State College
740 S Atherton Street
State College, PA 16801

Office Email

Phone:
814-272-3333

Fax:
814-272-3268
Team Leader:
Patricia Mlynek
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Advantage Realty

Exclusive Listings

For information on any of our exclusive listings, please contact our office at 814-272-3333  

 812 Pike Street Lemont PA $279,900 listed by Terry Weatherford former Retail Builiding Cat's Meow Flower Shop in the heart of Lemont. . 22 Acres

661 Pike Street Lemont PA $299,000 listed by Terry Weatherford 1800's Home with 3 BR, 1.5 BA Fantastic private setting with stream frontage

College, Beaver and Pugh St Properties- $3,900,000 listed by Connie Geiser- INVESTMENT PACKAGE -20 condos and 2 parking spaces, FULLY RENTED call for details

Yarrow Way-OpeQuon Hill Condos Bellefonte PA $237,000 to $264,000- listed by Nancy Musumeci and Annette Yorks- 2 and 3 bedroom units available for November to January Move In -Call for options and availability

129 Buttercup Way - OpeQuon Hill-Bellefonte PA $365,000 listed by Nancy Musumeci and Annette Yorks- 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath "Craftsman" Style Ranch under construction. Just enough time to put your personal touch into your new home. Call for floorplan and options.


Increasing your home's appeal

Remember the 60-second rule: That's all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home's appeal.

Exterior

* Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.
* Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.
* Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
* Tighten and clean all door handles.
* Clean windows inside and out.
* Powerwash home's exterior.
* Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.
* Paint the front door.
* Buy a new welcome mat.
* Place potted flowers near the front door.

 Interior

* Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts "the flow" or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.
* Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves.
* Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
* Shampoo carpets.
* Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks.
* Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
* Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking).
* Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
* Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.
* Fix or replace discolored grout.
* Replace broken tiles.
* Replace worn countertops.

 Special details for showings

* Turn on all the lights.
* Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.
* Keep pets secured outdoors.
* Buy new towels for bathrooms.
* Buy new bedding for bedrooms.
* Replace old lamps or lampshades.
* Play quiet background music.
* Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.
* Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.
* Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.
* Vacate the property while it is being shown.