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C21 Halloween Scavenger Hunt

October 27, 2017 By

Who says the kids get to have all the fun on Halloween? This year, as they’re collecting candy, put your real estate skills to the ultimate test.

Download our C21 Halloween Scavenger Hunt checklist and cross off as many home features as you can find.

Want to be featured on the national Facebook page? Share your results with the hashtag #C21Halloween on Instagram and Twitter or post directly to CENTURY 21’s Facebook page.

Download Here: C21 Halloween Scavenger Hunt checklist

 

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Real Estate Strategies for Fall

September 2, 2016 By

A good agent should expect the unexpected, but CENTURY 21® Real Estate can make your life a little bit easier by helping you to prepare for what you know is coming. This time of year, it’s fall. The approaching new season will bring in a new set of seasonal changes that may affect how clients view or feel about your open house. Here, we’ve outlined a few tips to help you strategically welcome fall with open arms.

  1. Maintain Curb Appeal

Monitor the outside of your open house consistently, since fallen leaves may make a home appear sloppy or unkempt. While you can certainly grab a rake or leaf blower and get to work, consider hiring a lawn care service to come by on a regular basis to take away debris when you’re not available. After all, potential home buyers may be taking a look at the home during off hours.

  1. Brighten the Space

Natural light becomes rarer as the days get shorter. Whenever possible, host your open house in the daylight with curtains pinned back to let in as much sun as you can. However, if clients can only view your home during the evening, invest in extra floor lamps to brighten up the area.

  1. Utilize Email Marketing

People tend to stay home in colder weather, which means they might not have the opportunity to view flyers posted around the neighborhood. Work around this by fully utilizing email marketing to capture the attention of every potential home buyer, not just the ones venturing outside.

  1. Study Market Trends

You may find that business appears to slow down in the fall as families with children tend to stay put for the school year. However, this dip in activity does not affect the value of your home, nor should it discourage you. Instead, take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your networking and marketing skills. Attend events and participate in social media groups so that when business speeds up again, you’ll have an even stronger foundation than before.

Start preparing your real estate strategy now so you can transition seamlessly from summer to fall.

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Your Fall Home Improvement Checklist

September 16, 2015 By

Cooler weather, changing leaves, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and great outdoor activities: It’s officially fall. It’s time for fun activities like apple picking and foliage-filled walks. It may also be an ideal time to spruce up your home before the cold weather comes. But what do you need to do? Our checklist may help you keep track of all of your fall home improvement projects.

What to do Inside:

  • Check your heater
  • Clear vents and chimneys
  • Take out window screens
  • Re-seal any drafty windows or doors
  • Take steps that may prevent pipe freezing
  • Reverse ceiling fans (so they run clockwise)
  • Check the water heater
  • Complete any fireplace maintenance

What to do Outside:

  • Close the swimming pool if you have one
  • Inspect and fix the roof
  • Buy a snow blower
  • Get rid of dying summer plants
  • Clean the gutters
  • Drain hoses and cover outdoor faucets
  • Empty gas from the lawn mower

Follow these steps, and you may be prepared for everything facing you this winter. As they say, winter is coming, and you don’t want to be caught unprepared.

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5 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall

September 29, 2014 By

It’s officially fall! Break out your sweaters, boots, hot apple cider, and other fall essentials. Make your home cozy and comfortable so you can enjoy family game nights, carving pumpkins, and curling up with a good book.

Use these tips to make your home snug and homey.

1. Candles: Lighting a candle, especially one that gives off a fall scent, such as pumpkin or apple spice, will help you relax after a long day. Scented candles fill a room with a sweet or spicy aroma, give an extra bit of light, and add a calming effect to your house. They instantly make any fall night cozier. (For safety never leave burning candles unattended).

2. Plush throw blankets: Placing a fleece or knitted blanket on your couch will instantly add a warm feeling to your home. Curling up under a blanket on a cool night, while your scented candles are lit, makes all the difference. As an added bonus, this is a great way to add color and decoration to your furniture.

