While you don't have to (technically) do anything to your home to put it on the market, you are going to want to so you get the best return on your investment. Rolling up your sleeves and taking the time to shine up your home will make a huge impact on how your home shows to potential buyers and the offers they may bring. Think of it as preparing your home for it's first date with the buyer. It has to put its best foot forward! Living Areas 1. Wipe down baseboards, trim, and doors to remove dirt and scuff marks. 2. Scrub light switches and outlets. (Be cautious using liquids around "live" switches and outlets. It is safest to shut off the breaker prior to cleaning.) 3. Shampoo/Replace
Not many can say this but I am married to a State Arbor and Soils champion. When we first started dating, I made a fun little game of making him identify random trees on car rides until I eventually picked up on identifying a few myself. While most homeowners don't need to know their trees to a champion level, landscaping with trees can add easy curb appeal and knowing the basics is essential to making wise choices. 1. Figure out what types of trees you like and what types of trees you definitely don’t like. Research your top tree choices. Missouri Urban Trees Guide I used to think that fruit trees were my favorite. Had I done a little research, I would have found that fruit trees req
