Category: General Home Tips

Prepping your home for selling is one of the most important things you can do to make a great first impression with a homebuyer. Here are the top ways to help you get ready to sell your home and win over home buyers.

Hide the Knick-Knacks and Family Photos

Your home should have the widest appeal possible when a potential buyer comes for a showing. Take a look around your home to see what knick-knack items you can pack away. It is suggested that you do not display any photos, art, or other items. Giving a buyer a clean slate helps them envision what their lives would be like in the home.

It’s Cleaning Time

Selling your house means that you are now a full-time cleaner. You have to be ready for a showing at any time. Keeping up the daily vacuuming, dusting, keeping the kitchen clean, etc all become part of your day-to-day. In bathrooms, keep your bathtubs/showers and counter free from personal care items and clutter.

Make it Smell Like Home

Try purchasing plugin air fresheners with clean, neutral smells in them to make your home smell inviting and avoid anything overpowering. To go the extra mile, you can use different fragrances in different rooms. For example, a  seasonal scent in the kitchen and a “clean linen” scent in the laundry room.

Add Fresh Paint

A fresh coat of paint can create a huge difference in making a house look, smell, and feel newer. Get rid of those bold colors and go for a gray tone or a neutral to give buyers a broader appeal.

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No matter how excited you are to move, making a brand new space feel like home can be a challenge. Especially when you’re surrounded by boxes and can’t get to your couch. And sometimes waiting for that foreign feeling to fade requires a little too much patience. Here’s how you can start to feel settled in and happy — even while you’re living amidst boxes.

Start with the closet.

Most think to start with common spaces first but tackle the closet immediately to add ease to your daily routines. Unpacking starts to feel tedious after a few boxes and Mondays are hard enough without having to dig through it all to find that one perfect shirt.

Bring out all your favorite items.

A sure way to add instant coziness to any new space is to light candles and play music that you love. Before you pack, create a small box of all of your favorite items so you can bring them all out from the start. This will add some familiarity to your home.

Use your kitchen.

Unpacking all of the cups and dishes to prepare a meal for the family is a great way to break in the kitchen. Many opt for take-out the first few nights because moving can seem overwhelming. But this will also help you find useful places for your basic kitchen items and will add a lot more convenience to cooking.

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Lake Mary is a beautiful city that has all of the conveniences you need. There are dozens of reasons to move to Lake Mary but here are a few of our favorites.

Location!

This area is one of the safest and most desirable areas of the Orlando metro area. With both I-4 and SR-417 only a few minutes away you’re already half-way to Downtown Orlando, half-way to the beach, or half-way to theme parks like Disney, Seaworld, and Universal!

Natural Florida

Lake Mary lives up to its name as the City of Lakes with dozens of local lakes and nature trails nearby. Take a day trip out to New Smyrna or Daytona Beach for a day of fun in the sun! There is also canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or tubing available at local watering holes like Wekiwa Springs, Rock Springs Run, and Blue Springs.

Great Schools

Seminole County is home to the best schools in Orlando. Local homes are zoned for phenomenal public schools all with excellent ratings by the Florida Department of Education, there’s also several close by private, charter, and magnet schools. There are also many neighboring schools with excellent magnet programs.

Charming Local Community

Lake Mary has beautiful country clubs, shopping centers, and restaurants. Citrus and celery farms may not be as prevalent in the area as they once were, but fresh produce is always available every Saturday at the Lake Mary Farmer’s Market. Every first Wednesday enjoy Wineart Wednesday which includes a local art stroll, wine/beer garden, shopping, and live music. During Christmas time enjoy thousands of twinkling lights that illuminate all of Downtown Lake Mary.

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So you loved your last visit, now it’s time to consider the move. There are many reasons to love the City Beautiful but here are our top five best reasons to move to Orlando.

Unlimited Recreational Activities

This state is full of natural treasures that are absolutely incredible. There are numerous natural springs, biking/hiking trails, and over 100 named Lakes in Orlando for you to adventure. Take day trips to the beach, swim through underwater caves, or visit the largest subtropical wetland, the Everglades.

The Amusement Park Capital

There is no other destination that has as many famous and iconic characters. Including the most popular mouse, Marvel superheroes, Star Wars Jedi, and Lego legends. The amusement parks also represent a segment of the state’s economy that creates thousands of career opportunities.

Sports Fan Paradise

Florida is a sports fanatic’s dream come true with ten professional sports teams and dozens of minor league/collegiate teams. Whether it’s football, basketball, golf, water sports, hockey, soccer, or racing, Central Florida is home to some of the top teams and sporting professionals in the US.

Hard Work Pays Of f

Florida is one of seven states with no state income tax which means more of the money you worked hard for goes right to you. Many states can collect up to 10% in state income tax. In addition, Florida has an overall less expensive cost of living compared to other major states. Making it a better quality of living for residents.

Beautiful Weather All Year

Many states endure polar opposite weather conditions, and while the rest of the country is cold in December, people in Florida are suntanning. In Orlando the most you’ll need all year is an umbrella. No need for salt or a shovel, heavy layering, or emergency kits for when you’re stranded on the highway.

Orlando is not only a great place to visit but an awesome city to live in. Whether you’re looking for recreation or relaxation there’s something for everyone. Want to start looking at houses now? Take a look here or call (407) 493-0719.