Buy Your Home Better Is one of your 2025 goals to buy a home? Is one of your 2025 goals to buy a home? Where to start can be a challenge. There are really 4 areas that you should consider. Research Start making a list of features you want in your new home. What’s a must-have and what’s a nice-to-have? While creating this list, understand that your home will […]
Own Your Home Better Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Spring Home Maintenance Checklist 1) Clean and inspect window screens for damage. 2) Test and reset your GFCI and AFCI outlets/breakers. 3) Have a professional service your HVAC system. 4) Pour water into your sump pump to test. 5) Conduct annual termite inspection. 6) Trim vegetation and overgrown bushes. 7) Check your garage door to […]
Own Your Home Better Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Winter Home Maintenance Checklist 1) Repair malfunctioning windows and door locks. 2) Clean sediment build-up in shower heads and faucets. 3) Check and secure loose railings. 4) Test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, install fresh batteries annually, and replace detectors every 5 years. 5) Drain your hot water heater tank twice a year to remove […]
Own Your Home Better Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Fall Home Maintenance Checklist 1) Set ceiling fans to spin clockwise to push heat down. 2) Repair malfunctioning window and door locks. 3) Check underside of roof in attic for stains / leaks. 4) Get fireplace chimney cleaned before first burn. 5) Replace worn weatherstripping around doors and windows to prevent drafts. 6) Turn off […]
Own Your Home Better Summer Home Maintenance Checklist Summer Home Maintenance Checklist 1) Search your home for signs of mold (earthy smell, dark spots) 2) Change your icemaker filter 3) Clean sediment build-up in shower heads and faucets 4) Clean dryer vent and inspect washing machine hoses for cracks 5) Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries if needed 6) Clean […]
Sell Your Home Better Six Inexpensive Staging Hacks Six Inexpensive Staging Hacks Real estate is aspirational. Buyers believe that buying your home will transform them into organized, successful, and stylish people. Staging fuels that image. Working with a stager to get the latest furniture styles that fit your space and look fresh is ideal. But it can be costly. So, if that’s not […]
Sell Your Home Better 10 Questions to Ask Your Listing Agent 10 Questions to Ask Your Listing Agent 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is this your full-time job? Since 2003. Full-time. If I’m ever “off”, I will let you know ahead of time and provide you with a backup resource. 2. How does your Teamwork? Will I be “passed off” […]
Buy Your Home Better 9 Questions for Your Buyers Agent 9 Questions for Your Buyers Agent 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is this your full-time job? Since 2003. Full-time. When I’m “off”, I will let you know ahead of time and provide you with a back-up resource. 2. On average, how many buyers are you actively working with? Because […]
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