April Hartman Realtor

Most people don’t realize how much roof and siding color can completely change the feel of a home until they start comparing samples outside ☀️🏡

It’s amazing how much colors can change in different lighting — and how the right combination can completely refresh the look and feel of a home.

Exterior updates can make a huge impact on curb appeal, and if you’re ever thinking about tackling projects on your own home, I’m always happy to connect you with great local contractors that I trust. Just ask!

And when the time comes to sell, I’m also here to help you figure out which updates are actually worth the investment for your goals and the market.

Always here to help anyway that I can- text or call at 574-339-6270

The house itself is only part of the decision. 🏡

One thing I noticed over the years while showing homes is that buyers don't always realize this.

Sometimes a home checks every single box online, but once you get there, something can still feels off. Other times, a house surprises people because the neighborhood, layout, and overall feeling just works for their life.

Things like:
• the drive home after work
• home layout
• nearby conveniences
• the neighborhood atmosphere
• how the home feels during everyday life

…all start to matter more than people expect.

That’s also why I created this buyer questionnaire below. It helps narrow down not just the type of house you may want — but the lifestyle and everyday feel you are looking for too.

The goal usually isn’t just finding the prettiest kitchen or the most updated finishes.

It’s finding a place that actually feels like home when real life happens there.

Feel free to click the link below if you’d like to start exploring what might be the right fit for you. 🏡

Sterling Realty Advisors Buyer Questionnaire Thanks for stopping by! Whether you’re actively planning a move or just starting to explore what’s possible, this questionnaire helps better understand what matters most to you in a home and lifestyle.

Forgot to post these from last month! The rain is still sticking around, and so are the good moments from our annual Trash Away Event ☔

It was so great seeing so many familiar faces again—we truly appreciate you all. We were able to fill two dumpsters completely full while helping clear out unwanted items, and that’s always a win! 🗑️

The excitement, the relief, the “we really did it” moment… 🏡❤️

After a tough experience with another Realtor, they finally got to say YES to the address. Their home buying journey wasn’t the smoothest—but once we had a solid game plan in place, everything started to come together.

Moments like this are exactly why I love what I do. Getting to help turn things around and see it all fall into place is the best part.

So happy for these two and everything this next chapter holds 🥂
Help me congratulate them!! 👇

Thank you to our 2026 Event Partners for helping support our lovely clients every year! We can't wait to see everyone at Trash Away Day on Saturday, featuring Busco Beans coffee trailer! Be sure to ask your Sterling Broker for details! We are raising money for Blood Cancer United and would love any of your spare change because every dollar counts! Check out Joci Plank - Realtor campaign in the comments below!

Stephanie Van Houten at Team Elite - Fairway Home Mortgage David Anthony at Burt Blee Dixon Sutton Bloom
Chris Alexander and Nichole Marie at Meridian Title Corporation
MVM Moving & Storage Fort Wayne
Hoosier Roofing - Fort Wayne
Larry Lechel at F&M Bank
Aardvark Home Inspectors Inc.
Jeanne Mourey Slain at Fidelity National Title- Indiana
Brendan Morris at loanDepot

Busy photo… can you spot us all?
Just a good night with a great team, enjoying some Mexican food 🌮

A little glimpse of my year so far 💕

Busy days, sweet moments, and a lot of love in between.

#2026

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🌳 Applications Now Open: Citizen-Match Tree Program

Fort Wayne residents can now apply for the annual Citizen-Match Residential Street Tree Program — also known as the Street Tree Program.

For just $50, residents may have a street tree professionally planted in the public right-of-way (the park strip between the street and property line), pending application review and site approval.

✔ Trees are 6–10 feet tall
✔ 1–1.5-inch trunk diameter
✔ Planted and overseen by the City Arborist
✔ Fall planting window: October 1 – December 31
✔ Apply online or by mail

Strengthen your neighborhood canopy, improve curb appeal and invest in Fort Wayne’s urban forest.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/FWStreetTrees

Just Listed 🏡
9512 Robin Meadow Place | Fort Wayne

A welcoming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch tucked into a quiet neighborhood near everyday conveniences.

Cathedral ceilings with skylights, gas log fireplace, and a peaceful wooded backyard give this home a cozy, open feel. Fresh paint and some new flooring make it move-in ready.

👉 Know someone who’s been waiting for the right one-level home? Feel free to share!

🔗 Full details link in the comments

Ever thought about building a home? 👀
Now could be your chance — let’s chat!