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People
will
say
to
me,
“I
am
thinking
about
selling
my
home,
but
I do
not
even
know
where
to
begin
to
get
it
ready
to
put
on
the
market--
I
have
so
much
stuff
that
I
need
to
do.”
Getting
your
house
ready
for
sale
does
not
have
to
be a
stressful
event.
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Take
Another
Look
Look
at
what
you
have
around
you
and
figure
out
how
to
make
it
better
in a
cost-effective,
attainable,
creative
way.
The
choices
and
work
you
do
in
your
home
will
pay
off
in a
big
way
now
and
down
the
road.
You
live
in a
home
everyday
– so
it
is
difficult
to
see
the
good
things
about
it
anymore.
You
need
to
get
rooms
down
to
basics
again
to
see
the
potential.
You
may
walk
right
past
your
fireplace
and
miss
the
great
mantle
or
you
don’t
notice
the
wonderful
kitchen
space
that
lies
underneath
all
those
piles
of
stuff
or
you
don’t
even
appreciate
the
great
view
of
the
back
garden
that
is
obscured
by
old
drapes.
The
truth
is
that
spaces
can
get
tired
and
you
can
get
to a
point
where
you
do
not
see
it
anymore.
You
need
to
generate
some
excitement.
I
have
seen
the
power
of
redesign
transform
lives.
It’s
been
said
that
change
is
good
and
if
you
are
feeling
stuck
then
just
move
because
motion
creates
change.
Focus
on
One
Room
At a
Time
Getting
rid
of
clutter
is
the
first
order
of
the
day.
Focus
on
one
room
at a
time.
Create
four
piles:
Tag
Sale,
Good
Will,
Storage
and
Trash.
Don’t
spend
too
much
time
mulling
over
an
item
–
just
sort
it
and
get
it
out.
This
simple
process
will
motivate
you.
Once
the
clutter
is
gone,
look
at
the
good
pieces
of
furniture
and
the
ones
that
no
longer
work
in
the
room.
If
the
sofa
is
great,
keep
it
for
the
room,
but
if
the
side
chairs
are
worn
and
very
tattered,
sell
them.
In
getting
your
house
ready
for
market;
simpler
is
better.
There
also
may
be
good
pieces
that
can
be
used
in
another
room.
If
something
has
good
potential
than
use
it
again
to
help
you
set
the
stage
of
your
new
look.
Once
you
have
removed
the
extras
and
“get
rid
of”
items,
go
back
in
and
empty
out
the
room
because
for
some
people,
it
is
easier
to
see
the
room
and
build
from
scratch.
Having
the
room
empty
allows
you
to
see
what
needs
attention.
Think
of
yourself
as a
potential
buyer
walking
through
your
home
for
the
first
time
with
a
REALTOR®.
You
want
to
direct
what
people
see
when
they
come
into
a
room.
Notice
what
they
may
notice,
which
may
include:
walls
that
need
new
paint
or
simple
touch-ups;
trim
that
needs
to
be
added;
wall-to-wall
carpet
that
is
stained
or a
light
fixture
in
the
dining
area
that
needs
new
shades,
etc.
In
most
cases,
a
little
soap
and
water
goes
a
long
way.
Now
bring
in
the
key
pieces,
whether
it
be
the
sofa,
a
bed,
a
desk,
an
armoire.
You
want
to
play
around
with
the
placement
of
the
furniture.
Your
goal
is
to
create
inviting
areas
that
your
eye
is
drawn
to
as
you
enter
into
that
new
room.
The
Final
Touch
The
final
touches
of
accessories
that
you
already
own
can
be
brought
in,
such
as
art,
lamps,
books,
props,
throw
pillows,
etc.
You
could
buy
a
few
new
items
to
finish
off
the
space
if
you
wish
–
but
you
don’t
have
to
go
overboard.
Walking
into
the
room
should
affect
all
the
senses.
So
put
the
music
on
that
sets
the
tone,
have
a
fire
going
in
the
fireplace,
buy
some
fresh
cut
flowers,
dim
the
lights
to
make
the
room
more
inviting,
brew
some
fresh
coffee
or
bake
some
cookies
to
really
capture
the
essence
of
home.
Even
in
these
economic
times,
you
realize
there
is
much
you
can
do
yourself
to
make
change
happen.
With
these
simple
preparations,
your
home
will
be
ready
to
sell
at a
good
price
Contact
Me
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
