Hey all! So as you know (if you read my intro) I am a licensed real estate agent. When it comes to selling a home, it can become overwhelming.
Too much stuff and a potential buyer can't see themselves in your home. An empty house and a non-visual buyer won't be able to see themselves in the home. As you can see, there can be complications when trying to sell. Your best bet is to get rid of non-essential items. Whether you put them in storage or start packing them away. When it comes to an empty home, there are many companies and even some accredited agents that can stage your home so it doesn't feel so empty and a potential buyer can see how their furniture can be placed in a room when there are items strategically placed. Yea, sounds crazy...Why spend more money when you're trying to sell...right?
Trust me, the better your home looks the faster it will sell. It's like going on an interview. You want to look your best and have great credentials that fit the job you are looking for. The same is said for people looking for homes. Most people want move in ready, or just paint and if necessary pull up carpet. Not everyone is a DIYer, even if they watch all the amazing shows on HGTV or the DIY channel. Some people have great ideas but can't execute. Others don't have the vision.
So if you have a lot of knick knacks, personal photos, etc...down size the collection. What you like others may not. And as you've seen on House Hunters, people have a lot to say about an owners home and décor, even if most of it will not be staying! It can impact how someone sees a home and they can pass over it, even if its an amazing house.
This brings me into another section of staging and real estate. For sale by owners. I get it, I really do...you want to sell your house yourself. Cut out the middle man and save the 4-6% an agent will charge for listing your home. But guess what...the agent doesn't even get all 4-6%! Shocker right?! If they don't represent both sides, then they are only getting half. And then that half they got, gets split with their broker! If they do represent both sides they still split with their broker. Also, think about the time an agent invests into a listing. Marketing, open houses, showing the house. We are not paid until that house sells. If you don't have the time to make the necessary updates to your home, staging and having the time to be at home for as long as it takes to sell, then I really suggest getting a realtor. Interview a few and see who works best for you. We are here to help you and get to your ultimate goal. Selling your home!
Monday, January 9, 2017
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Moving furniture and keeping wood floors looking great!
Happy New Year everyone! Over the course of this holiday season, I found myself cleaning, A LOT. Moving things around and reorganizing to either fit people or stuff in general into my home.
I have nice hardwood floors and one thing that drives me crazy is getting them scuffed or scraped from moving a chair, couch or table. In my living room I have a sectional couch, well more like a modular sectional. I can move it around and piece it together to get the best layout possible. The most movable piece is the ottoman as I have not gotten clips/elastics to keep in place. So naturally, it gets moved around. With moving around, I started getting scuffs on the floor to my horror. Ugh! What do I do to fix this problem?! Ding a light bulb went off in my head. Felt pads or furniture glides/sliders would be great to put on and keep my floors from being damaged. There are different types and some are better for everyday use than others. You can pretty much find them anywhere on-line and in stores. Amazon.com is my savior for a lot of household items, as is Bed Bath and Beyond (because who doesn't love the tons of coupons they send, especially in the holiday season) or Dollar Tree for the budget conscious!
Funny enough I had some hanging around in drawer, yay!, because as I say "If it's free, it's for me" (yea I know very corny) and was able to utilize them for the ottoman. I don't know what I bought them for originally, as the apartment we lived in before buying a home was carpeted in all areas except the kitchen and bathroom. But I was glad to have them on hand anyway.
The sliders are great, but I find them to be better used for when I'm actually moving heavy items like a dresser or a bed. They work great on wood floors or carpet. The felt pads are great for everyday use, like my beloved ottoman, dining room chairs, coffee tables, etc. They come in different shapes, sizes and colors; which is great for making them seem like they are "part" of the furniture. Here's a link to a whole supply on the cheap! They even have ones that screw or nail into legs of tables and chairs if you want a more permanent solution instead of the peel and stick.
So if you move into a home with great wood floors or redo your floors, don't forget your sliders or felt pads. You can thank me later.
I have nice hardwood floors and one thing that drives me crazy is getting them scuffed or scraped from moving a chair, couch or table. In my living room I have a sectional couch, well more like a modular sectional. I can move it around and piece it together to get the best layout possible. The most movable piece is the ottoman as I have not gotten clips/elastics to keep in place. So naturally, it gets moved around. With moving around, I started getting scuffs on the floor to my horror. Ugh! What do I do to fix this problem?! Ding a light bulb went off in my head. Felt pads or furniture glides/sliders would be great to put on and keep my floors from being damaged. There are different types and some are better for everyday use than others. You can pretty much find them anywhere on-line and in stores. Amazon.com is my savior for a lot of household items, as is Bed Bath and Beyond (because who doesn't love the tons of coupons they send, especially in the holiday season) or Dollar Tree for the budget conscious!
Funny enough I had some hanging around in drawer, yay!, because as I say "If it's free, it's for me" (yea I know very corny) and was able to utilize them for the ottoman. I don't know what I bought them for originally, as the apartment we lived in before buying a home was carpeted in all areas except the kitchen and bathroom. But I was glad to have them on hand anyway.
The sliders are great, but I find them to be better used for when I'm actually moving heavy items like a dresser or a bed. They work great on wood floors or carpet. The felt pads are great for everyday use, like my beloved ottoman, dining room chairs, coffee tables, etc. They come in different shapes, sizes and colors; which is great for making them seem like they are "part" of the furniture. Here's a link to a whole supply on the cheap! They even have ones that screw or nail into legs of tables and chairs if you want a more permanent solution instead of the peel and stick.
So if you move into a home with great wood floors or redo your floors, don't forget your sliders or felt pads. You can thank me later.
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