Are you interested in replacing some of your appliances?  Check out the State Energy Efficient Appliance Replacement Program.  Kansas citizens can apply for assistance in the purchace of new energy star appliances.  Buying a new appliance helps in a few different ways:

• Reduces monthly bills
• Helps local businesses
• Helps the environment

The reduced bills alone are a good reason.  Helping local businesses is a great idea right now while the economy is recovering.  The reduced usage of energy will help the environment.  Every little bit helps.

There are income requirements to qualify:

• 1 person $27,247
• 2 people $35,630
• 3 people $44,014
• 4 people $52,397

If you would like more information on this program visit http://www.kshousingcorp.org/programs/seearp.shtml for more information.  This has the potential to help a lot of people as well as help get the economy moving in the state.  To apply go to http://www.kshousingcorp.org/display/files/SEEARP/SEEARPApplication%20packet%2001152010.pdf. 

I hope this is of use to some of you.  Happy shopping!

Tye

http://www.tyesellshomes.com

Did you know you control the sale of your home?  There are four reasons a property sells (or doesn't ):

• Location
• Price
• Condition
• Marketing

Location is the one thing you have no control over.  It does however help determine the value of the home.

Price is one of the three you do control.  It's best determined by a well researched Comparative Market Analysis or CMA.  As a seller you should receive a written or computerized CMA comparing your property to similar properties that have recently sold. 

Condition is also controlled by you.  When selling your home you need to put your best foot forward.  The best way to do that is to have a clean, well maintained home to show.  It is also important to stage the home properly to enhance it's appearance.  Don't forget about landscaping.  It's the first thing people see when driving up to the property.  Remember, the rule is to appeal to as many prospective buyers as possible.  This is a good time to make changes that will attract the largest number of prospective buyers.  --You may like that wallpaper with dragons on it in the bedroom but not all buyers will.

Lastly is marketing.  The world today is quickly changing.  Advertisement via print media such as the newspaper is quickly going by the wayside.  More and more people are shopping for homes online.  It is vital that your home have a strong online presence.  It is not enough to just be listed in the local MLS and have an ad in the paper. Contact me and I will be happy to share my marketing strategy so we can sell your home for the most money and in the shortest time possible.

Some people make a big mistake by ignoring the 3 factors they control.  In todays very competative real estate market you need any edge you can get to help your home stand out.

If you live in Wichita or the surrounding areas and you would like to know what your home is worth visit http://www.tyesellshomes.com/WhatIsMyHomeWorth.aspx .