Brandi and Vikki work real hard for their clients and customers. They take their profession very seriously, just like producing these weekly videos. They both loved what they do but at times it's just good to laugh at yourselves too. Hope you enjoy and have a few laughs on us to start 2020 with a smile. Happy New Year!
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Do you want to know one of the most common glitches that
impacts the momentum when showing a home and what to do to make sure it doesn’t
happen? Hi, I’m Brandi Cook at Meybohm Real Estate.
Imagine we are walking up the house, buyers are excited and
looking forward to seeing your home. We are at the front door and grab the key
to open the front door. What…. we are struggling now trying to unlock the door since
the key doesn’t fit or work properly.
Before your very first showing check your front door to make
sure it operates correctly and easily and having to jiggling the door doesn’t
count.
GET it FIXED, hire lock smith or contractor to get it done
right. Better yet install a new good-looking front door hardware and freshen up
that door.And a BONUS TIP…key all door
locks alike which makes showings even more of a positive experience.
For more home selling hacks check out our other videos at our YouTube channel, Aiken
Homes Team at Meybohm Real Estate and subscribe to keep up to date with our
tips and trends.
SUPERB is the Word. Outstanding and striking 2
story brick home with a sparkling pool and fabulous fairway views located in
the beautiful “Peninsula” section of Houndslake North. Sought after recent
upgrades, design & features. The inviting grand foyer leads to a fabulous
home that offers formal & fun rooms; all of which present an open space for
relaxing or entertaining. Beautiful moldings, open balcony, architectural
interest, lots of windows, built-ins, extensive amount of gorgeous new wood floors
& volume ceilings add to the dimension of this fine home. The family room
boasts a stately fireplace & wonderful natural light. YOU will LOVE this
kitchen; spacious with serving bar, breakfast area, stainless steel appliances,
plenty of cabinetry & granite counter space; great for family gatherings
& friends. This kitchen will delight the chef in the house. There is easy
access to a relaxing screened porch overlooking your beautiful grounds. There
is a gracious dining room that is ideal for extravagant or casual affairs. Wonderful
master suite that offers a newly renovated master bathroom perfect for relaxing
after a long day. The nicely designed layout of the bathroom consists of
walk-in closet, new 2-bowl vanity, fantastic new tiled shower plus there is a
soaking tub & modern fixtures you desire. Sought after lower level guest
bedroom with access to a full bath plus there are upstairs bedrooms. The bonus
room is full of possibilities a potential 6th bedroom with its
closet and access to a full bathroom. The floor plan is flexible & full of
livability. Relax and retreat to your oversized deck for outdoor fun which
overlooks an inviting salt water pool. The grounds are fully landscaped. Fenced
rear yard with a wonderful greenspace buffer and fairway view that adds appeal.
Side load 2- car garage; great for storage. Enjoy Hitchcock Woods, with
convenience to Southside and Downtown Aiken, shopping, medical facilities and
recreational areas. It’s an exceptional Aiken HOME.
As we head to winter months it’s important
to plan ahead and knock out some smart home protection and energy saving tips.
1. Caulk around windows
& doors and replace that old weather-stripping around doors. Warm air
can escape and cold air can enter your house around the cracks. Caulking also
helps with water penetration.
2. Fireplaces should to
be cleaned, checked for safety and make sure the flue is operational.Adding glass doors around your fireplace will
help with your energy bill.
3. Fix any HVAC ductwork
that is disconnected or has holes.You don’t want to be heating nor cooling the attic or
crawl space instead of your home’s interior.
4. Prior to freezing
weather close all your foundation vents and protect your outdoor plumbing with
insulated faucets covers. They are very inexpensive, in the $3- $8 range
5. Cover your hot water
heater. You can buy a water heater blanket for around $20 at the hardware
store that will keep the tank from losing heat as quickly, saving you money.
6. On vacant homes we recommend
calling a licensed plumber to winterize your plumbing. When you ready turn the water back on, have a plumber do
this for you too. The last thing you want is to flood your home from a leaky or
busted pipe.
Now you can sit back and be warm and
cozy.Thinking of buying or selling a
home?Call us to talk about the
Fall-Winter advantage.
Vikki Crossland and Brandi Cook - Meybohm Real Estate
