Linden Ponds	UPDATED: Monday, March 03, 2008
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Spruce up your house for spring selling

Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008

By Setarreh Massihzadegan
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

This month we can finally claim to be through winter—at least, according to the calendar—and as the ground begins to thaw, you might be considering planting a “For Sale” sign in your front yard.

Spring has traditionally been considered a time when potential home buyers are more apt to head out and begin their search. And as a homeowner, you may want this winter to be the last you spend cleaning up after Mother Nature.

Help is at your door
Chances are your house will need some sprucing up before you put it on the market, and there are plenty of ways to get it in top shape—even if you don’t have the luxury of lots of time.

“Not only do we have that spring cleaning feeling on the inside, but most importantly we also want to think about a spring cleanup on the outside,” says Linden Ponds Personal Moving Consultant Lynne Ford.

As part of Erickson Realty and Moving Services, Ford makes home visits to people considering a move to Linden Ponds. She offers her clients a list of resources, from downsizing experts to moving companies and recommended Realtors. And with years of experience as a real estate broker, Ford knows what changes homeowners can make to get their homes ready for showing.

Freshening up
“Most of the buyers out there today are going to be looking for houses that are in great shape, that are clean and well kept, and in movein condition,” Ford reminds sellers.

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Beverly Deems, who moved to Linden Ponds last May, made use of Ford’s recommended vendors. While attending one of the monthly meetings held for those in the process of moving to Linden Ponds, Deems chose to work with the local Home Center Sotheby’s International Realty Transitions! Program and Burkhardt Brothers, Moving & Storage. Following advice from her Realtor, Deems fixed a leak in her basement, added new lighting outside of her house, and put in new window blinds, among other things. Deems says the work involved in the move was well worth it.

“I just love it here at Linden Ponds. I’ve met so many new people. We go out shopping and to the movies and do all kinds of things,” she says, adding: “I’ve just enjoyed every minute I’ve been here.”

Prepare for a show
Tips from Linden Ponds Personal Moving Consultant Lynne Ford

Beginning indoors
1. If you’d like to invest money in redoing the inside of your house, focus on the kitchen and bathroom. Mini-facelifts can be as easy as removing wallpaper, adding a fresh coat of paint, and/or replacing old window treatments.
2. The next-best places to concentrate on indoors are your counters and floors in the kitchen and bathroom(s). For a less expensive floor option, Ford suggests considering laminates—man-made products that look like hardwood or ceramic.
3. Bring springtime to your interior décor with a vase of fresh flowers, such as tulips or crocuses.
4. Lighten, brighten, and freshen up your home by removing extra furniture and clutter to create a living space that feels open and airy. This may entail putting some items in storage.
5. Replace your welcome mat for a more inviting entryway.

Outside grounds
Though your house may be spic and span inside, we all know that a first impression, otherwise known as “curb appeal,” really does matter when it comes to selling your house:

1. Give your house a new coat of paint.
2. Revamp the landscaping by touching up grassy areas and trimming and edging the beds. Add mulch where necessary.
3. Clean up walkways, getting rid of leftover snow and soil.
4. If you don’t yet have blooming flowers, consider adding planters of tulips or crocuses outdoors.
5. To clear up muddy areas and places that show signs of wear, add some crushed stone for a quick, like-magic fix. For those in the process of selling their homes and moving to Linden Ponds, the community offers monthly meetings and Erickson Realty and Moving Services.