Team Andy Gibson - Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty

Fall is in the air! Is your home ready for the coming cooler months? As a  Lake of the Ozarks homeowner , there are several things that need to be done to prepare your home this fall for the winter months. Some of the items that should be addressed aren't always at the top of mind though. So we've compiled an easy checklist to ensure you get all of these tasks checked off around your home before winter hits. ☑️Inspect the Exterior of Your Home and Make Repairs Take a walk around your property, looking for signs of damage to the roof, siding and foundation. If you spot anything that needs repair, schedule it before winter weather hits. Since it may be difficult to determine any repairs needed to a roof without getting up there and thoroughly inspecting it, it may be best to get an estimate from a professional roofer. Most companies offer free estimates, too, so it's worth having them take a look! ☑️Take Care of Fall Landscaping Tasks Leaves look beautiful blanketi...

While selling your home can be as easy as having your agent list it on the market, in most cases, it's beneficial to prepare your home before listing it. A few minor touch-ups and attention to detail can go a long way towards making a favorable impression on potential buyers — and perhaps closing a deal. So, before you list your home for sale, put your buyer’s hat on and walk through your home like it's the first time. Doing this will open your eyes to things you may not have noticed otherwise. Here are 5 handy tips to help you through the prep process before listing a  home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks . 1. Declutter People don't realize just how much stuff they accumulate over the years until it's time to pack it all up on moving day. As creatures of habit, we tend to hold onto things because they have sentimental value or we think we may need them in the future. So we tuck it away in a closet, cabinet or drawer and it never gets touched again. Consider th...