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Tricky one isn't it? You don't mention what's "bothersome" but you may want to approach them to let them know you're moving & if the yard needs work offer some help (could they have fallen on hard times? illness? or some other issue?). Your property selling for a good price...
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Hi Sandy, when selling a home, appliances are an important factor to consider. Neither option you mention, scratches or stains are better and depending on the price point of your home, the age and condition of the appliances, you may want to consider replacing or repainting the appliance. Buyers today...
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Hi Bobbie, great question and your Realtor is correct. I've written an article on this very subject you can find it here : Safety Tips for Sellers . From firearms, cutlery to cash and valuables, there are many things you should be aware of storing safely when selling your home.
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As a stager, I recommend no having pets in the home. It's not that it looks scary (I think it's kinda cute, maybe a litle attitude, but cute) but think of it as allergies for potential buyers and possible odors. You might be used to it and most people that don't have pets can smell things...
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You know that I couldn't agree with this any more than you said! Staging comprises anything you do to prepare a home for sale and contacting a professional home stager to help you indentify those areas that need addressing is a cost effective and proven way to get the most bang for your buck . All...
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As I always recommend when selling, anything personalized should be removed from your decor as it reflects YOUR family and home and you want buyers to envision THEIR family in this house . Not everyone looking at your house will have an infant or children possibly for that matter so painting the room...
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I love animals and I won't say she's scary looking, she looks tired though ;-). However, what I can say is that there are many buyers who are turned off by animals - no matter how cute (or scary). Cultural beliefs about "living with animals" as dirty, allergies and just fears in general...
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I advise every seller as they are filling out the sellers disclosure to be sure and put anything their neighbor knows about the house. It does happen that we forget the ONE toilet that overflowed, three years ago, in the middle of the night. The fact that someone called a plumber in the middle of the...
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Great pictures of your family! Home buying and selling is an emotional process and as a professional home stager one of the first steps I tell my clients is to "emotionally detach" from your home, make it become a house = product to be sold like any other on the market. Personal items such...