Quick Tips To Sell Home Items Online

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Whether you are looking to make more room in your home or planning to redecorate, selling some of your lightly used home items is a great way to make a few bucks. Below are some tips to sell your items quickly and safely online.

Choose the Right Site

There are numerous reputable websites to sell your home items and many that come with a mobile app for your Android or iOS device. Some popular sites include Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, Mercari, OfferUp, and Poshmark.

Represent Your Item in the Best Light

To catch the eye of potential buyers, clean the item thoroughly and do any paint touch-ups or repairs that are needed. Then take a series of well-lit, high-quality photos. Make sure you are capturing every angle of the item and inside any drawers or cupboards. If the item’s brand holds any weight, you may want to take a close up shot of that logo or name plate on the item. Pair your scroll-stopping photos with a detailed description that covers the dimensions, color, brand, damages, and any other pertinent information.

Practice Safe Delivery

Depending on the site you are using, it may have built-in shipping options available with that cost worked into the price. However, if you choose to ship the item yourself, you may want to add on a few dollars to the listed price to account for packaging and shipping. If you are doing an in-person handoff, we recommend meeting in a public place in the daylight instead of having the buyer come to your home or place of work.

SALE PENDING OVER ASKING PRICE IN SAN RAMON!

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9529 Sandpoint Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583

$1,399,000 | 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,874 SqFt

Extensively updated single story home in the heart of San Ramon! Corner lot location, recently remodeled throughout! Open floor plan concept…inviting remodeled kitchen with LED lighting, stone counter tops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, eat-in nook area that leads into living and family rooms. Lots of natural light! Generous size bedrooms with closet organizers, built-ins and custom mill-work. Updated baths, lighting, engineered hardwood floors…so many updates to list! Large corner lot with a pool. Located close to Country Club Elementary, Pine Valley Middle School and Cal High. Close to shops, restaurants, City Center, San Ramon Golf Course, Iron Horse Trail and commute access! This one is a must see!

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SALE PENDING IN WALNUT CREEK!

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2594 Oak Rd, Unt 264, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

$599,000 | 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,168 SqFt

Welcome to this great condo in the sought-after Ashford Court community in Walnut Creek! This 2 bed/2.5 bath 2-story condo has 2 en-suites upstairs both with full bathrooms, vaulted ceilings & ceiling fans. Upstairs in-unit laundry closet with washer & dryer as well. Enjoy spacious living & dining room space with a cozy wood burning fireplace. Half bath also on main level. Large balcony off family room with generous storage closet. Master bedroom has a large wardrobe closet along with its own private deck and double sinks in the bathroom. 1-car detached garage near condo. This is the place to be! Adjacent to Walden Park and the Iron Horse Trail, and minutes from top-rated schools, freeway access, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill BART stations, and Walnut Creek’s thriving downtown. The HOA fee covers water and waste management, and amenities include community pool and common area.

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JUST SOLD FOR $223K OVER ASKING PRICE IN SAN RAMON!

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165 Canyon Lakes Way, San Ramon, CA 94582

$1,772,318 | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3,024 SqFt

Welcome Home! Fabulous location in the desirable Canyon Lakes Estates Community! Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, this approx. 3,000 square foot home boasts an open floor plan, 4 generous size bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large lot (play structure & garden area) that sides to common space, wet bar, two fireplaces, wired for surround sound, 3-car garage and much more. The gated community provides privacy, yet you are just minutes away from the popular San Ramon City Center, Iron Horse Trail, The Marketplace Shops, Clubsport of San Ramon, highly rated public schools, restaurants and commute access! 

JUST SOLD FOR $196K OVER ASKING PRICE IN SAN RAMON!

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9465 Thunderbird Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583

$1,525,000 | 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,112 SqFt

Welcome home! Attractive single story home located in the heart of San Ramon! Great views of the 8th fairway of the San Ramon Golf Club, hills and the Iron Horse Trail. Open floor plan with living room, family room as well as dining area. Situated in a court, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 2,100 square feet (approx) living space, 3 car garage, side yard access…this is a must see! Built by Shapell Homes, close to shops, restaurants, commute access and walking distance to schools!

JUST SOLD FOR 106% OF ASKING PRICE IN PITTSBURG!

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401 Travis Ct, Pittsburg, CA 94565

$550,000 | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,867 SqFt

Fabulous 4-bedroom home in quiet, well-maintained gated community. Great court location with corner lot! MOVE-IN READY! Large home with open floorplan and vaulted ceilings in entry, living room & dining room. Kitchen and family room have the open floorplan concept. Lots of natural light. Hardwood flooring downstairs plus brand new carpet upstairs. 4 Large bedrooms. Master with large walk-in closet. Fireplace in family room. Landscaped low maintenance backyard. Upstairs laundry room. 2-car garage. Private community park. Great commute location minutes from BART stations, as well as the Marina and Highway 4.

