Sprague & Curtis Real Estate Blog

As a home seller, you expect people to visit and tour your home—it's part of the process! However, with current social distancing best practices in place because of the pandemic, adjustments should be made to keep yourself, your family, and others safe.

Consider the following tips to stay healthy during your selling process:

1. Your Realtor should make sure that any potential buyers interested in touring your home are low risk of exposure to COVID-19 and that only very serious inquiries or high priority showings are allowed. Virtual showings are also an option and will help to limit the number of people who come to your property.
2. Place a placard in the entry of your home requesting that any person who has recently been ill or may have been in the company of someone who is suspected to have COVID-19 not enter your home.
3. Provide easy-access hand sanitizer throughout your home.
4. Leave interior doors open and lights on so that buyers wh...

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Cleaning, organizing, repairing, replacing, packing… staging your home is no easy task, especially when you have a house full of children. Kids will be kids, and unfortunately, that means new messes will pop up faster than you can clean them. Don't worry — you won't have to tackle this task on your own. Our real estate agents have these helpful tips to make sure every one of your in-person walkthroughs and virtual showings are picture-perfect.

1. Knowing When to Seek Help
   First thing's first, you may need a set of helping hands to accomplish your goal. Quite simply, most parents have too many responsibilities to juggle, and there are only 24 hours in a day to get everything done. Older children should be tasked with tidying up their rooms and helping around the house. For larger projects, consider asking your extended family members and friends to help — even if that means babysitting! You may also want to consider hiring professionals to help you remodel, keep your home clean, or keep your yard looking great.
   
   

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To our valued clients and friends,

During such an unprecedented time, we want to assure you that Sprague & Curtis remains deeply committed to the health and safety of our clients, agents, employees, and communities.

We are joining with our communities, our nation, and our world to implement every protocol and process possible to keep our team and our clients safe. As we continue to follow the development of the COVID-19 outbreak, our first priority is the health and safety of our people and their families, as well as our clients and their families.

Through it all, we are mindful that our clients still need to buy and sell real estate for many different reasons. We are here and ready to help. The way we do business is changing, but thanks to technology and our dedicated team, we are able to advise and guide our clients in new,...

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While waterfront properties offer gorgeous views and opportunities for aquatic recreation, they also have unique maintenance needs. It's imperative to keep up with these maintenance tasks so that your home remains in good condition for years to come. Make sure these items are on your checklist when working on your waterfront home. 

1. Keep Your Retainer Wall in Good Condition
   You want the water around your home to be clean and free of pollution. A retainer wall is a valuable component for keeping pollutants out of the water near your home. Retainer walls prevent the soil on your property from eroding and adding any contaminants in the soil to the water. Periodically inspect your retainer wall to identify any uneven areas or areas where the material is degrading. 

2. Winterize Your Home
   If you don't use your home during the winter months, you'll need to winterize your home to make sure it's ready for winter weather. You'll want to take steps to prevent water from freezing in your pipes, and many homeowners also board up their windows. Boarding up the windows prevents intruders from peeking into your home, and it provides protection for the windows against falling limbs or windblown debris. 

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As Maine celebrates its bicentennial in 2020, why not learn more about some of the historic landmarks in our area? Our REALTORS® help you get in the spirit by sharing 10 fun facts about one of Maine's most enduring symbols, the Maine State House.

1. Augusta Beats the Competition 
   Maine officially became a state on March 15, 1820. At the time, Portland was named temporary capital by being the state's largest city, but many felt Maine would be better served with a more centrally located capital. Brunswick, Hallowell, Waterville, Belfast, and Wiscasset all threw their hats in the ring, but Augusta emerged victoriously.
   
   

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