69 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com “Springtime is the perfect time to list your house,” stated Lasaine Johnson, a real estate agent at Carolina Elite Real Estate who has been serving the community more than 10 years. “Even though interest is up, buyers are looking for houses.” Regardless of whether you are considering putting your house on the market or not, Johnson suggested a deep clean or decluttering as a great start for a reset in your home. “Getting old things out of the house, fresh paint and new fixtures will truly give your house a nice face lift.” Another option is to lighten the paint inside your home. It will make the rooms appear bigger as opposed to darker paint, which will make them feel closed in and smaller. It is advised to shampoo your carpets every six months as well. If you are thinking about putting your house on the market during the spring fever, have professional photos taken. Overall, organization is the most valuable tool one needs to keep on top of maintenance and upkeep. Janon German, real estate agent at Carolina Elite Real Estate, is your go-to concierge realtor of Mount Pleasant. “For safety reasons, you need to make sure your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are good, and batteries are checked,” she cautioned. “This should be done every quarter to be honest. Spring cleaning is revitalization.” Additionally, inspect the patio porch and deck area. The A/C unit should be checked every six months and air filters should be replaced every six months. To recap, below is a quick checklist to make sure your inspection is complete: EXTERIOR • Outer walls • Water stains • Pest, bugs and nests • Windows • Foundation • Chimney • Gutters and downspouts • A/C systems • Trees • Debris INTERIOR • Replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors • Dusting (floors, blinds, ceiling fans, etc.) • Washing curtains and fabrics • Clean carpets and rugs • Check gas grills and regular grills • Clean out your fridge and wipe down the shelves • Windows and screens • Inspecting and purging boxes in your attic and basement • HVAC system The Mount Pleasant community has some of the most beautiful homes in the Charleston area. We take pride in showing off our well-maintained lawns and clean and tidy homes. Take the time in the coming weeks to start sprucing up your beautiful home. For custom building and construction, contact Antonio White from Tillman Constructors at www. tillmanconstructors.com or 843-494-8944. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, please contact Lasaine Johnson, Carolina Elite Real Estate at lasaine@johnsonsrealtyllc.com or 843-367-8639 and Janon German, Carolina Elite Real Estate at janon.german@ gmail.com or 843-593-1554. beautiful homes Lasaine Johnson, Real Esate Agent. Janon German, Real Esate Agent. www.CarolinaRealEstatePodcast.com | www.TopTenHomesSold.com | www.readMPM.com
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