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Monday, January 6, 2014

Lists Before you List: Part 1

Welcome Home NWA!

Well, it's January 6th and we are on Snow Day #6 of the Epic 2014 Snowpocalypse!  And we have Artic temps so we are all snug inside looking at our walls....AGAIN!  :)

If you are wondering what people are doing...just do a quick flyby on social media.  People who you only see on Major Holidays and Birthdays are making appearances!  What am I doing? I'm online looking at houses...and looking around at the things that need to be done on my home before I'm ready to list!

Anyone can stick a sign in a yard, but if you are really serious about getting your home sold at the price you want and on time, making a few lists before you list can be a really smart idea! See Current Homes Here!



Pre-Packing List:  If you are going to occupy the home while it is being shown, pre-packing is imperative in order to give you the maximum amount of square footage and help the prospective buyers see themselves living in the home.  The moment you "list" your home, it isn't your home anymore.  Well, technically it is your home, but the purpose of your home shifts from your cherished treasures and memories to potentially another persons future memories.  

So what items should be on your pre-packing list?

  • Say Cheese!:  Remove personal pictures from walls, mantels, tables, etc.  If it is a large centerpiece on a wall or mantel replace it with another piece of artwork/print from around the home.  
  • Overcrowding:  Take a look at your furnishings.  Pulling out one chair, the extra dresser, the extra leaf on the dining room table can help open up the space and give your prospective buyers breathing room.
  • Grandma's Chandelier:  Take inventory of anything that is nailed, bolted, screwed down that you are planning to take with you.  Recently I listed a home with a charming chandelier in the dining space.  When listing they commented that it was their grandmother's chandelier.  Per our suggestion, they removed the piece and replaced the fixture with one that will remain in the home after sale.  Why go to that trouble?   Any fixtures (chandeliers, media equipment, large mirrors permanently affixed to the wall) can be misunderstood as coming with the house.  Taking it out prior to listing will keep everything simple and clean at closing.  
  • Closet Care:  Overcrowded cabinets, shelves and closets give the impression that there is not enough room in the house for personal items.  Take out the off-season clothes, pack additional linens

Making a list and then systematically pre-packing your home can help give your home an edge and leads to the 3 other essential lists you need before Listing!  So...take a look around and start your list!

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If you are thinking about listing in this year, I'd love to sit down and show you how we can make a big difference in your Real Estate experience.  Please call Kim Norton at 479.640.9250 or email us at kimnorton at kw dot com.  


Welcome Home NWA!

Kim



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