With the busy selling season approaching it helps to be prepared in advance. That way you have less to do when your home goes on the market & simply have to give it a quick tidy & dust before an open house or showing.

To help keep you organized we found this great printable checklist as a refereence to help you get your home prepped. Happy selling!

Planning to sell in 2015? Or are you on the hunt? We would love to be your realtor team to help with all of your real estate needs! Contact us today with your questions & to book an appointment. 

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In part 2 of our series of homestaging tips, we're focusing on areas of the house that families spend a lot of time and have potential to make a big impact with buyers: the kitchen, family room, & dining room.

Read on for some great tips to help set your home apart from the competition.

Make sure your kitchen is free of clutter, is tidy, & bright to show off it's full potential

Kitchen:

- No dirty cloths or towels

- Tidy the inside of drawers and cupboards where needed

- Keep counter and island surfaces clear of clutter

- Take away items from above the fridge (such as cereal boxes), microwave, cabinets, and windowsills

- Remove magnets, etc from fridge

- Clean grout of tiles using a grout cleaner or bleach

- Scrub the sink & make sure it is clean and free of dishes

Make eating areas warm & inviting:

add little touches or set the table to make it look ready for guests

Dining Area:

- Remove items that create clutter & refine what decorations you have

- If you have a table with a leaf, make the space feel more spacious by removing it and extra chairs from table

- Clean sideboards and cabinets to showcase a few pieces, not a lot of disorganized clutter

- Dust surfaces

- Consider setting the table to make it look inviting; or simply add some fresh cut flowers and candles in the centre

Sometimes a simple DIY can take a room from 'bla' to 'WOW!'

Family Room:

- Be selective with what artwork and photos you keep on walls

- Make sure pictures are level & dust- free

- Remove clutter & make sure space is tidy and appears spacious

- Especially for small spaces: remove extra furniture that can make the space feel cramped and crowded

- Make sure floors are clean; vacuum carpets, and dust/ sweep hardwood & laminate

- Add storage with a simple weekend DIY using pre- fab shelves and crown molding to really make a statement (see photo above)

We hope you find these tips helpful. If you're thinking about selling your home and need some advice to help it sell fast and for the price you're looking for, we'd love to be the real estate team to help! Contact us today to schedule a meeting and get started.

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When you're getting ready to sell your home, paying attention to details can make the difference between a quick sale and a waiting game. By spending a little bit of time and money to help your home present well to buyers you can save valuable time and add value to your home. By staging your home you can help potential buyers see the potential of your house and help them visualize living there.

Here's a great example:

A client friend of ours recently sold her home and we asked her to provide some advice from her experience, here's some of what she had to say:

Make people feel welcome & at home with an inviting entryway:

If you need help selling your home, we'd love to be the team to sell it for you. Have questions about the process and how to get your house ready? We're happy to make your home selling experience a fast and stress- free experience. Contact us today to set up a meeting and get the ball rolling!

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