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                                 THINGS TO DO WHEN PUTTING YOUR HOUSE ON THE MARKET DURING SPRINGTIME. 

According to tradition, spring is known to be the hottest season for selling your house. Your reason could be a growing sized family, you are moving to a new city, or you just want an entirely different home for your self and family. Springtime is the best time for that sale; a huge number of buyers are out there searching to get the house that will suit their taste and needs. 

Selling your house isn't always as easy as it sounds. There are certain things you need to do, to get buyers closer to your doorstep. Think of it as staging your house for sale. Home buyers of today have high expectations, and you need to keep your house in the right condition to meet their expectations.

Here are some ideas of things you should do before putting your house on the market.

• Clean the interior. 

This is the first step you should take. Wipe the windows, inside and outside, polish your mirrors, clean up the necessary things in the interior. Remove clutter even if you have to pay for a storage unit to put it in! Your potential buyer, may not buy a house that they feel is dirty and clutter takes peoples eyes away from the beauty of the home.

• Fix up small stuff. 

This is the main reason you should consider a proper inspection of the house you are considering selling; the buyer inspects more than you do, this is why you need to be more careful so that you can notice the little things that are damaged that needs to be fixed. It can be door knobs, water fixtures, electrical issues, just make sure you are aware of them before you put your house on the market. If you currently live in the home than its easier for you to get used to seeing the things that need to be repaired which you may not notice now. Your broker/realtor should be able to put stuff out to you that you may not notice anymore.

• Clear all clutters. 

Your house needs to look minimal and neat. Put away the necessary things you should, like magazines on the side table, clear out your kitchen counter and kids' boot. Don't let your closet get too filled; your buyers will definitely have a look at it. 

• Get rid of excess furniture. 

The house has to appear large, get rid of furniture that is worn out. You can sell them or give them away.  There should be fewer pieces of furniture in the house; the size will attract the buyer more. 

• Curb Appeal. 

Clear out dried leaves and debris. Cut your bushes and tree limbs to showcase the exterior of your house and allow the sun to penetrate. Mowing lawns diagonally make them appear larger; edged ones portrays how artistic you are too. 

• Deep clean the house. 

This is the most important, that house needs to be cleaned thoroughly, from the kitchen, down to the bedrooms, sitting room, the dining, each part has to be cleaned deeply, you can employ the help of janitorial service to carry out this activity if you feel you can't do this. 

• Depersonalization. 

Make the house feel like the buyers' already. Remove all pictures of you, your family. So that any buyer who steps in will be able to picture the house as theirs more easily. 

• Leave a personal touch for the buyers. 

Tell the buyer a story about the house, why you love it and why they will too! Leave it on the counter for the buyers with some cookies. Now that would make a big impression! 

The primary concern of your buyers is knowing that they are not coming into a house with a pile of problems, once you know this then you will feel way more confident and not be surprised when the buyers have a home inspection performed. Keep the house in good condition with these tips, market that house, then sit and watch as you have different buyers at your doorstep till you find that potential one.

Are you just listing your house? Or did you want to SELL your house?

This meme is so true. Why hire someone who's just gonna list it and forget it! But how do you know you're dealing with someone like that? Ask them about their sales record and how many homes they actually sell that they list! There are lots of realtors that will put your house on the market then wait around for other realtors to sell it! Ask them exactly what their gonna do to to sell your home,  then follow through and hold them accountable for getting it done! Your paying top dollar for this service! Make them earn it!
While we're on the subject of top dollar, I happen to think the charges are just a little inflated! In reality, there's only so much your realtor can do to sell your house. If it's not priced correctly or in bad repair that's something your realtor cant change. I am the realtor that will honestly tell you the hard truth about your home. Why waste everyone's time by telling you what you want to hear? You're hiring me for my professional opinion not to tell you what you want to hear!

So moral of this rant is if you're looking for a realtor whose honest, fairly priced, professional and will tell you the truth than I'm not only your realtor, I'm YOUR BROKER too!

                        

                                                                        SPRINGTIME IS APPROACHING:

                                                  Nows the time to start thinking about sprucing up your yard. 

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year, which comes after the cold winter period and precedes summer. Spring or springtime is known for the growth of plants. It portrays the idea of rebirth, resurrection, regrowth, and renewal. In the US and UK the spring months are March, April, and May, while in some countries like New Zealand and Australia, the springtime begins on the 1st of September and ends on 30th November. 

Aren't you happy that springtime is finally here? I sure am! This is the perfect time to tidy up the yard and give it that fresh spring look it deserves. Heres some ideas! 

• Tidy up 

This is the first step you should take when getting your lawn and flower beds ready for spring. Unwanted or dead plants should be pulled, rake up fallen leaves, branches, and any debris that wintertime left over. If you have yard furniture get out the hose and give them a good bath! Put the kids to work they will love this part. 

• Pruning

When you prune your bushes, trees, and shrubs, it makes them appear more beautiful than they used to be and help enhance new growth. 

• Sprinkle. 

Start of the process of giving your lawn a new look by sprinkling feed on the soil, it gets it ready for growth. Giving your lawn a good feed and seed is important.  

If you have dead vegetation still in your yard, pick them before planting new flowers. Early spring is the best time for growing fruit, flowers or veggies. 

• Start planting. 

             Bare-roots, shrubs, and perennials should be planted by early spring. At this stage, your garden is about to have that 

             popping color and spring style. 

• New trees and bushes? 

While planting your colorful floras, this is the best time to think about if you want new trees and bushes because it's early spring and nows the time to get those planted. It adds to the beauty of your yard. 

Check flower pots. This is another effective way of sprucing up your yard. Check for broken or cracked pots, check if each bunch of flowers is blossoming fine in their different pots if any is growing larger than the size of the pot try to change that pot. If you feel you need something a little bit more stylish go for new ones. 

• Add accessories 

This is definitely a great idea, think of changing the entire look of your yard by accessorizing it with maybe statues, fountains or even colorful flags. 

• Watering.

Plants need water to grow, the sound of water is pleasant; it can spruce up your yard. You can add to your spring yard style by installing a small waterfall, or a bubbling birdbath. 

• Make a path. 

If there are separate pathways to your yard why not join them together. Adding a nice stone pathway can really change the look and feel of your yard. 

• Mulch 

Mulching your yard or flower beds will help prevents weeds from growing,  it also helps to brings the beauty of your yard out, especially if you make use of colorful materials.

Whatever you do to your yard just have fun! Once the flowers start blooming you will be ready to sit back and enjoy the view!