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SYLVIA MALONEY, DESIGNATED BROKER

ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, INC.

 

ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, INC. one of the pioneer Real Estate Companies of Tucson, is uniquely and individually recognized not only for their integrity, but for their loyal agents who stand by their clients and their company.

ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, INC. was started in 1960 by icon, Don Thornton. At one time ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, INC. boasted three offices and sixty agents. They ranked as one of the top-five companies in Tucson. Don Thornton was one of the longest-running brokers practicing in Pima County with more than two agents.  

Since the days have passed, there is still passion to carry on the dreams of this company created by Don Thornton. ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, Inc. is now owned and operated by Sylvia Maloney, a former agent of Don Thornton and ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, Inc. Sylvia was so impressed by Don’s success and integrity that she decided to carry on in Don’s footsteps, keeping his dream alive. Sylvia Maloney  brings her ambition, loyalty and experience to the ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, Inc. and to her clients. 

We wish her great success in the continued progress for the future of ADVANTAGE REALTORS®, Inc.

Do you want to make a good first impression on presenting your home? Don’t let your prospective buyer loose interest on the first visit to your home. I have some very good suggestions to help you impress your potential buyers into deciding that your home is the one that he desires. If you follow these ideas, in the long run, you will sell quicker and at a better price.

• Curb Appeal – Remember that when a prospective buyer views your property for the first time, he immediately forms an opinion of your property. First impressions do count so remember to make your front and back yards clean, free of clutter and in great shape. Be sure to cut your grass, trim plants and trees, weed and rake your yard. Remove your trash cans from view. Plant some blooming flowers or bushes by your front entrance. Don’t have a lot of vehicles parked in and around your property. Make sure your mailbox is in good condition and has your house number’s in good condition.
• Exterior – Does the house need painting or can you get by with just a good powering washing? The buyers will notice, and may lose interest even before the come inside.
• Entrance To Your Home - Clean, paint or replace this door if it needs it.
• Cleanliness- If it is too much for you to handle, consider hiring a cleaning service because a sparkling clean home will certainly help you sell. Clean and sanitize each room from top to bottom including the walls, floors, ceilings, cupboards and windows. The entryway, kitchen and bathrooms are key areas and should be given special attention. If your carpet is old and needs replacing, you should consider replacing.
• Eliminate Clutter – We all have clutter. In fact some of us are close to being packrats. You need to pack up, store, sell every little bit of clutter that you have accumulated from your knickknacks to unneeded clothes, furniture and junk. Remember if you have trouble parting with things, you can always take a picture of it and look at the picture later on when you think you miss that item. It takes up less space to keep a picture than it does to keep that bulky item.
• Closets, cupboards and other storage areas should be neat and uncluttered. Box everything you do not use regularly and donate it, sell it, throw it away or store it. If you haven’t used it in a year, you probably don’t need it.
• Kitchens – Keep your counters clear of clutter.  Make sure your appliances are clean and grease-free.
• Little things Can Help Impress Your Prospective Buyer – Light scented candles prior to a showing and open your windows to air out your home. No one likes stinky smells from your pets or cooking. A vase of flowers will add warmth and charm to your home whether they be fresh flowers or silk flowers.

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