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Finally, A Warm

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC

Winter has carried us into a very cold and dreary spring this year.  Finally, this weekend, has changed that status! 

Showings will increase, sales will increase and yes, more listings will be coming on the market.   People are ready to move.  It's amazing, what affect, that the good, sunny weather has on our outlook, our business and our life.   Spring is refreshing and a chance for all of us to renew.  Renew our path in life and renew our business.

Flowers are for sale, everywhere.  I've purchased several hanging baskets of pansies and my favorite, white petunias.  Agway, Stop & Shop, Nurseries (Large and Small) and renewing the look of our properties will keep folks busy now, until Summer arrives.  Raking the yard, cleaning our the flower beds, replacing larger shrubs, adding mulch to your landscape and maybe, redesigning that curb appeal for a new look.  Are you a Do It Yourself Person?  Here's a local equipment & tool rental company for you ~ http://www.arnoldsequipmentrental.com

                                                             Arnold's Rentals in South Windsor, Ct

 

All the windows are now, open.  Time to wash them and hang new curtains for the coming months.  Breathing in that nice, fresh air of spring!  When showing your home, have some windows open.  Sliders, especially, so that, buyers viewing the property notice the easy access to the outdoor living area.  Buyers will notice how light and airy your home is, with lighter colored curtains.  If you have blinds, pull them up.  Show the beauty of your outdoors from the inside!

If your home is listed, pack up your winter items.  Make sure that your patios, decks and walkways are cleaned off.  Set up your patio furniture and place your flower pots, accordingly.  Door entrances should be cleared and appear spacious, not cluttered.   Remember, people will be walking outdoors and then, coming inside your home.  This is a perfect time to display less and show more!

                                                                          Birch Mountain Earthworks, South Windsor, Ct 06074

Changing to Ice Tea and Ice Coffee.  Still love that hot cup, early in the day:)  Transitioning to the cooler beverages.  Surely, a sign of warmer weather. I have a client that I bring a hot coffee to, every once and awhile.   Just for fun, this week, I will drop by with an iced coffee:)  Welcoming in that warmer weather and encouraging others, to embrace this season.  Drop by, popbys, are always enjoyable, when you can personalize the item to your client(s). 

With this season, comes a preventative time.  If you are outdoors for more than a few minutes, be sure to wear suntan lotion and a hat.   If you have pets that go outdoors, be sure to protect them from ticks and parasites.  Rotate your automobile or truck tires.  Change your tires if they were meant to be used, for only winter use.  Have your car detailed, so that, it shines and is protected from the sun.

Welcome, Spring!  It has finally, arrived here in Connecticut!

 

 

 

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Sharing the good life,

Frances   

Oh, By the Way...if you know of someone who could use my good services, please send me their contact information.  I will follow-up and take good care of them for you.  I am never to busy for you or your referrals!

 

Comments(9)

Caroline Fitzgerald - BestPreppedListings.com
Real Estate Client Prep - Richmond, VA

So glad you are enjoying the begining, albeit late) of Spring in CT! I lived in Maine for 12 years so I know how you feel on that first warm weekend! Loved your drop-by ideas and your timely advice! May I add to be sure that the flea and tick protection for your dogs is actually safe for them and for you...most of them aren't unfortunately! Scary but true!

Apr 28, 2013 03:45 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Caroline, Yes, it's so good to feel the warmth of the sun.  I hear you about the flea & tick protection.  You have to seek out the all natural brands.  Sometimes the medicine is worse than the illness, just like it is in humans.

 

Apr 28, 2013 03:50 AM
Caroline Fitzgerald - BestPreppedListings.com
Real Estate Client Prep - Richmond, VA

I'm glad you feel the same way! Don't get me started on the fertilizer/weed control/tick and mosquito sprays everyone uses on their lawns these days...but then they go out and buy organic food! Doesn't make any sense!

Apr 28, 2013 03:53 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Caroline, LOL!  So, true.  We try to protect our children and our pets, as best as we can.  Sometimes the simple remedies, are still the best.  Having well water, we are very careful what we do on our property.  We enjoy our property, even with weeds:)

Apr 28, 2013 04:05 AM
Caroline Fitzgerald - BestPreppedListings.com
Real Estate Client Prep - Richmond, VA

Weeds are green after all, right?! :-) I agree...I'll take weeds and healthy kids and dogs (and me too!) over golf course worthy grass!!

Apr 28, 2013 04:17 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Fran, at 6:30 AM this morning as I was walking to the clubhouse, I was shaking my head wondering what was wrong with me. At 11:30 as I walked off the course I was so happy to be there. Yes Spring has found it's way to Connecticut

Apr 28, 2013 04:46 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

France today was a gorgeous day.  I could use a month of days like this :)

Apr 28, 2013 09:43 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

You shared beautiful thoughts about spring in CT. I can assure you, everyone was really ready this year.

Fran, be careful about the child labor laws.

Make it a great week!

Apr 28, 2013 07:47 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

We are enjoying the spring now that it is finally here, the beaches have been full for the last two week ends.

Apr 29, 2013 12:04 PM