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It’s taken you years to become intimately familiar with the particularities of your home, so when it’s time to hand over the keys to the new owner, you’ll want to do them a favor and jot down any points about the property that may smoothen their transition, for example:

Life is full of changes. Whether your kids have grown up and moved out, your acreage just seems too far from town, or you find yard work just too overwhelming – sometimes downsizing your home is in your best interest. If you have decided that downsizing is the right choice for you, you know that there will be organization that comes with it. Here are some tips to make the downsizing of your home a smooth process for you and your family.

1. Assess your daily life – decide what items need to be included

The process of buying a home is an extremely exciting one. This fact is true whether it is your first or your final home. From beginning to end, it is helpful to have someone to guide you through all the steps involved. That is the job of your REALTOR®. To help get you going toward the direction of home ownership, here are some starting off steps to consider. 

Are you ready for homeownership?

The process of buying or selling a home comes with many steps. Included in these steps are many words and processes that are not commonly used in the everyday world. Therefore, I have decided to “de-bunk” these phrases to help guide you all the way through your real estate experience. Here are some of the most important words to know:

Appraisal – the process of determining the market value of a property.

1. Deep Clean

Move your sofa – see all the crumbs and dust.  This is what I’m talking about. Remember that potential buyers viewing your home will be opening your fridge, oven, and closet. The best part about a deep clean (besides the obvious), is that it can conquer smells that you might have become used to as well. Have your house sparkling when buyers walk in and you’ll be sure to win-over their first impression.

2. De-Clutter

Consider what mood you want to set in your master bedroom. Most homeowners want this space to be a peaceful retreat, with soothing colors. But that doesn’t mean that bright or dark colors have no place. You can use a palette of neutral shades to create a look that leaves room for pops of color in your bed linens, pillows, lamps and other accessories. A neutral palette also works well because you can change out your accessories to suit your mood or to decorate for the season.

Buying a home is a daunting process and there’s a number of steps involved.  Hopefully this checklist will assist you.

Figure Out Your Finances

Work out the financing ahead of time – a pre-approval is always the best way to start looking for a home.  Get your finances in order by:

The spring market is on the horizon! This means that the real estate market will soon be bustling with potential buyers. What does this mean for you? If you are considering selling your home this spring, it is time to begin getting your home prepared for viewing. This may sound silly but staging your home in the appropriate way can help it sell that much faster! This is because it will be easier for potential buyers to picture themselves living in a home if it is presented in an open and organized fashion. Often, it only takes a few small changes to make a noticeable difference in each room of your house. 

What’s better than a popsicle during the summer months? A DIY popsicle to keep you cool. Here are a few popsicle recipes that I will definitely be trying out this summer, beware some of these recipes feature special (alcoholic) popsicles: 

Strawberry Champagne Popsicles:

It finally feels like Spring! Many people have begun work on their gardens, yards and outdoor summer projects throughout our community. Therefore, as we all begin to decorate our properties, I believe it is a good time to share some of the best ways that you can add valuable curb appeal to your home. 

Dress Up the Front Door