Briefing from Home Maintenance Event

Last week I hosted my first seminar on this topic- "Tips on Keeping Your Home Like New." I received a lot of positive responses about the topic and great feedback from the attendees. As you know, I'm a Realtor and I love assisting people through the process of buying and selling properties. I also don't like to end the relationship at the settlement table! I want to be a resource to my client for many many years. So events like this can be beneficial to both past clients and future homeowners.

Just like a car and our own bodies, homes require regular maintenance to keep it running efficiently. By maintaining your home you'll save money and headaches down the road too!

Below are the panelist with some takeaways I wrote down:

Cory Rutter with Rutter a Roofing and siding

- there are so many roof options- styles and colors. Make sure you hire a professional that goes through the pros and cons for your specific home

- don't shampoo your roofs. There are companies out there advertising this and it's not ideal for your shingles

- It's not income for homeowners to be unsure of the roof age when buying a home. If you see black stains, your roof is probably at least 10 years old

- Hardie Plank siding is an appealing, tough and low maintenance siding option 

Seth Pruitt with SDP Landscaping 

- slop mulch and landscaping away from home

- make sure any gutters under the ground are clean

- too much mulch will kill a plant (2 inches is too much!)

- Buy quality soil and mulch- it makes a difference and will save your plants. 

Scott Baker with ABCS Carpet Cleaning

- weekly vacuum and use extension tools for corners and baseboards

- carpets are great at collecting dust, dirt and other crap. Get cleaned professionally at least once a    year

- furniture needs cleaning too! Do this every other time you have carpets. 

- Just like your air filter, you need to clean your carpets to keep your air clean

Also, remember when hiring professionals, don't be afraid to ask for their license and insurance!

Unfortunately, Seth with Adam Mechanical had a family emergency so was unable to make it. But don't worry, I'll be hosting another event early next year!