SimplySold: Is it time to move on?
Home is where the heart is. A wonderful sentiment, right? Right.
The part that is frequently left out is that home is also where the STUFF is. The stuff you use all the time, the stuff you can't bear to part with, and the stuff that's been around so long you no longer remember why you have it--but it's been around forever and you must have had a reason to hold onto it this long, right?
Wrong.
There is nothing wrong with sentiment, or stuff, but when it's time to move stuff and sentiment are not your friends. Nor are they friends to your bottom line. In today's housing market one small detail can be the difference between a buyer choosing your home and the one down the street.
Is there money hidden in your house?
Money that is, perhaps, hidden by stuff?
There are loads of good reasons to get organized when you are selling your home. Over a decade of experience as a real estate professional has shown me one reason for organizing a home you want to sell that many people overlook: tidy, clutter-free, organized houses sell better and faster.
Loose papers, toys, and even collectibles, while precious to you, don't really show your house at its best. Architectural features like kitchens and storage space are some of the first things home buyers evaluate, and frequently the most disorganized parts of the house.
It's not just about money - less mess means less stress!
Moving is stressful. Trying to show a home you are still living in is stressful. Getting organized can make both of these things easier, even pleasant.
What advantages can you gain by getting organized before putting your house on the market?
It can open your eyes.
Sometimes, especially in a home you've been in for a while, you no longer see little things like a door that you have to jiggle to close or the pinholes where pictures have moved over the years. Getting organized can open your eyes to the little things you stopped noticing, because, trust me, your prospective buyers will notice if you don't!
Make moving easier.
- The less you have to pack, the easier the move. Getting organized can help you weed out things you no longer want or need.
- The more organized your stuff is, the easier it is to pack.
The less stuff you have to move, the less you'll have to pay the movers!
Sell faster.
The closer your home is to looking like a show house, the faster it will sell.
Less stress!
Organizing the stuff you can't live without lets you keep living in a home that has to be show-ready at a moment's notice - no more frantic tidying after the real estate agent calls!
Shorter transition period.
Having your stuff organized before the move makes it much easier to get it organized again when you move into your new home.
When you are organizing to sell, it's hard to know where to begin. My SimplySold package may be just what you need. The package includes:
- Phone Assessment
- 18 hours one-on-one consulting for:
- Entry and Family
- Kitchen
- Master Bedroom, bathroom and closet - 2 hours of fluff
- 10 Small storage bins
- 5 Medium storage bins
- 5 Large storage bins
- 100 Hangers
- Drawer dividers
- Command Center
- Removal of items to be donated
- Lunch
- A binder filled with moving tips, resources, information on curb appeal, and more!
Not ready for "the works", but not sure where to begin, either?
Contact me - let's talk about it. I am simply here to help.