Suzi Brink

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Suzi Brink | Realtor | Dakota Plains Realty

3121 9TH Avenue S, Moorhead, MN 56560 This beautiful & spacious 4BR/3BA custom rambler boasts a sunny & spacious open concept. The main floor features a large kitchen w/ a center island, stainless steel appliances, remote control power window treatments, central vacuum system, gas FP, laundry room, a master suite w/ a private bathroom &...

States Where Homes Sell in Less Than a Month The market is picking up steam, with homes flying off the market in a shorter amount of time. Check out a map to see how sales are doing in your area.

SELLERS: RAMP UP YOUR CURB APPEAL-

Curb appeal is one of the most important factors in selling a home, and one of the most difficult to quantify, but one thing is certain -- homes sell for more money when they have it.

It's common knowledge that drive-up first impressions count. Buyers want to be charmed and excited about a property as a whole. A clean, tidy front yard, front walk swept of leaves and snow, pavers laid safely and evenly, and an attractive frame of landscaping set the tone for a positive buyer experience.

On closer inspection, buyers can see that the trim has been freshly painted and that you've put out a cheery new welcome mat by the front door. So how much more work do you need to do to win buyers over?

Since 2003, replacement costs have generated more value at resale than remodeling, according to the latest Remodeling Magazine 2014 Cost vs. Value report. That's good news for sellers who want to ramp up their home's curb appeal.

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LONG RANGE PLANNING IN YOUR HOA-

A manager of a seniors homeowner association once commented "We have to approach long range planning carefully around here. Many of our residents won't buy green bananas."

While it's understandable that some folks may not relate to long range planning for practical reasons, the truth is that many, regardless of age, live "in the now". This attitude is reinforced by the incredible abundance with which our country is blessed and a sense that no matter what happens, someone will be there to catch us if we fall.

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