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46% of Sellers Are Doing This Before Listing—and It’s Paying Off

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46% of sellers are doing this, and it’s paying off

If your 2025 to-do list includes "sell this house," KEEP READING

This is your reminder, it's time to start mulling over a plan to get your space prepped for the market.

You might be asking, "What kind of improvements should I be making??" Your real estate agent can help identify and prioritize what's most important, but  while I have you here, these are the MOST COMMON ones we see:
  • 46% of sellers paint the interior
  • 42% improve the bathrooms
  • 38% improve the kitchen
  • 35% landscape the yard
  • 28% replace carpet or flooring
  • 28% paint the exterior
Get ahead of the spring market by starting home improvements as soon as possible. 

Reach out to me if you'd like to schedule a home walkthrough ahead of the spring market. You can also grab my free Seller Guide where I walk you through the home prep and sales process.

Future home goals? Start saving smarter now.

This is your sign to open a high-yield savings account ASAP. These are a few popular HYSAs and their current rates*:

Ally Bank: 4.35% - Capital One 360: 4% - Marcus by Goldman: 4.30% - Discover: 4% - SoFi: 4.20%

To get started:

  1. Open an account
  2. Set up an auto-transfer from your checking account
  3. Watch compound interest make money for you
*Rates fluctuate with market conditions so be sure to check current rates before choosing!

 

 

February Home Maintenance Checklist

  • Vacuum and clean heating vents and registers.

  • Degrease and clean your range hood filter.

  • Review home insurance policy.

  • Check to ensure outdoor lighting is working properly.

  • Clean bathroom exhaust fans.

 

 

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Let's find you a new home. And it all starts here. Tell us a bit about your situation – buying, selling, and so forth – and one of our team members will be back in touch to discuss the details directly.
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