Prepare Your Home For Fall

Four Fall Home Projects:

1. Clean and Reverse Fans. Your ceiling fans have been hard at work all summer so they may have gathered more dust than you realize. Turn your fans off, and clean the sides, tops and bottoms of the blades. Reverse your fans so the blades send air upward to disrupt the warm air that collects near the ceiling and disperse it downward. This is particularly effective in rooms with high or vaulted ceilings and rooms with stoves or fireplaces.
2. Clean Window Treatments. Use a cordless hand-held vacuum to remove dust from hanging window treatments. If you have hanging curtains, take them down for a gentle launder. While they're down, clean your windows and sills thoroughly.
3. Vacuum and Clean Furniture. Vacuum your upholstered furniture, and spot-clean the big stains as needed. Always test an inconspicuous area of your couch before applying any cleaning agent to a main area.
4. Seal the Air Leaks. Check your windows and doors for damaged weather stripping and cracked caulking, and make repairs as needed.

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Works Cited: Home Warranty of America, Inc. eblast

Peek Dont Speak

Imagine yourself touring a home with your real estate agent and gather in the living area or foyer to discuss the property. You begin to state what you like, what you don't like, personal comments, and strategy on price & terms of a potential offer.

STOP IMMEDIATELY! 🤐

Anytime I show homes I always advise my clients to hold all comments until we've exited the property or are in the car. Why? Two words, IN-HOME SURVEILLANCE.

Surveillance cameras in the home have gained popularity for parents to check on nannies but are increasingly used by homeowners to keep an eye on buyers touring their property. Many owners may be trying to capture incidents of theft or damage but they also are able to hear/see what buyers think of their home.

Video shots on hidden cameras are often legal in all 50 states. In the state of Texas capturing the audio portion of the video is also legal since they require only one-party consent to record audio.

When you are ready to start shopping for a home be cautious that all comments you make while viewing a home -even body language- could be captured on camera and used by homeowners to gain an edge during negotiations. Just imagine the counteroffer the seller would make if they heard how much you loved the property and would be willing to offer more than asking.

Thanks for reading this month's post. Remember you can reach me on social media at the links below. Don't forget to use the hashtag #RealtyMeDallas