Expert Real Estate Advice

Expert Real Estate Advice
by Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR & Assoc Partner

Friday, March 21, 2008

Spring Into Action!

It's official: Spring has arrived. With warmer weather on the horizon, now's the time to spruce up your home for faster sale or simply add value, without spending a bundle. Inexpensive touches like fresh paint, new throw pillows or front-entrance planters filled with colorful flowers can give your home that extra edge.





  • Spring into cleaning – Use a little elbow grease to
    make your floors, windows, appliances and light
    fixtures sparkle. Potential buyers feel more comfortable
    when viewing a clean house.
  • Minimize clutter – “Less is more” when it comes
    to staging your home for sale. Put anything in storage
    that takes away from a room’s overall impact.
  • Organize closets – A well-organized closet will appear
    roomier, which is what buyers want. There are
    a number of affordable closet shelving and storage
    systems that you can install yourself.
  • Paint works wonders – Fresh paint can be the
    least expensive way to transform a room. Neutral
    colors work best because a buyer can move in
    now and choose their custom colors later.
  • Make a great first impression – Pretend that
    you’re entering your home for the first time. If there
    are cobwebs or peeling paint on your front door,
    that first impression will be negative. Make needed
    repairs and replace an overly-worn welcome mat
    with a new one.
  • Add color with containers – Add container plantings
    to your front entrance for a welcoming focal
    point. The following plants are perfect for spring:
    ivy, sweet alyssum, geranium, snapdragon, salvia,
    liriope, and dianthus.
  • Fresh cut flowers – Fresh flowers bring the outdoors
    inside, adding color and aroma. If your home
    is painted in neutral tones, choose brightly colored
    flowers. If your home is already full of color, opt for
    lighter hues, such as white or yellow.
  • Spring touches – Lighten up your decorating
    with throws and toss pillows that say “Spring”.
    Pack away those heavier quilts and winter accent
    pieces.
  • Hot color trends – This Spring, soothing mint and
    bright foliage are two striking variations of this
    season’s signature color: green. Other tones also
    incorporate a hint of green, including light, airy
    blues and deeper gray teals. Honey-hued yellows
    and subtle shaded purples, along with bright white
    round out the season’s palette.
Source: https://www.lowesrealtorbenefits.com/newsletter/2007/march.htm

Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
Christina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com
http://www.teamedwards.info/
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