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§Se||ing your home in spring 2015: Start preparing now E It’s a bit challenging to think “spring” when the snow is swirling and the icicles are forming. ;_but if have plans to list your home in 2015 during real estate's spring season, its a smart idea to Though it may seem a bit premature, the goal is to alleviate some of the stress that comes with selling your house. By starting during the winter months with a few of the bigger tasks. you can easy come springtime when your maltor begins preparations. Wondering where to start? Think of what buyers will be looking for. There are some improvements that may cost a few thousand dollars but are almost guaranteed to increase the value of your home. thus providing a return on your investment. These include projects like replacing old. wornâ€"out carpet, updating a dingy bathroom or finishing your basement. Am J- “Msawum “‘1': l t\ .t\\\\ .m\\--¢\\\Q\\Q- .\\A\. Jl- .“I‘buch a“. 1 mmhmmuummMmemm REALTY NC. Realty («5&0 (QEW,Exit@APP‘€bY.RonDendeVMonScmRonForbesIenace) I-EATHWOOD HUGE .. lam Syr old 2205 SF AnkaBevaibom4mM3mOpen WWMW Mum MwFEme/me What-+st MWMWM MNMMWM.~MORENO? TEXT4$7SITOMMMMW 71 Forbes 1mm, Milton 55 Ontario St. Unit ASA, Milton 905-693-9575 Toll Free. 1-877-306-IPRO (4776) iPro Realty Ltd K358782341. x212 ortoadvufisehae Lookkxthelaest ofReaIEstateat If you're not interested in undertaking any; major overhauls. there'are a number of smaller projects you can take on during the winter to get your home in tip-top shape for a spring salga Painting - For the few hundred dollars you will spend on suppliesfit's incredible the impact a freshly painted house has on potential buyers. Stick to a neutral palette to appeal to the masses and be sure to repair walls first and paint high traffic areas like the from entry, kitchen and great room. Declutter and start packing - If you know that you will be moving in the spring, start pack- ing away summer items. If it‘s an option. consider storing belongings off-site, perhaps at a storâ€" age locker or relative's home. Pack up kids bicycles, sporting equipment, summer clothing, gardening materials and tools. etc. Get a home inspection or appraisal - Normally it’s the buyer who sets up and pays for a home inspection. But if you want to stay one step ahead of the competition in a hot spring market. home improvement guru Mike Holmes recommends that sellers get a home inspection done before listing their home. This way the seller will learn of any issues and fix them before a buyer finds out about them. Sellers should display the home inspection report during showings and open houses so that potential buyers can see that one has been completed and no major issues were found. (RMM) “MWMWWWMMWMMWHMIQ wmmmmmmmmmmm mun-nu has“!!! Mammmthmmdammemdmmmmw wNWMWMawmmmmlmuwmmmmam mmumuanwm.mmmmmmmmmm.mm dem,Wgoo¢amaunmm.Mammnotbesdd.mwngisv MnmnfimmuMamm.Wdeonm,mmmmmm5 @HomeFindema HotListin " r“ MAL? ‘ "k " ' nmuumm -Wotsummlmasae W‘s!)me mummm manuqu »Mammum who WWWMW) Contact Diane “905-878-2341 “212 Ourmmmmmmmm mmummntadsmimmeonfimm mmmmmmmmmm. «.mxmmmmmmmm upbrmeflotmmun.madwiuappearon Wmmmwmadmmwmg mmmduanefimmwmtopome mmmmmwm. ’ (.88 A! n‘.