Month: March 2022

Homeowners listing their properties on the market often add curb appeal to their homes to help attract potential buyers. The good news is, while excellent curb appeal is vital when selling, it doesn’t have to drain your wallet or take countless hours of work. There are numerous inexpensive – and easy – ways to boost a home’s curb appeal quickly.

1. Add Fresh Paint to the Front Door

Your front door’s appearance matters when you go to sell your home. Tired paint is a distraction and signals to buyers the owner doesn’t care about their home’s appearance since they ignore the house’s entrance. However, a fresh, bold-colored coat of paint that complements the home’s exterior makes it highly welcoming. Then add a new welcome mat and pretty seasonal wreath (or welcome sign) on the door to complete the entry’s transformation.

Pro tip: If the door is dented or damaged in any way that paint can’t hide, consider replacing the door.

2. Clean Up the Home’s Exterior

Sellers never know when interested buyers may drive by the property to check it out before scheduling a viewing. Due to “unexpected company” showing up at any time, it’s a good idea to keep the home’s exterior looking top-notch consistently.

• Manicure the lawn/regular mowing
• Add fresh annual flowers for color
• Spread mulch
• Pull out all weeds
• Remove dead or limp branches
• Trim hedges and bushes
• Clean up toys, tools, and other items
• Tuck trash cans out of sight
• Sweep driveway and walkways
• Power wash the home
• Arrange patio or lawn furniture to look inviting

People selling their properties in the off-season or winter months should keep up with removing falling leaves, snow, ice, and other debris. Add seasonal plants or other colorful decorations to the entryway to offset any dreary days.

3. Upgrade the Mailbox

Many people tend to neglect their mailboxes because if they aren’t broken, why fix them? But mailboxes can still show wear and tear, and good first impressions are essential when selling a home. Swapping an old mailbox out for a shiny new one makes the house look well-kept since plastic ones tend to fade, and metal ones become rusted. If feeling creative, add some mailbox flair to impress potential buyers.

4. Replace Exterior Light Fixtures

Homes often have dated light fixtures in the front of their homes – an excellent way to spruce up curb appeal is to swap those out for modern fixtures. If the fixtures are too expensive, try giving them a good paint job to shine them up.

5. Replace House Numbers

It’s not uncommon to find homes with old, faded, or missing numbers. To spruce up curb appeal, replace these with shiny new ones – they are pretty inexpensive, and you can pick them up at any big box or hardware store (or if still feeling creative, go the DIY route). New house numbers not only look more attractive, but they’ll also help potential buyers quickly identify the property they want to look at.

Moving Made Easy

First impressions are vital, and curb appeal can make the difference in a sale or a pass when buyers view the property. Even if your budget doesn’t accommodate significant improvements, these can go a long way towards catching a buyer’s eye.

If you’re looking to schedule an upcoming move after selling your house, call us today for a free quote!

Many people with smaller moves go the DIY route since it avoids the complications of getting quotes and paying a professional mover for a full-service move. However, going the do-it-yourself route can be stressful, especially if you’re short on time.

Did you know there is a third option where you can have your belongings shipped without having to gather estimates, make a decision, and hire a moving truck? It’s called Trünk Moves.

How Does Trünk Moves Work?

This is the perfect solution for shipping personal items before you undertake a move. Equivalent to roughly 2.5 large suitcases, you can pack up to 110 lbs. (50kg) of belongings for easy shipping. Here’s how it works:

• Select destination
• Order # of containers
• Pack possessions at your own pace
• Schedule pickup for delivery
• Track online 24/7 for updates
• Trünk is delivered to your door or designated pickup point

You can even reuse the container for everyday use, disassemble it, and save it for future moves. Let’s look at a few circumstances where Trünk Moves could seamlessly be the perfect moving solution.

1. College Students

Most students living in dorms and small college apartments simply don’t have a lot that needs to move forward. If you’re like most college students who have personal items to relocate, you don’t typically need full-scale moves, especially for long distances. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cost-efficient method of shipping your stuff back home for summer break or when moving to your next destination after graduation?

2. Temporary Job Relocations

Many professionals travel to oversee offices openings, are traveling nurses, or take on other types of temporary assignments. How easy would it be to simply send your essentials ahead without the hassles of a full-scale move?

3. Military Moves

If you’ve already gone through a PCS, you know the challenges of having what you need when you need it, especially for international change of duty stations. Trünk Moves empowers you to take charge of your essentials without having to lug them in your vehicle or pack excess luggage for your flight. PCS hassle-free!

4. Advance Moves

Often people who are moving long distances struggle to take essentials with them, which is costly and stressful. If you want to transition more quickly into your new life while waiting for your other belongings, just order the number of containers you need and ship the essentials ahead of time.

5. Vacations

Are you planning a long-distance or extensive vacation? Imagine a way to ship your essentials ahead of time, so you can have what you need waiting for you upon your arrival to your beach vacation or to take a break to become a digital nomad while checking out different cities.

6. Retirement Moves

Typically, people retiring and downsizing into smaller homes, condos, or apartments don’t need a full-scale move. Instead, many want to start fresh and buy new things to furnish their new home upon arrival. Packing up personal essentials equates to seamless and easy moves.

Let Us Help You With Your Trünk Moves

Ready to get going? Schroeder Moving Systems Inc. provides Trünk Moves services to offer you a quick and easy way to move your essential belongings to your new destination minus the hassles. The containers come with flat-rate shipping and are yours to keep!

Want to learn more about how Trünk Moves can simplify your next temporary or permanent move? Contact Schroeder Moving Systems, Inc. today.