The Goodfellow & Goodfellow & Lind Blog

Preparing for Showings {Winnipeg Real Estate Tips}

(June 12, 2012, posted in Tips on Tuesday)

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money can give your home an edge over other listings in the area. Here are a few Goodfellow & Goodfellow tips on how you can prepare your home for a showing.

Curb Appeal

  • Mow the lawn and remove any litter
  • Weed and edge gardens
  • Repair gutters and eavestroughs
  • Remove ice, snow, or leaves from driveways and walks
  • Do some touch-ups on exte... read more.

Before you Renovate... {Winnipeg Real Estate Tips}

(May 29, 2012, posted in Tips on Tuesday)

Are you thinking about doing a few renovations before listing your home? Might be a good to find out if paying for that new backsplash will really be worth it. Check out these interesting stats from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which details typical payback range of various renovation projects.

The CMHC's TOP FOUR GREATEST PAYBACK POTENTIALS (% of your money back)
Bathroom Renovation... read more.