Mint condition Multi-Family with water-views of the Merrimack River! Here you can enjoy the pleasures of a newer heating system, hot water heaters, roof, and windows. The first and second floor boasts 2 bedrooms as well as a large eat-in kitchen.
You have made that scary decision to list your house on the market… congratulations! The next step is to get your home ready for the public to view. The Container Store is your new best friend. You will want to make a trip there and pick up totes, totes, and more totes. Start decluttering; no personal pictures, religious items, school treasures, stuffed animals, knick-knacks or shot glass collections need to be on display. Par down closets, clean off countertops. Adopt the mindset you are moving and start packing. If your house is cluttered people will be distracted by the clutter and will not see the features of the house.
Take a look around. Ask yourself, how is the paint? Are there scuff marks on the stair risers? Do your walls need a fresh coat? Paint is your friend. Pick a neutral shade and brighten up your home. Take a trip to Walmart or Target. Pick up some new fresh white towels for the bathroom, maybe a new white shower curtain as well. Pretty throw pillows also look great on a couch or bed! No need to spend a lot of money to make a few powerful changes.
Make sure everything is sparkling clean. Hire a cleaner if you need to. If you list with me I will pay to have your home professionally cleaned prior to the first open house. If you have pets, get them groomed and rid the house of pet hair.
Decks and porches will shine with potted plants! If your deck is lackluster, stain it. Lay mulch where needed to add curb appeal. Put your best foot forward before putting the for sale sign on the lawn!
Spring is on the horizon, has the thought of selling your home crossed your mind recently? As a Realtor, I have the pleasure of seeing many houses, and yes professionally staged houses look amazing! You want to move right in, you can see yourself living in the house, the problem is not everyone can afford to hire a professional stager. If you can, terrific, it is worth every penny and it definitely has the potential to fetch you higher offers. But what if you can’t afford a stager??
The number one thing I believe a seller can do to get their home ready to sell is to declutter. Adopt the mindset you are moving and start packing. Head off to the Container Store and buy boxes and plastic totes. Banish your collectibles, personal photos, magazine collections, overflowing toys (that includes dog toys). Strip your fridge of magnetic calendars from your insurance agent and the town recycling schedule. Put away the Kitchen Aid Mixer and blender and keep your countertop appliances to a coffee maker and toaster. Your personal belongings make your house a home, but now that you have decided to move your home now needs to become a house.
I’m always happy to provide a free decluttering consultation for anyone interested in selling.
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