Vern McClelland's (mccl) Blog

Take Care of Your Septic System   If you live in an urban environment and don't think twice about what happens after you flush the toilet, then this column is not for you. However, if you are considering buying an acreage or recreation property, then you probably should pay attention.  We have ta...

Little Things Count   When you show as many properties as we do as professional Realtors, you come to realize that the differences between two houses are often the little things that sellers sometimes overlook when getting their houses ready to go on the market.  Take laundry rooms for example.  ...

A Tale of Three Generations   It was just a white stucco bungalow on a quiet side street in a small town.  The Sold sign was posted at the end of the gravel driveway in front of the single garage.  The elderly gentleman who had owned it had been widowed four years, and was now in the nursing home...

What Makes a House a Home?   It took me a while to realize that Realtors are in the Life Business.  It is real life events that trigger people's needs to sell or buy.  It can be stressful at times for everyone involved even when the reason for seeking a move is generally positive.  There are time...