Tips to Sell Your House during the Winter Months - 01/19/09 06:02 AM
It may not be the best time of year to sell your house when it's cold, snowy, and dreary outside, but it can be done.  Just a few simple steps will help put your house on the top of any buyer's list.
Keep pathways clear:  If it's snowing outside, shovel a pathway from the driveway to the front door.  If the steps are slick, apply sand or a de-icer to prevent guests from falling.  Then place a mat inside the front door to keep guests from tracking snow inside the house. Brighten rooms:  Open blinds and shutters to let natural light … (0 comments)

Living Green and Saving Green...affordably: Baking Soda - 01/18/09 09:23 AM
In addition to vinegar, baking soda is one of the most versatile and inexpensive ways to clean around your home.  Best of all, it's non-toxic, eco-friendly, and cheap!  Try these solutions the next time you clean:
 
Unclog a drain:  Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the clogged drain and follow with 1 cup white vinegar.  (Note the cool fizzing sound!)  Cover.  After 15 minutes, rinse with a large pan of boiling hot water.  Repeat if necessary. All Purpose Cleaner:  In an old spray bottle, combine 2 cups hot water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon Borax, 2 teaspoons lemon juice … (0 comments)

You have 8 seconds to make a great first impression...make it count! - 01/16/09 09:40 PM
We all know first impressions are everything.  It's the way you walk into a room, the way you smile and make eye contact.  Your body language and even the way you dress can make or break your future interaction with a client (sad, but true in some cases).
First impressions are not only important when meeting a new client in person, but it's just as important to those you don't meet.  I'm talking about the ones online.  
My client was browsing through some listings the other day on my website and I noticed that she only commented on certain ones. … (5 comments)

Add this to your "must see" list...a great buy in Shawnee!! - 01/14/09 08:55 PM
Make an offer on this great house in Shawnee's premier Rodrock Community!! 5 BDRMS IN RODROCK'S GREY OAKS ON CUL DE SAC!!! Neutral colors/decor waiting for your personal touch.Popular plan w/main lvl office/5th bdrm(walk-in clst & priv full bth).Corian,tile bksplsh,wlk-in pntry in Kit.Huge Mstr w/tray cling & sitng area.Mstr Bth w/tile flr & walk-thru dual shwr.Upstairs Lndry rm. Priced better than new w/sprinkler system, rock landscape, custom blinds, 2 garage door openers, corian, tile floor in mastr bath, etc. Dedicated schools inside subdivision!
Close to great shopping, restaurants, gyms, and more!  Great opportunity...bring all offers! Msrmnts approx. SqFt from co.tax sheet.
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