be good food. Whether its burgers and dogs or something a little fancier on the barbeque, you can’t go wrong. And what do you need to go with great food? Nice cold drinks to keep you cool in the scorching Fresno summer heat! After the food and festivities have died down or when the sun goes down, we all know what happens next! We break out the fireworks and light up the night sky!Thing To Do On The 4th Of July
This can be really fun with family and friends. There are plenty of firework stands all around town to pick up your own. However, this year maybe you want to do something a little different. Maybe this Independence Day you want to go to a show and a party, rather than put one on yourself. Well, don’t worry, we have you covered! We have compiled for you a list of fireworks shows in Fresno County.Fireworks Shows
North West Fresno:Island Water Park Fireworks Extravaganza
2 nights of Fireworks
Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4
Water Park opens at 10:30am each day
Fireworks at dusk
In Clovis:
Wild Waters Star Spangled Revue
July 2nd-4th
A spectacular patriotic show with dazzling fireworks, smoke, lasers and music.
Clovis Freedom Fest
July 4th - Gates open 4 p.m.
Fireworks at dusk
Lamonica Stadium, Fowler & Barstow, Clovis.
Admission $5
In Reedley:
Reedley Spectacular
July 4th at 6 p.m.
Reedley Sports Park, 2453 E. Dinuba Ave.,
Music, parade of colors, and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: $5, $3 children & seniors, and military free
In Sanger:
Sanger Independence Day Spectacular
July 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Sanger High School Athletic Field, 1045 Bethel
Admission: Advance tickets $2 per person; $3 per person at the event, children under 4 free.
In Shaver Lake
Fireworks Spectacular over Shaver Lake
July 5 at dusk
Boat parade then fireworks
Free Admission
Blurry pictures are definite listing killers[/caption]
Most if not all real estate agents use the internet to advertise homes for sale. This usually comes in the form of a multiple listing service or MLS for short. These can and are great tools to advertise your home. Listing your home on the internet allows it to touch as many people as possible and gives maximum exposure. However, this can also be a disservice to your home if the pictures are not done well. If the photos are poorly lit, and out of focus for example, can make rooms look smaller.
Photos that are constantly different sizes or taken on an iPhone, it is a turn off to potential buyers. If there are things in the photo that are not being sold with the home, that is a problem too. This can include dirty rooms and clutter, pots and pans in the kitchen, and even family members in the pictures. They don’t come with the house, and detract from the overall quality of the home.
If you have the only house in a mile radius that has an elaborate in ground pool with a waterfall, a guest house, or a $20,000 movie theater room it’s possible you won’t get a fair offer quickly. With all of these upgrades that don’t compare with the neighborhood, you might need to consider lowering your price, or wait for the right buyer to come along. A house that has more renovations that anything else on the block will be attractive to a few buyers, but the problem is that it could take time for them to find it. This can turn into an unfortunate waiting game that increases your days on the market. Make sure your upgrades are the focal point of the listing and photographed well. This will ensure that potential buyers are seeing it right away and justify why your home is worth more than the area.
Out of date decor can be a listing killer[/caption]
Unless you have intentionally and carefully crafted a retro style to your home, a dated house can sit on the market for months! Many buyers are turned off by shag carpet and “far-out” wall paper in the bedrooms. Let’s not even talk about wood paneling. Avocado green bathroom counters may have been cool back in the day. However most buyers don’t want to think of guacamole when they’re at the bathroom sink. You may want to consider replacing the counters or the golden fixtures. It might even be a good idea to take down the beaded curtains as well. Older homes do have their certain charm and character, don’t get me wrong. But dated trends from decades gone by gives the appearance of little to no maintenance. Keep your homes character but bringing it closer to todays trends, can really help get as much for your home as possible.
Creepy homes can be a listing killer[/caption]
It seems that every neighborhood has “that” neighbor or “that” house. You know what I mean. The neighbor that is a little off or creepy. The one that hardly ever comes outside or when they do its only at night. Or the house that is unkempt or boarded up. Sometimes the boards don’t keep out unexpected tenants. Unfortunately, you can’t do much about these two things. However, what you can do instead is make your home really shine! Make sure your landscaping is top notch. If you have grass, make it super green and full. Plant new bright colorful flowers. Maybe add a few beautiful trees to your yard. Just do whatever you can to make your home look tasteful and keep buyers eyes on your yard, and not your neighbors.
Smelly houses can be a listing killer[/caption]
Of all of the listing killers listed here, this is probably the one that no real estate agent or buyer will talk about, but it can still cost a lot of sales. You may not be able to smell the musk in the basement because you’re used to it. If you have dogs (I’m one of them) you may not smell dog in your home anymore because you’re used to it. You could be a smoker and not realize your home smells like smoke. Just because you don’t smell it, doesn’t mean that a buyer wont.
Anyone entering the home will likely smell it just as they walk through the door. If you are unsure, ask somebody to be honest with you when they come over if the home has a smell. If they say yes, try to solve the problem. It could help to have the carpets and furniture cleaned or apply fresh paint. It could be something as simple as plugging in an air freshener. These can really help with the smells. Just make sure that it is something neutral smelling. Not everyone likes the same scented candles!
