Why is curb appeal so important when selling your home?

Buyers will first see your home on the internet and then most likely drive by before even contacting their Realtor for a showing request or attend the open house. A home that has excellent curb appeal inspires confidence for the buyers that your home is as well maintained on the inside.  In the case of this home I recently sold, the challenge was the house's exterior is older with a lot of character yes,  unfortunately, I knew it would be judged from the outside and possibly not get people inside to see the modern updates.  My strategy was to ensure the curb appeal, said, “welcome to this well cared for and updated home, come inside, look around, fall in love and make an offer! After my consultation with the homeowners, I shared my marketing strategy that I custom design for each client, which includes how their home is going to stand out, who we are going to market the home to,  and how we are going to attract the right buyers.  As well as providing professional staging advice, photographs, videos, and 3D floorplans, I always provide curb appeal suggestions- In this case,  I suggested for the sellers remove the tree out front, which was a simple and effective solution to start with.  I made a quick trip to the hardware store and replaced the exterior light and mailbox and added some plants,( ferns, grasses, and heavenly bamboo are a few of my faves.) These easy, almost free fixes did the trick! The client was thrilled with the result of selling fast and for top dollar! Overlooking your home’s curb appeal when putting it on the market is a mistake, one that can be the difference of selling or not! Considering selling? Have questions?

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Just listed!  R2619117  259 East 27^th North Vancouver! Tired of apartment living? Paying strata fees? City noise? Here’s your opportunity to own a detached 1 bed and1 bath up, 1 bed and 1 bath down, home on a tree-lined street in sought-after Upper Lonsdale. Enter the front door to a beautiful open concept, modern great room & kitchen designed for entertaining which includes hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights, custom cabinets, & granite countertops. Continue your entertaining on the south-facing back yard with patio & garden. Purchase for yourself or as an income property, ideally located just a short drive to Vancouver & Whistler. A must-see & great opportunity! This is it! BONUS: alley access with 2 car garage, high-efficiency furnace, double glazed windows, new roof 2014.  Book your private showing this weekend! Check out YouTube video and  Matterport 3D floorplan:  #askjanet #morethanjustamove #yourguidehelm #atthehelm  #squamish #howesound  #northvancouver #lonsdale #pittmeadows #mapleridge  #ranchland #investmentproperty #horseproperties #luxuryhome #ruralliving #senior #retire #investment #downsize #resize #resizewithjanet  #sold #buy #invest #real estate #vancouver #grateful

Does distance really make the heart grow fonder? Your children have moved outside the city for affordable square footage, and all that suburban living offers, including wide-open spaces and a relaxed, quieter lifestyle. They have planted new roots, so do you follow? Moving to a new community and a home to be closer to children and grandchildren is an opportunity more seniors are taking advantage of. There is research on how grandparent involvement benefits parents and how the relationship benefits children and grandchildren. Also, their current home doesn’t fit their lifestyle anymore. They don’t need to be near schools, don’t need the large home and ongoing maintenance, once neighbors and friends have also moved away, so their once beloved neighborhood just isn’t the same. The location of their home may not convenient as one can't easily walk or take transit. Moving closer to one's children and grandchildren is a big decision and there are aspects to carefully consider including change of routine, possibly retaining a new doctor, making new friends, finding social groups within the community, so for some, it would be difficult or not an option. For others, an ideal opportunity. Are you or someone you know considering making a move closer to children and grandchildren? Ask for my list of questions and considerations as well as many resources for seniors to help guide you to decide if the move is right for you. Looking for specific information on popular and growing communities including Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, two very popular communities attracting young couples and families, just ask. Contact me today! 

Does he know how hip he is wearing a vintage Hawaiin shirt and cargo khakis? Probably! Is it his sense of style, love for life, genes, healthy diet, daily exercise, positive attitude contributing factors to my dad aging actively at 95? Absolutely, however, I do believe (and facts show) his active social life is what also keeps him healthy mentally and physically. Every day he goes to Delbrook Rec Centre to exercise, and chat with friends, then off to McDonald's to grab a coffee before he heads to the beach to enjoy his coffee and catch up with more friends. Every Tuesday is happy hour with another group of his friends who since covid continue to meet via zoom!  Activities including volunteering, taking up a hobby, and social media are all ways people can remain socially active and connected. The Canadian government website is a great resource if you or someone you know is looking for resources to help age actively. Looking for more resources for seniors, from tips and suggestions to help seniors age actively in their homes, tips on how as adult children we can help vs interfere, or if it’s time to move and you need resources- companies that will help declutter and pack? Just ask! #askjanet #morethanjustamove #senior #senioradvocate #retire #downsize #resize #resizewithjanet  #activeaging #ageinplace #yourguidehelm #atthehelm #navigator #squamish #northvancouver  #delbrook #edgemontvillage  #lonsdale #pittmeadows #mapleridge #grateful #caregiver #mom #dad #ElmerHelm

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Opportunities like this are rare!  Being passionate and knowledgable about all things vintage, including design, architecture, furniture and even fashion, it's an absolute delight to collaborate with the owner of this mid-century modern beauty, sharing the features and architectural details with buyers- who most likely appreciate the quality of craftsmanship from a time gone by! This sprawling 2,700 + sq. ft 4 bed, 2 bath rancher, with additional basement entry has been renovated keeping the integrity of the mid-century modern architecture and complementing the 9,000+ sqft private well-designed garden which backs on to Mission Creek, in the sought after Delbrook neighbourhood. Details include hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, skylights, wood sash windows, free-standing wood stove & a see-through gas fireplace that seamlessly connects the dining and living room, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Ideally located close to Delbrook Rec Centre, Edgemont Village, Grouse Mountain, Highlands & Handsworth schools. This is the one! For more information please call me directly.

Enjoy the YouTube video! MLS R2603801

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-kdtZtdg0

Happy Father's Day!! 

“Janet, thank you for your insights, and deep dives into the properties and knowledge about each community, you really made this a lot easier.”  Congratulations to my clients, resizing from their Vancouver condo to the suburbs to have more space for their growing family. It was rewarding securing their dream home- which had more than a few boxes to check off: open concept main, pool, hot tub, cabana with entertainment center, primary bedroom with luxurious ensuite, games room, wet bar, and the location also had a few boxes to check off: on a cul de sac in a community with ideally other like-minded young families, and close to nature. Their back yard looks over a greenbelt so will provide privacy forever! BONUS A/C, triple garage, and RV parking! Knowing what your dream home looks like is important, understand the community you are choosing is as important. Resizing from the city to the suburbs is a typical move for most young couples with a family or one on the way. Who do you know is looking for their dream home and is deciding where to live? Let me share my knowledge, insights, and facts! Just ask! 

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