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If you’re going to be out-of-town but need to sell you home, you might be
concerned about listing your property while you’re away. After all, you won’t
be around to show your property, schedule viewings, consider offers, etc.
While it’s ideal that you be close to home when you’re selling, there’s no
reason why you can’t list your property, even if you’re going to be out-of-town.
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If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to
start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the
game if you start planning now.
What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting
the process this month, you’ll be in excellent shape when you’re ready to list in
the spring.
Here are just a few examples of what you can do in December to get the
process started:

When you’re shopping for a new home, you probably want the property to be
as “move in ready” as possible. That way, you can... well... just move in!
However, there are a lot of fantastic properties on the market that need some
work. For example, you might see a home that has everything you need, but
the kitchen is long overdue for a renovation. Or, you might view a property
that requires a lot of repairs and painting — tasks that, at first glance, seem
overwhelming.

If you need to sell your home in the next month or two, you might be worried.
After all, aren’t spring and summer the ideal seasons to list your property? If
you list in November or December, you might have difficulties attracting buyers
and getting the best price for your home. Right?
Not necessarily.
While it’s true that spring and summer are traditionally busy periods in the real
estate market, properties do sell every month of the year.
So, if you’re thinking of selling, you’ll need to know two things:

When you’re selling your home, you want it to look its best. You want buyers
who view it to say, “Wow, I love this place!” However, what if you have a
stubborn stain in the carpet, or a cracked floor tile? An unsightly issue like
that can be distracting in your otherwise beautiful property.
You have a few options.
First, try to get the issue fixed. There are specialty cleaners on the market
designed to lift even the most stubborn carpet stains.
The same goes for hardwood and tile. A flooring contractor might be able to

How do you find the home of your dreams within a price range you can afford?
Most buyers start by making a “wish list”. But, it’s easy to get frustrated when
you have a long wish list and expect you’ll be able to find a home with every
one of those features. You might, for example, have “mature backyard tree” as
number 23 on your list, and become disappointed when an otherwise ideal
property doesn’t have one.
But when you really think about it, your ideal home probably comes down to

How do you find the home of your dreams within a price range you can afford?
Most buyers start by making a “wish list”. But, it’s easy to get frustrated when
you have a long wish list and expect you’ll be able to find a home with every
one of those features. You might, for example, have “mature backyard tree” as
number 23 on your list, and become disappointed when an otherwise ideal
property doesn’t have one.
But when you really think about it, your ideal home probably comes down to

Chances are, you know that you should change the batteries in your smoke
detectors at least once a year — even if you suspect the batteries are still
good.
But that isn't the only fire safety check you should do annually. Here are some
other recommended tips to help keep you and your family safe.
• Clean your stove burners and oven regularly. Hard grease build-up can
become combustible.
• Check your cupboard for cleaning products, paints and other liquids

Why is making a big change in life often so difficult?
According to psychologists, maintaining the "status quo" is one of the
most powerful motivations we have. If things are "okay", even making a
change for the better can be difficult. Our brains resist.
You may have experienced this if you’ve thought about selling your
current property and finding your next dream home. Your house may
be "good enough" for you now and the neighbourhood might be "okay"

As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the
street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have
a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it's not uncommon for a
buyer to drive by a listing, rather than stop, because they don't like what they
see.
So, how can you improve your home's curb appeal quickly? One way is to do
some outside cleaning.
Start with the main entryway. Wash down the front door and sweep (or power