Organization Tip of the Week

Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Love the look of a hanging pot rack — need some more kitchen cabinet space? Organize your pots and pans on this chic pot rack (easy to make) and all while upcycling an old screen door!
Don’t have an old screen door? Be sure to check with your local Habitat for Humanity to see if they [...]

Does your home have scent appeal?!?

Posted on 28. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Saw these agent tips regarding giving your home a scent appeal, so great tips from fellow agents throughout the US.
A scent is a funny thing – it sticks with us longer than even a visual memory! Quick Fact: People recall smells with a 65% accuracy after a year, while the visual recall of photos [...]

Showing Tips for Sellers

Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Have your home on the market or being proactive and wanting to get your home ready for sale?!?
Here are some great tips I ran across that are worth the read. Nothing helps a home sell better than being show ready! The buyers WILL notice the small pile of clothes in the corner, the stack [...]

Organization Tip of the Week…

Posted on 25. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Tired of hunting keys, things for the kids at the last minute, and seeing the bookbags on the floor? Here is a quick and easy project to have an until organized entry way off the garage or in your mudroom.

What it is: An entry way turned into an ultra-organized mini mudroom.
How to make it: Install [...]

Making Spaces Bigger : 5 Ways…

Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Size does matter when it comes to the perception of space in a home. That’s why it’s important to make sure you show off every square foot of your listing so that buyers can visualize enough room for all of their belongings.
However, home owners often crowd spaces with oversized furniture, bulky accessories, and piles of [...]

Earth Day, Every Day – Ten Easy Tips

Posted on 23. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Written for New Yorkers — but good for us all!
Patti
Here are 10 ways we can reduce our environmental impact without reducing their quality of life.
1. Cut down on the “vampire effect.” Even when not turned on, an electronic appliance that is plugged into a power source still draws energy. “The Department of Energy estimates that [...]

Two Home Redos Buyers Crave…

Posted on 22. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life, home has become a personal refuge. We all want to come home to a tranquil space — not a space of clutter and chaos. Disorganization takes away from the tranquility of a space. Here are two updates/upgrades that will help your home have a more organized and [...]

Looking for Weekend Activities?

Posted on 20. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Looking for something to do this weekend in North Alabama?
Why not take a walking tour!
There are great walking tours available to download right to your phone or Ipod from the Decatur Visitor Bureau!
The walking tours take you through the beautiful historic district with tales of yesteryear.
Here is your link to download the brochure and audio [...]

The 4 C’s of Preparing Your Home For Sale

Posted on 20. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

When you are considering selling your home, or have your home on the market actively, you know that your home needs to be show ready…right?! But what all does this mean and how do you get your home ready to sell. When I get a call from someone that is interested in selling their home [...]

Reduce Allergens In Your Home

Posted on 18. Apr, 2012 by Patti in Patti's Blog

Spring has sprung and the pollen count is UP!
Allergies can not only affect you as a home owner or a home seller, but also those that enter your home whether they are guests in your home or potential buyers if you have your home on the market.
Here are a few of the top ways [...]