Last Friday, March 20th, marked the official first day of Spring, and we all know what that means…. Spring Cleaning! While my daughters might groan at the thought of this, I absolutely love this time of year. Of course, we live in Florida, so it might feel like it has been spring for quite some time, but it does not make the season feel any less wonderful. Spring brings buds of new life, so why not revitalize your home as well? Here are 3 tips to have a successful spring cleaning.
I want to start out this blog post by saying I am biased. My husband is a cofounder of Achosa Home Warranty, a home warranty company that protects their customers in over fifteen states. That being said, Florida is not one of those states; therefore, I have no secret incentive to grow my husband’s business. I just happen to be very informed as to what a home warranty is, and why I honestly believe that at least for your first year of living in a new home you should really consider having one. Before I get further into this, let’s talk about what a home warranty even is, and how it differs from your homeowner’s insurance.
When you list your home for sale, it will directly compete against other listed properties in the local area. Pricing your home competitively is important, but so are factors like appeal and property condition. You know your property better than anyone else, so you understandably may be aware of some repair issues that you have been putting off. Are you trying to decide which of these repairs require your attention before listing your Florida house for sale? Here are some important factors to consider.
Home ownership and home maintenance are joined at the hip, so I am sure you are aware that there is plenty of work you should be doing. Sorry to lengthen your list, but I thought you should know that there are actually a few more things that should be on it. Here are some important, but lesser known maintenance activities.