Viewing Homes

Buying a home is a huge investment, everyone knows that but, the steps leading up to are just as important. When you are just starting off you are going to be excited and want to look at as many houses as you can in one day.

Here is my advice. DON'T! Pick at most 4 homes in one day to view. There is only so much information you can process and take in. If you view too many, you will forget the first home you looked at by the end of the day.

This is a process and you have to train yourself to be patient. In order to save yourself time, drive by the home first, check out the neighborhood, talk with neighbors. You can save a lot of time and headaches if you check out the neighborhood before looking at the home.

Also, make sure you take notes and try everything. Open doors, open and close windows, try thr toilet, turn on faucets. You will be suprised at what may turn you on or off about a home.

Winter Curb Appeal

Rmemeber, curb appeal is one of the most important factors when selling your home. It is the first thing a buyer sees when they pull up to your home. Yet, it amazes me this winter how many lisitngs do not shovel their drive ways.

I can not stress this enough. If you are trying to sell your homeand it snows, shovel your driveway. Pay a neighbor, do whatever it tkes to remove the snow. Not only will it increase your curb appeal but it is a liabilty having unshoveld walks.

So shovel those driveways and salt your sidewalks and steps. It will help with your showings and just may be the difference between a sale and another day on the market.

Also, have your Realtor supply you with some plastic booties for showings, or instruct buyers to remove their shoes.

Sometimes it is the little things that help!