Selling Louisville Homes With Pools: Might Be a Challenge

Some real estate agents believe that selling a Louisville house with a pool acts as a deterrent to at least 50% of home buyers. While some agents may not agree with this percentage, almost all will agree that selling a home with a pool is harder to sell than one without.

Louisville home with an amazing pool
Just because your home has a pool doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to sell. Below are some tips to help Louisville home sellers who have pools. | Photo Tre Pryor
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Louisville Housing Market 7 Year Report, Period End May 2011

May has disappointed me greatly. I had far greater plans in mind only to see them dashed on the rocks.

Louisville Home Sales: 7 Year Monthly Chart for period ending May 2011
Jefferson County home sales for May 2011 were close to 2009 levels, which was a bad year. Oldham County fared better but clearly, the housing market has ground to make up.
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Quick Updates with Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures Make Big Impact

If you’re thinking about a quick and inexpensive way to update your home, consider kitchen and bath fixtures. Whether you’re selling or remodeling, take a look at your cabinetry hardware. Is it worn or outdated? Consider new satin or polished nickel or oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Simple, sleek contemporary or trans-modern styles are popular at Willis Klein Showrooms in St. Matthews, says Director of Marketing Rebecca Johnson.

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Looking for some pizazz? Bright and shiny new faucets might just be what you’re looking for in your Louisville kitchen or bath.
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How ‘Full’ Is the Full Service Real Estate Agent?

There are a myriad of ways to approach a career selling real estate. Many have the perception that it’s a sales job. It is not. It’s a service job. Some don’t understand the difference or are bound by different motivations but in either case, the best Louisville Realtors serve their clients.

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Louisville Home Prices Drop: Sellers Mourn, Buyers Rejoice

The Wall St. Journal doesn’t focus on our local market but the points they make for the country as a whole can be applied to our situation.

Chart of US home price changes from 1 year ago
Home prices continue to drop, in some places far more than others. Kentucky fares worse than Tennessee, and Indiana but better than Ohio.
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