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6 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e • 3 - 2 4 - 1 9 How Choosing a Real Estate Agent Can Cost or Save You Thousands WASHINGTON COUNTY - Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves. Choosing a real estate agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. In this FREE special report, we give you the specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Before you hire any real estate agent, call and get a copy of a FREE Report entitled "How Choosing a Real Estate Agent Can Cost or Save You Thousands". To hear a brief pre-recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report, call 1-800-479-8209 and enter ID# 1006. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or go online to www.WaCountyHomeInfo.com. Find out the questions the others would prefer you never ask! This report is courtesy of Emmer Real Estate Group. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Copyright © 2019 263657007 920-904-2444 or 262-365-5323 I Don't List Homes to Sell... I Market Homes to get Sold. 263088044 Brenda Alexander "Realtor of Choice" ANY HOUSE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE • SRES-Seniors Real Estate Specialist • GRI-Graduate Realtor Institute • CRS-Certified Residential Specialist • ABR-Accredited Buyers Representative Emmer Real Estate, Inc. 259586001 Call Jim Emmer Emmer Real Estate Group 262-629-4747 CASH OFFER for your home... Quick close. Senior Community Condo 151 N. University Dr., West Bend 2BR, 2BA, 3rd floor. Courtyard view of pool, club/party/exercise building, appliances included, approx 1,140 sq. ft. Close to groceries, banks, parks. $75,900 Contact 262-707-8090 263770007 in Washington Co . Call 306-5000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD When you place an ad in The Washington County Post, you'll be amazed at the response! Be it a New Listing, Open House or Lot For Sale, The Washington County Post helps sell more homes in Washington County then any other medium! Delivered to over 47,000+ homes in Washington County. (BPT) – When it comes to real estate, kitchens and bathrooms typically sell houses. While you may not have enough money for a kitchen remodel, adding a bathroom can be a more affordable way to enhance your property and catch buyers' attention. By adding another bathroom, you immediately increase your chances of your home getting noticed. Technology makes it simple for buyers to search properties of interest by their designated criteria. One of those is "minimum number of bathrooms." By adding to that amount in your listing, you'll be getting in front of that many more potential buyers. Adding bathrooms to difficult spaces Bathrooms increase a home's value and add to its functionality — both elements that buyers desire. Homeowners researching opportunities to add a bathroom to their property presale consider enhancing basements, garage slabs and other spaces so contractors can add plumbing systems with conventional in-floor drainage. If you have a space that would be ideal for a bathroom but appears to be impossible due to the need to break through concrete or other types of flooring, there's another solution to consider: above-floor, macerating plumbing systems. Developed a half century ago in Europe, these systems are still relatively unknown in the U.S.; however, they offer a vast opportunity for homeowners. Macerating systems from makers like Saniflo (Saniflo.com) reduce waste and paper from the toilet and send it under high pressure through piping directly into the septic or sewer system. No waste is stored, and the systems are low-cost compared to traditional plumbing. Systems are discreet, quiet and open the possibilities of affordable additions in less time. Here are five "impossible" home improvement scenarios where above- floor plumbing may be the solution: Main floor on-slab construction Owners of slab-built homes may hesitate to cut into the concrete foundation to accommodate conventional plumbing. No matter how careful a contractor is when cutting into concrete, problems can arise — from unexpected obstructions to poor-fitting patches and even stress cracks. Above-floor plumbing systems eliminate the need to cut into the slab, so integrity isn't compromised. Basements If your home is built with a basement, bathroom additions can be problematic due to concrete and existing plumbing limitations. Above- floor, macerating plumbing is a smart solution for fast, cost-effective bathroom additions in lower-level rooms. Historic homes Opening walls or floors to accommodate piping may jeopardize important historic elements, such as original wood flooring or plaster walls. Systems like Saniflo's macerating toilet and plumbing technology eliminate the need to cut through a floor to install new drainage, while minimizing the impact on walls as well. The system also fits easily into small areas like a closet or the dead space behind a stairway, meaning homeowners don't have to compromise the flow of their historic homes to add a bathroom. Raised homes Bayou and beach towns often boast charming raised homes. Adding a bathroom to the lowest floor of a raised home can be problematic; conventional plumbing pipes may detract from the aesthetic value of the space beneath the home, which is often used for car ports, porches and decks. Above-floor plumbing eliminates the need for unsightly pipes, so you can make a great first impression to potential buyers. Warehouse rehabs In cities across the country, warehouses have found new life as condos and apartments. But heavy brick construction can make adding traditional plumbing difficult. Above- floor plumbing eliminates the need to cut into or remove bricks, and allows renovators to install attractive, cozy bathrooms in smaller spaces. Imagine how upgrading a one-bath condo to a property with two bathrooms will enhance resale. If you're preparing your home for the real estate market, you want it to stand out. An extra bathroom can help you do that and attract high bids from buyers. How to add a bathroom in an 'impossible' space

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