The word is out! Some are calling it a “Seller’s Market,” and if that is true for the real estate sector you currently own in, you may be considering a move. Keep reading if you are looking for some quick and easy (especially on your wallet) ways to boost your current house’s value. These are 7 easy tips that’ll position you to sell faster than others.

First and foremost, take care of the front door. The old saying that “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression,” is especially true when the entry point to someone’s forever-home starts at the door. This can be done with a fresh coat of paint, new doorknob or splurge a little and buy a new unit.

Next in line is your front lawn. Keep it simple when it comes to your lawn. Buyers, of course, respond poorly when they see a neglected front yard, but they have also been known to immediately talk themselves out of a house where the landscaping looks too expensive to maintain. Safe bet? Make sure your front landscape looks comparable to the nicer homes in your neighborhood, healthy and easily maintained for the win.

Along with painting the front door, make sure you brush over the house as well. This goes for inside and out. A fresh coat of paint is a wonderfully inexpensive way to increase the value of your current home. Choose neutral shades to appeal to the most significant number of potential buyers instead of choosing bright, impactful colors that may only attract a few people’s interests.

Arguably one if the most over looked details is cabinet hardware, remember that details matter. These minor enhancements won’t cost you a fortune and have a more considerable impact than what you think in the buyer’s mind.

Let there be light! Clean or replace outdated light fixtures, including outlet and switch plates. Updating indoor and outdoor lighting will immediately affect how potential buyers experience the home you are selling.

If you plan to leave appliances to the next homeowner, try to have them match or at least be the same name brand. Noticeably clashing or mismatched, especially large appliances like your refrigerator and dishwasher, can give the impression that one recently broke down and the next may soon follow.

Finally, if you want to go the extra mile…consider crown molding to add some pizazz that will impress potential buyers.

We hope these tips spark some ideas and encourage you to make the necessary changes to sell your home fast.

When it comes to protecting your home with a reliable and preferred carrier, we’ve got you covered.

As a rated A+ insurance company by AM BEST, we offer great coverage for the lowest rate possible and believe it or not, we even offer additional discounts that’ll bring your rate lower!

One way of bringing your cost down is by installing a monitored security system. Installing a home security system is a great way to qualify for a home protection discount.

Another method of lowering your premium is by installing a Wi-Fi water detection system. This device would track the water usage in your home and alert you at the first sign of excess water flow, essentially saving you from a costly water claim. Many insurance carriers offer a discount for this and even an additional percentage off for remaining claims free after a certain amount of years.

A simple way to earn some credit is by going green. Many companies are giving discounts as in incentive for paperless billing and communication. This is something that is easily accessible from your phone or tablet, so why not save some cash?

And of course, raising your deductible seems a bit frightening but many responsible homeowners know that a small increase could mean a big reduction.

See what discounts you qualify for by giving us a call today at 1-800-234-2114, our customer service reps are ready to assist you Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM PST.

What if we told you that switching your homeowners insurance could save you money now, without having to wait for your renewal?

 That’s right! Switching mid-term is penalty free and could potentially put some money back in your wallet. Don’t forget the holiday season is right around the corner.

Give us a call to receive a free no-obligation quote at 877-WMUTUAL (877-968-8825) or if you prefer to go online, click and save with your new homeowners insurance policy at www.westernmutual.com        

Even if you have an existing policy that is in the middle of its term, we will advise you on how to cancel and get a pro-rated refund from your current carrier when you switch to us.

Licensed agents are ready to help you Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST/PDT

Stacking, filing and flinging paper around, isn’t as fun as it sounds. In fact, it’s quite a nuisance in life’s rigmarole. But besides your sanity, the amount of paper you choose to use impacts several other aspects of your life:

• Environment – The average household’s bills, statements and payments add up to 6.6 pounds of paper per year, according to the Pay It Green Alliance!
• Security – A paper trail puts you at a greater risk for identity theft; storing information electronically is much safer.
• Time – The average consumer saves 2.5 minutes per bill when paying electronically instead of by check.
• Money – Remember, postage and check stock are NOT free.

However, the amount of paper you choose to lose can improve each of those things. An easy and effective way to reduce paper is to convert your bills and payments from postal to electronic delivery.

Luckily for you, most things can be done online with Western Mutual by visiting our website http://www.westernmutual.com

Here, you’ll be able to pay your bill and request changes to your policy all while avoiding a wait time and making a positive impact for a sustainable future.

32 teams, 18 weeks, one big game…it all starts tomorrow night.

The NFL is set for the projected season with brand new stadiums ready to announce kick-off. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the lead up to this season feels a bit different — and it could end up being one of the most memorable years yet.

The season opener will be take place Thursday September 9th as the reigning champs -Tampa Bay Buccaneers – take on the Dallas Cowboys.

Known as a true American sport, with over 114 million viewers each year, we have our fingers crossed that we can enjoy yet another season of football.

Who will you be watching it with?

Today we celebrate the federal holiday that was enacted over 125 years ago as a token of appreciation, giving all laborers an additional day of rest. So from all of us here at Western Mutual, we want to say thank you for your hard work and we hope you enjoy today.

Happy Labor Day 2021!   

Our first Facebook Live was a success thanks to our viewers that joined in and those who watched it afterwards on our social media platforms. We enjoyed it so much that we are doing another episode this month with our qualified Sales Agents to answer some general insurance questions but also to discuss and breakdown your insurance coverage in detail.

We’ll be posting reminders next week as we get closer to our next live, we truly hope you can tune in and watch as we discuss coverages, deductibles and premium discounts.

For now, we wish you all a safe and relaxing Labor Day Weekend.

Western Mutual and Arizona Home would like to invite all mortgage professionals in and around the Arizona area to the annual AZAMP mortgage expo being held in Scottsdale at the We-Ko-Pa Casino and Golf Club. This event will take place on Thursday September 9, 2021 from 11AM to 5PM. Attendees will sit in on multiple seminars from mortgage industry leaders plus this one-day event is packed with exhibitors like us who will be there showing you new industry trends and one of a kind programs like ours that’ll make your job easier. If you are interested, please contact our Affinity department directly for your invite code that will allow you to register for free!

Call toll free: 1-(800)-234-3659 or visit them online at http://www.ezaffinity.com         

With such a hot housing market right now, homeowners are curious to see what their property is worth. Of course, this does not always mean they will list their home for sale but will question if the insurance coverage they’re paying for is adequate for that home.

We want to make it clear, that your property value will not match your reconstruction value which is what your insurance coverage is based on.

Reconstruction value is the cost to replace or rebuild a home to original or like standards at current material and labor costs within a certain geographical area.

Meanwhile, a home’s market value is the price a consumer is willing to pay for the home considering additional factors like property location, schools and parks and current housing trends.

We hope this explains any concerns as to why your coverage and property value are different.

Should you have any questions please contact our Customer Service team directly at 1-800-234-2114 we are ready to assist you Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:45PM PST.