Which Home Security System is Most Reliable?

Recently a buyer asked me about home security systems and did I know the best or most reliable ones.  I mentioned that I see a lot of ADT signs in yards of sellers.  Today, I received an email from the team of Reviews.com If you want to know about the most effective and reliable home security systems… continue reading.

The team at Reviews.com spent six weeks reviewing the top home security systems on the market to determine which ones are most effective and reliable. They surveyed 100 homeowners with active security systems, got opinions from top security experts, reviewed the complaint and company history of 38 contenders, collaborated with law enforcement agencies across the country, and tested the buying process for all of their top picks. Here are a few takeaways from their research:

1.    Brand Reputability Is Key — Home security is a notoriously unstandardized industry. Unexpected costs, confusing contracts, and inconsistent service packages make shopping around and comparing prices a difficult process. Being aware of a brand’s reputation and the level of care they’ve provided customers in the past is a good indicator of future performance.
2.    The Shopping Experience Isn’t Ideal — Obtaining an accurate quote is harder than it seems! Because shopping for a security system can be an a-la-carte process, it makes sense that generic quotes are not available. Having clear knowledge of what you’re looking for can help smooth the process.
3.    Coverage Levels Vary — It is important to note, however, that at the very least, all home security systems offer the same basic service, and are typically composed of a control panel, wireless sensors, audible alarm, and a 24/7 professional monitoring service.

What Matters Most?

Ultimately, the Reviews.com team found that the following factors were most important in a home security system:

•     Public Opinion — Recognizability, popularity, and overall presence can act as an effective deterrent, and ensure that the company will deliver consistent service
•     Ease of Startup — User-friendliness, transparency, and minimal time required to understand the information presented
•     Competitive Pricing — After identifying the average price, the researchers penalized any company that scored above that
•     Technology — Forward-thinking and innovation is a good indicator of continued improvement and quality service

To see which companies stood out above the rest, and for the full study, visit: http://www.reviews.com/home-security-systems/

Not only can I tell you about home security systems, I can also help you find a Lewisburg, WV home for sale…..give me a call at 304-520-2133.

A Well Staged House – Tips for Homeowners

Suzie Wilson is an interior designer with more than 20 years experience. What started as a hobby (and often, a favor to friends) turned into a passion for creating soothing spaces in homes of every size and style. While her goal always includes making homes look beautiful, her true focus is on fashioning them into serene, stress-free environments that inspire tranquility in all who enter. The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Home for an Open House is filled with tips, tricks and other advice based on Suzie’s years of experience in interior home design that will set you up for success. Below is an article by Suzie Wilson.

The Well-Staged House: Easy-to-Overlook Preparations for Homeowners

Staging a home for sale is a crucial step in the selling process, and it requires considerable attention to detail. Homeowners often overlook many simple things that can discourage potential buyers. An open house is an opportunity to show off its best features. It’s important not to let personal items or a dirty house obscure what you have to offer. The good news is that most open house preparations don’t require a major investment of money. As you get ready to put your home on the market, remember that prospective buyers will look into every corner and closet searching for imperfections. Your best approach is to keep it in ready-to-show condition until that “Sold” sign goes up on the front lawn.

Declutter

Decluttering is about more than making sure your shoes are put away and empty pizza boxes are thrown out. It’s how you keep your house looking spacious, with the flow-through that home buyers are looking for these days. Bowling trophies and pictures of kids and grandchildren make it distinctively yours, but they can make it difficult for buyers to envision your house as theirs. Don’t forget that decluttering extends to your closets, behind doors, and storage space. Realtors recommend that when your home is on the market, it should be kept ready to show on a daily basis. That means it needs to smell good, be kept orderly, and be well-lit.

Comfortable ambience

Lighting is a very important part of the staging process. Not only should your home be well-lit, the lighting in each room needs to create a comfortable ambience. The more you can make viewers feel as though they’d be comfortable sitting down for a conversation or curling up with a good book, the more likely you are to make them feel at home. Remember, the feeling they get from a room is as important as their visual memory of it. Allow plenty of natural light to flow in, and keep fresh flowers in each room. Dimmer switches can help you maintain just the right amount of lighting.

Storage space

Storage space is always one of the most important features for potential buyers. An open house is an opportunity for them to assess whether there’s enough room for their belongings. To that end, realtors recommend keeping shelves and cabinets as empty as possible because it’ll give the impression you have more storage space than you actually do. Avoid the common mistake of moving your clutter from the floor into the closets.

