Home of the month!

I just received an email from Alicia, a board member from our Homeowners Association. She said my yard has been picked as " Home of the Month". I thought she was pulling my leg...but she is serious. I am so excited! I've always wondered how one aquires such a coveted award. Today I feel like a prom queen! (scoot over Sarah, 1980 Wyoming High School Prom Queen)

There is a point to this enthusiasm.

First Impressions Matter!

When we take a listing, we stress the importance of curb appeal. It's a beauty contest!

Not to sound shallow but what's on the outside usually describes what is on the inside (remember I'm talking about a house, not a person) If your yard is tidy and well kept, it's a pretty safe bet that the inside has been maintained and loved as well.
Have you ever pulled up to a listing with dead plants, overgrown grass and dirty windows? Without stepping into the house, what is your best guess about the condition inside?
I don't know about you, but I would rather buy a house that has been maintained inside and out.

If you're putting your house on the market, remember first impressions are key. Did you know that buyers will decide in the first 3—4 minutes of touring a home whether the property is "right for them"? It is critical to grab the buyers' attention and stand out from the rest! That starts at the street level!

Then de-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter, paint, patch and clean.

I love to garden and spend time in the yard, thanks to my dad. Today it is paying off.

If you are selling your home, sprucing up your curb appeal will pay off for you too!
Remember...you have to be the prettiest or the cheapest to get a buyer's attention!