5 Events in Boise and Beyond - April 5th - April 7th

Photo Credit: via Pexels   5 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. Boise Farmers Market Where: 1500 Shoreline Drive When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM   EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Lit & Co Candles 10th Anniversary Party Where: 1517 N 13th Street When: Friday, April 5 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Scheels Grand Opening Where: 700 S Wayfinder Avenue When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 9:30 AM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Idaho Artistry in Wood Show Where: 1000 Myrtle Street When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Idaho Steelheads vs. Rapid City Rush Where: Idaho Central Arena When: Saturday, April 6 Time: 7:10 PM - 9:30 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE    

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Top Strategies for Selling in Spring

As the flowers begin to bloom and the temperature rises, the real estate market experiences a surge of activity. If you're planning to sell your home, the spring season is a great  time to capitalize on the new energy and enthusiasm that comes with Spring. Shake off the cold, dark days of winter and check out these top strategies for selling your home in the spring!   Up your curb appeal: Credit to Unsplash First impressions are paramount in selling a home, and you want your home to make a good one. Your home's curb appeal entices potential buyers and gets them excited about your home. To give the exterior of your home a spring boost, take a critical look at your home and consider what simple yet impactful changes can be made. Whether it's freshening up the paint on the fence, updating or repainting the front door, or adding some vibrant flowers or potted plants, there are plenty of simple and cost-effective ways to make your home more appealing.    Do some spring cleaning: Credit to Unsplash Buyers want to see a clean and well-maintained home that they can picture themselves living in. Before you start hosting open houses, try setting aside a day to declutter and clean your home. The chores to focus on are cleaning and decluttering countertops, organizing cabinets and storage areas, and dusting shelves, cabinets, baseboards, and light fixtures. A spotless home looks more inviting and will keep potential buyers interested!   Focus on your landscaping: Credit to Unsplash The landscaping of your home is a key element in creating a positive first impression. As the grass begins to turn green again and bushes come back to life, stay on top of your yard by trimming overgrown bushes, weeding flower beds, and even adding fresh mulch. Make sure to rake away dead leaves or branches from the winter season. Consider planting seasonal flowers to add blooms of color to your yard. Well-maintained landscaping enhances the overall aesthetic and conveys a sense of care and attention to detail to your potential buyers.   Clean out the rain gutters: Credit to Unsplash Rain gutters can be full of leaves and debris after the winter season, which can lead to drainage problems and an unkempt look. Cleaning out the gutters is as simple as getting a ladder, scooping out the muck in the gutters, and rinsing them out with a hose. This also prepares your home for spring rain showers. This small detail can show potential buyers the level of care given to your home.   Powerwash the driveway and wash the windows: Credit to Unsplash A clean, well-kept home includes more than just the yard and the interior. The driveway and windows are major parts of the overall look of your home, and it is important they are unblemished. Powerwash the driveway to remove built-up grime and make it look like new. Additionally, cleaning the windows allows natural light to flood your home, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. For the best results, clean windows from both the outside and inside. These simple yet meaningful tasks contribute to an overall sense of cleanliness and maintenance in your home.

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Real Estate and NAR in the News

You may have seen news articles related to the recent National Association of Realtors proposed settlement related to lawsuits in other states, referred to as the “Sitzer-Burnett” case, regarding agent compensation. We are writing to share some preliminary information regarding the settlement, and how it impacts the real estate industry and you, the consumer. How does this impact buyers and sellers? Real estate agents will be required to provide more comprehensive information upfront about their compensation. This change is designed to empower consumers with a clearer understanding of the costs associated with buying or selling a home. Sellers and their listing agents may continue to offer buyer agent compensation, or buyers may compensate their agent directly. The proposed changes state that offers of buyer agent compensation must now be communicated outside of the MLS. Nationally, buyers will also now be required to enter into a written agreement with an agent. This is not new to Idaho or the Lysi Bishop Real Estate team. It has always been our standard to have written agreements for both our buying and selling clients. The Idaho Realtors agreements were designed to keep our clients informed of the services they’ll receive and the costs associated with those services. Depending on agreed-upon terms, buyers may be responsible for compensating their agent during the home purchase process.   When will the proposed changes take effect? It’s anticipated the proposed changes will take effect in the mid-July timeframe. To read the original release from the NAR, click here.

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