7 Top Items to Prepare Your Home for Spring (When it Finally Gets Here!)

Spring is the perfect time to focus on home maintenance tasks that will help prepare your Grand Forks area home for the rest of the year. Here are 7 things you can do to get your home ready for spring through maintenance: Inspect your roof and gutters Inspecting your roof and gutters is an important step in getting your home ready for spring. Check your roof for any signs of damage or leaks, and make sure your gutters are clear of debris. If you notice any issues, consider calling in a professional to make the necessary repairs. Check your air conditioning system Before the temperatures start to rise, it's important to have your air conditioning system inspected and serviced. This will ensure that it's functioning properly and efficiently, which will help keep your home cool and comfortable all season long. Clean and inspect your windows and doors Cleaning and inspecting your windows and doors is another important step in getting your home ready for spring. Check for any cracks or leaks around your windows and doors, and make sure they're properly sealed. Clean your windows inside and out to let more natural light into your home. Make sure to have your screens cleaned as well to let in that fresh air! Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors Testing your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors is an important part of home maintenance. Make sure that they're working properly by testing them and replacing the batteries, or the entire unit, if necessary. Service your lawn mower and other outdoor equipment If you have a lawn mower or other outdoor equipment, it's important to have them serviced before you start using them again in the spring. This will ensure that they're in good working condition and ready for use. A sharp lawn mower blade improves the overall health of your lawn and helps prevent weeds.  Check for water damage Check your home for any signs of water damage, such as stains on the walls or ceiling. This could be a sign of a leak or other issue that needs to be addressed before it becomes a bigger problem. With all the freezing and thawing we have had around Grand Forks, it is also a good time to check your attic insulation to ensure adequate R-value. Having good insulation will help prevent ice-damming on the roof and help reduce potential water issues. Clean and inspect your chimney If you have a chimney or furnace stack, it's important to have it cleaned and inspected before you start using it again in the fall. This will help ensure that it's safe to use and free from any buildup or debris. Focusing on home maintenance tasks is an important part of getting your home ready for spring. By inspecting your roof and gutters, checking your air conditioning system, cleaning and inspecting your windows and doors, testing your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, servicing your lawn mower and other outdoor equipment, checking for water damage, and cleaning and inspecting your chimney, you can help ensure that your home is in good working condition and ready for the rest of the year!

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4 Things to do when getting ready to sell your home!

When you are preparing to cash in on your home equity, here are 4 things to do when looking to put your home on the market. 1) Curb Appeal The first impression is the only impression buyers will have when first approaching your home. Let's make sure that the lawn is mowed or the snow is clear of all walkways, and there are some bright plants that can liven up the exterior of your home.  (Pro Tip: Place plants in a vase or pot so you can take them with you to your next home!) 2) Delcutter The more floor space potential buyers can see, the bigger they think it is. Look to remove off season items like clothes, decorations, or large furniture for a more simplistic look. Make sure to store these items in the garage or find a storage unit that can accomodate. (Pro Tip: Look to reduce your closets to half of their capacity to make them feel larger when potential buyers are looking.) 3) Clean, Clean, Clean The cleaner the home is, the faster it will sell! Make sure to take the time to pressure wash your house, clean windows, wash and polish hardwood floors, shampoo carpets, and deepclean the bathrooms and kitchen. Don't forget to smell test your home, if you have pets, plan to have a candle or scentsy on for showings. (Pro Tip: Make sure to remove the window screens, it will increase the amount of light coming into the home.)  4) Fix the small things If you can walk throught your home and see small things that you have always wanted to fix, chances are buyers will see the same. Plan to make a punchlist of all the small items you want to fix prior to listing your home. We will plan to discuss each item when meeting and see if it is truly something that should be fixed as investing large sums of money does not always pay off when looking to sell! (Pro Tip: Brighter light bulbs will always payoff when buyers walkthrough your home.) As always, if you have any questions or want to know what your home is worth, give me a call/text/email today!

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