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House-A-Lutions for the New Year

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

handyman  Every year as part of our Business/Personal planning sessions we also include what we call our "House-A-Lu-Tions". These can be simple things like plantings into landscape design, replacing appliances, updating a room. You may have trim to paint, a deck to stain, carpet to replace...we take an inventory inside and out.

       The very best time to plan for spring and summer updates is now. In colder climates, waiting for warmer weather to get prices on that new roof, deck and landscaping may find you at the end of long list of customers who have had the foresight to plan ahead.

         Be objective in your analysis inside and out...routine and preventative maintenance first....and then the other ones that may include changing the spare bedroom to the office, adding slide out shelves to the kitchen cabinets, replacing flooring....tile or wood...upgrading counter tops to solid or natural surfaces. Brightening windows with new treatments...replacing windows...new concrete or mudjacking....the list can be as long or short as budgets and time allows.

       Plan now to have your choice of contractors and be at the top of their list....Happy House-a-Lutions !

         

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Comments (7)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

It is so true, we should always handle the upkeep of our home,office and ourselves. That is certainly an importan combination for 2013.

All the best for the New year!

Dec 30, 2012 06:53 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Sally & David.  Being proactive is better than being reactive.

Dec 30, 2012 07:30 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Wife is wanting to replace the carpet in the living room with a wood floor.  I'm on the sidelines with this one because I don't care what she does. 

Dec 30, 2012 08:18 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

That's a great idea and practice!  Be sure not to paint anything outside however, as the paint will not adhere over time.

Dec 30, 2012 08:40 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Love the name House-a-Lutions.  A great idea for all home owners.

Dec 30, 2012 10:30 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I like your Houseolution idea.  We do tend to procrastinate which generally leads to higher prices and a long wait.  Happy New Year to you both

Dec 31, 2012 04:35 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Sally and David,

Cute and clever - I like "house-a-lutions"!

Wishing you and yours a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Dec 31, 2012 10:56 PM