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The real estate market has been red-hot, thanks to the entry of many first-time millennial buyers and record-low mortgage rates. If you have looked into Coon Rapids homes for sale or Detroit Lakes homes for sale, you may have realized that homes don't stay for too long in the market. However, before you place a "for sale" sign outside your property, you should consider a few things. Our agents have listed some tips to get the best price for your home:

1. Depersonalize and Declutter Your Home
   Decluttered rooms let buyers plan how to fill the home as they walk around. Start with the least-used spaces like the garage and proceed to frequently-used rooms.

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Looking to sell your home this year? If you're planning on putting your house on the market like these Detroit Lakes and Edina homes for sale, you'll want to invest some time into decluttering. Clean, uncluttered homes sell faster and fetch higher prices.

Every second Saturday of August is National Garage Sale Day. It's a perfect time to get rid of unnecessary clutter and make some cash while you're at it. While garage sales sound like an easy endeavour, they can quickly become overwhelming if you haven't adequately prepared. To help you through the process, here are some tried-and-tested tips that will ensure a smooth, stress-free, and profitable clearance.

• Check Local Laws and Regulations
  Depending on where you live, odds are you'll need a permit to hold a garage sale on your property. It's important to check in with local authorities early enough to ensure you get the permit ahead of time. With a permit in hand, you can rest assured that things will proceed smoothly. Proceeding with an unpermitted sale could make you liable for three-figure fines. It's better to err on the side of caution.

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We are so excited to share the news that Counselor Realty, Inc. has been awarded the Bronze for Minnesota's Best Real Estate Company! It is an honor to be selected! Minnesota's Best had over 5,700 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named to the top three spots in 300+ categories. We thank you for your vote of confidence and are so proud to take home the Bronze!

It may be a bit chilly yet to starting thinking of spring gardening, but it's high time to start planning a spring makeover of your front yard, especially if you're planning to list your home among Edina homes for sale or Detroit Lakes homes for sale. Start by walking around your property and assessing what needs to be done to boost your curb appeal. Keeping the grass mowed and the shrubs trimmed will help, but adding some color, taking out damaged plants and replacing them in bare spaces with healthy new specimens, and filling in the winter-ravaged ground cover if need be are three projects that can enhance your listed property's looks so potential buyers will stop and take a second look. 

1. Add Some Color
   Planting annuals is an easy, no-brainer way to dress up your property and catch the eye of potential buyers. Perennials are great, but they take time to get established, so you may want to concentrate on bright annuals along sidewalks and in beds fronting the house to dress things up. Paint a picture in your mind with drifts of annuals such as dahlia, calla lilies, various kinds of daisies, salvia, pentas, nicotianas, and many more. Although annuals usually need to be replaced every year, it's worthwhile to plant these big swatches of color for an instant wow effect.

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If you're in the market for a new home in the Twin Cities, Counselor Realty has a variety of beautiful traditional and contemporary homes in your price range. You'll find many Coon Rapids homes for sale and Rochester homes for sale with unique exterior features, enticing interior spaces, special amenities, and breathtaking views.

When you're looking for a new home, you hope to find the perfect place that will accommodate all of your family's lifestyle needs. That may include a space for a home office, music studio, art studio, a children's playroom, a guest room for visitors, or a quiet room for relaxation. If you find a home you love, but it falls a little short on space, adding an outbuilding to the backyard may be the perfect solution.

• Garden Sheds
  An outdoor shed doesn't have to be a tiny space to store gardening equipment and extra paint. Although that is one use, an outdoor shed can serve a lot of other purposes. By adding a few windows for natural light, shelving for storage, a ceiling fan for a cool breeze, and a couple of cozy chairs, a shed can become a great place to have your morning coffee or curl up with your favorite book. If you work out or do yoga, a backyard shed will create a quiet environment where you can focus on your daily health routine.

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