Subject: A Few Quick Ways to Increase Curb Appeal

Hello NAME,

Whether you are preparing your house to sell or simply want to make a good first impression, curb appeal is important.

There are a few simple steps you can take to add curb appeal to your home without spending a lot of money.

1. The Front Door: It is the entry to your home so don’t neglect it. Get creative with your front door by adding a splash of color. Try a fresh coat of paint or a bold and colorful new door mat.

2. Make a Statement with Some Flowers: Keep things symmetrical by adding a flower pot to each side of the entrance. Visit your local nursery and ask for advice on the best design ideas for your flower pots. Get something with more height for the middle and then place lower annuals such as wave petunias around the edges so the flowers spill over the edges of the pots.

3. A Good Clean Rinse: Use a pressure washer to clean your driveway and walkways. Then clean your windows inside out to let the sun shine in.

4. Take Care of Your Lawn: Your lawn has a huge impact when it comes to the over-all curb appeal of your house. Make sure to keep your lawn manicured and green. For expert advice on caring for your lawn visit the national Association of Landscape Professionals’ website at https://www.loveyourlandscape.org/.

5. Upgrade Your Lighting: Visit your local hardware store to select lighting that better fits the style and size of your home.

With these budget-friendly changes you will see your home’s curb appeal drastically increase.

Feel free to reply to this email to find out the accurate value of your home!

Warmly,
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Subject: Book Recommendation of the Month

Hello NAME,

Are you looking for your next good read? Consider The New Retirementality: Planning Your Life and Living Your Dreams… at Any Age You Want by Mitch Anthony.

This book is not an instruction manual full of homework and complicated financial spreadsheets. Rather, Anthony strives to display why those looking to the future need a new mentality when it comes to retirement. Retirement now looks very different than it did for previous generations, and this book teaches you to begin to think about the process and how it might look like for you personally. Most importantly, Anthony helps the reader create a plan to get there! The New Retirementality was recently recommended by Money Magazine as one of the 10 best books to help you retire richer.

I hope you enjoy the book!

Warmly,
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Subject: 5 credit score mistakes to watch out for!

Hello NAME,

If you are like most Americans, you are concerned about maintaining a high credit score.

If you are planning to buy real estate in the near future, it’s a good idea to begin your process early by meeting with a lender and having them run your credit, just in case there are items that need to be cleaned up before you begin your property search.

If a real estate purchase is not in your future it still pays to be vigilant about protecting your score.

Here are 5 quick credit mistakes to watch out for!

Mistake #1: Making late payments. Thirty-day late payments can drop your credit score by 60-100 points!

Mistake #2: Opening store accounts to save on store purchases. Doing so means a hard inquiry, which can pull 5 or more points off your score.

Mistake #3: Closing the wrong accounts. Hold on to the cards that you’ve had the longest.

Mistake #4: Not having enough credit. Insufficient credit shows a lack of a track record and suggests you may not be able to handle more credit.

Mistake #5: Carrying high balances on your cards. High balances show that your debt ratio is too high.

If you have additional questions and need a connection to a quality lender or professionals that can advise you on how to raise your credit, reply to this email and I would be happy to help.

Warmly,
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Subject: How to Find Your Perfect Neighborhood

Hello NAME,

Location, location, location. Half of buying a home is all about finding where you want to live. You may have found your dream house, but if it’s not in your dream neighborhood, then it’s not your dream home.

To find the neighborhood that is just right for you, start by making a needs and wants list and be sure to include activities, services, and hobbies that dictate the amenities you need nearby.

The internet provides an immense amount of information so do a little digging.

Check it out in person. Drive through the area multiple times and at different times of day so that you can get a true feel for the area. Consider taking long walks to truly absorb how it would feel to live there.

How far is your potential home from your job? For some, a long commute would be a deal breaker. What is your tolerance? Be sure to drive the route multiple times at the exact times you will be traveling to and from work.

Do your research on property taxes and any other special assessments, especially in new areas and areas that have associations.

Research crime statistics, school ratings, and any neighborhood noise or restrictions that would hamper your enjoyment.

Visit the local park and chat with neighbors to ask what they enjoy most about living in the area.

It’s easy to fall in love with a nice home, and it’s even better when a great lifestyle that is your perfect fit goes along with it.

Email me if you would like information and property searches, I will be happy to assist.

Warmly,
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