Monthly Archives: January 2010

Little Things Mean A Lot

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How are you? Maybe a little tired? Tis the season isn’t it? For most, the holiday season adds an extra page to our to-do list. It’s amazing how much we can get done this time of year. It makes me wonder how much I could do all year, with that little extra effort.

I went on a listing appointment this week, where all I needed to do was point out the little things that needed to be done. Replacing burnt light bulbs, lampshades, throw rugs, drawer pulls and handles can give a house a mini face lift.  That little extra effort can help to make a great first impression to a buyer. When you do have some free time, here are a few things you light want to add to your list of things to do:

Zilker Tree Holiday Festival

Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker at the Long Center

Ice Skating at Whole Foods

Safety First – for Buyers

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As the year comes to a close, I thought I would take a minute to point out some safety tips for Buyers:

#1 – When you are going to an open house, act as you would if you were going to a store – lock your car door, even if you plan to be in the house for a minute

#2 – If you are looking at a house do not go into a backyard without your agent present.  Without you agent – this is called trespassing.  Additional concerns are letting an animal out that may be confined to a backyard, or getting bit by one.

#3 – If you are at a house and you find the front door to be unlocked.  Do not enter – wait for your agent.  Again, this is trespassing, not to mention, there may be safety concerns your agent is away of, which you may not be.

#4- If you are looking at homes that may need remodeling, where the condition is questionable – leave your high heels home.  Many times, there is nothing more than sub-flooring in these houses, and getting your $400 pumps caught in the floorboards is no fun.We all like to think the world is a safe place.  The truth is it can be a safer place if we all just take some precautions.