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Reduce The Stress of Selling Your House By Preparing It Sooner

Reblogger Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698

This is the way to get a jump on the competition and think ahead. I wish all sellers had this forethought, Sharon Tara.

Original content by Sharon Tara

It's a wonderful thing when a seller is serious about preparing their house for sale and is willing to do what it takes to make it shine. I recently did a Home Staging Consult for one of these very smart homeowners.

Even though they don't plan to list until spring, she wanted me to create a to-do list for her so they would have more than enough time to make the necessary improvements.

More time invested now means less work after the sale, and less stress overall!

The house is huge and the style and paint colors have not been updated in a very long time. There's far too much furniture and "stuff" that would distract potential buyers from seeing the gorgeous architectural features throughout.

It's a beautiful home, but it's potential would be missed if it went on the market without proper preparation.

My client understands this and took extensive notes and was open to all suggestions.

She called me this week with a few questions and to update me on her progress. She met with a painter for pricing and has ordered slipcovers for some of the furniture. She has started prepacking and boxing up the stuff that needs to go. She made some of the furniture placement changes I suggested.

She was happy to report that her cleaning lady noticed and approved of the changes so far.

She is a DREAM client....willing, able, and excited about the process!

I look forward to meeting with her again, once her "homework" is done, to complete the transformation. 

You can reduce the stress of selling your house by giving yourself plenty of time to properly prepare it for sale.

 

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Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

So important to have a game plan and to have plenty of time to implement it.  Great post Sharon Tara and repost Debbie Reynolds .

Dec 17, 2015 06:13 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Debbie... the longer one lives in a home the "less" one sees about what needs to be done to prep it for sale. And it always takes longer than one thinks it will (at least that's what my clients always find). Great reblog.

Dec 17, 2015 06:41 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Sounds like a dream client.  Good reblog, Debbie.

Dec 17, 2015 08:22 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I find so many people who wait until I am there to start getting it ready.  It is not so hard to figure out.  If you would not want a new home in the condition yors is in neither will most anyone else

Dec 17, 2015 09:27 AM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Debbie, it only takes a few days for an object to become unnoticed. A pile of newspapers will soon not be noted. You have a very smart person who values your view of their home and take your suggestions. The result will be appreciated by all.

Thanks for sharing.

Dec 17, 2015 10:20 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is the best plan and does relieve stress Joanna Cohlan.

Dec 17, 2015 12:30 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Nina Hollander, We sold our house last year and it took 7 months to get everything done and we hired a lot of it and we really thought our house was well maintained.

Dec 17, 2015 12:32 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Oh if they could all be like that Carol Williams.

Dec 17, 2015 12:33 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It takes longer than they think William Feela.

Dec 17, 2015 12:33 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That is right John Wiley as even the little things can be noticed by shrewd buyers.

Dec 17, 2015 12:34 PM
Jack Wickham
Clarksville, TN
Building with Integrity

It will take a lot of time but is good to have someone to spot it for you like a stager.

Dec 17, 2015 12:55 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Debbie - Yes, wouldn't it be great if all clients were so forward thinking and agreeable to suggestions. Thanks for sharing this in a re-blog, as I had missed it previously.

Dec 17, 2015 04:08 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Debbie. Sadly, most clients are not forward thinking and get all stressed out for the holidays.

Dec 17, 2015 05:49 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. This message sure does make sense, great choice for a re-blog. if selling is part of the plan, get your home ready means starting early.

Dec 17, 2015 06:30 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Debbie, Thank you for reblogging the post. I will share it with sellers.

Dec 17, 2015 08:11 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Debbie... 7 months is a loooong time to get ready! Probably took you longer to get ready than to sell!

Dec 17, 2015 08:56 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is another excellent selection for a reblog.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Dec 18, 2015 02:36 AM
Amy Lopez
Clarksville Property Solutions LLC - Clarksville, TN
Clarksville Property Solutions Founder

Everything takes a lot longer than you think it will so getting an early start is the smart thing to do.

Dec 18, 2015 01:41 PM
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Definitely a dream client Debbie Reynolds .   Hope the house brings a full price offer to make it worthwhile.

Dec 22, 2015 06:04 PM