3. Switch your curtains: During the summer months, you keep your window treatments as light as possible to cool off your home. Now with a cold breeze in the air, warm up with a heavier material. This adds natural warmth and coziness to the room. Go the extra mile and make the curtains a deep, warm color like chocolate brown to really bring the season into your home.

4. Add a fabric table runner: Sitting down at your dining room table can sometimes feel too formal and bare tables don’t add anything extra to the room. Change the dynamic by adding a seasonal table runner. This brings a homely feel and makes any family dinner feel more festive.

5. Layer your area rugs: Putting more than one area rug in a room will give an added cushion, perfect for lounging on the floor and watching television on a chilly night. More than one rug also means more warmth so the chill that wooden floors bring won’t be an issue this season. Opt for a color like orange or brick red to tie the look together.

Incorporating these fun, cozy fall ideas into your home is a great way to change up your decor, while also creating the perfect atmosphere for you and your family. Now pour some hot chocolate or hot apple cider and gather around for game night.

 

Recommended Reading:

-Fall into Fall: 5 Ways to Make your Home Fall Ready

-How to Make your Home Summer Ready

-5 Ways to Take Your Living Room from Good to Great

 

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Summer Transitions to Fall: Home Decor

September 26, 2014 By

As F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in The Great Gatsby, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” The fall season starts in just a few days and excitement is in the air. The beginning of a new season is the time for a fresh start. Welcome it with a new look for your home. If you prepare your wardrobe for fall, shouldn’t you change your home decor as well?

Here are a few ways to transition your home decor from summer to fall.

1. Neutral Tones: Swap out your bright colored decor for more neutral tones. Take a cue from nature and add brown, orange, red, green, and yellow elements.

2. Slipcovers: Add a slipcover to your couch or chairs. They’re available in a variety of colors and patterns, making it easy to change the look of your home without purchasing new furniture.

3. Bed linens: Change your bed linens from bright hues to darker colors and thicker material. Add a throw blanket or quilt for extra comfort and warmth. Add a few red, orange, or green throw pillows to complete the look.

4. Details: Bring the nature indoors. Add a pumpkin, a bowl of apples, or pine cones in various areas of the house. Add some fall scented candles and flowers such as orange roses, sunflowers, dogwood, aubergine dahlias, bright yellow marigolds, and deep burgundy ranunculus.

5. First Impressions: Make a great first impression by making a fall wreath and putting orange or red potted plants and pumpkins on your front steps.

These tips will give your home a new look for the new season. We predict that you’ll fall in love with your fall-inspired home!

 

Recommended Reading:

-How to Style a Coffee Table

-Serene Spaces: 5 Tips for Creating a Calm Bedroom

-10 Incredible Home Organization Tips

-Sweet Dreams are Made of These: How to Style a Bed

 

 

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Fall into Fall: 5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Fall

September 10, 2014 By

Pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and falling leaves. Fall is almost here (the first official day is September 22nd), but you still have time to prepare for the new season in a big way.

Here are four ways to get your home ready for the fall.

1. Clean your gutters: Hire someone to clean out you clogged gutters or do it yourself. Watch Lowe’s video and read their article to learn how to clean your gutters.

2. Fix any drafts: Check your windows and doors for any drafts. Hire someone to fix any problems or fix it yourself. This Old House has tips for fixing drafts without breaking a budget.

3. Buy a rake or leaf blower: Have all the necessary leaf removal tools on hand before the leaves start to fall. Get ready to jump into piles of leaves!

4. Clean the fireplace: Have the fireplace inspected to make sure it’s safe to use when the temperature starts to drop.

Now that you’re done, sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot cup of tea and your favorite pumpkin flavored pastry.

 

Recommended Reading:

-Done in One Hour: How to Install a Faucet

-Just DIY It: 5 Natural Cleaning Products

-Spring Cleaning Checklist: Bathroom Bacteria Busters

-Spring Cleaning Checklist: Bedroom

 

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