Curb appeal

Your house may be spotless, well-ordered, and exquisitely lit on the inside, but if your exterior is dingy and run-down and your lawn poorly cared for, buyers will drive on by looking for the next “For Sale” sign. Curb appeal is that crucial first impression that entices someone to look further. Always make sure your lawn is kept mown and your yard carefully landscaped. Consider hiring a lawn service while your home is on the market so that you’re making the best possible impression every day.

No dogs here

Make sure people can’t see the evidence that you have a pet; it’s as important as decluttering and depersonalizing because even avid dog owners are hesitant to seriously consider a home that bears the signs of pet wear and tear. Make sure that all torn furniture and damaged baseboards are covered and repaired and that urine stains, dog hair, and stale pet odors are removed. Consider having a professional cleaner give your carpet a thorough cleaning before you put your home on the market. Above all, keep your pet somewhere else while your house is being shown. For more information about showing and selling your home when you have pets, check out this guide from Rover.com.

Ready to show

The best way to prepare to impress potential buyers is to keep your house in ready-to-show condition for as long as it’s on the market. As you go about cleaning and decluttering, bear in mind that you want to give the impression of space and flow. A judicious use of light can also help achieve that impression.

Homes for Sale in Lewisburg WV

Riverfront Property for Sale, Log Cabin on 3.6 Acres

 

Single Family Home

2 Bedrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Interior: 962 sqft

2 Lots: 3.6 acres

Year Built: 1938

MLS #: 18-182

 

A great get-a-way property, relax and enjoy all the Greenbrier River has to offer.  Call Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133 for an appointment to view this waterfront property.  Check out http://www.LewisburgWVHomesForsale.com/ for more photos and information about this home.

Price Reduced! 469 Vista Rd Bluefield WV 24701 | Home for Sale

A gorgeous home on an aptly named road.

Charm and style come to life in this all-brick Ranch style home perched on a 1.06-acre lot in Bluefield WV. Set on a gently sloping lot, this home overlooks the rolling countryside giving you spectacular views of the East River Mountain.

It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gorgeous brick veneer, hardwood floors, a new metal roof, and a beautifully landscaped yard. You’ll easily fall in love with this home.

If you are seeking for a spacious, well-maintained, and move-in ready home with the perfect outdoor living space, this is the home you are looking for.

Live in “Nature’s Air-Conditioned City”.

Set at 2,655 feet above sea level, Bluefield is West Virginia’s most elevated town. Its high altitude offers pleasant summer temperatures, perfect if you hate the hot and sticky season.

This town is a great place to build a home. You’ll love its friendly people, low housing cost, and spectacular scenery.

The nearest local schools are within a 5-mile radius, with Bluewell Elementary School seven-minute drive away. The school bus stops in front of the house, perfect if you have school-age children.

Downtown Bluefield is less than a 20-minute drive away. US Route 20 is only three minutes away.

Appreciate this home’s warm and inviting feel

A lovely patio welcomes you to this home.

Step in through the charming front door and onto a captivating entryway with polished hardwood floors that extends all throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallways.

Neutral toned walls complement the warmth of the wooded floor, creating a warm and inviting feel when you come in.

To the right of the foyer is the large formal living room with ceiling moldings, baseboards, and massive windows. The large windows allow natural light to stream in, suffusing this room with warmth and cheer.

Exuding timeless elegance and charm, this living room is perfect for receiving any visitor into your home.

A dining room that radiates elegance

Adjacent to the living room is the elegant dining room with a charming glass chandelier.

Ample spaced and bright, this dining area is cozy and nice. It can easily accommodate a six-person table, and still have enough space for furniture that complements your dining set.

If you love to entertain, this spot is convenient. Whether you are planning a big party or an intimate meal, this dining room is always a great choice.

A kitchen with all the counter space you want!

This home’s kitchen is designed to impress!

It features immaculate countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, a large kitchen island with a sink, and loads of storage spaces.

Counter space is not an issue in this kitchen.

Clearly, this kitchen is designed to accommodate a group of people working together, a perfect excuse to have your loved ones and friends help in preparing meals.

A rustic family room

This Bluefield home for sale also boasts of an expansive family room with a magnificent brick surround fireplace, large windows, carpet flooring and wood walls.

Make it your favorite room in the home, a great place for your loved ones to gather, chat, play games and relax while waiting for dinner to be served.

On cold days, you can light the fireplace and cuddle around its warmth.

A master suite that invites relaxation and retreat

This home has three large and well-appointed bedrooms with carpet floors.

The master suite is done in neutral tone soothing to the eyes.  Relax and sleep your worries away on your huge and comfortable bed.

