Hi Toni:
There are clients for properties in Leander with good acreage, Can you have more than one horse in your 11 acres, also I really want to find out if you can divide your land. I recently sold a 5 acre property in Leander and they can have up to 2 horses, so we make sure featured the horses in our marketing plan. So a horse lover bougth the property (cash deal). We staged the house and showed beautiful. You do not need to upgrade the whole house in order to sell it, sometimes just some repairs are OK.
If you need some help, just call me.

Victoria Pando CRS, GRI, CIPS
TX and FL Real Estate Broker
WIZ Realty
Cell 512 -696-3015
vickypando@gmail.com

Would you like to sell now. 512-716-5070

Hi Tony, It sounds like I'm hoping to buy exactly what you are hoping to sell around December of this year. Hopefully you will be in our price range. Good luck!

Toni, It sounds like you are on the right track and know that in today's market your home needs to stand out from the competition .Kitchens are a tremendously important part of the home .flooring too is a must for your home to stand out .I would de clutter as much as possible and make sure the fridge is free of debris. Counters are neat and any unnecessary appliances are put up and not left on counters,don't forget the garage make sure it is clean and neat .The Horse stall is a good idea, I deal with allot of acreage properties in the area and of course allot of people who are looking for land will appreciate the fact that you have these facilities .I would definitely have a Real Estate professional look at the bathrooms and see if you would need to have something done in them before I spent allot of money. Little things like updating the faucets and paint if needed new towel racks might be enough to help the bathrooms out. I have lived in the Leander area my entire live and know the area very well if you ever need anything please feel free to contact me.

Billy Ray Walker
City Real Estate.
Owner/Agent
512-515-6100 http://www.cityrealestateproperties.com
billy@cityrealestateproperties.com

I specialize in Leander in fact I maintain the websites LeanderHomes.com and LeanderWeather.com If you have not sold your home call me and I can help. You probably will have to update the bathrooms. Bathrooms and kitchens need to sparkle.

Carol Pease, ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, RECS
Keller Williams Realty
512-721-6320

Toni:

Updating the bathrooms might be a good idea but I recommend that you get a professional REALTOR out to help you make that decision before you spend money that is unnecessary. My clients feel that I have helped save them money with getting their houses ready for sale. Location and condition are two very important aspects; but pricing is the key in this market.

Give me a call, and I can come with my team to give you expert advice.

Connie Herron, REALTOR, ABR, GRI
Keller Williams Realty

Yes, paint the home and consider updating the baths, especially if they are getting rough around the edges. However, the most important thing is to list the property with a REALTOR member of the MLS who can identify your target market, and tell you how to reach that market.

Remember though that you are not adding significant value through the remodeling.

Kitchen and bathroom remodels will get you the most bang for your buck. Fresh paint also does wonders. The 11 acres that your hone resides on will be appealing to people that enjoy the outdoors, therefore pay close attention to your outdoor living spaces (i.e. patio etc...). If you would like some advice I would be happy to do a walk through of your home and give you some ideas. I sold a property on 5 acres in Honeycomb Hollow in 2006 and a home on over 6 acres in Honeycom Hollow in 2007. Call me if you would like to meet 659-7579.

a) fresh paint
b) hardwood flooring, tile
c) Lighting
d) clean carpet
e) Pack up all move out furniture makes the home look bigger
f) hardware

A house without hardwood floors will be less likely to sale, whether it's a $50K townhome or a luxury home, these are only a few items that make a house marketable. GOOD LUCK