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MOVE YOUR HOUSE FROM LISTED TO SOLD!

The NUMBER ONE thing you can do to get your house sold is to price it right. And if you attract buyers with that "attractive" price, it has got to be in great condition. First impressions are the strongest & most emotional. Grab those buyers & have them saying, "Yes! Yes! Yes! This is the one!"

 Now is the perfect time to clear out clutter and organize closets while you can stay warm and cozy on those winter days. Who wants to spring clean when the weather is nice outside?  With all the new gifts received from the holidays make room for the new while you sweep out the old. 

 The 4 C’s of Staging

Here are your "C"s from our very own staging professional and team agent, Kim, "The House Whisperer."

 Clear: Label 4 large boxes with the classification of keep, sell, toss and donate. Start on the top left hand side of the closet/cabinet and work from left to right and top to bottom. Touch each item only once and make a decision within 10 seconds as to which box it should be placed. If you have not used an item in a year and it is in good condition place it in the donate box. Large and high dollar ticket items place for sale on Craigslist, eBay or have a yard sale. Items that are broken, torn or in disrepair put in the toss box. Sentimental and keep sake items pack and place in the keep box. As you make room for new items, take out at least 4 old items so the closet/cabinet will have more space when buyers look at your home. Maximize closet and cabinet space by utilizing the vertical space rather than placing items across a shelf. By editing down now you will also have fewer boxes to move into your new home.

Clutter: Duplicates and extra items that are not needed on a consistent basis should be packed. Think of it as a pre-pack and you will have a head start on packing which will save you time and stress as you prepare to move into your new home. This way you can pack at your own pace instead of having to do it all at once when you are under contract.

Clean: January is a great time to clean the oven and refrigerator after all the holiday cooking and parties. Since the furnace has been working overtime to keep the house warm clean the vents, returns and intake registers and change the furnace filter. Clean finger prints and scuff marks from walls, doors and light switches using a foam eraser (i.e. the Magic Eraser by Mr. Clean) and a damp cloth.

Color: Paint colors in warm neutral tones are appealing to a wide range of buyers. Walls that are painted in a personalized color or have chipping/peeling paint should be re-painted. Take special note of corners and baseboards. Paint is the cheapest and easiest way to give the house a fresh new look. Consult with our team’s accredited staging professional before selecting a new paint color.

 Have a great holiday season!

Rick Bennett & Kim Terry
Boise's Best Area Real Estate Agents
ID-BUY Real Estate with Keller Williams Realty Boise

208-407-0532
www.id-buy.com
rickbennett@id-buy.com
kim@id-buy.com