Are you getting ready to put your home on the market? Already have an appointment set for your realtor to come take photos to add to your listing? Here’s a quick checklist of things to check before you get your photos taken; putting the best foot forward is important when it comes to digital listings. Complete these tasks to get your house in tip-top shape!
- Clear the driveway and yard of clutter or unsightly landscaping growth. This means everything from the dead shrub in your old holiday pot to rolling up your lawn hose.
- Use your garage for storage; typically, garages aren’t photographed so use it as a space for garbage cans, cars, or boxes of items ready to move.
- Clear every surface in the home of personal items. Don’t leave out phone cords, paperwork, makeup, etc.
- Tidy the bathrooms; put down toilet seats, make sure mirrors have been cleaned, rugs aren’t out of place, etc.
- Clean all your windows inside and out; leave them open for the photos. Natural light adds to the beauty of your photos.
- Make plans for pets; please don’t expect a photographer/realtor to work around your pets. Try to have them out on a walk or with a friend/family member for the day.
The Northeast Florida Fair is comming to Callahan this week! From October 12-22, visit to enjoy Nassau County’s annual fair. The home site is in a largely rural area which means the fair has a full livestock show event calendar. Check out the Rabbit Showmanship, a Dairy Goat Show, Barnyard Olympics, Cattle Showmanship, a Market Animal Sale, and more. There is even an opprotunity for the youth to show off; local kids can enter their prize goats, lambs, and cattle in either the Pee Wee or Youth categories. Best of all? There will also be the typical fair favorites: midway rides, fried foods, and live music! Visit the 
Sykes Family Farms’ 9-acre corn maze is once again open for the spooky season! Located in Elkton, this crop maze has four phases. Guests are provided with a question-filled passport to help guide them through the maze. This year’s maze is a tribute to country legend Reba McEntire; expect some themed crop patterns and more! Admission to the crop maze also includes hayrides, duck races, pedal carts, corn popper, a chance to meet the farm animals, and the playground. The maze is open during daylight hours and after dark. Please note that guests entering the crop maze after dark must have at least one flashlight or glowstick per group. Learn more by visiting the 
The Amelia Island Jazz Festival is happening now! Until October 8th, there will be a celebration of themed performances and solo concerts. The festival is celebrating its 20th year and the festival headliners are appropriately celebratory: 
Happy October everyone!
Sunland Center’s 42nd Annual Fall Festival is less than a month away! Held on the historic grounds of the Sunland Center in Marianna, this festival features over 100 vendors offering a variety of food, crafts, arts, and activities. There will also be live entertainment, food trucks, and a parade. Best of all? The event is FREE to enter. Be sure to bring cash and card for vendors and food. So come out on October 28th from 9am-2pm and get ahead on your holiday shopping with a family-friendly fall afternoon!