I heard a horror story of how a realtor took her clients to a foreclosed home for a showing.  When she walked in the house with her clients, the house was filled with left-behind trash — broken furniture, lamps, garbage bags in the corner, broken blinds, a cracked window – you get the picture.  Needless to say, this first impression did not make a good impression.  While no one expects a foreclosure to be in great condition, finding someone else’s trash in it is unappealing. 

We can help!  Peace of Mind Property Solutions will clean out your foreclosure to broom-clean.  We will change the locks, remove all debris, remove any bad carpets, and take care of the outside, whether it’s mowing or snow removal.  We can also make improvements as necessary, such as drywall repairs, painting, replacing carpet, replacing lights; just call us.  One call does it all!

The pros of writing this early in the day are:  (1)  it gets you out of bed earlier than usual; (2) breakfast is provided (it is hard enough to get dressed that early, let alone thinking about eating); and (3)… I simply cannot think of another good reason to write so early in the morning.

Now, the cons are much easier.  Usually the “cons” are negatives, but in this instance, for me they are all good things.  First, you get to sleep in, which is particularly nice on these frosty mornings.  Second, you can eat whenever you want, which will fuel your imagination for when you are ready to write.  And last, but not least, perhaps writing later in the day one can keep things in perspective and have a more robust sense of humor!

Have a blessed Christmas holiday, everyone.

On the news, you hear about the unemployment rate, crime and foreclosures are increasing, homeless shelters and food pantries are out of supplies, and charitable organizations are in need. 

How can we reconcile these conflicting emotions?  Take a few deep breaths, listen to your heart, and give generously and willingly to those who are less fortunate than you.  It will mean a great deal to those in need and highlight what this season is all about.

Happy Holidays to all, and may you be abundantly blessed in the coming year!

As time goes on, we tend to focus on getting new customers, assuming our first customers will always be satisfied.  Marketing strategies emphasize attracting new clients; to survive, we must grow our business.  But what happens when we take our existing customers for granted?  More importantly, are we providing our new customers with better service than our existing customers?

Getting and keeping customers is a balance.  We must continue to put in place a system that allows for continued customer feedback and promotes satisfaction to new customers.  Customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth referrals are always a win-win for everyone.

We cleaned out the house, removed the smelly carpet, and started repairs.  Ceiling fans were removed and replaced with new light fixtures.  Baseboards and door frames were added where missing, doors with holes in them were replaced, and dozens of holes in the walls were repaired.  After a thorough cleaning, we were ready to put a fresh coat of paint on the entire inside of the house.  With new carpet and pad throughout the house, it is looking great inside.  

Moving to the outside, trim was painted, the lawn mowed, weeds pulled, and trash around the house removed.  A new garage door was installed.  (Did I mention they swapped the garage door and track for an old, rotting garage door that they secured with metal plates?)   

Wow!  This house is looking great.  We are ready for the final walk-through with our client.  The property is in a marketable condition and ready to be listed for sale.  Priced right, it should sell quickly, the final goal of our client.  

How can we add success to your story?

First, it provides a work list that needs to be done.  From that list, it is easy to bid out any tasks that are outside the scope of the main contract.  Painting, drywall repair, electrical work, plumbing, etc. are items that need to be bid on a per-case basis.  Once that work list has been bid out, it becomes the basis for the extra-work portion of the contract.

Secondly, the list now becomes part of the contract with the contractor (a bank, in this case).  They now have a complete list of what they are hiring you to do, and the cost of same.  When the bank does a final walk-through, they can use the list as their checklist to see if everything has been done as agreed to.

Finally, when final pictures are taken, it shows the check list has been completed, and the bank has a house ready to list for sale–the ultimate goal.

Next, if there is no heat in the property, winterizing is necessary to keep the pipes from freezing and bursting and additional damage being done to the property.   Recheck the windows to make sure they are locked. 

Check the property regularly.  Empty houses are attractive targets for theft and vandalism.  If security has been breached, re-secure the property. 

Make arrangements for the removal of snow.  Nothing spells empty like an unshoveled driveway. 

Attention to detail is the key to keeping the property in the best possible shape until it is once again occupied!

1.   Securing the property.  We can change the locks, board up or replace windows, and make sure the property is secure. 

2.   Clean it out.  We will take care of cleaning out the house, removing any trash, food, carpet, etc. that may have been left behind.  We will take it to broom clean, so that you can list it as quickly as possible.

3.   Neglected yard?  We will mow, trim, and clean up the yard in the summer, and remove the snow from the driveway and sidewalks in the winter. 

4.   Need more work done?   Need drywall patching, painting, want it sparkle clean?  If you have a nice property that should be taken to the next level of repairs, we can do that for you!   There will be times when a small investment will result in a larger return.  Let’s discuss how we can maximize your investment property.

5.   One call delegates it all.  Whatever you need, we can make your life simpler by reducing your worries about your foreclosed properties, giving you Peace of Mind.

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