Greg Portlock @ RE/MAX Momentum: 5 Things to Do to Get Your Yard Ready for Summer

Greg Portlock @ RE/MAX Momentum: 5 Things to Do to Get Your Yard Ready for Summer: "Clean up all the old debris from last year - leaves, sticks etc. Rake all the dead grass from your lawn (use a de-thatcher on your mower or..."

5 Things to Do to Get Your Yard Ready for Summer

1. Clean up all the old debris from last year - leaves, sticks etc.
2. Rake all the dead grass from your lawn (use a de-thatcher on your mower or a stiff rake)
3. Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer.
4. Check your lawn mower for any needed maintenance (loose nuts or bolts, sharpen your blade, inspect the oil)
5. Fire up the sprinkler system and check for any broken heads or leaks.

**Did you know that a nice lawn can increase your property value by as much as 15%???

If you are thinking about selling your home or buying a new one  - call me!
Greg Portlock
RE/MAX Momentum
Brighton, Colorado
303-521-7325
www.FreeDenverSearch.com

Are You a Garage Sale Diva?

Are you ready to do some spring cleaning and thinking about putting your home up for sale?

Here are 10 quick tips on having a successful garage sale:

1. Advertise on the web for free (Craigslist is a good one). Also post it on the community bulletin board.
2. Make your signs easily readable (using a paper bag stapled onto wire fencing works great) & don't forget to draw arrows on the signs as well.
3. Don't pick a holiday weekend for the sale.  A lot of people are out of town.
4. Know when the major employers in your area pay their employees.  
5. Try to price as much as you can even if it is a sign like "all books 50 cents" or "all clothes $1.00".  I know people that will walk away rather then ask about a price, plus this will save you from being asked every 2 seconds.
6. Organize your sale so that  it is appealing and easily accessible.  Use boxes to display items like cd's or books.
7. Display some of your choice items at the end of the driveway to draw people in. Men may be drawn in by tools or a lawn mower and it gives them something to look at while their wives are browsing.
8.  Make sure that everything works (if it doesn't let them know).  If it needs batteries - install them, if it needs an electrical outlet - let them plug it in.
9. If you are having a sale on a hot day - let the kids have a lemonade stand or consider selling cold cans of pop or bottled water.
10. Last but not least -have fun and take your signs down when you are done.  No one wants to drive around aimlessly looking for a sale that was last week.

Good Luck!

Garage sales are a great way to de-clutter your home and clean out your garage and basement.  If you haven't used it in the last 2 years - chances are you never will!

If you are thinking about selling your home or just want to know what your home is worth - call me.

Greg Portlock
RE/MAX Momentum
Brighton Colorado
303-521-7325
www.FreeDenverSearch.com