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How to Know When It’s Time to Sell Your Home

Thursday, May 5, 2022
by Scott Darling


You may have thought about selling your home before but you just aren’t sure now is the time.  There are a few signs that now is the correct time to sell your home and some of those signs are listed below for you so that you can be sure you’re making the right decision. 

  1.  If your home has gotten a bit too small for your growing family and you are trying daily how to figure out where to put everyone, you may need to put your house on the market.  If you are making your kids bunk together and then trying to add another baby to the mix, you may need to purchase a home that will be more able to fit your needs. 
  2. If you have changed to a job that has taken you father away from your home than you had anticipated and therefore has caused your daily commute to be longer than you like, it may be time to sell your home.   Selling your home for a job change is a big reason that many folks sell. 
  3. If your lifestyle has changed and you simply don’t have time to take care of your home anymore, you may want to sell it.  This can be caused by such things as your children moving out and you becoming empty nesters.  Many times the room you once needed becomes way too much for just you and your husband once your kids move out. 
  4. If you need a bigger home to accommodate your growing family but the thought of remodeling sends your head into a spin, you may want to go ahead and put your house on the market to see if you have any interest in it first. 
  5. If you have equity in your home and you want to take advantage of the great rates that are currently available before they disappear you may want to go ahead and put your house on the market. 
  6. If you live in a neighborhood in which a lot of houses are currently selling, you may want to put yours on the market  to see if you get any interest in it and possibly even sell it.   Now is the time that folks are many times getting full asking price for their homes so it is a buyer’s market. 

​​Courtesy of Chester County PA Realtor Scott Darling.

Photo credit: kcmohomebuyer.com

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Honey Brook Home for Sale at 140 Barneston Rd

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
by Scott Darling

What a View!!! Overlooking a wide expanse of Chester County. Enjoy coffee in the morning or a cool drink in the afternoon. You will just love this location on a private drive. This beautifully landscaped property has great privacy but also nearby neighbors. You get the best of both worlds. When you enter this home, you’ll instantly notice the wonderful hardwood floors and a soaring stone fireplace (propane) reaching for the top of the vaulted ceilings. This open floor plan offers a kitchen with a breakfast bar, and living and dining areas all combined as one. The sliding glass doors lead out to a massive deck and those wonderful views. There is a master bedroom with a connecting bath and sliding glass doors to the deck as well as two other bedrooms on this level. The lower level offers a finished area with a half bath as well as a utility room that includes your laundry area. There is also a door to the attached two car garage. A new septic system was just installed with a two-year warranty so there should be no worries there. Also, the seller had a camera system installed around the house so you’ll be able to see what’s going on even when you’re not home. This is a nice country property but not too far out in the country. Come take a look.

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Downingtown PA Real Estate for Sale at 101 Kinston Lane

Thursday, April 4, 2019
by Scott Darling

Can you see yourself living here, sitting poolside with a cold drink, a hat to shade your eyes and relaxing music in the background? The outdoor aura is just one of the fine things you’ll enjoy in this home. Having a first-floor main bedroom and a private updated master bath makes living here very easy. The main floor consists of a formal living room, formal dining room and comfortable family room with a beautiful fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to the deck and patio overlooking the pool. The eat-in kitchen with an island has been updated with solid wood cabinets. There’s also a built-in desk area with extra cabinets too. Recessed lighting adds to the ambiance on the first floor as well. A separate laundry area, powder room and a “family entrance” complete this level. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and another updated full bath. Located in the Welsh Ayres Community and just steps from the Uwchlan and Struble Trails is a huge bonus for you outdoor lovers. The neighborhood is friendly and you can even walk to the elementary school (Shamona Creek). Shopping, the train station and many main arteries are nearby so travel is made easy. Come by for a look.

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1051 Stargazers Rd-Ranch Home with In-Law Suite and Pool!

Monday, June 4, 2018
by Scott Darling

Bring us an offer on this country ranch home in the Downingtown School District with a full living area in the basement.  Basement can be used as an in-law suite or for a college student or recent graduate's separate living quarters. New paint throughout.  Brand new granite countertops in the kitchen, including a wet bar.  Sun/Florida room off the kitchen.  Large brick fireplace in the family room.  Two walkouts to 18'x36' in-ground pool.  Walk in closet and radiant floor heat in master bath. Two large finished, open spaces in basement.  There's a pool table for entertainment and a solid mahogany bar top separating the areas.  Great space for that large screen TV. Circular driveway and 2 car attached garage provides plenty of parking. Recent upgrades include new A/C (2014), new pool liner (2014), new siding on whole house (2016), new chimney liner for heater (2016), new water heater (2018) and a great Amish built 10 x 14 shed.

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417 Warren Blvd-Conveniently Located Home!

Monday, June 4, 2018
by Scott Darling

Conveniently located in the Lawrence Park section of Broomall! Whether you need to get into Philadelphia or the airport or anywhere up and down Route 476 (the Blue Route), this location will put you there in minutes. Shopping is also just around the corner. The home itself is a great place to start or an easy move up. You’ll spend a lot of time on the large screened deck overlooking a lush green backyard. It’s a great place to play and it’s also fenced in for your favorite pet. The home consists of an open first floor plan with a living room, dining room and eat-it kitchen. Upstairs are 3 good sized bedrooms and a hall bath. There’s also a stairway to a multi-level attic storage area. On the lower level is very large great room as well as a powder room, utility room and laundry area. This neighborhood has always been a very desirable place to live and houses fly off the market here so you may want to get a move on this one.

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357 2nd Ave-Renovated Home on a Tree Lined Street!

