Ms. San Francisco Real Estate (Janice Lee)

10 Miller Place #502 79 Navajo Avenue 140 Manor Drive

So you’ve prepped your home cosmetically in every imaginable way and now you’re ready to hit the market! But before you proceed with putting the “For Sale” sign in the ground, there are several key pieces of information you should consider gathering that many of today’s savvy buyers are going to want to know. Survey – Do you have a copy of a current survey of your home? Buyers want to know about property lines, easements, conservation buffers, if there is room for a pool, if the property line extends to the water behind your home, etc. Having a survey will help eliminate potential concerns for prospective buyers  Floor plan or Appraisal Sketch – Buyers often want to know room dimensions as it helps with determining furniture placement in their new space. A floor plan sketch, or an appraisal with accurate square footage of the home, will be extremely helpful. Utility Bills – Buyers want to know what they can expect with their future heating and cooling bills. Review your bills

Whether you’re able to make a big investment into cutting your energy costs or just looking for a few free and simple ways to save money, here are 10 helpful tips for keeping your energy bills down this winter.  No Cost Set your thermostat to 68 degrees. Your heating system will operate less and use less energy. By turning it down an additional five degrees at night, you could save up to $70 on energy costs each year. Set your water heater to 120 degrees. Your water heater won’t have to work as hard if it’s set to a lower temperature. In fact, each time you lower it 10 degrees, you’ll save 3-5% on water heating costs. Open window coverings on south-facing windows. This will help warm your house during the day. At night, cover all windows to help keep the heat in. Use cold water when washing clothes. Washing clothes in cold water could save you around $40 a year with an electric water heater and $30 with a gas water heater. Some Cost Replace