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VIDEO: How Do I Prep my House for Sale?

Local realtor Cheryl Holds gives some tips to take your house from "for sale" to "sold."

Minnetonka realtor Cheryl  Holds teams up with Patch to answer the all-important question: How do I get my house sold? Top Tips: 1. Make the entrance inviting. 2. Finish any unfinished projects, including painting. 3. Clean, clean, clean—even inside cabinets and closets.  4. Think about Kitty and Fido! 5. Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with soft music and yummy smells.  BONUS TIP FOR BUYERS: Be realistic! In the era of HGTV, sometimes buyers have unrealistic expectations too. 

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Sunday House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this Sunday.

Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every week, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to loads of home pictures.  And don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.  Listings compiled with the help of local realtor Cheryl Holds. Address List Price Beds Baths Open House Time Listing Agency 3000 Saint Albans Mill $142,000 2 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Coldwell Banker Burnet 4120 Shady Oak Rd $185,900 4 2 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EPIC Realty, Inc 4122 Shady Oak Rd $185,900 4 2 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EPIC Realty, Inc 5443 Pompano Dr $248,900 2 4 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Coldwell Banker Burnet 4604 Twin …

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Sunday House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this Sunday.

Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every week, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to loads of home pictures.  And don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.  Listings compiled with the help of local realtor Cheryl Holds. Minnetonka's Sunday Open  Houses: Address List Price Beds Baths Open House Time Listing Agency 2707 Autumnwood Lane $159,900 2 2 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Edina Realty 5410 Sanibel Drive $160,000 2 1 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Edina Realty 5214 Silver Maple Circle $167,000 2 2 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM Edina Realty 17105 Sandy Lane $168,000 2 2 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Edina Realty …

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Weekend House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this Sunday.

Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every week, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to pictures, realtors and an interactive map.  Don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.  Listings compiled with the help of local realtor Cheryl Holds.                                                             Sunday Open Houses Address List Price Beds Baths Open House Time Listing Agency 17105 Sandy Lane $168,000 2 2 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Edina Realty 6127 Creek View Trail $189,900 2 2 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM RE/MAX Solutions 4901 Carlysle Place $194,700 2 2 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Edina Realty …

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Curb Appeal... With This Weather? You Bet.

It doesn't take much to make your Minnetonka home stand out proudly among the snow and mud.

Every week, we invite local real estate agents to give insight on the housing market in Minnetonka, ways to increase the value of your home or ideas for easy home improvements that have a nice return on investment.   This week's column comes from realtors Heather Winsand and Jennifer Strangis, both of Edina Realty.  Driving along many Minnetonka roads, looking left and right at the city's beautiful wetlands can be a lovely thing— taking in the snowy landscape in the winter and fields of tall green reeds in the summer.  But during this time of transition, even our most beautiful sights are looking drab. Whether you're selling your home or you're just tired of the outside of your home looking sad, we've got some ideas to quickly perk things …

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Sunday House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this Sunday.

Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every week, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to pictures, realtors and an interactive map.  Don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.  Listings compiled with the help of local realtor Cheryl Holds.  Address List Price Beds Baths Open House Time Listing Agency 2707 Autumnwood Lane $165,000 2 2 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Edina Realty 5219 Silver Maple Circle $199,500 2 2 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Edina Realty 4709 Caribou Drive $210,000 3 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Edina Realty 2284 Sherwood Court $239,900 2 2 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM RE/MAX Specialists 10200 …

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SOLD! Minnetonka's March Home Sales

Forty-five Minnetonka homes have been sold since March began— for an average of 92 percent of their original asking prices. Here's a list of which ones, complete with tons of pictures!

Minnetonka Patch’s weekly "Sold!" column brings you news of recent Minnetonka home sales-- with pictures an an interactive map! We even give you a house's original list price! This column is for all those nosy neighbors out there. You know who you are.                                                Minnetonka Home Sales, March 2011  Address Sold Price Original List Price Beds Baths  Listing Agency 11638 Cedar Pass $839,000 $889,000 4 5 Edina Realty 2209 Meeting Street $695,000 $749,000 4 5 Coldwell Banker Burnet 5128 Lee Way $650,000 $675,000 5 4 Edina Realty 16500 Limerick Lane $646,180 $749,000 5 4 Coldwell Banker Burnet 11705 Meadow Lane W $591,800 $629,900 5 4 Edina Realty 9821 Enclave Drive $540,000 $559,900 3 3 Edina Realty 14849 …

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Weekend House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this weekend-- complete with tons of pictures!

Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every Friday, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to tons of pictures!  Don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.  Listings compiled with the help of local realtor, Cheryl Holds.  Address Price Beds Baths Open House Info Listing Agency 3412 Oak Ridge Road #212 $88,900 2 2 3/20/2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Coldwell Banker Burnet 5636 Sanibel Drive $149,900 2 2 3/20/2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Coldwell Banker Burnet 17730 Breconwood Road $188,900 2 2 3/19/2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Twin Cities Real Estate Group  4504 Aspenwood Trail $189,000 2 1 3…

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Weekend House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this weekend-- complete with pictures and an interactive map!

Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every Friday, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to pictures and an interactive map.  Don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.  Listings compiled with the help of local realtor, Cheryl Holds.  Address List Price Beds Baths Open House Info Listing Agency 14319 Stewart Lane #201 $129,000 2 2 3/12/2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Betty Buesgens 2707 Autumnwood Lane $165,000 2 2 3/13/2011 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Edina Realty 4926 Bayswater Road $179,900 2 2 3/13/2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Edina Realty 15243 Boulder Creek Drive $184,900 3 1 3/13/2011 12:00…

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Weekend House Hunt: Minnetonka

Patch provides a quick look at local open houses scheduled for this weekend-- complete with pictures and an interactive map!

  Looking for a home in Minnetonka? Wondering about weekend open houses? Look no further. Every Friday, Minnetonka Patch will give you a list of this Sunday's open houses- complete with links to pictures and an interactive map.  Don’t forget to check out our SOLD! column, a list of houses sold in your area within the last couple of weeks.    Address List Price Beds Baths Date & Time Listing Agency 4504 Aspenwood Trail $189,000 2 1 3/6/2011 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Roger Fazendin REALTORS 6127 Creek View Trail $194,900 2 2 3/6/2011 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM RE/MAX Solutions 330 Kenmar Circle $239,900 3 2 3/6/2011 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CENTURY 21 Luger Realty 2284 Sherwood Court $247,900 2 2 3/6/2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM RE/MAX Specialists 10100 W 34th Street $…

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