Listing of the Week

The listing of the week is in Farmington, Minnesota. The custom rambler is on 35 acres and loaded with features. In the backyard you will find a heated swimming pool with deck; poolhouse with bath, kitchenette, and outdoor shower; power safety cover; and fence.

There is an attached 4+ car garage with floor heat; H/C water; and epoxy floor with drain. There is a large outbuilding with a lounge, weight room, bath, storage, oversized overhead doors, floor heat, and air conditioning. There is a separate heated 2+ car garage and dog kennel with heat and air conditioning.

Warm and cozy Geothermal heating and cooling throughout the house. Geothermal heat in the pool and shop.  All yours for $1,700,000!

View the listing here http://www.edinarealty.com/tanya-zehnder-realtor/homes-for-sale/MN/Eureka-Twp/55024/7417-280th-Street-W-81998299#_.

First Thing Potential Buyers Notice When Entering a Home

 

What is the first thing potential buyers notice about a home?

a. Decor

b. Odors

c. Updates

You are correct if you answered odors. You must, must, must attempt to eliminate them when your home is on the market! Odors are unavoidable when living in a home but there are steps you can take to help eliminate them.

• Sprinkle carpet freshener down before you vacuum and vacuum before every showing if possible.

• Bake cookies before a showing.

• Try a plug-in candle warmer http://www.candlewarmers.com/. They are safer than candles and look nice. Pick a scent that is not too overpowering. A baked scent for the kitchen and a fresh linen scent for the bathrooms or bedrooms is a safe bet.

• Make sure your sheets are washed once a week.

• If you have pets, try removing them for showings. Keep the litter box clean and out of the way of traffic. You can also try a Critter Zone Air Purifier http://www.amazon.com/CritterZone-Pet-Air-Purifier-Cord/dp/B009L4SMF6.

• Give your home a fresh coat of paint. You may want to try Air-ReNu, a product you mix in your interior paint to remove odors
  http://www.air-renu.com/Odor_Remover_Contact_Us_Palm_Coast_FL.html.

• Keep an air freshener in all your closets.

I hope these ideas are helpful. Buyers will not buy a house that smells. Let me know your ideas.

Happy Friday!

Tanya

Dream Home of the Week

This week's dream home is located in Orono, Minnesota. It sits on 13 acres, with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and is 32,461 square feet. Enjoy water views from all around.

http://www.edinarealty.com/tanya-zehnder-realtor/homes-for-sale/MN/Orono/55391/1400-Bracketts-Point-Road-66731708#

New Blog, New Focus

I had a decorating blog entitled Coming Home, but since I recently became a licensed real estate agent, I decided to create a new blog that will focus on real estate news. I will include some decorating tidbits too. Thanks for following!