Sonia's Real Estate Blog

Congratulations to Gwen H. and her beautiful family for winning the Sonia Summer Surprise Contest! Gwen won the contest by commenting on my Facebook post telling everyone what her favourite summer activity is in Sherwood Park. She and her family love to explore all of the green spaces and parks in Strathcona County both on foot and on bike. Check out her reaction to winning the prize!

Gwen was very excited to win the prize pack which includes a $200 gift certificate for Festival Place and a $200 gift certificate for Wild Wing. For years, Festival Place has been bringing in amazing acts of all genres to Sherwood Park and it’s one of my favourite spots to catch both local and international acts. With 101 flavours, Wild Wing is the best place in Sherwood Park for chicken wings! They also have a full menu of burgers, wraps and much more and are a great place for a fun family supper or to watch your favourite sports!

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and told me about your favourite Sherwood Park summer activities. The activities were so inspiring – everything from shopping at one of the several farmer’s markets, to spending hot afternoons at the spray park or relaxing on your deck with a glass of wine in the evening. We’re very blessed to live in a family friendly community with so much to do!

Congrats Gwen and enjoy your prize!

While it is technically still spring, many days have sure felt like summer in Sherwood Park. With the snow long gone and the community in full bloom, it’s time to start paying attention to your yards, especially if you want to sell your home for top dollar! Curb appeal is very important and potential buyers will get their first impression of the property long before they step inside the front door.

Before you get started, go outside and look at your yard and pretend you are a buyer. What does it say about your home? A meticulous, well-maintained yard will show buyers your care and attention to detail. A yard that hasn’t been kept up will make buyers wonder what else you’ve neglected.

Do a quick assessment. What do you like about your yard and home from the curb? If you have a bold front door or a unique feature in your landscaping, you want to accent those to make them stand out. But also make note of areas that need attention like weeds, bushes growing out of control or large stains on the driveway.

The great thing about spending some time and money tidying up your yards is the return on investment is huge. Pulling the weeds in your yard and giving it a fertilizer treatment can be done in a couple of hours and will cost you very little. Replacing the few rotten or cracked boards on a deck then giving it a fresh coat of stain also won’t break the bank but will give new life to your outdoor space. A quick pressure wash of the siding, driveways and decks can also go a very long way too. Remember that many buyers are looking for a low-maintenance property that has been well cared for.

There are also some very easy ways to stage your yards and garden. To liven up that big empty deck, head to one of Sherwood Park’s great greenhouses and pick up some plant potters. Invest in some patio furniture that is just the right size for your backyard. You don’t want to cram the space with furniture and many young families are looking for large, open yards for their kids.

If you’re looking for a Sherwood Park REALTOR® I’ve got plenty more tips to help you get the most money for your home. Give me a call today and let’s get started!

Warm regards,

Sonia
780-707-6015
soniatarabay@remax.net