Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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The flurry of Memorial Day sales at home-improvement retailers offers the
perfect occasion to remind sellers to pick up the materials they need to fix
any issues, like gutter problems, which could deter buyers.

Buyers are drawn like magnets to well-maintained homes. A sagging gutter
here, a gutter with plants sprouting out of it there, and the sellers' first
impression is nothing but a missed opportunity.

For tips you can share with sellers on repairing common gutter problems,
head to the
REALTORR Content Resource, the new tool powered
by HouseLogic, where your NAR membership entitles you to download free
homeownership content in your consumer Web site, blog, or e-newsletter. Here
are just a few of the tips available now at
REALTORR Content Resource:

. Clear clogged gutters: Sellers can tackle the most common problem of all
if they're comfortable on a ladder, don't mind getting wet and dirty, and
don't have an extremely tall house. It's a matter of clearing the muck from
gutters and then flushing them with a garden hose to make sure the water
drains properly. To really impress potential buyers, sellers can even have
gutter covers installed.

. Straighten sagging gutters: Replacing faulty or missing hangers, which
secure gutters to a home, is an inexpensive fix. Hangers can deteriorate
over time or they can be spaced too far apart to support the gutters'
weight. Sellers can pick up hangers for $10 or less and fasteners for about
$1 each.

. Plug leaks: Sealing leaky gutter joints requires only caulking with a $5
tube of gutter sealant.

Demonstrate your knowledge as an expert on home value by using these tips to
educate sellers about these relatively easy - but visually critical - fixes
to gutter glitches. If sellers have no gutter worries, they're bound to be
able to benefit from tips on saving energy on water heaters, inspecting and
maintaining their garage, and improving curb appeal and safety with outdoor
lighting, all of which are also available now at
REALTORR Content Resource.

The REALTORR Content Resource, powered by HouseLogic, is an exclusive, free
benefit for NAR members.
HouseLogic is the National Association of REALTORS'R
no-topic-left-uncovered consumer Web site geared to helping home owners make
smart decisions to maintain, protect, and increase the value of their home.

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