The master bathroom is modern and features a walk-in shower with a clear glass shower enclosure.

Entertain guests outdoors on this home’s expansive deck

Step outside and take advantage of warm weather and lovely views by entertaining on this home’s large wrap around deck.

This deck overlooks the large sloping backyard and presents a panoramic view of the lush countryside.

At night, the kids can unroll their sleeping bags on this deck and go stargazing.

This deck offers plenty of opportunities to create wonderful memories with your loved ones.

Or you can choose to stay on the main level and enjoy the view from the patio.

Children and adults alike will love the gentle slope in the backyard.

This home provides so many options for entertaining space, making it the best home if you love to entertain guests outdoors!

This home for sale in Bluefield also has an unfinished lower level that you can turn into a den, a recreation room, a workshop or another bedroom.

Large and bright, this walkout basement offers you the opportunity to give this home your personal touch.

This stunning country home in a serene community can be yours for only $189,950.  The seller is willing to convey furniture upon an agree price.

Check out http://www.LewisburgWVHomesForsale.com/ for more photos and information about this home.

Homes like this don’t stay on the market long! Call me, Rebecca Gaujot, at 304-520-2133 to schedule a visit to this lovely home. Let me help you find your dream home here in Bluefield or in Lewisburg.

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Waterfront Property, 2BR Log Cabin on 3.6 Acres fronts the Greenbrier River

Greenbrier River front property just inside the Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village gate. A 2-bedroom/1bath log cabin built in 1938 consisting of 962 square feet of living space  on 3.6 acres. The property is not part of the Village and there is no home owners fee. The log cabin is in the process of renovations. A great get-a-way property, relax and enjoy all the Greenbrier River has to offer.

This property is located a few miles east of the quaint, historic town of Lewisburg and just west of White Sulphur Springs, home of the world famous Greenbrier Resort.

The Retreat | Lots for Sale

A place where you can enjoy privacy, retreat, and complete relaxation.

When you long for comfort, convenience and style in a peaceful and serene community, The Retreat on White Rock Mountain delivers everything you want and more.

Enjoy the unlimited viewing rights of the picturesque mountain ranges of West Virginia, with its miles and miles of gently rolling hills and lush land.

Set on the top of White Rock Mountain, this lodge offers sweeping views of Greenbrier Valley and Greenbrier State Forest.

On cool early mornings, the view is filled with a thick fog, you’ll think you’re floating on the clouds.

The Retreat on White Rock Mountain is a gated community that sits 3,000 feet above sea level, and is located midway between West Virginia’s mountain resort communities and historic Lewisburg.

This grand community boasts of its spacious homesites, all underground utilities, and hundreds of acres of mature hardwood forest.

It is conveniently accessible if you’re coming from Washington, DC and many other East Coast cities.

The piece-de-resistance is the lodge-style clubhouse.

Crafted from quarried stone and enormous timbers, the home is beautifully integrated with environment.

Fall in love with its gorgeous stone facade.

Step inside and be wowed by the gorgeous foyer that flows into the different area of the lodge.

Directly across the foyer are two large windows that maximizes the view. These windows draw you in, capturing your interest.

A spacious living area provides relaxation and comfort to the visitors.

Various sitting areas, both indoors and outdoors, are available for use, so you can freely enjoy the vast scenery before you.

There’s also a wrap around deck, an indoor spa, a media room, grotto with hot tubs and an infinity pool.

When you want to ultimate luxury, dip into the infinity pool that overlooks the beautiful rolling hills around you.

Click here to view all the spectacular listing in The Retreat.

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Enjoy all the beauty nature has to offer on these lots for sale at The Retreat.

Call me, Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133. Let me help you find the best property to build the home of your dreams.

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Lot 106 For sale, Beautiful Vistas atop White Rock Mountain

Build your dream home in the luxury gated community at The Retreat at White Rock Mountain in Caldwell, WV, located atop one of the highest peaks of the Allegheny Mountains  This mountain-top community overlooks the Allegheny mountain ranges and the Greenbrier Valley and is just minutes from historic Lewisburg, and the famous Greenbrier Resort.

Building Lot #106, for Sale at The Retreat, is luxury mountain living in a gated community! Excellent 1.289 acre building lot with long range western views.

This lot is walking distance to the community clubhouse. Well maintained paved roads, gated security entrance, city water and electric in place. The Retreat at White Rock Mountain, offers Clubhouse w/spa, media rm, infinity pool, grotto w/hot tubs.

Building Lot 106, 1.289 acres – List Price is $55,000