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JUST SOLD FOR $250K+ OVER ASKING PRICE IN SAN RAMON!

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3079 Riviera Way, San Ramon, CA 94583

$1,249,000 | 5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,426 SqFt

THIS IS IT! Fabulous 5-bedroom home IN THE HEART OF SAN RAMON! Great location w/corner lot! Walk to schools K-12! Wonderful floor-plan w/1 bedroom downstairs. Resort style backyard w/6-yr-new pool complete w/hot tub & water features plus a stamped concrete patio and artificial lawn in backyard. UPDATED HOME with dual pane windows, hardwood floors, updated kitchen & bathrooms. Kitchen has stone tile floor, wall between kitchen & family room was removed and replaced with a great bar sitting area encompassing granite countertops, recessed lights, stainless steel appliances and new cabinets. Bathrooms have ceramic tile in upstairs master bathroom, shower and sinks, recessed lighting and replaced vanity tops and faucets. Upstairs hall bathroom has tile floors, tile walls, furniture vanity and mirror, re-textured walls, recessed lighting. Ceiling fans in Family Room and upstairs bedrooms. All fences around the house have been replaced.

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SOLD FOR $4M WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BEING ON THE MARKET IN RUBY HILL!

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1695 Via Di Salerno, Pleasanton, CA 94566

$4,000,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,942 SqFt

Stunning custom-built Ruby Hill home! Built by Aspenwood Homes, completed in 2007. No expense spared! Impressive attention to detail is reminiscent of Cape Cod-style luxury homes typically found on the East Coast. Entering, your eyes are drawn to gorgeous millwork, light fixtures & flooring. On main level is a generous, open floor plan, offering large open kitchen w/eating area, theater room, exercise room w/sauna, den, formal dining, Butler’s pantry w/wine cellar, living room, mud room (w/laundry), pantry as well as 1.5 baths. On 2nd floor you will be impressed by a large master bedroom w/retreat, 3 secondary bedrooms, large bonus room w/a home office area, laundry room & 3 full baths. The back yard offers a complete “stay-cation”…sparkling pool w/spa, sport court, grass area & extensive covered patio w/fireplace & built in BBQ for year-round entertaining! Surround sound speakers throughout home. Adjacent to 16th hole of the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ruby Hill Golf Course.

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SOLD $200K OVER ASKING PRICE IN RUBY HILL!

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1548 Germano Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566

$2,850,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,862 SqFt

Welcome home to this luxury estate located in the private Ruby Hill community! Built in 2004, this Mediterranean style home boasts 5b/4.5ba, a formal study, creating an open floor plan concept. Old world texture, extensive mill-work, including wainscoting and crown molding add impressive details throughout the home. The gourmet-style kitchen features large center island w/ breakfast bar and prep sink, as well as stainless appliances, including a built in Sub-Zero refrigerator, microwave, dbl ovens, dbl dishwashers, and 6 burner gas-top stove. Butler’s pantry includes a Sub-Zero wine chiller. The backyard features in ground lagoon-style swimming pool, plenty of lawn space for play and covered loggia w/ fireplace and built-in barbecue. The 4-car garage is great for storage or in-home projects. Ruby Hill gated community includes a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, as well as community amenities which include the community center, swimming pool, sports and picnic amenities.

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How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation

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Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. If you have a home renovation project on the mind, the first thing you have to consider is how you are going to finance it. Here are the most common options to make your dreams become a reality.

Cash. Paying in cash is the most straightforward financing option, just save until you have enough money to cover the expenses. This will help eliminate spending outside your budget; however, it can also extend your timeline.

Mortgage Refinance. If you’ve been making payments on your home for a few years and your interest rate is higher than current market rates, you may be eligible for a mortgage refinance, reducing your payments and freeing up some money.

Cash-Out Refinance. You can tap into your home equity and borrow up to 80 percent of your home’s value to pay off your current mortgage plus take out more cash to cover the renovations. This option is encouraged only when you’re making improvements that will increase the value of your home, as it can add a lot of interest and fees.

Home Equity. Getting a home equity line of credit allows you to borrow money against the value of your home. You receive usually up to 80 percent of your home’s value, minus the amount of your loan.

Retirement Funds. Homeowners can consider pulling money from a 401K or IRA account, even though they aren’t specifically meant to cover a home renovation. This option might incur additional penalties or tax payments, but may be worth it when making improvements that will benefit them financially in the long run.