Price, location, and square footage are very important when selling a property. Beyond that, however, you can focus on these top 5 listing elements to turn your listing into a “must-see” property.

#1: Digitally Friendly Listing

Plenty of quality photos and a complete description that focus on the popular aspects of your listing are required. The Internet is your real 24/7 Open House opportunity. Use it wisely.

#2: Drop the Hysterics

It’s not the “MOST INCREDIBLE ALL-STAINLESS-STEEL kitchen!!!” It’s a “warm, modern kitchen perfect for family celebrations.” Lead with believable emotional benefits and descriptions, not hyperbole.

#3 Well-Maintained From Curb to Kitchen

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Just wanted to share the latest real estate market data with you. West Chester real estate market seems to be picking up by looking at the housing numbers for March 2012. Even though real estate market is picking up, it is still a good news, bad news situation for home sellers. more…

by Jeanne Huber

Solving wet-basement problems is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family.

Some wet basements are easy to cure simply by clearing gutters and by diverting gutter water away from the foundation. But if the problem comes from other sources—water flowing toward the house on the surface, seeping in from underground or backing up through municipal storm drains—you must take more aggressive action.

Here are eight strategies to keep water out of your basement.

1. Add gutter extensions

If downspouts are dumping water less than 5 feet away from your house, you can guide water farther out by adding plastic or metal gutter extensions.

But extensions aren’t the neatest or most effective long-term solution, especially if you’re likely to trip over them or run over them with a lawn mower. Permanent, underground drain pipe is invisible and capable of moving large quantities of gutter runoff much farther from your house.

For about $10 a foot, a landscaper or waterproofing contractor will dig a sloping trench and install pipe to carry the water safely away.

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Tired of mowing the lawn, shovelling  snow or taking care of the yard? Are you currently living in a large house but you no longer need all the extra space? Or may be you are a busy professional and don’t have time to do all this work? Whether you are downsizing or a first time home buyer, purchasing a townhouse is a great way to enjoy the home ownership, yet skip the time consuming home maintenance that comes along with owning a house. Townhouses in West Chester usually range from cozy 2 bedrooom units to very spacious houses with 4 bedrooms and multiple garages.  When it comes to townhouses, you have two options. Either choose a middle unit or an end-unit that usually costs a little extra.

If you are craving for sunshine and a lot of windows in a house, you should definitely look in to end-unit townhouses. These houses have windows in all there sides and let in more  light than the middle units with windows only in the front and back. Luckily there are many townhouse communities in and around the West chester, PA so you have plenty of options. Below is a great link for those who are looking for end-unit houses in West Chester.

• End-Unit Houses For Sale in West Chester, PA

If you’re planning to sell your house any time soon, home improvements that build property value should be on your to-do list. It’s a buyer’s market, and between tighter purse strings and plenty of properties to choose from, shoppers want homes that are move-in ready and free of the need for home improvement projects that will add to their own bottom lines.

Planning home improvements that pay you back at the time of sale requires a strategic vision as well as design, finish and product selections that welcome the widest possible range of buyer tastes. Drawing on tips from real estate pros, along with Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report, here are 10 home improvements that pay you back when you sell.

Front entry doors: Curb appeal is the first step in a successful home sale, and installing a beautiful, high-quality entry door is a simple home improvement that delivers impact both in buyer drive-bys and online listings. A new entry door will also help lower home energy costs and stand up to weather extremes.

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Here is the latest list of Townhouses For Sale in Chester county, PA grouped by price. These lists are updated daily so bookmark this page and keep checking back to see the latest homes.

You can view association fees (HOA Fees) , Photos, Maps, Walkscores, School Info & more by clicking on each property.

• Townhouses for Sale in Chester County $100K – $150K
• Townhouses for Sale in Chester County $150K – $180K

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Below is a list of latest homes for sale in Exton, PA by Neighborhood or SubDivision Name.  These links are updated daily to ensure you see the most complete real estate listings possible.  more…

Here is a list of latest homes for sale in Glen Mills, PA by Neighborhood or SubDivision Name. 

Homes For Sale in Glen Mills, PA Neighborhoods