Bringing Fitness Home

by | Apr 26, 2019 | Tips and Tricks

Are you thinking about purchasing home fitness equipment? Owning your own treadmill, exercise bike, or rowing machine can save you a lot of time and money compared to joining a fitness club. However, selecting the right equipment can be a challenge. Here are some tips:

  • Try it first. Ask your home fitness equipment dealer to let you do a few minutes of exercise on the machine you’re considering. Most will agree. Be suspicious if they don’t.
  • Ask around. Staff at local fitness clubs know the best equipment. Ask them for recommendations. Also ask friends and colleagues.
  • Read on-line reviews. Type the name and model of the fitness machine you’re considering into Google along with the word “reviews”. Chances are you’ll find several websites that contain candid customer comments, complaints and testimonials.
  • Make sure it fits. Home fitness equipment can take up a lot of space. Make sure the one you select fits in the room you have in mind. Pay particular attention to the ceiling height. You don’t want to hit your head while working out on your stair climber!

 

Home Staging – Curb Appeal

by | Apr 1, 2019 | Selling

Transcription:  Looking to sell your home?  Selling a house is an exciting experience that can be financially rewarding.  As a homeowner you want to maximize your selling price.  A great place to start is the exterior look of your home.  Creating curb appeal will ensure prospective buyers want to come inside.

First impressions are very important.  Try seeing your home through the eyes of a potential buyer.  Small lapses in maintenance over the years may have become invisible to you, but will be extremely obvious to potential buyers.  Remember a little investment today will help you maximize your selling price tomorrow.  There are plenty of helpful low-cost tips to create more curb appeal without spending a bundle.  Here are a few:

  • Remove all yard debris
  • Cut, rake and patch any lawn discolourations
  • Wash the driveway and patch cracks and holes
  • Repair and paint your fence
  • Clean the gutters and windows, and replace any broken windows or torn screens
  • Repair and replace and damaged siding or shingles
  • Touch up any peeling paint on doors, windows, siding, and trim
  • Consider updating your front door handles, number sign, and lights

Remember, prospective buyers will judge your house within the first 30 seconds, so make sure you maximize this opportunity by adding natural beauty and colour with flower boxes and planters.

Your Royal LePage Realtor can give you important information on comparable properties that have recently sold in your local market.  And to help achieve the best sale price in the shortest time possible, your Royal LePage Realtor will give you expert advice on what you need to do to prepare your home for sale.  Among those suggestions will be simple fixes that will let you stay within budget while optimizing your return on investment.  To maximize the selling price of your home, contact your local Royal LePage Realtor for more information on creating curb appeal and for expert help and advice on buying and selling.

 

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