Is your home’s landscaping a little tired this fall? Turns out, now is the ideal time to place new plants for a landscape that will dazzle come spring! Planting now allows roots to take hold and grow strong throughout the winter months, especially here in Metro Atlanta, where the ground never freezes. Amp up your home’s landscaping curb appeal this fall with a mix of bulbs, shrubs, trees, and perennials.
Perennials
The cooler fall months are the ideal time to plant perennials. Unsure what makes a plant a perennial? These are plants that come back year after year, as opposed to annuals – like marigolds or geraniums – that must be replaced each spring or summer. The most popular perennials in the south are hostas for shady areas and knock-out
Monday, September 23rd is the officially the first day of fall! Shelves are stocked with everything pumpkin spice, mums are blooming, and leaves will soon start changing color. If you’re thinking of selling your home, autumn is a great time to do it. Fewer homes in the market means less competition and a faster sale.
Help buyers fall in love at first sight by sprucing up your curb appeal with six easy tips:
Autumn colors are beautiful, but not on your lawn. Keep your grass free from leaves and other debris that gathers this time of year by raking and bagging regularly.
Spiders and other creepy-crawlies move their homes closer to yours as the temperatures drop, leaving nests and webs galore. Clean your front porch and doorway
Are you faced with a new job opportunity or family circumstance that means a quick move is in your near future? Picking up your family in a hurry and moving to a new city is no small task, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the massive logistics of it. But the real estate professionals at Peggy Slappey Properties can help! We’ll make it our number one priority to take the stress out of your relocation and turn it into an adventure instead.
Local Information
Getting the best local information is the reason your first step must be choosing a licensed, experienced Realtor®, a member of the National Association of Realtors®. Not only do these agents receive special training, but they are also subject to a higher code of ethics. We will take your
Welcome to 3439 Tupelo Trail in the sought-after Brookside Crossing subdivision, located in Auburn and inside the award-winning Dacula High School District. With fresh paint, a great backyard, and a finished basement, this gorgeous home is listed at just $299,900!
Immaculately maintained, the home is a master-on-the-main plan situated on a private, cul-de-sac home site with dual decks and a patio overlooking the partially wooded backyard.
The home has formal living and dining rooms off the two-story foyer and a huge great room with views to the kitchen. The kitchen features a classic design with tons of cabinet and counter space. Open to the breakfast area, it’s great for busy mornings and family gatherings.
Selling your home while living in it full-time with young kids can be challenging. Whether you home school or you’re counting down the last days of summer break, kids tend to leave their mark. Cheerios under the couch, giant toy boxes in the living room, and messy kids’ bedrooms can indeed be turn-offs to buyers, so here are a few tips straight from real estate veterans who have seen it all:
Let Kids De-Clutter
Cleaning up and packing the clutter is the first step in any plan to sell a home, but with kids involved, it gets a little tricky. A great way to avoid the tantrums caused by packing their favorite stuffed friends is to let them choose what stays and what gets packed and put into storage. Explain that their things are not disappearing
Check out this beauty! Custom built and immaculately maintained, this gorgeous home in Jefferson is available NOW, at a new, reduced list price of just $424,950! Inside the award-winning Jefferson City School District, this home is ideally situated on a large lot with a big backyard. It has no homeowner’s association and no related, restrictive covenants to follow. It’s loaded with custom features and elevated design elements, plus a few small surprises.
354 Jett Roberts Road
A wide front porch welcomes you to this elegant ranch and leads inside to a wide-open floorplan with a huge living room, a dining room that seats 12 with space to spare, and a classic kitchen that any home chef would love. It has tons of cabinet and counter space,
Every season brings unique challenges for home selling. In the winter, homes might appear darker than normal under dreary skies. In autumn, falling leaves mean a constant battle to keep up curb appeal. Spring means tons of competition in the market and the need to make your home stand out from the rest. Summer has its own challenges, with hot temps, fast-growing grass and foliage, and bright sunshine that illuminates every tiny flaw you’ve been ignoring. Summer 2019 officially starts on June 21st, so be ready for a quick home sale with these simple, trusted tips:
Fine-Tune Your Curb Appeal
It’s hot outside, Metro Atlanta, so step up your lawn care game to keep your home’s curb appeal in tip-top shape. Mow the lawn twice a week, keep it watered
The real estate market in Metro Atlanta is sizzling this spring, and competition for homes in desirable areas is fierce. Homes that stand out from the competition are bringing in multiple offers, often over the asking price. Before photos are taken and your home is officially listed, follow a few simple staging tips to make it stand out from the rest.
Clear away the clutter.
Always the first step when a home is listed, clearing clutter can also be the most difficult. We grow accustomed to seeing those bookshelves bursting and drawers overstuffed. It can be hard to see your own home from an objective point of view. Try to step back and see each room as a stranger would. Assume buyers will open every cabinet and every drawer. Then, make them tidy.
Homes are selling quickly this spring across North Georgia, and Jackson County is no exception. Take a sneak peek at this turnkey home in Jefferson, our featured resale of the week.
124 Finch Way, Jefferson, GA, 30549
Priced at just $229,900, this four-bedroom home has been immaculately maintained and is move-in ready. It has fresh paint and new carpet, a roof just one year old, and a recently replaced water heater and HVAC unit.
This front porch is perfect for relaxing in a rocking chair to enjoy the large, level yard. Shade trees in front and back keep it cool and provide outstanding privacy. You can entertain in your private, fenced backyard oasis with plenty of sun and shade!
You’ve just placed your home for sale, hoping to capitalize on the traditionally busy spring real estate market. Congratulations! We know the decision to sell is a big one, and to make it easier, we’ve put together a few simple seller’s etiquette rules. How you treat prospective buyers – even if you never see them face-to-face – can have a big impact on how buyers see your property and their willingness to make an offer.
LEAVE! This is, perhaps, the most important rule of “Selling 101.” Real estate agents the world over will tell you that buyers are more comfortable and more able to picture themselves in the home when the current owners are nowhere in sight. Although you might be tempted to stay to hear feedback, it’s better to clear out,
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