Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe, VT
Teresa Merelman, Broker, Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe, VTPhone: (802) 793-5171
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Sometimes it feels like all the top home improvement projects are focused on the inside of the home — but there are a lot of ways that you can improve your curb appeal as well. Whether you are looking to make a good first impression when your guests arrive at your home or you want to generate buzz about your home when it is listed on the real estate market, you will find that these projects instantly boost your curb appeal.
Front doors have become the newest trend in curb appeal. While stately wooden doors and neutral tones will never go out of style, now is your opportunity to be bold. Paint your front door a vibrant accent color, such as turquoise green, apple red or navy blue. This allows you to add style and character to your home's exterior while still blending in with the rest of the neighborhood.
It may come as a surprise, but a new garage door is actually one of the most valuable home improvement projects that you can complete. This project offers an excellent return on your investment, and it can transform the appearance of your home.
Flower boxes may feel like a decorative accent from an era gone by, but they will add a serious amount of charm to your home. Wooden flower boxes can be filled with fresh blooms in the spring and summer, but you can also decorate them with seasonal accents in the fall and winter.
Whether you have a mailbox that's at your front door or a street side box, you can paint or refinish an existing mailbox in order to improve your curb appeal. If your mailbox is beyond repair, consider replacing it with a newer model.
One of the easiest DIY home improvement projects that will increase your curb appeal is making your own house number sign. With this project, you can take a contemporary approach or stick with tradition while still showcasing your own personal style.
Teresa's beginnings were at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She was child #5 of 8 and born into an Air Force family that moved all over the United States but usually ended up back in the Washington, D.C. area. Teresa attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received her bachelor's degree in business from George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia. Some of her prior careers include: computer buyer in Fairfax, Virginia; Deputy Clerk at the U.S. District Court in Denver, Colorado; Police Officer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Bed & Breakfast owner in Stowe, Vermont. Teresa obtained her license as a Realtor® in 1998. She has been through many ups and downs in this profession and continues to learn every day. She very much enjoys the real estate profession and the wonderful people she has met and assisted along the way. In order to serve her clients and customers, Teresa continually attends classes and seminars. Some of her Designations and Certifications include:
Teresa has also served and continues to serve on several boards:
In 2007, Teresa was named Vermont Realtor of the Year.Teresa and her husband, a local attorney, moved to Stowe in 1987. They had two sons and Stowe has been their home for the past 36 years. She still feels the Stowe area is a wonderful place to raise a family, there's always something going on. Teresa can often be found behind the lens of her camera documenting the beauty of the area and its many events.As an update, Teresa's older son is now a Doctor/resident at the University of New Mexico's Emergency Management Program. Her younger son graduated from James Mason University and currently resides in Chicago, IL as a supervisor for OKTA.
