Are you planning to sell your property this spring? Here are some tips for a successful spring sale.

• Price your home competitively — Research comparable properties in your area for what they listed and sold for and use these as a guide.

• Be prepared to negotiate on price and terms — Think about the lowest price that would be acceptable to you.

• Give your home’s exterior some love — Expect potential buyers to examine the exterior more closely in the warmer months. Ensure your patio furniture is clean and wash the windows inside and outside if possible. For balconies, planters of colourful flowers go a long way. If you have a yard, clear any debris from the winter, consider putting down some fresh mulch, and tend to landscaping.

• Air out your home — Open the windows to let a cross-breeze through for fresh air. Also, consider placing some diffusers throughout your home for a pleasant scent.

• Stage seasonally — For example, since it’s springtime, setting out a vase of fresh tulips would be in tune with the season. Work with a professional stager.

• The entryway — This is your first opportunity to make a statement. Choose items that creates a lasting impression, such as a brand-new doormat, a nice framed mirror, a console and a matching bench.

• Give your home a good spring clean — Depending on your region, winter can create a lot of extra dust from continuous heating. Consider hiring professional deep cleaners.

• Tend to any repairs — While this may seem obvious, depending on your region, winter can be rough on a home, so scan your home to see if you need to do any minor repairs or improvements.

• Declutter—Donate or sell anything that doesn’t have a practical or aesthetic purpose for a well-presented home.

Even if you aren’t preparing for a spring sale, many of these tips can be used to stay on top of home maintenance and keep your home humming into spring.

This Valentine's Day, why not show your living room some love? After all, it's the heart of your home and a key focal point for potential buyers. Here are 7 swoon-worthy tips to make your living room irresistible to house-hunters:

Paint a Romance: Consider repainting walls in soft, neutral shades like warm beige, gentle grey, or creamy off-white. These hues create a blank canvas for love at first sight, allowing buyers to envision their own décor dreams.

Arrange a Cozy Rendezvous: Position furniture to create intimate conversation areas. Pull pieces away from walls to foster a warm, inviting atmosphere that whispers, "Stay awhile."

Invest in Love-at-First-Sight Pieces: A chic coffee table, an elegant sofa, or a statement rug can be the Cupid's arrow that makes buyers fall head over heels. Plus, these treasures move with you to your next love nest.

Embrace with Texture: Soft throws, plush pillows, and tactile rugs add layers of comfort and warmth. These elements create a cozy embrace that potential buyers won't want to leave.

Hide the Distractions: While the TV might be your current flame, consider using a tasteful cabinet or decorative screen to keep it out of the spotlight during viewings.

Bring in Natural Beauty: Fresh flowers or lush plants add a touch of romance and vitality to the space. A blooming orchid or a vase of roses can work wonders in setting the mood.

Accessorize with Care: Choose a few key pieces to add personality without overwhelming the space. Think elegant candlesticks for ambiance or a carefully curated selection of coffee table books to spark interest.

Remember, staging your living room is like preparing for a first date – you want to put your best foot forward while allowing the true character of your home to shine through. By following these tips, you'll create a space that potential buyers will love at first sight.

Want more advice on how to make buyers' hearts skip a beat? Reach out today, and let's make your home sale a love story to remember.

It’s a new year, so what better time to practice the art of letting go of your sentimental clutter, to clear your space and mind?

Letting go of sentimental clutter can be challenging, so for some tips on making it easier, keep reading.

Ease into it by starting with small, non-sentimental, decluttering task, such as weeding out a junk drawer, or getting rid of kitchen duplicates, expired products, or items that don’t work anymore.

As you move on to decluttering everywhere, set aside all your sentimental items. Next, categorize your sentimental items into four boxes: (1) keep, (2) donate/sell, (3) toss, and (4) undecided (schedule a date to revisit this).

When making these decisions ask yourself: does this item bring up pleasant memories, do I have space to keep or display it, and would this be appreciated more by someone else?

To get rid of as much clutter as possible, separate the item from the memory by taking a photo of the item or writing about the memories associated with it. This can help you preserve the memory while freeing up space. If you have multiple items associated with the same memory, consider keeping just one of them.

Let go of guilt. Be honest with yourself. Is the item sentimental, or are you just keeping it because you don’t want to offend whoever gave it to you? Maybe it’s a family heirloom that isn’t part of your memories. And for those items you truly can’t part with, instead of creating clutter, showcase them by displaying them on a bookshelf or gallery wall.

While it can be difficult to part ways with items that hold special memories, the sense of loss can be replaced with pride in knowing that someone else can appreciate it and give it a new lease on life