Friday, June 1, 2018
by Scott Darling

Not too often does such a wonderful home come up in Phoenixville Borough that shows great, is priced right AND has such an awesome location. It’s close enough to walk to everything yet not right in the center of all of the hub-bub. Renovated, updated and ready for you to move right in. This wonderful brick home is located on a beautiful tree-lined street and across from the elementary school. It’s also walking distance to the park, library and downtown shopping and dining district. The kitchen was recently updated to include beautiful granite countertops, new cabinets and appliances. It’s very spacious and it includes a pantry. In similar model homes, others have converted the pantry to a powder room. There is also a large laundry room off the kitchen which saves you the effort of heading to the basement to do your laundry. It’s a really nice upgrade. You’ll notice the tall ceilings and all the exquisite woodwork that has kept its patina and beauty for many years. On the second level you’ll find 3 very nice bedrooms and a hall bath. There is also a loft area for the 4th bedroom or just make it a playroom or office. The 2nd and 3rd floors were just re-carpeted too. As an added bonus, this home has central air that is rarely found in this age of a home. Enjoy a cool beverage on the front porch as you watch the world go by. You’re going to love living here.

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141 Park Lane Classic Home Situated on 2.9 Acres!

Thursday, February 8, 2018
by Scott Darling

What an amazing property! Tucked in the Village of Glenmoore this classic home offers so much for every kind of buyer. Are you an outdoors person? Then this 2.9 acre lot with both wooded and open areas as well as a creek will allow you to enjoy every season and all the wildlife that goes with it from deer to fox to birds and even salamanders. You’re also located just a couple minutes to the Marsh Creek State Park, the Brandywine Creek, Springton Lake Park and the vast trail systems covering Chester County. The outdoors could also mean ball fields, playground equipment and tennis courts too. Well, look no further than across the street to the Wagenseller Park which has these amenities and a large picnic pavilion. The home itself will amaze you just like the property does. This was a traditional 3-bedroom home in the “old days” but along came the in-law suite. Whether you need the in-law suite or not, it would make a large and very wonderful master suite. It also has its own separate entrance. Maybe your “at home” college student could make this their apartment “away” from home. Typically, you wouldn’t think of older homes as having much storage space but this one is not your ordinary “old home”. There are plenty of closets, storage rooms, basement space as well as a walk-up attic. It even comes with a couple sheds for your outdoor lawn equipment. No more taking away from that garage space like before. Now you’ll have use of a full 2 car garage. Some of the upgrades and features of this lovely home include beautiful hardwood floors, updated kitchen, windows, roof, heater. When asked what the seller loves the most, these words instantly came out… “Privacy, Quietness, Serene, Comfortable”. This home, property and amenities far exceeds its asking price so you will want to take a look at it quickly so it doesn’t get scooped up by someone else. As they say, “The nicest ones go first”. Hurry!

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Gulph Mills PA Real Estate For Sale: 224 Balligomingo Rd

Thursday, November 2, 2017
by Scott Darling

As they say... Location, Location, Location! This property provides quick and easy access to Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Wayne, Conshohocken, and the Main Line. Check out this updated 2 bedroom single family home with its new carpet, interior and exterior paint, and landscaping as well as all new gutters, chimney liner, and lighting fixtures. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the outdoors on the HUGE deck overlooking the wooded area surrounding Gulph Creek. A full walkout basement with utility sink, washer, and dryer provides plenty of space for laundry, storage, and a workshop. The basement can also be finished to create additional living space. Whether you're a first time buyer or even an investor, this charming home in Gulph Mills is a great find. Don’t wait! This property is priced to sell!

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West Chester PA Real Estate For Sale: 224 Smallwood Ct

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
by Scott Darling

Beautiful Exton Station Townhome is now available! This 3 bedroom two and a half bath home has been gone over with a fine tooth comb getting ready for the market and now it’s ready for you to visit. The covered front porch welcomes you as you enter the foyer of this lovely home. Glance to the right and you will be amazed as you see the updated kitchen with granite counter tops and a designer backsplash highlighted by undercabinet lighting. There’s lots cabinets providing plenty of storage. The adjacent breakfast area brings in the beautiful outdoors with its large windows. The living room also is very bright and features a wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting and a sliding glass door to the spacious deck overlooking a vast open space to play on. A first-floor updated powder room wraps up this level. Upstairs is the master bedroom with a private bath and lots of closet space. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath compliment the balance of this level. There is also a pull-down attic access for extra storage as needed. The basement is finished but also houses the utilities and a storage room. The square footage noted (1,400 SF) does not include the finished area in the basement so you’ll actually get more living space than expected. Included in your very affordable association dues is, a pool, tennis and basketball facilities and many other convenient amenities. The location to dynamite as it’s close to West Chester, Exton and the train station. Stop by for a visit. You’ll be glad you did.

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Downingtown PA Real Estate For Sale: 15 Brookhollow Dr

Sunday, August 20, 2017
by Scott Darling

Stunning home in Uwchlan Township and Downingtown East High School. Located in the Weaver’s Pond development and priced below other large Colonials in the area, this lovely home has a lot to offer. You can move in today knowing that your new home is updated and just waiting for you to make it yours. Close to everything and on cul-de-sac location. You'll be wowed by this home. As you enter through the front door, you are immediately greeted by a 2-story foyer and gorgeous hardwood floors. The eat-in kitchen includes oak cabinets, a center island, ceramic tile backsplash, Corian counters, and skylights - the perfect spot to enjoy your morning breakfast with the sun shining in. The family room has hardwood floors, a brick fireplace and sliding doors leading to the deck – perfect for moving indoor entertainment to the outdoors. The formal dining room, living room, powder room, and laundry facilities complete first floor living. All the rooms are very large and there's even a huge basement in case you need extra space. The master bedroom has a luxury master bath, large walk-in closet and large walk-in attic space for additional storage. You will want to make sure see this home.

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