Top 4 actions to take this spring

Plant flowers and trees

A beautiful and flowering front yard will make your home stand out from you neighbors.

If you can handle the work, planting a few trees and flowers on your property will go a long way.

Not only will the flowers and trees provide shade throughout the summer, it will also increase the home value by 5 to 15 percent over time.

Win – win!

Keep track of your work done on your property

Ten years from now, are you going to remember the exact date you had your roof replaced or air conditioner fixed?

Probably not!

Keep record of routine maintenance and your home and work done on the big ticket items like kitchen, bathrooms and flooring.

Great list to give your appraiser!

Check areas not seen daily

Whens the last time you went in your attic? What about checking the eves for dry rot damage?

These rarely checked areas can fall into despair if not checked every once in a while!

Little checking on these areas can go a long way and save a lot!

Be proactive

Check the problem areas, plant some flowers and be on top of things

A little work will go a long way, especially catching problems early and catching a small problem before it turns into a big one

Appraisers love to see an enthusiastic home owners.

Stay on top of your home and get the most value possible!